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Cisco MGX 8800/8900 Series Hardware Installation Guide
Releases 2 - 5.2, Part Number OL-4545-01, Rev. H0, May 2006
Chapter6 Maintaining the Cisco MGX Switch or Gateway
Removing and Installing the Double-Height Front Cards
Install the Double-Height Front Cards
Complete the following steps to install double-height front cards in the chassis:
Step1 Connect a grounding strap to the ESD grounding jack or to the equipment rack.
Step2 Verify that there are no bent pins, bent dividers, or damaged connectors on the front cards (see th e “Card
Installation and Replacement Suggestions” section on page 3-8).
Step3 Remove the plastic protective cover from the rear edge of the card, as shown in Figure6-4. This cover
protects the alignment tabs during shipping.
Figure6-4 Protective Cover Removal
Step4 Verify that the extractor levers are in the unlatched position.
Step5 Position the front card over the appropriate slot and align the front card edge with the slot guides (top
and bottom) in the chassis.
Step6 Lift up and out on the extractor levers and gently apply pressure to the faceplate while pushing the front
card into the slot.
Step7 After the front card is installed in the chassis, apply even pressure to the top and bottom of the faceplate
to fully seat the front card.
Step8 Press down on the extractor levers until they latch to secure the front card.
Note If you are installing the front card for the first time, refer to the configuration procedures in the
appropriate software configuration guide.
Step9 Close the front door, if present.
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