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Figure 91: Edges of the Line Cards
• Faceplate—Edge of the line card that has connectors into which you insert the
transceivers or RJ-45 cables.
•
Connector edge—Edge opposite the faceplate.
•
Top edge—Edge at the top of the line card when the line card is vertical.
• Bottom edge—Edge at the bottom of the line card when the line card is vertical.
CAUTION: Failure to handle line cards as specified in these procedures can
cause irreparable damage to them.
This topic describes the following tasks:
•
Holding a Line Card on page 270
• Storing a Line Card on page 272
Holding a Line Card
You must hold a line card horizontally when installing it in the chassis. You may hold a
line card vertically or horizontally when carrying it.
CAUTION: The weight of line cards in EX9200 switches is in the range
14–19.4 lb (6.6–8.8 kg). Be prepared to support the full weight as you slide
the line card into the chassis.
To hold a line card vertically:
1.
Orient the line card so that the faceplate faces you. To verify the orientation, confirm
that the text on the line card is right-side up.
2.
Place one hand around the line card faceplate about a quarter of the way down from
the top edge. Do not press hard on it.
3.
Place the other hand at the bottom edge of the line card.
If the line card is horizontal before you grasp it, place your left hand around the faceplate
and your right hand along the bottom edge.
To hold a line card horizontally:
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