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Installing a TXP-F13 SIB

To install a TXP-F13 SIB into the rear of the chassis (see Figure 1):

Caution: Be prepared to support the weight of the TXP-F13 SIB (approximately 17.0 lb (7.7 kg))  before you lift it.

1. Have ready a replacement TXP-F13 SIB or TXP-F13 SIB blank panel.
2. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
3. Locate the slot in the TXP-F13 SIB card cage in which you plan to install the TXP-F13 SIB.
4. Place one hand under the bottom edge of the TXP-F13 SIB and one hand around the top of the TXP-F13 SIB faceplate.

   Caution: When the TXP-F13 SIB is out of the chassis, do not hold it by its ejector handles or edge connectors. They cannot support its weight.

5. Lift the TXP-F13 SIB into place and carefully align the left and right edges with the guides inside the card cage.
6. Carefully slide the TXP-F13 SIB all the way into the card cage until you feel resistance.
7. Simultaneously turn both left and right ejector handles clockwise to seat the TXP-F13 SIB.
8. Remove the dust cover from covering each TXP-F13 SIB fiber-optic array port.
9. Remove the dust covers from the fiber-optic array cable connectors.
10. Clean the fiber-optic array ports and cables.

    Caution: While you replace a fiber-optic array cable, small deposits of oil, dust, and debris can enter the TXP-F13 SIB and TXP-T1600 SIB fiber-optic array ports, the fiber-optic array cables. We recommend that you clean the optics in these components, as well as the dust covers, immediately before connecting them.

11. Connect each cable (up to eight) to its corresponding TXP-F13 SIB port. Align the cable with its corresponding TXP-F13 SIB port and carefully press it into the port until it stops. The cable and port are keyed to ensure proper mating.

    Note: The optics in a fiber-optic array port are spring loaded, so you must continue to apply force to a fiber-optic array cable or loopback connector while securing it to a TXP-F13 SIB.

12. Use one of the following methods to bring the TXP-F13 SIB online:
    • Press and hold the SIB ONLINE/OFFLINE button in the middle of the TXP-F13 SIB faceplate. The green OK LED should light steadily a few minutes after the TXP-F13 SIB is installed.
    • Issue the following CLI command:
      
      

      user@host> request chassis sib f13 slot slot-number online

13. Verify that the TXP-F13 SIB is functioning normally:

    • Verify that the green OK LED is lit steadily.
    • Verify that the TXP-F13 SIB is online by issuing the show chassis sibs command.