Extreme Networks 8800 Series Installing an Option Card in the MSM-48c, Option Slot Cover Plate

Models: 8800 Series

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Installing BlackDiamond 8800 Series Module Options

Installing an Option Card in the MSM-48c

The MSM-48c has a slot for one of the following option cards:

S-G8Xc, which adds eight 1-gigabit SFP data ports to the MSM-48c

S-10G1Xc, which adds one 10-gigabit XFP data port to the MSM-48c

You need the following tools and equipment to install an option card:

ESD-preventive wrist strap

#2 Phillips screwdriver

#1 Phillips screwdriver

3/8-inch straight-tip screwdriver

CAUTION

Option cards for the MSM-48c are not hot-pluggable. You must administratively disable the module and remove it from the switch before you install the option card

To install an option card in the MSM-48c:

1Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your bare wrist and connect the metal end to the ground receptacle on the top-left corner of the switch chassis.

2Remove the MSM-48c from the switch as described in “Removing a BlackDiamond 8800 Series Module” on page 109.

3Loosen the retaining screws on the option slot cover plate (Figure 73) and remove the plate.

Figure 73: Option Slot Cover Plate

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4Align the option card with the card guides on the module, and carefully slide the option card into the option slot.

5At the edge of the module, rotate the hot-swap prevention latch up and hold it out of the way. Slide the option card the rest of the way into the slot (Figure 74).

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