Installation guide

Installing Optional GBICs

3-12 Hardware Installation

Figure 3-5 GBIC Metal Locking Bar Positions

6. Once the GBIC 20-pin connector ➅ has been firmly seated into the port slot, push down on the

GBIC metal locking bar until it clicks into place as shown in View B. Do NOT force the locking

bar into the locked position. If there is significant resistance while attempting to close the

locking bar, remove the GBIC. Inspect it for any problems with the connectors. If there are any

problems, contact Enterasys Networks for technical support (refer to “Getting Help” in

Section 1.4). If there are no problems, re-insert the GBIC carefully, and firmly seat it in the port

slot connector.

➀

GBIC

➅

20-Pin Connector (insertion side)

➁

Top of GBIC

➆

Alignment Slots

➂

Metal Locking Bar (up position, unlocked)

➇

Port Slot

➃

Network Port

➈

Metal Locking Bar (down position, locked)

➄

1G-2GBIC (Ethernet Expansion Module)

1G-2GBIC

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