Cabletron Systems BRIM-F6 manual Installing FPIMs, Press the Fpim connector into the Hsim pins

Chapter 2: Installation

2.2INSTALLING FPIMs

Only qualified personnel should install or service this unit.

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CAUTION

The HSIM-F6 and FPIMs are sensitive to static discharges. Use a grounding strap and observe all static precautions during this procedure. Failure to do so could result in damage to the HSIM-F6 or the FPIMs.

To install an FPIM into the HSIM-F6, perform the following steps:

1.Attach the antistatic wrist strap. If the HSIM is to be installed in a standalone hub, refer to the instructions on the antistatic wrist strap package. If the HSIM is to be installed in an interface module, refer to the applicable interface module User’s Guide.

2.Refer to Figure 2-1and remove the two screws from the standoffs. The two screws secure the FPIM coverplate. Save the screws and remove the FPIM coverplate.

3.Refer to Figure 2-2and remove the three faceplate screws attaching the faceplate to the HSIM-F6. Save the screws.

When mating the FPIM connector to the HSIM pins, take extra

!care that the pins do not enter the connector at an angle to

CAUTION avoid damaging both the FPIM connector and the HSIM pins.

4.Press the FPIM connector into the HSIM pins.

2-2 HSIM-F6 User’s Guide