Component Replacement; Types Of Ejector Levers On Rmx Components; Using The All Metal Ejector Lever - Polycom Collaboration Server (RMX) 2000 Hardware Manual

Component Replacement

The RMX 2000 is designed with ease of maintenance in mind. Most components are
swappable and are accessible directly via the front panel or the rear panel.
Only MPM/MPM+/MPMx cards are Hot Swappable. The RTM IP and RTM ISDN card are not Hot
Swappable. System shutdown is required when replacing the RTM ISDN or RTM IP card.
The following components can be replaced when they are faulty:
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Warning!
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Before replacing parts:
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Note!
On all cards, if during the startup phase the blue HS LED remains lit, please make sure that the card
is properly seated in it's slot. If this problem persists, contact your next level of support.

Types of Ejector Levers on RMX Components

On the RMX, two types of ejector levers can be attached to the cards:
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Using the All Metal Ejector Lever

This ejector lever can be moved to 3 positions:
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Warning!
Once the removal sequence is initiated and the HS led flashes, the process cannot be terminated
when activated.
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CNTL Module, see "Replacing the CNTL Module" on page 1-30.
Power Supply Module, see "Replacing the Power Supply Module" on page 1-31.
Fan drawer, see "Replacing the Fan Drawer" on page 1-32.
MPM/MPM+/MPMx card. This card is hot-swap enabled. See "Replacing a Faulty
MPM/MPM+/MPMx Card" on page 1-33.
RTM ISDN card, see "Replacing the RTM IP Card" on page 1-34.
RTM IP card, see "Replacing the RTM IP Card" on page 1-34.
All maintenance tasks are to be performed by qualified, authorized personnel.
Use only replacement parts supplied by your dealer.
Follow all procedures. Do not skip any steps.
To ensure a part needs replacing, complete the troubleshooting procedures.
Identify exactly which part needs replacing.
Make sure you have the correct replacement part on hand.
Make sure you are using proper ESD equipment, to prevent damage to the system.
An all metal (silver) lever
A modified PMC compatible ejector lever covered by plastic caps with a lock catch
Closed - The ejector levers are fully retracted and pushed up against the card's panel
Partially Open - For card powering down mode. Partially open the ejector lever(s) until
the blue HS LEDs on the card and the Control Unit start flashing. When the HS LED is
constantly lit the card is in a powered down mode and you can remove the card.
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