Locking Bar Gbics; Installing The Locking Bar Gbic - Enterasys Matrix E1 Series Installation Manual

To remove the GBIC from the 1G-2GBIC, proceed as follows:
1. Attach the antistatic wrist strap (refer to the instructions in the antistatic wrist strap package)
before removing the GBIC.
2. Remove any cables connected to the GBIC.
3. Refer back to Figure
4. Squeeze both locking tabs
GBIC out of the port.
5. If storing or shipping the GBIC, insert the dust protector into the GBIC to protect the fiber ports.
3.5.2

Locking Bar GBICs

This section describes how to install and remove GBICs that are equipped with a metal locking bar.
Refer to Appendix C
CAUTION: This section applies only to GBICs equipped with a metal locking bar.
Damage can result to the GBIC and 1G-2GBIC if the directions in this manual are not
followed carefully.
The GBIC, 1G-2GBIC, and 1G58x-09 are sensitive to static discharges. Use an
antistatic wrist strap and observe all static precautions during this procedure. Failure to
do so could result in damage to the GBIC, 1G-2GBIC, or 1G58x-09. Always leave the
GBIC in the antistatic bag or an equivalent antistatic container when not installed.
3.5.2.1

Installing the Locking Bar GBIC

Prepare and install the GBIC into the 1G-2GBIC, as follows:
Preparation
Before installing the GBIC, proceed as follows:
1. Attach the antistatic wrist strap (refer to the instructions in the antistatic wrist strap package)
before removing the GBIC from the antistatic packaging.
2. Remove the GBIC from the packaging.
3. If there is a protective dust cover on the port, remove it from the GBIC.
Installation
To install the GBIC, refer to
➀
1. Hold the GBIC
3-4. Locate the locking tabs
➆
in towards the center of the GBIC
for GBIC cable specifications.
Figure 3-5 (Views A and B) and proceed as follows:
with the top of the body
➆
on the side of the GBIC
➁
facing up, as shown in View A.
Installing the Locking Bar GBIC
➀
.
➀
and hold, and then pull the
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