Installation Guide for fl Modules 2007-02

ProCurve Switch fl Modules

Installing Modules

Installing an Interface Module

ProCurve 8100fl switches provide non-blocking throughput regardless of the

software features you are using. Therefore, you do not need to “load balance”

interface modules by placing them in certain physical relationships to balance

the load on the backplane. Regardless of where you install the interface

modules, the backplane can provide full, non-blocking throughput.

You can install interface modules in any numbered slot (1–8 on the Switch

8108fl and 1–16 on the Switch 8116fl). The illustration on page 16 shows an

example of how to install an interface module.

Caution To prevent equipment damage, review the installation precautions on page 10.

To install an interface module (J8734A, J8735A, J8736A, or J8737A):

1. If a cover plate is installed in the interface module slot, remove the cover

plate: loosen the screws on the ejectors, then open the ejectors and pull

out the plate.

2. Open the ejectors at the top and bottom of the module, and hold the upper

ejector lever in the unlocked position while you are installing the module

(see step 1 in the illustration opposite).

3. Align the metal plate of the interface module between the module guides,

as shown in the illustration.

Caution Make sure that the metal plate of the interface module, and not the circuit

board, is between the guides. Check both the upper and lower guides.

Do not force a module into its slot. If the module does not seem to be

seating correctly, ease it back out and check alignment. Forcing a module

can damage it and the chassis.

4. Slide the interface module all the way into the slot, firmly but gently

pressing the interface module in place to make sure that the pins on the

back of the interface module are completely seated in the backplane.

5. To lock the module into the slot, close the ejectors until they are vertical.

6. Tighten the captive screw on each ejector by hand and seat with a screw

driver to keep the module from being removed accidentally. Do not

overtighten the captive screws. (You can tighten the thumb screws with

a P2 Phillips screwdriver to eliminate the possibility of casual removal by

unauthorized personnel.)