Instruction Manual

6 SwitchBlade Line Card
C613-04030-01 REV E1
Keep the faceplate for future use. If you should remove a line card, replace the faceplate
to prevent dust and debris from entering the chassis and to maintain proper airflow.
The switch may overheat or be damaged by dust and debris if bays are left
uncovered.
To remove an existing line card:
Loosen the line card’s two Phillips screws until they disengage from the
chassis.
Move the line card ejector levers to the unlocked position (see Figure 2 on
page -6).
Slide the line card out of the chassis, keeping the card in a straight alignment
so it doesn’t jam.
Figure 2: Ejector levers.
7. Insert the new line card
Make sure the line card’s metal back-panel is aligned with the card guides
(see Figure 3 on page -7).
Line cards are mounted vertically in the SwitchBlade 8 (AT-SB4108) chassis and
horizontally in the SwitchBlade 4 (AT-SB4104) chassis.
With the ejector levers in the unlocked position (see Figure 2 on page -6),
carefully slide the line card into the chassis.
When inserting a line card, take care to slide the card’s metal back-panel along
both guides at an equal rate. If a line card becomes tight, it must not be forced.
Instead, gently withdraw the card and try again, taking extra care to keep the
card aligned with the card guides. Forcing a misaligned or jammed line card is
likely to damage the card or chassis.
The ejectors’ locking mechanisms should align with their slots in the
chassis (see Figure 4 on page -7).