Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Solutions LC-2G24FP Inserting a Line Card

OmniAccess 6000 LC-2G24FP Installation Notes: Installation Guide

62 GBIC ports

The GBIC ports can provide high-bandwidth uplinks between the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch and the wired LAN. The Gigabit Ethernet port sockets accept a variety of Gigabit Interface Converters for versatility in selecting optical and electrical interfaces. See the installation guide for port and cable specifications.

Each GE port has its own LNK/ACT LED, located to the right of the port. During operation, these LEDs provide the following status information:

	TABLE 5 GE LNK/ACT LED
Status	Description
Off	No Ethernet link on the port.
Green	An Ethernet link has been established on the port, but no
	data is currently being transmitted or received.
Flashing	The port is transmitting or receiving data. The flashing rate is
Green	proportional to your network activity.
Amber	The Ethernet link on the port is encountering errors.

Inserting a Line Card

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CAUTION—This procedure should be performed only by a trained technician.

CAUTION—Be sure to exercise proper Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) pre- cautions when handling components.

The line card is hot-swappable and can be inserted into the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch chassis while system power is on or off. However, hot-swapping a line card is service affecting and traffic processing on this card will stop until the replacement card is installed and operating.

Make sure you understand the procedure and all precautions.

Before beginning, read the entire procedure. Make sure you understand all the precautions in these installation instructions.

Prepare the slot.

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Part 031659-00 May 2005