Removing a Mini-GBIC

Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface

Caution: Do NOT remove a Mini-GBIC from a slot without releasing the locking tab located under the front bottom end of the Mini-GBIC. This can damage the Mini-GBIC. This is also true of the RJ45 Mini-GBICs with a wire handle. The handle must be pulled down toward the bottom of the Mini-GBIC to release it.

The Mini-GBIC and its host switch are sensitive to static discharges. Use an antistatic wrist strap and observe all static precautions during this procedure. Failure to do so could result in damaging the Mini-GBIC or host switch. Always leave the Mini-GBIC in the antistatic bag or an equivalent antistatic container when not installed.

Precaución: NO quite el Mini- GBIC de la ranura sin antes abrir la traba ubicada en la parte frontal del Mini- GBIC. Si lo hace, puede dañar el Mini- GBIC, puesto que es muy sensible a las descargas de electricidad estática, al igual que el dispositivo host. Utilice la pulsera antiestática y tome todas las precauciones necesarias durante este procedimiento. Si no lo hace, pude dañar el Mini- GBIC o el dispositivo host. Mientras no esté instalado, mantenga el Mini- GBIC en su bolsa antiestática o en cualquier otro recipiente antiestático.

To remove a Mini‐GBIC from a port slot, refer back to Figure 3‐1 and Figure 3‐2, and proceed as follows:

1.Attach your antistatic wrist strap (refer to the instructions in your antistatic wrist strap package) before removing the Mini‐GBIC.

2.Remove the cables connected to the Mini‐GBIC.

3.Locate the release tab under the front end of the Mini‐GBIC. For the type of Mini‐ GBIC shown in Figure 3‐1, push in on the release tab as far as it will go to release the Mini‐GBIC from the port slot. For the type of Mini‐GBIC shown in Figure 3‐2, pull out on the release tab to release the Mini‐GBIC from the port slot.

4.Grasp the sides of the Mini‐GBIC and pull it straight out of the port slot.

If you are storing or shipping a Mini‐GBIC, which has a fiber‐optic connector, insert its protective dust cover to protect the ends of the fiber‐optic fibers from dust and contamination.

Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface

When installing the switch on a flat surface, the installation of the rubber feet is recommended to prevent the switch from sliding on a flat surface. Installing the rubber feet is optional if you are installing the switch in a rack. To install the rubber feet, proceed to “Installing the Rubber Feet” instructions below. For instructions to rack mount the switch, proceed to “Rack Mounting the Switch” on page 3‐9.

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