Adding or Replacing Boards
The number of input and output signals an enclosure can switch is determined by
the number and type of connectors on each board and by the number of boards.
Input and output boards can be replaced or added to an enclosure to increase a
system’s capabilities.
ESD Warning:
Adding or replacing boards should only be done by personnel
trained to handle ESD sensitive parts and assemblies.
Configuration Requirements
To determine if the configuration file needs to be updated after a board is
replaced or added, see page 9-3.
9.1 Adding or Replacing Boards
The old board or blank plate must be removed before the new board can be
installed (place the old board in a static shield bag). Each board has its own
extractor handles to assist in removal and insertion.
Note
: Be sure to install the new board in the correct slot (see the “AutoPatch
Epica Connector Guide”). The board’s location
must
match the system’s
configuration information. If boards are installed in the wrong slots, signal
routing is affected.
ESD Warning:
To avoid ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage to sensitive
components, make sure you and the equipment are properly grounded (see the
ESD Warning
page at the beginning of this manual) before handling any internal
Epica materials.
Epica-128 & Epica-256 Installation & Setup
9-1
Adding
Boards
