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Inserting a Line Card
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The line card is hot-swappable and can be inserted into the Alcatel Wireless
LAN Switch chassis while system power is on or off. However, removing a
line card on a live switch is service affecting and all traffic processing will stop
until the replacement line card is installed and operating.
1
Verify you understand the procedure and all precautions.
Before beginning, read the entire procedure. Verify you understand all the
precautions in these steps as well as those on
2
Prepare the slot.
The first line card should be installed in Slot 2 of the Alcatel Wireless LAN
Switch chassis. A second optional line card can be installed in Slot 3, and a
third in Slot 1. A line card cannot be installed in Slot 0.
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screws for the module in the slot above it are fully secured. If the
module in Slot 3 is loose, it could interfere with the new module
insertion and possibly damage the components.
If you are replacing a previously installed module, first see
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To install a module in a previously empty bay, remove the blank cover plate
first. To do this, use a #2 Phillips or cross-head screwdriver to loosen both of
the fastening screws on the blank cover place. The screws loosen with
counter-clockwise rotation, but are captive and cannot be fully removed.
3
Carefully insert the line card into the chassis slot.
Hold the line card by the handle. Align the rear of the card with the guide-rails
in the chassis slot and gently slide the module toward the backplane. Do not
force the module; it should slide in easily most of the way.
4
Engage the line card.
There may be moderate resistance when the line card meets the connectors in
the backplane. Press firmly so that the connectors at the back of the module
engage with the backplane, but do not use excessive force.
—This procedure should be performed by a trained technician.
—If installing a line card in Slot 1, verify that the fastening
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