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Installing Modules and Connecting Cables
BlackDiamond 12800 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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3 Squeeze the release latch on each injector/ejector handle and rotate both handles outward to
disconnect the module from the chassis backplane (see Figure 68).
CAUTION
To prevent ESD damage, hold the module by the metal panel edges only. Never touch the components on the
PCB or the pins on any of the connectors.
4 Slide the module out of the chassis slot.
5 Place the module into the anti-static bag to protect it from potential ESD damage. The bag will also
prevent dust from collecting on the module connectors.
6 If you are not going to install a replacement module, install a blank front panel. To install a
replacement module, follow the installation procedure starting on page 102.
NOTE
Leave the ESD-preventive wrist strap permanently connected to the chassis so that it is always available when you
need to touch ESD-sensitive components.
BlackDiamond Series Blank Front Panels
BlackDiamond switches are shipped with blank front panels installed over one or more chassis slots.
You can remove or install a blank front panel at any time without disrupting network services.
Complete the action of installing a blank front panel in a reasonable time-frame to avoid disruption to
adequate airflow.
CAUTION
All unoccupied slots in a BlackDiamond 12800 series switch must have blank front panels correctly installed to
ensure conformance to FCC requirements as well as to maintain adequate airflow through the switch.
You need the following tools and equipment to install or remove a blank front panel:
● ESD-preventive wrist strap
● #2 Phillips screwdriver
Installing a Blank Front Panel
To install the blank front panel:
1 Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect the metal end to the ground
receptacle on the BlackDiamond chassis.
On a BlackDiamond 12804 chassis, the ground receptacle is at the top left corner.
On a BlackDiamond 12802 chassis, the ground receptacle is at the top right corner.
2 Align the blank front panel over the open slot on the chassis (see Figure 69).
Make sure that the EMI gasket is on the top of the panel and the stenciled part number is right side
up.