GarrettCom 84-00136 manual Installing 6KPM Cards in the Magnum 6K16-Series

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Magnum 6K16-Series Managed Fiber Switch Installation and User Guide (04/06)

When the chassis top cover has been removed, the interior of the unit is exposed. Looking down into the Magnum 6K16-Series unit, notice that there are individual PM installation spaces and female latch (white) connectors provided on the main board along with four stand-off’s for each 6KPM card position. (See Figure 3.6.1b) above.

Step 3. Remove front panel face plate retaining screws

There are two PM slots (A, B) located on the front of the chassis cover. Looking into the vertical placed Chassis cover of the unit, there are three brackets with retaining screws (#256 flat head ) which hold each PM Face plate card slot securely. These six screws shown in the picture below are used to secure a PM face plate in position, but unscrew only four of the screws as shown in Fig. below. These screws are also used to secure the individual 6KPM cards screen plate which can be subjected to significant forces from the attached cables. (See Figure 3.6.1c)

Figure 3.6.1c: Top View – 6KPM retaining screws hold Face Plate

3.6.2Installing 6KPM Cards in the Magnum 6K16-Series

Up to two front-mounted 6KPM cards may be installed in one Magnum 6K16- Series Managed Fiber Switch unit. Follow these steps to install a 6KPM.

Step 1. Remove top chassis cover. See procedure in Section 3.6.1 above.

Step 2. Placed Granddaughter board (as shown in fig. 3.6.2a and 3.6.2b) on the chassis built in stand off (female)

provided at the front of the

6K16-Series Main Board and

Fig 3.6.2b Granddaughter Board placed in slot A & secured with three 5/16 stand-off’s

Fig 3.6.2a Granddaughter Board shown separately

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GarrettCom 84-00136 manual Installing 6KPM Cards in the Magnum 6K16-Series, Remove front panel face plate retaining screws

84-00136 specifications

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