6.3Inspecting Fabric Cards
Caution – Inspect the replacement fabric card before removing the defective fabric card from the chassis. This way, you can make a quick exchange and not compromise the thermal management of the switch.
▼Inspecting the Fabric Card iTRAC Connectors
The iTRAC connectors on fabric cards are the receptacles for the midplane connector pins. These connectors are checked just as meticulously as the midplane connector pins. However, you must verify that no connectors are damaged and no holes are blocked.
You need the following tools:
■Bright flashlight
■Magnifying glass or loupe
■Dental type metal pick
1.Unwrap the fabric card from its antistatic packaging.
2.Place the fabric card on a work surface with the iTRAC connectors facing you.
3.Using the flashlight positioned to the side and above you, look at the holes of the
Look at the holes straight on. See FIGURE
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