Chapter 4
Communication Ports
RUGGEDCOM RSG2100PF
Installation Guide
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Removing a GBIC Optical Port
Section 4.5.2
Removing a GBIC Optical Port
To remove an GBIC optical port, do the following:
CAUTION!
Electrical hazard – risk of damage to equipment. Make sure all electrostatic energy is dissipated before
performing installing or removing components from the device. An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can
cause serious damage to the component once it is outside the chassis.
1. Make sure all potential electrostatic build-up has been properly discharged to prevent an electrostatic
discharge (ESD). This can be accomplished by wearing an ESD-preventive wrist trap connected to either the
chassis ground connector or a bare metal surface on the router/switch.
2. Disconnect the cable from the port and install the dust cap to the cable end.
3. Squeeze the latches on either side of the port and pull it from the socket.
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Figure 23: Removing a GBIC Optical Port
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Socket
2.
GBIC Optical Port
3.
Locking Latch
4. Store the port in an ESD-safe bag or other suitable ESD-safe environment, free from moisture and stored at
the proper temperature (-40 to 85 °C or -40 to 185 °F).
5. Insert a dust plug into the socket opening to prevent the ingress of dust and dirt.
