RS-232 AND V.35 STANDARD PATCH PANELS
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3.3 Adding and Removing Modules
All Standard Patch Panel modules are hot-swappable. You do not have to power down to add or remove a
module. Adding or removing a module will not cause an interruption in service.
WARNING
Always follow anti-static procedures when adding or removing a module. If you don’t,
the module may be damaged.
3.3.1 A
DDING
M
ODULES
To add a module:
1. Insert the rear top and bottom module card edges into the chassis guide rails.
2. Push the module straight in along the chassis guide rails until the module encounters resistance. Push the
module parallel with the guide rails; otherwise, the module and/or guide rails may be damaged.
3. Push the module to seat it properly. The module’s front panel casing should be touching the chassis.
4. Install the two mounting screws (one at the top and one at the bottom of the module’s front panel).
3.3.2 R
EMOVING
M
ODULES
To remove a module:
1. Remove the two mounting screws at the top and bottom of the module’s front panel.
2. Pull the module straight out along the chassis guide rails. Pull the module parallel with the guide rails;
otherwise, the module and/or guide rails may be damaged.
NOTE
Use a module-extracting tool to remove the module.
3.3.3 U
SING
B
LANK
P
ANELS
Fill all empty module slots on the Standard Patch Panel chassis with blank panels. This will help prevent
damage to installed test and patch modules.
