Specifications

SSG 500-series Installation and Configuration Guide
46 Replacing a PIM
Replacing a PIM
Both SSG 500-series devices have six slots in the front panel for Ethernet or WAN
physical interface modules (PIMs). PIMs are field installable and replaceable.
Removing a Blank Faceplate
To maintain proper airflow through the device, blank faceplates should remain over
slots that do not contain PIMs. Do not remove a blank faceplate unless you are
installing a PIM in the empty slot.
To remove a blank faceplate:
1. Attach an ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to the
ESD point on the device.
2. If the device is powered on, press and release the power button to power off the
device. Verify that the POWER LED is off.
3. Loosen the screws on each side of the faceplate as shown in Figure 15:
On faceplates with handles, use a 1/8-inch flat-tip screwdriver to loosen but
do not remove the captive screws.
On faceplates without handles, use a number-1 phillips screwdriver to
remove the non-captive screws.
Figure 15: Identifying Blank Faceplate Types
4. Remove the faceplate.
CAUTION: Power off the device before removing or installing PIMs. PIMs are not
hot-swappable.
Handles
Loosen captive screws
with 1/8-inch flat-tip
screwdriver
Remove screws with
number-1 Phillips
screwdriver
Blank Faceplate
with Handles
Blank Faceplate
without Handles