User Guide

Alcatel OmniAccess 6000 Supervisor Card Installation Instructions 3

Inserting a Supervisor Card

The supervisor card is hot-swappable and can be inserted into the Alcatel

Wireless LAN Switch chassis while system power is on or off.

Make sure you understand the procedure and all precautions.

Before beginning, read the entire procedure. Make sure you understand all the

precautions in these instructions.

Prepare the supervisor slot.

The first supervisor card should be installed in Slot 0 of the Alcatel Wireless

LAN Switch chassis. A second optional supervisor card can be installed in Slot

1 if desired. Supervisor cards cannot be installed in Slot 2 or Slot 3.

If replacing a previously installed module, first see “Removing a Supervisor

Card”.

To install a module in an empty bay, first remove the blank cover plate. To do

this, use a #2 Phillips or cross-head screwdriver to loosen both of the

fastening screws on the blank cover plate. The screws loosen with

counter-clockwise rotation but are captive and cannot be fully removed.

Carefully insert the supervisor card into the chassis slot.

Hold the supervisor card by the handle. Align the rear of the card with the

guide-rails in the chassis slot and gently slide the module toward the

backplane. Do not force the module; it should slide in easily most of the way.

Engage the supervisor card.

There may be moderate resistance when the supervisor card meets the

connectors in the backplane. Press firmly so that the connectors at the back

of the module engage with the backplane, but do not use excessive force. If

the system is powered up, the module’s Power LED will light up green if the

supervisor card is inserted properly.

CAUTION—This procedure should be performed only by a trained

technician.

CAUTION—Be sure to exercise proper Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) pre-

cautions when handling Alcatel 6000 5000 components.

CAUTION—Make sure that the fastening screws for the module above

the supervisor card slot are fully secured. If the module in Slot 2 or

Slot 3 is loose, it could interfere with the new module insertion and

possibly damage the components.