Installing the HP

E1459A in a

VXIbus Mainframe

The HP E1459A may be installed in any C-size VXIbus mainframe slot (except slot 0). Refer to Figure 1-8to install the module in a mainframe.

1Set the extraction levers out.

2

Slide the module into any slot (except slot 0) until the backplane connectors touch.

Extraction

Levers

3 Seat the module into the mainframe by pushing in the extraction levers

4Tighten the top and bottom screws to secure the module to the mainframe.

NOTE: The extraction levers will not seat the backplane connectors on older VXIbus mainframes. You must manually seat the connectors by pushing in the module until the module's front panel is flush with the front of the mainframe.

The extraction levers may be used to guide or remove the module.

To remove the module from the mainframe, reverse the procedure.

Figure 1-8. Installing the HP E1459A in a VXIbus Mainframe

WARNING To prevent electric shock, tighten faceplate screws when installing module into mainframe.

24 Installing and Configuring the HP E1459A