Setup Guide

Installing the Hardware 11
CAUTION: RPMs are designed to be installed in either the R0 or R1 slot. Do
not force RPMs into line cards slots. RPMs are keyed differently than line
cards to prevent improper installation.
Line Cards
Line cards are hot-swappable. Any line card can be inserted into any line card
slot. On the C150, line card slots are numbered 0 to 3. On the C300, Line card
slots are labeled 0 to 7. The slot numbering labels can be seen when the fan tray
is installed.
• The LC-CB-GE-48P and LC-CB-10GE-8P line cards are interchangeable
between the C300 and C150 only if the chassis is running FTOS version
7.6.1.0 or later.
• Blanks are required in empty slots to control airflow for adequate system
cooling, personal safety, and EMI containment during operation. All chassis
slots must be installed with operational modules or blanks. Always replace
cards and blank panels immediately.
Installing RPMs and Line Cards
WARNING: Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or foot-heel ground strap
when handling RPMs or line cards. Place RPMs and line cards on an antistatic
surface when they are not installed. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can
occur when components are mishandled.
CAUTION: Unlock the levers before inserting the line card into the chassis.
Fully engage the locking mechanism after the card has been inserted; not
doing so might damage the card below it when that lower card is inserted.
NOTE: The fan tray face panel has slot number markings for the RPMs and line
cards. Insert the fan tray before the line cards to simplify RPM and line card
installation.
Step Task
1 Extend the left and right card levers by first pressing gently down on the
thumb tabs in the ejector levers and then pulling the ejector levers
simultaneously until they are in the open position.
2 Hold the card assembly by the metal carrier edges. Avoid touching the
printed circuit board and connector pins.