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VS-1616D-MD - Hardware Installation Instructions
To install an I/O card as shown in
Figure 16
:
1. Power off the
VS-1616D-MD
and all devices connected to it.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screws at the top and bottom of the
blanking plate.
3. Remove the blanking plate from the slot and store it for possible future use.
4. Remove the new card from its shipping box and anti-ESD bag.
5. Holding the card by the upper and lower handle, align the card with the
plastic guide rails (see
Figure 17
).
Figure 17: Card Handles
6. Slide the card into the chassis until the front of the card makes contact with
the connector inside the chassis.
7. Press the card firmly into the slot until the connector plate is flush with the
rear panel of the chassis and the connector is fully seated.
8. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the retaining screws at the top and
bottom of the card to secure it to the chassis.