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Replacing Ethernet Line Cards
SwitchBlade x8112 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC400 Card Installation Guide
This section contains the procedure for replacing Ethernet line cards from
the chassis.
Note
Please review "Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line
Cards" on page 130 before performing this procedure.
This procedure requires the following tool:
#2 Phillips-head screwdriver (not provided)
The Ethernet line cards are hot swappable and can be removed while the
chassis is powered on.
To remove an Ethernet line card from the chassis, perform the following
procedure:
1. Label and remove the cables from the Ethernet line card.
2. If the line card has fiber optic transceivers, install dust covers on the
ports.
3. If the line card has transceivers, label and remove the transceivers.
4. Use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the
faceplate of the card.
5. Carefully pull on the screws to disconnect the line card from the
connector on the backplane.
6. Carefully slide the card from the chassis.
Caution
Keep the card level as you slide it out of the chassis. You might
damage the components on the top or bottom of the card if you slide
it out at an angle. Refer to Figure 64 on page 131.
7. Do one of the following:
For instructions on how to install the line card in another slot of the
chassis or a different chassis, refer to "Installing the Ethernet Line
Cards" on page 146.
If you do not plan to immediately install another line card in the
same slot, you should cover the slot in the chassis with a blank
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