EdgeBus™ expansion port
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6. The next time you boot the interface, the new I/O from the EdgeCard will be discoverable in software
and made available to your system.
Figure 17.19: EdgeCard Available for Routing in MIO Console 3d
The installation is finished!
If you have any questions about any steps in the preceding instructions or run into any problems, please
reach out by emailing [email protected] with the subject "EdgeCard Installation".
Removal
Removal of an EdgeCard is really just a reversal of the installation process:
1. Disconnect all audio connections from the EdgeCard,
2. Power down and disconnect power from the 3d unit,
3. Ground yourself and the box chassis to eliminate any static charge,
4. Unscrew the thumbscrews fully (see below),
5. Carefully pull the EdgeCard out, and
6. Store the module in an anti-static bag inside a protective container, or better yet in another 3d unit.
In practice, there are two additional things to keep in mind when removing an EdgeCard (especially when
you‘re in a hurry and the unit is buried in a rack).
First, the EdgeCard thumbscrews were designed for use (and likely
a
buse) of life on the road. So, although
the thumbscrews are locked into the EdgeCard faceplate, for the mechanical security of the module these
screws are longer than you might at first expect. When removing an EdgeCard, keep unscrewing until the
thumbscrews are sprung all the way out and are wiggling freely before pulling the card from the EdgeBus
connector.
Second, if at all possible, cover the open EdgeBus port by securely screwing in a blank port cover. Like
any piece of electronic equipment, protection of the internal bits is key to keeping it working.
EdgeCard module storage
Generally, the safest place to keep any EdgeCard module is installed in a 3d box, even if you aren‘t using
it at the moment. It shows up in the MIOConsole Status Pane, so you always know where it is, and it is
protected both physically and electromagnetically.
If you must store an EdgeCard module externally, be sure to keep it securely in an anti-static bag within a
well-padded box or envelope at all times when not in use. Larger boxes and envelopes are also harder to
misplace, so it‘s a win-win: more protection and easier to find in a pinch.
