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Chapter 2 Installing the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx
Installing and Removing Modules
Step 5
Use the handles to push the line card motherboard in until it is fully seated in the
backplane connector.
Step 6
Use a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the captive installation screws.
Step 7
Check the LED to ensure proper installation. See
for line
card motherboard LED descriptions.
Removing Line Card Motherboards
To remove the line card motherboards, follow these steps:
Step 1
Remove all cables from the modules installed in the line card motherboard if
applicable.
Step 2
Install appropriate dust covers on the fiber cable connectors and the blind plugs
into the connectors on the line card motherboard.
Step 3
Use a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver to loosen the captive installation screws.
Step 4
Use the handles to pull the line card motherboard out of the slot in the chassis.
Place the removed line card motherboard in a container appropriate for shipping
and storage. To install a replacement line card motherboard, see the
Line Card Motherboards” section on page 2-22
Installing and Removing Modules
The mux/demux modules, PSMs, and transponder modules are hot-swappable.
This section describes the procedure for installing and removing modules from
the motherboards.
Warning
During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the
card. Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or
you could shock yourself.