Installation guide

Cuda 12000 IP Access Switch Installation Guide
Installing System Modules 87
Installing System Modules
This section describes how to install system modules in the Cuda 12000
chassis. All system modules have ejector levers and require the same
installation process. All modules are hot-swappable; you can remove and
replace modules while the system is operating without interruption to other
modules in the same system.
Before you begin this procedure, be sure to read Chapter 2, “Preparing for
Installation” and review these sections:
■ “Determining Module Location” on page 77
■ “Replacing Filler Panels and Backplates” on page 79
CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage module components,
causing complete or intermittent failures in operation. ESD can occur when a
module is improperly handled.
To prevent ESD damage to a system module:
■ Always wear an ESD grounding device, such as an ESD wrist strap, when
handling the module. The chassis offers two jacks for this purpose: a
single ESD grounding jack on the front power switch panel, and a single
jack in the upper left corner of the rear chassis panel.
■ Do not remove the module from its antistatic bag until you are ready to
install it.
■ Handle the module by its edges to avoid touching any pins, leads, or
solder connections on the circuit board.
You need a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install a system module in the chassis.
To install a system module in the chassis:
1. Ensure that you are properly grounded by wearing an ESD protective
device.
2. Choose the slot in which you want to install the module. See Table 4-1 on
page 79 for instructions on determining the appropriate slot for each
module type.
3. If you are installing a Gigabit Ethernet module, POS module, or
DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS module, ensure that you have installed the
appropriate backplate, as described in “Backplates”on page 83.