DSC 8000 System Cards

The illustrations in this guide show plugs in unused interfaces on the system cards. The system design does not require the use of these interfaces; therefore, do not remove the plugs and use the interfaces. Otherwise, the system may not function as expected.

Although each card in the system possesses a reset push button, it is highly recommended to refrain from using the button to restart card. During normal operation, use the reboot command to shut down the software. If a hard reset is required, the hot-swap handle on each card can be used to reset the card. Simply pull the hot swap handle, blue flashing light will occur. Wait until solid blue and close push the handle back in.

The DSC 8000 system cards are hot-swap compliant. For detailed information, refer to DSC 8000 Servicing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).

The DSC 8000 system cards must be seated in the slots as indicated in Figure DSC 8000 Control and Expansion Shelves with System Cards (front view). Otherwise, you may cause damage to these cards.

A system card that does not power on may have become unseated in its slot during shipping. Remove and re-insert

Air Management Blades (AMB's) are installed in unfilled slots at the time of system deployment. If, for any reason, you remove a system card, the empty slot must be covered with an AMB to maintain proper system cooling. Failure to do so can lead to overheating.

To reduce the risk of damage to the DSC 8000 system cards, this equipment must be protected from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and physical shock. Never remove any of the socketed parts except in a static-free environment. Use the anti-static bag shipped with the product to handle these cards.

Avoid touching areas of integrated circuitry on the system cards. Static discharge can damage these circuits.