Removing minigbics, Removing minigbics -36 – Alcatel-Lucent Omni 6624 User Manual
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Removing MiniGBICs
OmniSwitch 6600 Series Chassis and Hardware Components
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OmniSwitch 6600 Series Hardware Users Guide
April 2004
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Push the MiniGBIC into the slot until it is completely inserted and securely seated in the
OS6600-GNI-U2 module on OmniSwitch 6624, 6600-U24, and 6648 switches, as shown.
Installed MiniGBIC (OS6648 Shown)
Removing MiniGBICs
MiniGBICs modules can be hot swapped. You are not required to power off the switch before removing a
MiniGBIC from the uplink module. To remove a MiniGBIC from the uplink module, follow the steps
below:
Anti-Static Warning. Before handling any components, free yourself of static by wearing a grounding
strap, or by grounding yourself properly. Static discharge can damage the MiniGBIC, as well as the switch
and uplink module.
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On OmniSwitch 6624, 6600-U24, and 6648 switches only, make sure that the captive screws on the
OS6600-GNI-U2 are tightened and the module is securely installed in the chassis.
2
There is a small removal handle at the front of the MiniGBIC transceiver. Carefully lift this handle;
then, grasp the handle and carefully pull the MiniGBIC from the module.
3
Store the MiniGBIC in a secure, static-free location. Placing the MiniGBIC in an anti-static bag is
recommended.
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