Force10 Networks C-Series Network Card User Manual


 
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Removing Line Cards
1 Unplug the network interface cables connected to the line card.
2 Extend the left and right card levers by first pressing gently down on the thumb tabs (see Figure 6) in
the ejector levers and then pulling the ejector levers simult
aneously until they are in the open position.
See Figure 7.
Figure 6 Depress the thumb tabs.
Figure 7 Extend the levers.
3 Pull the card by the card levers until it is out of the slot. Avoid touching the printed circuit board and
connector pins.
4 If you are not replacing the card imme
diately, install a blank panel.
Warning: Do not remove a panel blank unless you are ready to install a line card into that slot.
After removing a line card, immediately place a panel blank in the empty slot. Blanks are required
to control airflow and electromagnetic interference.
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