Cisco Modular Gigabit Ethernet Line Card I User Manual
Insertingan EPAinto aModular GigabitEthernet
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
Youmust use an ESD-preventive wrist orankle strapto dothis procedure. Attach anESD-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
ATTENTION:
USE CARE DURING INSTALLATION OF EPA CARD,
MIS-ALIGNMENT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
CONNECTOR AT THE UNDERSIDE REAR OF THE PCB.
MAKE SURE THAT THE CONNECTOR IS FULLY
ENGAGED BY PUSHING DOWN ON THE 2X LABELS
BEFORE INSTALLATION OF FRONT PANEL SCREWS (2X).
DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE FRONT
PANEL OR TOP SURFACE DURING INSTALLATION OR
DAMAGE CAN OCCUR TO THE PCB CONNECTOR.
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Caution The connectors must beengaged without any angular misalignment.Engagingthe connectors at anangle
will cause damage to the connectors.
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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 inFigure 2 and Figure 3. Figure 3 shows two sideviews of the EPA and linecard.
Figure 2 Mating the Connector of the EPA to the Line Card
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Figure 3 Side Views - Mating the Connector of the EPA to the Line Card
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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
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Figure 5 Rear Outer Corners of the EPA (Close-up)
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