Arista 750 Series, Quick Start Manual

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Appendix F: Maintenance and Field Replacement Switchcards
Quick Start Guide: 750 Series Modular Switches 57
F.4.3 Installing Linecard
You must make space for installing the linecard by removing an existing one ( Removing Linecard ) or
removing a blank ( Removing Linecard Blank ) from a linecard slot available on the switch.
Step 1 Put on a grounded, anti-static ESD strap.
Step 2 Unpack the linecard to be installed.
Step 3 Slide the linecard into the slot until the ejection lever goes inside the chassis and push gently
until the linecard is seated completely.
Step 4 Verify that the linecard is operating normally ( Table A-9 on page 37 ).
Note The ejector handle is perpendicular to the face when correctly installed.
F.5 Switchcards
The switchcards are hot-swappable and 1 + 1 redundant. They are accessible from the rear of the
switch (
Appendix D ). You must take into account that the switchcard you are inserting is compatible
with the switch and the switchcard that you are replacing. Use the following procedure to remove and
replace a switchcard. For the switchcard locations on your switch, refer to
Appendix D .
F.5.1 Removing Swichcard
Perform the following steps to remove a switchcard.
Step 1 Put on a grounded, anti-static ESD strap.
Step 2 Use the release handles of the switchcard to unseat it.
Step 3 Pull the switchcard out gently once released.
Note When the switchcard and fan assembly is removed, a metal cover swings into place ( Figure F-2 ).
Figure F-2: 758 rear view with one switchcard installed
1 SC2 cover