Enterasys Networks 6H308-24 - Manual (Page 29)

Installing the Module into the MATRIX E7 Chassis
Installation 3-3
3.3 INSTALLING THE MODULE INTO THE MATRIX E7 CHASSIS
The module can be installed in any of the slots that are available.
To install a module, refer to Figure 3-1 and proceed as follows:
1. Remove the blank panel covering the slot in which the module will be installed. All other slots
must remain covered to ensure proper airflow and cooling. (Save the blank plate in the event you
need to remove the module.)
2. Carefully remove the module from the shipping box. (Save the box and packing materials in the
event the module must be reshipped.)
3. Locate the antistatic wrist strap shipped with the module. Attach the antistatic wrist strap to your
wrist and plug the cable from the antistatic wrist strap into the ESD grounding receptacle at the
upper right corner of the 6C107.
4. Remove the module from the plastic bag. (Save the bag in the event the module must be
reshipped.) Observe all precautions to prevent damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).
CAUTION: Failure to observe static safety precautions could cause damage to the
module. Follow static safety handling rules and wear the antistatic wrist strap provided
with the 6C107 chassis.
Do not cut the non-conductive bag to remove the module. Sharp objects contacting the
board or components can cause damage.
NOTE: First and second generation boards (6x1xx and 6x2xx series) installed in slots
one through five in the MATRIX E7 chassis cannot communicate with slots six and
seven unless a third generation board (6x3xx) is installed in one of the first five slots,
providing backplane connectivity.
The 6H308-24 or 6H308-48 (third generation modules) can provide backplane
connectivity for the 6x1xx and 6x2xx series (first and second generation modules) in the
MATRIX E7 chassis from slots 1 through 5 to slots 6 and 7.
NOTE: Distributed Chassis Management and SecureFast Switching functionality of the
6C105 SmartSwitch 6000 chassis is not supported for any generation of interface
modules installed in a MATRIX E7 chassis. Refer to the module release notes for
specific information on supported functionality.