• Ensure that you have taken the necessary precauons to prevent electrostac discharge (ESD)
damage (see
Prevenon of Electrostac Discharge Damage
).
• Ensure that you know how to handle and store the line card (see
Handling and Storing Line Cards
).
The line cards for EX9200 switches are rigid sheet-metal structures that house the line card components
including network ports. The line cards are shipped in a cardboard carton, secured with foam packing
material.
CAUTION: The line cards are maximally protected inside the shipping carton. Do not
unpack the line cards unl you are ready to install them in the switch chassis.
To unpack a line card (see Figure 45 on page 150):
1. Move the shipping carton to a staging area as close to the installaon site as possible.
2. Posion the carton so that the arrows are poinng up.
3. Open the top aps on the shipping carton.
4. Pull out the packing material, which holds the line card in place.
5. Remove the line card from the anstac bag.
6. Save the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the line card later.
Figure 45: Unpacking a Line Card Used in an EX9200 Switch
Parts Inventory (Packing List) for an EX9214 Switch
The EX9214 switches are shipped in a cardboard carton, secured with foam packing material. The carton
also contains an accessory box.
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