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Arista DCS-7812R3-FM Installation Manual

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7812 Fabric Module Installation
Process
July 2023
78-0302-01
Copyright © Arista 2023. All rights reserved.
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Summary of Contents for Arista DCS-7812R3-FM

  • Page 1 7812 Fabric Module Installation Process July 2023 78-0302-01 Copyright © Arista 2023. All rights reserved. Copyright © Arista 2023. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 Purpose The purpose of this document is to illustrate the proper process to install the DCS-7812R3-FM Fabric Module (FM) into the DCS-7812 chassis to avoid damage to the high speed signal connectors and other parts of the product. Additionally, the 4 step process in the...
  • Page 3 (OOB) connector for damage. Inspect other areas of the FM for damage. Inspect the DCS-7812 chassis; use a flashlight if necessary. Inspect the 7812 Lock the cart wheels 12 High Speed connectors connector chassis Copyright © Arista 2023. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 5 When the FM is in the vertical orientation, be sure the power connector is at the bottom and OOB connector is at the top. connector connector Grab here DO NOT grab the connector area Copyright © Arista 2023. All rights reserved.
  • Page 6: Connector Identification

    Connector Identification Out Of Band connector connector Copyright © Arista 2023. All rights reserved.
  • Page 7 Slide the FM to the edge of the surface. Two people are needed to lift the FM. Each person will need one hand under the FM to support the weight. The other hands will be either at the front panel or the module top for support. Copyright © Arista 2023. All rights reserved.
  • Page 8 Then slightly rotate the FM until it’s horizontal, then push it in. Note: If any fan latches have become undone, relatch them before fully inserting the FM. Push down any fan latch that has come undone Copyright © Arista 2023. All rights reserved.
  • Page 9 (Fig 3). Rotate the ejectors until they latch into place (Fig 4). For more details of this process, refer to the Fabric Module Installation Guide. Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 Copyright © Arista 2023. All rights reserved.
  • Page 10 Once the module is out of the chassis, place it on a ESD-safe surface. Make sure the connectors are not overhanging the edge where they can be damaged. Don’t let the connectors hang over the edge of the cart or table. Copyright © Arista 2023. All rights reserved.
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