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Installing the Switch
Installation Procedures
Installing the Switch
Caution Use only supported genuine HP ProCurve mini-GBICs with your switch. Non-
HP ProCurve mini-GBICs are not supported, and their use may result in
product malfunction. Should you require additional HP ProCurve mini-GBICs,
contact your HP ProCurve Networking Sales and Service Office or authorized
dealer.
Installing the mini-GBICs:
Hold the mini-GBIC by its sides and gently insert it into either of the slots on
the switch until the mini-GBIC clicks into place.
WARNING The HP ProCurve mini-GBICs are Class 1 laser devices. Avoid direct
eye exposure to the beam coming from the transmit port.
Figure 2-4. Installing a mini-GBIC.
Removing the mini-GBICs:
Note You should disconnect the network cable from the mini-GBIC before removing
it from the switch.
Depending on when you purchased your HP ProCurve mini-GBIC, it may have
either of three different release mechanisms: a plastic tab on the bottom of
the mini-GBIC, a plastic collar around the mini-GBIC, or a wire bail.
To remove the mini-GBICs that have the plastic tab or plastic collar, push the
tab or collar toward the switch until you see the mini-GBIC release from the
switch (you can see it move outward slightly), and then pull it from the slot.
To remove the mini-GBICs that have the wire bail, lower the bail until it is
approximately horizontal, and then using the bail, pull the mini-GBIC from the
slot.
