Maintaining Line Card Cables; Unpacking A Line Card Used In An Ex8200 Switch - Juniper EX8208 Hardware Manual

If you must insert the line card into a bag by yourself:
1. Lay the line card horizontally on a flat, stable surface, sheet metal side down.
2. Orient the line card with the faceplate facing you.
3. Carefully insert the line card connector edge into the opening of the bag and pull the bag toward you
to cover the line card.

Maintaining Line Card Cables

Components in the line cards are fragile. To extend the lives of your line card cables and to avoid problems
that can result from cable damage, follow these procedures:
To maintain line card cables:
Place excess cable out of the way. Do not allow fastened loops of cable to dangle from the connector.
Placing fasteners on the loops helps retain their shape.
Keep the cable connections clean and free of dust and other particles, which can cause drops in the
received power level. Always inspect cables and clean them if necessary before connecting a port.
Label both ends of line card cables to identify them.

Unpacking a Line Card Used in an EX8200 Switch

The line cards for EX8200 switches are rigid sheet-metal structures that house the line card components
including network ports. The line cards are shipped in a cardboard carton, secured with foam packing
material.
CAUTION:
unpack the line cards until you are ready to install them in the switch chassis.
Before you unpack a line card:
Ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions to prevent ESD damage (see
Electrostatic Discharge Damage" on page
The line cards are maximally protected inside the shipping carton. Do not
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