3Com 4200G Series User manual

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3Com Switch 4200G
10G Interface Module
Installation Guide
1. XFP Interface Module
1.1 Appearance and front panel
Figure 1 Appearance of an XFP interface module
Figure 2 Front panel an XFP interface module
1.2 Installation
Step 1: Put on an ESD-preventive wrist strap and verify it is properly
grounded. Then remove the XFP interface module from the package.
Step 2: Loosen the filler panel mounting screws on the rear panel of the
switch with a screwdriver and remove the filler panel.
Step 3: Hold the fastening screws on the front panel of the XFP interface
module, and gently push the module in along the slot guide rail until the
module is in close contact with the switch.
Step 4: Tighten the fastening screws with a screwdriver to secure the XFP
interface module.

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(2)
(4)
(3) (1)
(2)
(4)
(3)
(1): Switch (2): Optional module slot
(3): XFP interface module (4): Push-in direction
Figure 3 Installing an XFP interface module
Note: (1) Store the filler panel for future use.
(2) When tightening the fastening screws at both sides of the
optional module with a screwdriver or an electric screwdriver,
make sure that the torque is not bigger than 0.4 N-m.
1.3 Removal
Step 1: Put on an ESD-preventive wrist strap and verify it is properly
grounded.
Step 2: Loosen the fastening screws at both sides of the XFP interface
module using a screwdriver.
Step 3: Pull the XFP interface module towards you, until it completely
comes out of the switch chassis.
Note: When installing or removing an optional interface module, pay
attention to the following points:
(1) Do not use too much force in the operation, and do not
touch the surface-mounted components directly with your
hands.
(2) After removing an optional module, if no new module is to
be installed, install the filler panel as soon as possible to
prevent dust and ensure the normal ventilation in the switch.

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2. XENPAK Optical Module
2.1 Appearance and front panel
Figure 4 Appearance of a XENPAK optical module
Figure 5 Front panel of a XENPAK optical module
2.2 Installation
Step 1: Put on an ESD-preventive wrist strap and verify it is properly
grounded. Then remove the XENPAK optical module from the package.
Step 2: Loosen the two mounting screws on the small cover plate in the
middle on the filler panel with a screwdriver and remove the small cover
plate.
Note: When installing a XENPAK optical module, you do not need to
remove the entire filler panel. Just remove the small cover
plate in the middle on the filler panel.
Step 3: Hold the fastening screws on the front panel of the XENPAK
optical module, and gently push the XENPAK optical module in along the
slot guide rail until the XENPAK optical module is in close contact with the
switch.
Step 4: Tighten the fastening screws on the XENPAK optical module with
a screwdriver to fix the XENPAK optical module on the filler panel.

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(1): Switch (2): Filler panels for optional module slots
(3): Small cover plate (removed) in the middle on the filler panel
(4): Push-in direction (5): XENPAK Optical Module
Figure 6 Installing a XENPAK optical module
Note: (1) Retain the small cover plate for future use.
(2) Do not tighten the module screws more than 0.4 Nm.
(3) The switch 4200G supports hot swapping of XENPAK
optical modules.
2.3 Removal
Step 1: Put on an ESD-preventive wrist strap and verify it is properly
grounded.
Step 2: Loosen the fastening screws at each side of the XENPAK optical
module using a screwdriver.
Step 3: Pull the XENPAK module until it comes out of the switch chassis.
Copyright © 2006 3Com Corporation.All rights reserved.
3Com Corporation 350 Campus Drive
Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752-3064 USA
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Part Number: 10014918 Rev.AA
Published July 2006