1152700 • Issue 1 • February 2001 • Operation and Maintenance
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REMOVING A NMIC CARD FROM THE SHELF
Summary: If replacing a defective NMIC card, it is preferable that it be shut down before removing.
1.If the NMIC is responsive to commands, plug the computer cable into the front access port located under the hinged front panel. Otherwise, go to step 4.
Note: A terminal emulator (ProComm Plus or HyperTerminal) needs to be set up using 9600bps, 8bits, 1stop bit and no parity using a DB9 null modem cable wired as shown in Figure
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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| 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
PIN # | FUNCTION |
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| STANDARD USAGE | |
2 | OUTPUT |
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| TRANSMIT DATA | |
3 | INPUT |
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| RECEIVE DATA | |
5 | REFERENCE |
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| LOGIC GROUND | |
Figure 781-1. NMIC RS232 Port Cable Connector Wiring
2.At the Login: prompt. Log into the NMIC. From the factory the userid is root with NO password set. If the NMIC has been set up previously and you do not know the name and password, see your system administrator.
3.After logging into the NMIC a bash# prompt will appear Enter the following commands to execute a NMIC shut down:
•/usr/bin/killall psm - Stops processes running on NMIC. If NMIC is fully operational than use this command. An operational NMIC can be identified by the two green LEDs, Status and Active.
•/usr/bin/shutdown
4.To remove a card from the shelf, pry outward on the ejector ears using the thumbs. This will dislodge the card from the backplane and allow it to be withdrawn from the card guides. Refer to Figure
5.Using one hand to support the card underneath as it is drawn out, remove the card with the other hand.
6.Place the card in an
7.Align the replacement card with the card guides in the shelf at the proper slot position holding the card with the component side facing right. Refer to Figure
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