Hardware installation
Fortinet Technologies Inc.
Module backplane connectors may be covered by a backplane connector protection label and plastic cover. Before
inserting the module into the chassis slot, remove the label and cover and check the backplane connectors to make sure
they are clean and undamaged.
2. Align the module with the chassis slot, slowly slide the module into the slot, stop at
about 1-2 inches from fully inserting it.
Module levers
Module levers
Slide in slowly
Stop position
3. Unlock the left and right module levers by pushing the power sliders up until the
levers pop open.
Before sliding the final portion of the module into the chassis fully open both levers by pushing the power sliders up. Fully
open both levers to avoid damaging the lever mechanism. Damaging the levers can prevent the module from connecting
to power.
Levers pop open
Power
slider
up
Power
slider
up
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