ClearCube R Series Pentium 4 - Manual (Page 85)

ClearCube Product Manual and Installation Guide Cage and Blade Installation • 75
PC Blade Installation
Unpacking the PC Blades
Once the Cage has been installed and connected to power and signal connections,
open the PC Blade boxes and remove the PC Blades.
Examine each PC Blade for damage as a result of shipping. If you find any damage
contact the carrier to file a claim and call the ClearCube Customer Service
Department for replacement.
Installing the PC Blades
Never leave a PC Blade out in the open. It should either be in the Cage or in its
storage box. Dust, dirt, and other debris can cause problems so keep the boards
clean by keeping them installed or in their storage box.
To install a Blade, do the following:
1. Lower the front bezel on the Cage by depressing the latches on each side.
2. Orient each PC Blade right-side up (LCD panel on the bottom) and then slowly
insert the PC Blades into the Cage by lining up the PC Blade edges with both the
top and bottom guides in the Cage.
3. Start inserting Blades with the left-most slot. There will be a slight resistance to
insertion when the rear connector goes into the backplane socket.
NOTE: Dual-processor Blades can only be inserted into Cage slots 1&2, 3&4, 5&6
and 7&8.
When properly seated, the PC Blade is flush with the front edge of the bottom
guide bracket.
4. After inserting all Blades, raise the Cage front bezel and snap into place.
5. In a rack installation, you can lock the Cage front bezel using a Kensington lock
on each side of the Cage. In a cabinet installation, use a locking front door to
secure the Cages and Blades.
TIP: Dual-processor Blades contain two Ethernet adapters – one for each Cage slot.
Therefore, connecting a network cable to each of the Blade’s Ethernet jacks on the
BackPack will provide the user with two independent network connections and double
the bandwidth.
CAUTION: Do not use any PC Blade that shows any sign of damage.
Subsequent damage from a defect caused by shipping could be
extensive.
CAUTION: Always insert the PC Blade slowly to avoid damage resulting
from misaligning the PC Blade edges with the guides.