Removing and Replacing the T3/E3 ATM Card and Rear Transition Module

Removing and Replacing the T3/E3 Rear Transition Module

Introduction

The T3/E3 Rear Transition Module provides the physical connector interfaces for

 

T3/E3 ATM Card functionality.

 

 

 

 

Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Be sure to review all applicable warnings and cautions in the “Hot-Swapping

 

 

 

Cards and Modules” section on page 5-2before you begin.

Removing the

 

 

 

Use the steps in this table to remove a T3/E3 Rear Transition Module from the

T3/E3 Rear

Vanguard 7300 enclosure:

 

Transition Module

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step

Action

1Disconnect any cables attached to the module’s connectors.

2Loosen the captive screws on the T3/E3 Rear Transition Module at the rear of the Vanguard 7300.

3To eject the T3/E3 Rear Transition Module, press the two ejector levers outward at the same time.

4Carefully slide the T3/E3 Rear Transition Module out of its card rails and place it on a level surface.

Installing the

Use the steps in this table to install the T3/E3 Rear Transition Module into the

T3/E3 Rear

Vanguard 7300 enclosure:

Transition Module

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step

Action

 

 

 

 

1

If applicable, remove the rear chassis cover to access the midplane of the

 

 

Vanguard 7300.

 

 

 

 

2

Open the ejector levers on the T3/E3 Rear Transition Module.

 

 

 

 

3

Locate the correct slot; the T3/E3 Rear Transition Module should be

 

 

installed from the rear in the same slot as the T3/E3 ATM Card.

 

 

Align the T3/E3 Rear Transition Module with the card rails on the

 

 

Vanguard 7300 chassis.

 

 

 

 

4

Carefully insert the T3/E3 Rear Transition Module in the card rails and

 

 

slide the card until you feel resistance.

 

 

 

 

5

Simultaneously press the ejector levers inward until they lock.

 

 

 

 

6

Tighten the captive screws.

 

 

 

 

7

Reconnect any connector cables.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Modifying Your Vanguard 7300

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Vanguard Managed Solutions 7300 Series Removing and Replacing the T3/E3 Rear Transition Module, Vanguard 7300 chassis