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Installing and Maintaining the E1200i System 49
This chapter provides instructions for installing cards into the E1200i AC or DC chassis. It contains the
following sections:
• Unpacking an RPM or Line Card
• Installing Line Cards and RPMs
• Preparing and Installing RPMs and Line Cards
• RPM Label and LEDs
• Installing Switch Fabric Modules (SFMs)
• Line Card Cable Management Systems
Unpacking an RPM or Line Card
Force10 Networks recommends that you keep all components in the original packaging until you are ready
to install them.
Important Points to Remember
• Do NOT remove the cards from their protective bags until you are ready to install them in a chassis.
• When you are ready to install the cards, unwrap and install one card at a time, starting with the
right-most slot (Slot 13 for line cards, Slot R1 for RPMs, and Slot 9 for SFMs) ending with the
left-most slot (Slot 0 for line cards, Slot R0 for RPMs, and Slot 0 for SFMs).
Chapter 9 Installing RPMs, Line Cards,
and SFMs
Warning:
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur when components are mishandled. Always wear an
ESD-preventive wrist or foot-heel ground strap when handling RPMs, SFMs, or line cards. Connect your
ESD strap to the grounding plug located on the front of the chassis. See
Figure 2 for ESD strap connector
location. After you remove the original packaging, place RPMs, SFMs, and line cards on an antistatic
surface.
• Do not supply power to your E1200i system until the power supplies and fan tray(s) are installed and
verified, and RPMs, SFMs, line cards, and any blank panels are installed.