Backplane Pin Replacement
Pin and Connector Background
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D - 3
Lucent Technologies - Proprietary
See notice on first page
365-372-327 R2.0
Issue 1, October 2003
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Pin and Connector Background
Description
This section describes the procedures for the repair/replacement of the
press-fit connector pins used on the backplane of the Metropolis
®
DMXtend shelf. Trouble clearing procedures may lead you to inspect
the backplane for damaged connectors.
Circuit packs are plugged into METRAL™ signal pin connectors
which have been press-fit into the backplane. A plastic shroud is
included with the connectors to protect the pins. The signal pin press-fit
terminals in these connectors my be replaced individually if they have
been damaged beyond simple repair methods.
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D-Subminiature
Connectors
Interface cabling to and from the Metropolis
®
DMXtend shelves is
connected through D-Subminiature connectors which have been press-
fit into the backplane. Should these connectors be damaged beyond
simple repair methods, contact your next level of support for the
replacement procedure.
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RJ45 Jacks
Interface cabling to and from the Metropolis
®
DMXtend shelves is
connected through RJ45 connectors (jacks) which have been press-fit
into the backplane. Should these jacks be damaged beyond simple
repair methods, contact your next level of support for the replacement
procedure.
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