Allied Telesis AT-8500 Series Switch User Manual


 
AT-8500 Series Layer 2+ Fast Ethernet Switches Installation Guide
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4. Pull the faceplate straight out of the slot.
5. Keep the faceplate in a safe area in case you need to reinstall it.
The faceplate keeps any dust from getting into the switch and
maintains proper airflow if the slot remains empty.
6. Carefully slide the module into the slot until the module faceplate
makes contact with the switch, as shown in Figure 15.
Avoid touching the module components.
Figure 15. Installing a Module
7. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the captive screws, as shown in
Figure 16, to secure the module in the switch.
Figure 16. Securing the Module in the Expansion Slot
Caution
Always use the captive screws to secure the module to the switch.
Leaving a module partially seated may cause the system to halt and
subsequently crash.
Note
When you remove a module, store the device in an antistatic bag or
immediately install it in another switch.
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