Juniper Networks EX8208 - Manual (Page 253)

CHAPTER 14
Routine Maintenance
• Handling and Storing Line Cards in EX8200 Switches on page 227
• Maintaining Line Card Cables in EX8200 Switches on page 231
• Maintaining Fiber-Optic Cables in EX Series Switches on page 231
• Removing a Battery from an EX8208 Switch for Recycling on page 233
Handling and Storing Line Cards in EX8200 Switches
Components in the line cards are fragile. To avoid damaging the line cards, follow the
procedures in this topic. The procedures use the following terms to describe the four
edges of the line cards (see Figure 92 on page 227):
Figure 92: Edges of the Line Cards in an EX8200 Switch
• Faceplate—Edge of the line card that has connectors into which you insert the
transceivers or RJ-45 cables.
• Connector edge—Edge opposite the faceplate.
• Top edge—Edge at the top of the line card when the line card is vertical.
• Bottom edge—Edge at the bottom of the line card when the line card is vertical.
CAUTION: Failure to handle line cards as specified in these procedures can cause
irreparable damage to them.
This topic describes the following tasks:
• Holding a Line Card on page 228
• Storing a Line Card on page 230
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