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Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFM3s
This chapter provides instructions for installing cards into the E1200 AC or DC chassis. It contains the
following sections:
• Unpacking an RPM or Line Card
• Installing Line Cards and RPMs
•
Preparing and Installing RPMs and Line Cards
•
RPM Label and LEDs
• Installing Switch Fabric Modules (SFM3s)
•
Line Card Cable Management Systems
Unpacking an RPM or Line Card
WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur when components are mishandled. Always
wear an ESD-preventive wrist or foot-heel ground strap when handling RPMs, SFM3s, or line cards. Connect
your ESD strap to the grounding plug located on the front of the chassis. After you remove the original
packaging, place RPMs, SFM3s, and line cards on an antistatic surface.
WARNING: Do not supply power to your E1200 system until the power supplies and fan tray(s) are installed
and verified, and RPMs, SFM3s, line cards, and any blank panels are installed.
Force10 Networks recommends that you keep all components in the original packaging until you are
ready to install them.
Important Points to Remember
• Do NOT remove the cards from their protective bags until you are ready to install them in a chassis.
• When you are ready to install the cards, unwrap and install one card at a time.
• When you are ready to install the cards, unwrap and install one card at a time, starting with the
right-most slot (Slot R1 for RPMs and line cards, SFM Slot 2, Slot 5 or Slot 8 for SFMs) ending with the
left-most slot (Slot 0 for line cards, and SFM Slot 0, Slot 3 or Slot 6 for SFMs)
Installing Line Cards and RPMs
At a minimum, the E1200 requires one RPM and one line card to operate.
CAUTION: Any slot not filled with a line card or RPM must be filled with a blank to ensure adequate cooling
and EMI containment.
Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFM3s
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