Chapter 3 Installation Procedure
3.1 Warnings and notes
3.1.1 Warnings
Before installing or uninstalling any card in the OA58XX routers, please bear the following advice in mind:
The equipment is intended to be installed by Service Personnel and only handled by qualified personnel. If
not, the device may be damaged and malfunction.
This device contains elements that are sensitive to electrostatic surges and shocks. Therefore, it is essential
when handling the equipment that an antistatic wriststrap is connected to the device chassis and that this is
placed on an antistatic mat. Furthermore, it is crucial to avoid any kind of contact between the device com-
ponents and necklaces, bracelets, rings, ties etc.
Always place the components on an antistatic surface.
Do NOT switch on the device before checking that all the components (chassis, power source, fans, etc.) are
correctly connected.
3.1.2 Notes
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes and improvements to the appropriate features in both
the software and hardware of this product, modifying the specifications of this manual without prior notice.
The images presented on the front and back panels of the devices are provided as information guideline
only. Some small modifications may exist in the actual device.
3.2 Installing native expansion cards in the OA58XX
The OA58XX has one expansion slot (SLOT 3), which allows you to increase its features and interfaces by inserting
native cards. For a more detailed description on the OA58XX device and on its installation, please see manual
“ALU-Dm693-I OA58XX Installation” .
3.2.1 Installing a xDSL expansion card in SLOT 3
SLOT 3 is located in the center of the device’s rear panel. In this case, we insert an xDSL expansion board in this
SLOT.
Fig. 4: xDSL Cards Expansion Slot
SLOT 3 expansion slot elements table
Item Description
A Screws to hold the cover of the expansion module in SLOT 3.
B xDSL expansion module.
In order to correctly insert or replace the xDSL expansion cards, please follow the steps given below:
Before opening the device, please check that:
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