Cisco Systems Modular Gigabit Ethernet Line Card I manual

Inserting an EPA into a Modular Gigabit Ethernet Line Card

December 16, 2005

Document Part Number: 78-17296-01 A0

To insert an EPA into the Modular Gigabit Ethernet line card, follow these steps:

Warning You must use an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap to do this procedure. Attach an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and follow its directions for use, before you do this procedure.

Step 1 First, read the yellow caution label on the EPA. Figure 1 shows a sample of this caution label.

Figure 1 Locations of Labels and Reference Points on the EPA

ATTENTION:

USE CARE DURING INSTALLATION OF EPA CARD,

MIS-ALIGNMENT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE

CONNECTOR AT THE UNDERSIDE REAR OF THE PCB.

MAKE SURE THAT THE CONNECTOR IS FULLY

ENGAGED BY PUSHING DOWN ON THE 2X LABELS

BEFORE INSTALLATION OF FRONT PANEL SCREWS (2X).

DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE FRONT

PANEL OR TOP SURFACE DURING INSTALLATION OR

DAMAGE CAN OCCUR TO THE PCB CONNECTOR.

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Caution The connectors must be engaged without any angular misalignment. Engaging the connectors at an angle will cause damage to the connectors.

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