Riverstone Networks RS 3000 Switch Router Getting Started Guide 3-7
Hardware Installation
Installing the Hardware
Figure 3-7
GBIC module
To install a GBIC module into a GBIC line card perform the following steps:
1.
Hold the GBIC module by the edges with the network port facing away from the line card, and
position the GBIC module so that it is parallel with the slot door. The 20-pin connector should be
facing toward the empty GBIC slot of the line card, see
.
Figure 3-8
Inserting a GBIC module
Top side of GBIC
Alignment Slot
(both sides)
Extractor
Tabs
20 Pin Connector
(rear of the GBIC)
Insert GBIC through spring-loaded
door. GBIC is keyed, and will
fit only if oriented correctly.
To remove,
press tabs on
top and bottom
of GBIC and pull.
