Allied Telesis AT-SB*81CFC960, Installation Manual

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Chapter 13: Replacing Modules
274 Section II: Installing the Chassis
Replacing Ethernet Line Cards
This section contains the procedure for replacing Ethernet line cards in the
chassis.
Note
Please review “Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line
Cards” on page 144 before performing this procedure.
The Ethernet line cards are hot-swappable. You do not have to power off
the chassis to install or replace them.
Caution
The expansion modules for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card are not
hot-swappable. You must remove the line card from the chassis to
install or remove a module. For instructions, refer to “Replacing
Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards” on page 276.
This procedure requires the following tool:
 #2 Phillips-head screwdriver (not provided)
The Ethernet line cards are hot swappable and can be removed while the
chassis is powered on.
To remove an Ethernet line card from the chassis, perform the following
procedure:
1. Label and remove the cables from the Ethernet line card.
2. If the line card has fiber optic transceivers, install dust covers on the
ports.
3. If the line card has transceivers, label and remove the transceivers.
4. Use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the
faceplate of the card.
5. Carefully pull on the screws to disconnect the line card from the
connector on the backplane.
6. Carefully slide the card from the chassis.