Allied Telesis Switch Controller manual Extractor lever, For AC chassis models, ensure that

Quick Install Guide 7

When inserting a switch controller, take care to slide the back-panel along both guides at an equal rate. If a switch controller becomes tight, it must not be forced. Instead, gently withdraw the controller and try again, taking extra care to keep the controller aligned with the guides. Forcing a misaligned or jammed switch controller is likely to damage the controller or chassis.

Figure 4: Card guides on the SwitchBlade 8 chassis.

bottom controller guide

Figure 5: Ejector lever and locking slot.

Extractor lever

9.Secure the switch controller

Move the ejector levers to the locked position (see Figure 3 on page -6) and tighten the switch controller’s mounting screws.

10.Check the switch controller is receiving power

The switch controller’s Power LED will light green if the controller is receiving power.

If the power LED fails to light:

For AC chassis models, ensure that:

•The IEC power cords are plugged into the correct sockets on the chassis’s rear panel. The sockets should correspond to PSU bays that have PSUs installed.

•The IEC power cords are plugged into supply circuits that are receiving power and all switches are in the ON position.

•The standby switch on the chassis is in the Run position

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