Artesyn ATCA-F125 Installation and Use Guide (April 2014) - Manual (Page 23)

Chapter 2
ATCA-F125 (6873M Artwork) Installation and Use (6806800J94J) 23
Hardware Preparation and Installation
2.1 Overview
This chapter provides the information that you need to install the ATCA-F125 and its
accessories into your AdvancedTCA system. Removal procedures are also included.
To install the blade, follow these steps:
1. Unpack and inspect the blade.
2. Make sure that environmental, thermal, and power requirements are met.
3. If applicable, install the Rear Transition Module.
4. Configure the ATCA-F125.
5. Install the ATCA-F125.
6. If applicable, install the AMC module.
7. Configure the software.
2.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Blade
Damage of Circuits
 Electrostatic discharge and incorrect installation and removal of the blade can damage
circuits or shorten its life.
 Before touching the product make sure that you are working in an ESD-safe
environment or wearing an ESD wrist strap or ESD shoes. Hold the product by its edges
and do not touch any components or circuits.
Damage to blade/Backplane or System Components
 Bent pins or loose components can cause damage to the blade, the backplane, or other
system components. Therefore, carefully inspect the blade and the backplane for both
pin and component integrity before installation.