Hardware Preparation and Installation
ATCA-F125 (6873M Artwork) Installation and Use (6806800J94N)
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AMC Module Installation and Removal
The blade comes with an AMC Bay. For more information, see
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Installation Procedure
This procedure assumes that the AdvancedATCA system is powered. If your system is
powered down, you can disregard the instructions regarding the blue LED.
1.
If the AMC bay is occupied by an AMC filler panel, remove the filler panel.
2.
Make sure that the AMC module handle is in the extracted position: pulled outward,
away from the face plate.
3.
Using your thumb, apply equal and steady pressure on the face plate as necessary to
carefully slide the AMC module into the guide rails.
4.
Continue pushing the module gently along the guide rails until the module is fully
engaged with the connector. Avoid using excessive force.
NOTICE
Damage of Circuits
Electrostatic discharge and incorrect installation and removal of the blade can
damage circuits or shorten its life.
Before touching the blade or electronic components, make sure that you are
working in an ESD-safe environment.
AMC Module Damage
The AMC bay supports only AMC modules that are officially supported by SMART
Embedded Computing. Installing and operating other AMC modules may damage
the AMC bay and the blade.
Limitation of Operating Temperature Range
Installing AMC modules with small operating temperature ranges into the ATCA-
F125 may further restrict the operating temperature range of the ATCA-F125.
Make sure that the operating temperature of any installed AMC modules and the
ATCA-F125 as a bundle are within allowed limits.
Poor Shelf Cooling and EMC Compliance Violation
An empty AMC bay may result in poor shelf cooling and strong EMC radiation and
lead to EMC compliance violation.
Always cover empty or unused AMC bays with a filler panel.
