Vanguard Managed Solutions 7300 Series Removing and Replacing the Serial Rear Transition Module

Removing and Replacing the Serial Card and Serial Rear Transition Module

Removing and Replacing the Serial Rear Transition Module

Introduction	The Serial Rear Transition Module provides the physical connector interface for the
	Serial Card.
		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 the Serial Rear Transition Module from the
Serial Rear	Vanguard 7300 enclosure:
Transition Module
		Step	Action

1At the rear of the Vanguard 7300 chassis locate the Serial Transition Module card, labelled Serial TM.

2Disconnect any cables attached to the module’s connectors.

3Loosen the captive screws.

4Open the ejector levers on the Serial TM.

5Pull the Serial TM from the enclosure.

6Place the Serial TM on a clean, grounded, and static-free surface.

Caution

Avoid touching areas of integrated circuitry; static discharge can damage these circuits.

Installing the Serial Use the steps in this table to install the Serial Rear Transition Module into the

Rear Transition Vanguard 7300 enclosure:

Module

Step Action

1Open the ejector levers on the Serial TM.

2Locate the correct slot; the Serial TM should be installed from the rear of the chassis in the same slot behind the Serial Card.

Align the Serial Card with the card rails on the Vanguard 7300 chassis.

3Carefully insert the Serial TM in the card rails and slide the card until you feel resistance.

4Simultaneously press the ejector levers inward until they lock.

5Tighten the captive screws.

6Reconnect any connector cables.

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