Status LEDs The option module contains one Board Error LED, eight port status Active LEDs, and eight port status Error LEDs. Depending on the condition, the port status LED is either Active (green) or Error (yellow). See the table below for a description of the status LEDs.
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Module | Board Error | Yellow | Indicates that either an error has occurred or the |
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Port | Active | Green | Indicates that the associated port is active |
Status | Error | Yellow | Indicates that an error condition has occurred with |
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Safety Information Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components on the module. ESD occurs when the module is improperly handled and can cause complete or intermittent failures.
To prevent ESD-related damage:
■Always wear the ESD wrist strap provided with the LANplex system, ensuring that it makes good skin contact
■Keep the module in its antistatic shielded bag until you are ready to install it
■Do not touch the components, pins, leads, or solder connections
■Always handle the module by its edges
Prior to Installation
Read if initial installation
Before you install your new module, follow the appropriate
Your LANplex system is shipped with protective faceplates covering the exposed installation slots. You must remove the protective faceplate covering the selected installation slot prior to installing the option module.
CAUTION: When handling modules, 3Com recommends that you always use a wrist strap connected to a proper ground. This helps prevent the module from being damaged by electrostatic discharge. Additionally, when not in use, the module should be stored in an antistatic bag.
