
Riverstone Networks RS 32000 Switch Router Getting Started Guide 3-15
Hardware Installation Installing the Hardware
4. Slide the line card all the way into the slot, firmly but gently pressing the line card in place to ensure
that the pins on the back of the line card are completely seated in the backplane.
5. To lock the line card into the slot, close the ejectors. Using a straight-blade screwdriver, tighten the
screw on each ejector.
6. Repeat the above steps for the remaining line cards.
3.3.8 Installing GBIC Modules into GBIC Line Cards
GBIC line cards support either four or eight sockets for installing GBIC modules. One GBIC module can be installed
into each available socket.
Figure 3-9 shows an example of a GBIC module. The procedure following the figure describes how to install the
module into the GBIC line card.
Figure 3-9 GBIC module
To install a GBIC module into a GBIC line card perform the following steps:
1. Hold the GBIC module by the edges with the network port facing away from the line card, and
position the GBIC module so that it is parallel with the slot door. The 20-pin connector should be
facing toward the empty GBIC slot of the line card, see Figure 3-10.
Top side of GBIC
Alignment Slot
(both sides)
Extractor
Tabs
20 Pin Connector
(rear of the GBIC)
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