• Ensure that you have taken the necessary precauons to prevent electrostac discharge (ESD)
damage (see
Prevenon of Electrostac Discharge Damage
).
• Ensure that you know how to handle and store the line card (see
Handling and Storing Line Cards
).
The line cards for EX9200 switches are rigid sheet-metal structures that house the line card components
including network ports. The line cards are shipped in a cardboard carton, secured with foam packing
material.
CAUTION: The line cards are maximally protected inside the shipping carton. Do not
unpack the line cards unl you are ready to install them in the switch chassis.
To unpack a line card (see Figure 45 on page 150):
1. Move the shipping carton to a staging area as close to the installaon site as possible.
2. Posion the carton so that the arrows are poinng up.
3. Open the top î™™aps on the shipping carton.
4. Pull out the packing material, which holds the line card in place.
5. Remove the line card from the anstac bag.
6. Save the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the line card later.
Figure 45: Unpacking a Line Card Used in an EX9200 Switch
Parts Inventory (Packing List) for an EX9214 Switch
The EX9214 switches are shipped in a cardboard carton, secured with foam packing material. The carton
also contains an accessory box.
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