Force10 Networks Force10 TeraScale E-Series E1200i - Manual (Page 52)

52 Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs
Figure 22 Installing an RPM into the E1200i
Figure 23 RPM and Line Card Slot Numbering Label
To install line cards and RPMs:
Caution: It is important that you retain the packaging and installation order of the cards. Load cards from right
to left, beginning with Slot 13.
Step Task
1. Remove the line card from its box and carefully remove the line card from the anti-static packaging.
2. Align the RPM with the guide and gently slide it into the slot until you feel the connectors engage with
the chassis backplane.
Note: Hold the card by the edges. Avoid touching the printed circuit board and connector pins. Extend
the top and bottom card levers before you insert the card into the slot.
3. Rotate the levers to seat the backplane connectors and line card in place.
4. Secure card and blanks in place by tightening the top and captive screws on each card.
5. Follow the same installation procedure for the remaining cards and slots, in the appropriate order.
Note: The blank panels do not have board components or connector pins. Align the blank with the guides and
gently slide toward the backplane.
FN00036CH
Load first
FN000
29B
Slot