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9. Unscrew the two thumbscrews from the top and bottom ejectors on the blade using the Phillips screwdriver. Unscrew the top
thumbscrew until it pops out. This initiates a hot-swap request.
10. Wait for the power LED to turn off in response to the hot-swap request before removing the blade.
11. Open the ejectors by pulling them toward the center of the blade face. Pull the blade out of the chassis using the ejectors.
12. If the blade is not being replaced by another blade, install a filler panel (
Removal and replacement of the blade filler panel on
page 89).
FIGURE 30 Removal and replacement of the port, application, and encryption blades (FC8-48 port blade shown)
Replacing a blade
ATTENTION
Follow ESD precautions.
1. Orient the blade so that the ports are at the front of the chassis and the flat side of the blade is on the left.
2. Adjust the ejectors to the open position, align the flat side of the blade inside the upper and lower rail guides in the slot, and
slide the blade into the slot until it is firmly seated.
3. Adjust the ejectors to the closed position by pulling them away from the center of the blade.
4. Tighten the upper and lower thumbscrews using the Phillips screwdriver.
5. Verify that the power LED on the port blade is displaying a steady green light. If it does not turn on, ensure that the blade is
firmly seated.
Removal and replacement of the port, application, and encryption blades
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