HP P4459A
Installing and Removing GBICs
in the Fibre Loop Switch
Each port that you plan on using on the fibre loop switch must be configured with an
Note: GBICs are
The following sections describe:
•Installing a GBIC
•Removing a GBIC
Installing a GBIC
The following procedure describes how to install a GBIC into a switch port.
Caution: GBICs are sensitive to static electricity. Static discharge from your clothing or other fixtures around you can cause damage. To prevent damage to the GBIC, wear a wrist strap or discharge leash to free yourself of static before touching it.
1.Holding it by its edges, remove the GBIC you are installing from its antistatic bag.
2.Orient the GBIC in relation to the port you are installing it in so that the label side (or arrow) is on top.
If your GBIC doesn’t have a label or an arrow to help you orient it, exam- ine the D connector on it. The wider side of the
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