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Chapter 3 Installing IDS-4215
Removing and Installing the 4FE Card
Installing the 4FE Card
We recommend that you install the 4FE card in the bottom slot. We do not support installation of the 4FE
card in the top slot.
Note
Only one 4FE card is supported on IDS-4215.
To install a 4FE card in IDS-4215, follow these steps:
Step 1
Prepare IDS-4215 to be powered off:
sensor#
reset powerdown
Wait for the power down message before continuing with Step 2.
Step 2
Power off IDS-4215.
Step 3
Remove the power cord and other cables from IDS-4215.
Step 4
Place IDS-4215 in an ESD-controlled environment.
For more information, see
Working in an ESD Environment, page 1-19
.
Step 5
Remove the chassis cover.
For the procedure, see
Removing the Chassis Cover, page 3-11
.
Step 6
Loosen the two captive screws from the back cover plate on the left and put the back cover plate aside.
Step 7
Insert the 4FE card through the cage opening and into the lower slot.
Note
When you insert a 4FE card in the slot, the end of the card connector extends past the end of the
slot. This does not affect the use or operation of the card.
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