Inserting an EPA into a Modular Gigabit Ethernet Line Card

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Inserting an EPA into a Modular Gigabit Ethernet Line Card

Inserting an EPA into a Modular Gigabit Ethernet Line Card

December 16, 2005

Document Part Number: 78-17296-01 A0

To insert an EPA into the Modular Gigabit Ethernet line card, follow these steps:

Warning You must use an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap to do this procedure. Attach an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and follow its directions for use, before you do this procedure.

Step 1 First, read the yellow caution label on the EPA. Figure 1 shows a sample of this caution label.

Figure 1 Locations of Labels and Reference Points on the EPA

Caution The connectors must be engaged without any angular misalignment. Engaging the connectors at an angle will cause damage to the connectors.

Step 2 Ensure that the connector guide pins are aligned, and mate the connector of the EPA to the connector on the line card, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3. Figure 3 shows two side views of the EPA and line card.

Figure 2 Mating the Connector of the EPA to the Line Card

Figure 3 Side Views - Mating the Connector of the EPA to the Line Card

Step 3 Ensure that the connector guide pins are aligned. Once the connector is engaged, apply gentle pressure with your thumbs to the two rear outer corners of the EPA, as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5.

Figure 4 Press on the Rear Outer Corners of the EPA

Figure 5 Rear Outer Corners of the EPA (Close-up)

Step 4 Press gently on the white labels in middle of the outer edge of the EPA as shown in Figure 6 to ensure that the connector is fully seated.

Figure 6 Press on the White Labels on the EPA

Step 5 Use a Phillips screwdriver to insert and tighten the screw on the EPA, 3 to 5 in-lbs, as shown in Figure 7.

Caution Apply no more than 5 in-lbs of torque when tightening the screw.

Figure 7 Inserting and Tightening the Screw on the EPA

Step 6 Use a Phillips screwdriver to insert and tighten the two screws on the faceplate of the line card, 3 to 5 in-lbs, as shown in Figure 8.

Caution Apply no more than 5 in-lbs of torque when tightening the screw.

Figure 8 Inserting the 2 screws on the Faceplate of the Line Card

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