ATCA-F140 Series Installation and Use (6806800M67S)
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Chapter 2
Hardware Preparation and Installation
2.1
Overview
This chapter provides the information that you need to install the ATCA-F140 and its
accessories into your AdvancedTCA system. Removal procedures are also included.
To install the blade, follow these steps:
1.
Unpack and inspect the blade.
2.
Make sure that environmental, thermal, and power requirements are met.
3.
If applicable, install the Rear Transition Module.
4.
Configure the ATCA-F140.
5.
Install the ATCA-F140.
6.
If applicable, install the AMC module.
7.
Configure the software.
2.2
Unpacking and Inspecting the Blade
Shipment Inspection
1. Verify that you have received all items of your shipment:
One printed copy of Safety Notes Summary
One ATCA-F140 blade
Any other items that were ordered
Electrostatic discharge and incorrect installation and removal of the blade can
damage circuits or shorten its life.
Before touching the product make sure that you are working in an ESD-safe
environment or wearing an ESD wrist strap or ESD shoes. Hold the product by its
edges and do not touch any components or circuits.
Product Damage
Bent pins or loose components can cause damage to the blade, the backplane, or
other system components. Therefore, carefully inspect the blade and the backplane
for both pin and component integrity before installation.
