3-4 Riverstone Networks RS 3000/3100/3200 Switch Router Getting Started Guide
Installing the Hardware Hardware Installation
3.3.2 Installing Line Cards
Before installing the RS 3000, RS 3x00 or RS 3200 into an equipment rack, it is recommended that you first install
any expansion line cards that you may have ordered with the unit. Installing expansion line cards before rack mounting
will prevent the need to remove the RS 3000, RS 3x00 or RS 3200 from its rack and remove the mounting hardware
from the RS 3000, RS 3x00 or RS 3200 chassis.
Line Card Differences
While the process for installation is essentially the same for all line cards, there are a few differences between a few
line cards that affect installation process. The following lists these differences:
• All line cards use one of two types of face plates: a “standard” face plate or an “extended,”
EMI-protective face plate (see Figure 3-4). Each of these face plates must be installed in a slightly
different manner.
• The Multi-rate WAN line card is designed differently from other line cards, and requires the removal
of certain hardware components from inside the RS 3000, RS 3x00 or RS 3200 chassis (see
Figure 3-11).
Installing Standard and Extended Face Plate Line Cards
There are two types of face plates for line cards: a standard face plate (shipped with most line cards) and an extended,
EMI-protective face plate (shipped with certain line cards). The standard face plate is shaped somewhat like the
expansion slot cover. The extended, EMI-protective face plate has an extended bottom surface (see Figure 3-4). The
following procedure explains how to install line cards that use either the standard or extended face plate.
Warning Always use proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) gear when handling line
cards or other internal parts of the RS 3000, RS 3x00 or RS 3200.
1. Make sure that the RS 3000, RS 3x00 or RS 3200 is powered off.
2. If rack mounted, remove the RS 3000 from the equipment rack.
3. If the RS 3000 is equipped for rack mounting, use the #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the
mounting brackets from each side of the chassis.
4. Use the #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the four screws that hold the top cover on the
RS 3000, RS 3x00 or RS 3200 (see Figure 3-1).
Caution Do not remove the faceplate from the chassis when you are installing line cards.
You will not be able to reinstall the faceplate once the line cards are installed.
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