4. Grasp and lift the line card by the sides.
5. Slide the line card all the way into the slot until the handle holes align. See
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Figure 13: Inserting a Line Card into the Slot and Rotating the Handles
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6. Screw the line card into the chassis by rotating the handles simultaneously until the card is fully seated and the handles
are vertical.
7. The line card automatically comes online when power is applied to the system.
You can install the optional cable management kit after the card is installed.
Step 5–Install the Front Panel
The front panel is required on the PTX10008 router to protect fiber optic cabling and to provide additional protection
from electromagnetic interference (EMI). The front panel can be installed with or without the optional cable management
system.
Ensure you have the following tools and parts before you begin:
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A Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
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Front panel (provided with the router chassis)
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Right base bracket (provided)
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Left base bracket (provided)
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2 interchangeable latch brackets (provided)
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8 Phillips flat-head mounting screws (provided)
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