Artesyn ATCA-F120 Installation and Use (August 2014) - Manual (Page 23)

Chapter 2
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Hardware Preparation and Installation
2.1 Overview
This chapter provides all the information that you need in order to install the ATCA-F120 incl.
accessories into your AdvancedTCA system. For completeness purposes and because of the
similarity with the installation procedures, the respective removal procedures are also given in
this chapter. The structure of this chapter reflects the sequence of the main steps that you will
typically take in order to install the ATCA-F120 and accessories into your AdvancedTCA system.
These main steps and their sequence are:
1. Unpack and inspect the blade
2. Make sure environmental and power requirements are met
3. If applicable, install Rear Transition Module (RTM)
4. Configure the ATCA-F120
5. Install the ATCA-F120
6. If applicable, install AMC modules
2.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Blade
Shipment Inspection
To inspect the shipment, perform the following steps.
1. Verify that you have received all items of your shipment:
Printed "Getting Started" guide
ATCA-F120 blade
Damage of Circuits
Electrostatic discharge and incorrect installation and removal of the blade can damage
circuits or shorten their life.
Before touching the blade or electronic components, make sure that your are working in an
ESD-safe environment.