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Installing a Gigabit-Backplane Physical Interface Module on the SRX Series Services Gateway

Caution: GPIMs are Online Insertion and Removal capable. Ensure that the GPIM is installed in the appropriate GPIM slot. For more information about the appropriate GPIM slots, see SRX Series Services Gateway Gigabit-Backplane Physical Interface Modules Overview.

Note: To maintain proper airflow through the services gateway, leave blank faceplates in place over slots that do not contain GPIMs. Do not remove a blank faceplate unless you are installing a GPIM in the empty slot. If you need to remove a blank faceplate to install the new GPIM into this slot, see Removing a Blank Gigabit-Backplane Physical Interface Module Faceplate from the SRX Series Services Gateway.

To install a GPIM:

1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis. For more information about ESD, see Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to the SRX Series Services Gateway.
2. Grasp the handles on each side of the GPIM faceplate, and align the edges of the GPIM circuit board with the guide rails at each side of the GPIM slot.

   Note: If you are installing a double-high, double-wide GPIM such as the 24-Port Ethernet XPIM, you must remove the center GPIM slot bracket.

3. Slide the GPIM into the services gateway until it seats firmly in the device.

   Caution: Slide the GPIM straight into the slot to avoid damaging the components on the GPIM.

   Figure 1: Installing a Double-High, Single-Wide GPIM in an SRX650 Services Gateway

   

4. Using a Phillips (+) screwdriver, tighten the captive screws on each side of the GPIM faceplate.
5. Insert the appropriate cables into the cable connectors on the GPIM.
6. If necessary, arrange the cables to prevent them from dislodging or developing stress points:
   • Secure the cable so that it is not supporting its own weight as it hangs to the floor.
   • Place excess cable out of the way in a neatly coiled loop.
   • Use fasteners to maintain the shape of the cable loops.

After the STATUS LED light turns green and glows steadily on, the GPIM is considered online and functioning normally. See Figure 2 and Table 1 for Online Insertion and Removal-specific components and their descriptions.