Hardware Preparation and Installation
ATCA-F140 Installation and Use (6806800M67J)
31
The blade must only be installed into the proper slot type of shelf, hub blades in hub slots,
payload blades in blade slots. The proper slots may vary by system type. Refer to the system's
documentation for information which slots these are in your particular configuration.
2.6.1
Installing the Blade
To install the blade into an AdvancedTCA Shelf, proceed as follows.
Installing the Blade
The following procedure describes the installation of the blade in a hub slot that does not have
an RTM. It assumes that your system is powered. If your system is powered down, you can
disregard the blue LED and thus skip its respective step. In this case it is a purely mechanical
installation.
Damage of Circuits
Electrostatic discharge and incorrect blade installation and removal can damage
circuits or shorten its life.
Before touching the blade or electronic components, make sure that you are working in
an ESD-safe environment.
Damage of the blade
Incorrect installation of the blade can cause damage to the blade.
Only use handles when installing/removing the blade to avoid damage/deformation to
the face plate and/or PCB.
If there is a Rear Transition Module (RTM) to install, install and secure the RTM first as
described in the RTM-ATCA-F140 Installation and Use Guide, then install the front blade. If an
RTM is already installed, make sure that the RTM faceplate screws are fully tightened to
secure the RTM to the shelf.
