Force10 Networks C-Series - Manual (Page 2)

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Installing the Line Card
• The C-Series chassis requires at least one line card to operate.
• You can add, replace, or remove C-Series line cards without interrupting the system power or system
operations (hot-swappable). Any line card can be inserted into any line card slot. Line card slots are labeled 0
to 7; these labels can be seen when the fan tray is installed.
• Blanks are required in empty slots to control airflow for adequate system cooling, personal safety, and EMI
containment during operation.
• The blank panels do not have board components or connector pins. Align the blank with the guides, and gently
slide toward the backplane.
• Use fiber optic cables and connectors in compliance with EIA/TIA 568 Standard in the US, and ISO/IEC
11801 (2nd Edition) elsewhere.
Installation Notes: The fan tray face panel has slot number markings for the RPMs and line
cards. Insert the fan tray before the line cards to simplify RPM and line card installation.
Caution: All chassis slots must be installed with operational modules or blanks. Always replace
cards and blank panels immediately.
Figure 1 Installing a Line Card