Install switching fabric modules in the switching fabric module slots (slots 10 to 18 for the S12508
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and slots 20 to 28 for the S12518) at the rear of the chassis.
CAUTION:
The LST1XP32REB1 and LST1XP32REC1 have three circled areas marked with HAND OPERATION AREA
(see
Figure
any area outside these three areas might result in damage to the line card.
Figure 33 HAND OPERATION AREA sign on LST1XP32REB1/LST1XP32REC1
You can install MPUs, line cards, and switching fabric modules in a similar way. This section describes
how to install an MPU as an example.
Installation preparation
To prepare for installation:
Put on an ESD-preventive wrist strap and make sure that it is properly grounded.
1.
Remove the blank panel (if any) from the slot to be used.
2.
Unpack the card to be installed.
3.
NOTE:
Keep the removed the blank panel and protective box properly for future use.
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All the cards for the S12500 are hot-swappable.
Installation procedure
To install a card:
Remove the protective box before installing an MPU:
1.
Put on an ESD-preventive wrist strap and then loosen the captive screws that fix the MPU to the
2.
protective box with a Philips screwdriver.
Pull the MPU out of the protective box gently, as shown in
3.
33) on their print circuit board. You can touch these areas when holding the card. Touching
Figure
39
34.