Removing Rpms And Line Cards - Dell Force10 C150 Manual

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Removing RPMs and Line Cards

WARNING: After removing an RPM, place a panel blank in the empty slot before powering up the chassis.
Blanks are required to control airflow and electromagnetic interference.
NOTE: The C150 requires at least one RPM to operate. The system enters a software-defined power-down
state if you remove the only RPM.
To remove a C150 RPM or line card:
Step
Task
Unplug any network interface cables connected to the card.
1
Extend the left and right card levers by first pressing gently down on the thumb tabs (see
2
levers and then pulling the ejector levers simultaneously until they are in the open position. See
Figure 5-7. Depressing the Thumb Tabs
Figure 5-8. Extending the Levers
Pull the card by the card levers until it is out of the slot. Avoid touching the printed circuit board and connector
3
pins.
Install a blank panel in all slots that do not have a card, and secure it with the screws provided.
4
NOTE:
blank panels are installed in the correct slots.
If you are replacing the card, follow the instructions in
5
22
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RPMs and Line Cards
The blank panels for RPMs and line cards are different sizes (RPM blanks are smaller); be sure that
Installing RPMs and Line Cards on page
Figure
5-7) in the ejector
Figure
5-8.
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