Avici Systems Inc.


Field Replacement Procedure

QSR Fabric Filler Module

05413-00 Rev. AA

This procedure describes the replacement of a fabric filler module for the Quarter-rack Scalable Router (QSR).

Before beginning this procedure, carefully inspect the package to ensure no damage occurred during shipping or delivery. If you suspect any possible damage to a field replacement unit, contact Customer Service immediately.

CAUTION (1) Risk of electrostatic damage.

When handling modules, wear a grounded antistatic wrist strap or equivalent protection to avoid damaging electronic parts.

Support Services

Avici offers three ways to obtain information on customer service and training:

Installing Fabric Filler Modules

Fabric filler modules ship separately from the QSR and are installed on either side of a bank of router modules to ensure multiple active links. See the Quarter-rack Scalable Install Guide for details about population rules and where to install fabric filler modules.

To avoid damage to the backplane, perform a detailed inspection of the fabric filler module VDHM connector each time you insert or remove a module.

PROCEDURE: Use the following steps to install fabric filler modules:

Step 1 Verify that the wrist strap you are wearing is properly grounded or that other antistatic measures are in place.

Step 2 Remove the fabric filler module from its packaging and static protection bag and gently place it on a flat surface.

Figure 1. Placing the Module on Flat Surface

Step 3 Remove the VHDM protective cap from the end of the module so that you can inspect the connector.

Put the protective cap in a safe place. See Figure 2.
You must perform a detailed inspection of the VHDM connector before installing the module.

Figure 2. Removing VHDM Protective Cap

Step 4 Carefully inspect the VHDM connector for damage such as deformed sockets, holes between socket columns, or distorted guide fins on the top and bottom of the socket columns.

.

Figure 3. Inspecting the Module VHDM Connector

CAUTION (2) If the VHDM connector shows any signs of damage, DO NOT insert it into a bay. Mark the module as damaged and call TSR-BY-AVICI to request an RMA.

Step 5 Look into fabric filler slot to ensure that it is free of obstruction, such as packing materials.

Step 6 Verify that the ejector latches on the module are locked into the closed position.

Step 7 Gently slide the module into the slot until the ejector latch tab hits the outer lip of the shelf. See Figure 4.

Figure 4. Positioning Tabs for Module Insertion

Step 8 Simultaneously do the following to unlock both ejector latches (see Figure 5:

Figure 5. Seating Ejector Tabs for Module Insertion

Step 9 While pressing the release levers, simultaneously rotate both ejector tabs closed to lock the module into place.

Figure 6. Locking the Ejector Latches

Removing the Fabric Filler Modules

If you need to remove an installed fabric filler module, use the following procedure.

To avoid damage to the backplane, perform a detailed inspection of the fabric filler module VDHM connector each time you remove or insert a module.

PROCEDURE: Use the following procedure to remove a fabric filler module:

Step 1 Verify that the wrist strap you are wearing is properly grounded or that other antistatic measures are in place.

Step 2 To unlock the ejector latches on the module, simultaneously do the following to both latches (see Figure 7):

Figure 7. Opening Fabric Filler Module Latches

Step 3 Pull the module out of the bay to unseat the backplane connectors.

To re-insert the module into the QSR, see "Installing Fabric Filler Modules" on page 1 for instructions.


Copyright © 2002 Avici Systems Inc.
Avici® and TSR® is a registered trademark of Avici Systems Inc.
IPriori™, Composite Links™, SSR™, and NSR® are trademarks of Avici Systems Inc.

   Source File Name: 05413-00_revAA.fm
    HTML File Name: 05413-00_revAA.html
    Last Updated: 12/05/02 at 08:31:05

Please email suggestions and comments to: doc@avici.com