Replacing Components; Component Replacement; Component Replacement Precautions - Polycom KIRK 2500 Installation Manual

Replacing Components

Component Replacement

Component Replacement Precautions

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The KWS2500 is designed to minimize down-time. Several components can be
replaced while the system is up.
The following components are hot-swappable:
• Interface cards
• AC adapters
The following require a power down of the system:
• Backplane
• CPU card
Before replacing any components, take notice of the component replacement
precautions.
• Cards contain static sensitive circuitry and may be destroyed or damaged
by electrostatic discharge (ESD.)
• All maintenance tasks must be performed by qualified, authorized
personnel only.
• Use only original replacement parts.
• Make sure you are using proper ESD equipment, to prevent damage to the
system.
• Fill all empty slots with blanking front plates to close the front.
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