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Field Replacement Procedure 05413-00 Rev. AA
QSR Fabric Filler Module
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Field Replacement Procedure
QSR Fabric Filler Module
05413-00 Rev. AA
This procedure describes the replacement of a fabric filler module for the
Quarter-rack Scalable Router (QSR).
Before beginning this procedure, carefully inspect the package to ensure
no damage occurred during shipping or delivery. If you suspect any
possible damage to a field replacement unit, contact Customer Service
immediately.
Support Services
Avici offers three ways to obtain information on customer service and
training: Phone:
United States Support: 877-292-8424 (TSR-BY-AVICI)
International Support: 01-978-964-2350 E-mail: support@avici.com World Wide Web: http://www.avici.com
Installing Fabric Filler Modules
Fabric filler modules ship separately from the QSR and are installed on
either side of a bank of router modules to ensure multiple active links. See
the Quarter-rack Scalable Install Guide for details about population rules
and where to install fabric filler modules.
CAUTION (1)
Risk of electrostatic damage.
When handling modules, wear a grounded antistatic
wrist strap or equivalent protection to avoid damaging
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To avoid damage to the backplane, perform a detailed inspection of the
fabric filler module VDHM connector each time you insert or remove a
module.
PROCEDURE:
Use the following steps to install fabric filler modules:
Step 1
Verify that the wrist strap you are wearing is properly grounded or that
other antistatic measures are in place.
Step 2
Remove the fabric filler module from its packaging and static protection
bag and gently place it on a flat surface.
Figure 1.
Placing the Module on Flat Surface
Step 3
Remove the VHDM protective cap from the end of the module so that you
can inspect the connector.
Put the protective cap in a safe place. See Figure 2.
You must perform a detailed inspection of the VHDM connector before
installing the module.
Figure 2.
Removing VHDM Protective Cap
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REMOVE
BEFORE USE Installing Fabric Filler Modules
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Step 4
Carefully inspect the VHDM connector for damage such as deformed
sockets, holes between socket columns, or distorted guide fins on the top
and bottom of the socket columns.
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Figure 3.
Inspecting the Module VHDM Connector
Step 5
Look into fabric filler slot to ensure that it is free of obstruction, such as
packing materials.
CAUTION (2)
If the VHDM connector shows any signs
of damage, DO NOT insert it into a bay. Mark the
module as damaged and call TSR-BY-AVICI to request
an RMA.
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Sockets
Guide
fins
Socket column Field Replacement Procedure
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Step 6
Verify that the ejector latches on the module are locked into the closed
position.
Step 7
Gently slide the module into the slot until the ejector latch tab hits the
outer lip of the shelf. See Figure 4.
Figure 4.
Positioning Tabs for Module Insertion
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Ejector latch tab
Shelf outer lip
Side view of bottom
ejector latch (closed)
Ejector latch
Ejector latch Installing Fabric Filler Modules
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Step 8
Simultaneously do the following to unlock both ejector latches (see
Figure 5: Press release levers in the directions indicated by the arrows on
the latch. Rotate the ejector latches away from the module faceplate. With the latches unlocked, slide the module into the slot until the
tabs sit in the grooves on the other side of the lip (see Figure 5).
Figure 5.
Seating Ejector Tabs for Module Insertion
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Press release levers in the direction
indicated by the direction arrow on
the lever.
Rotate the ejector latches away from
the faceplate.
Release lever
Release lever
Top ejector latch
Bottom ejector latch
Groove
Groove Field Replacement Procedure
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Step 9
While pressing the release levers, simultaneously rotate both ejector tabs
closed to lock the module into place.
Figure 6.
Locking the Ejector Latches
Removing the Fabric Filler Modules
If you need to remove an installed fabric filler module, use the following
procedure.
To avoid damage to the backplane, perform a detailed inspection of the
fabric filler module VDHM connector each time you remove or insert a
module.
PROCEDURE:
Use the following procedure to remove a fabric filler module:
Step 1
Verify that the wrist strap you are wearing is properly grounded or that
other antistatic measures are in place.
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Press release levers in the direction
indicated by the direction arrow on
the lever.
Rotate the ejector latches towards
the faceplate.
Release lever
Release lever Removing the Fabric Filler Modules
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Step 2
To unlock the ejector latches on the module, simultaneously do the
following to both latches (see Figure 7): Press release levers in the direction indicated by the arrows on the
latch. Rotate the ejector latches away from the module faceplate.
Figure 7.
Opening Fabric Filler Module Latches
Step 3
Pull the module out of the bay to unseat the backplane connectors.
To re-insert the module into the QSR, see Installing Fabric Filler
Modules on page 1 for instructions.
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Press release levers in the direction
indicated by the direction arrow on
the lever.
Rotate the ejector latches away from
the faceplate.
Release lever
Release lever Field Replacement Procedure
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