The following procedure can be used to fit or exchange an expansion I/O card.

Overview

Each Power Core frame can be fitted with up to 8 x expansion I/O cards (fitted to the rear).

The I/O cards are hot-pluggable and so it is possible to add or replace a card while the frame is powered. 

Cards can be installed in any slot position as long as the frame meets the requirements stated earlier (i.e. a maximum of 4 MIC/LINE cards per frame, fitted to even slots only; GPIOs, slots 7&8 only; slots 2&4, inputs only; slots 5&7; outputs only).

What you will need

To remove and replace the screws you will need a small flat-blade screwdriver (not supplied).

Instructions

Please read the following important safety information and then follow the step-by-step instructions.


(E) WARNING

Please read and observe ALL of the Lawo - Important Safety Instructions BEFORE installing or servicing any component.

(F) AVERTISSEMENT

Veuillez lire et respecter TOUTES les consignes de sécurité importantes AVANT d’installer ou d’entretenir un composant.

(E) CAUTION

If a frame is not fully populated, then any spare slots must be closed with cover plates. For safety reasons and to ensure efficient cooling, the frame must not be operated with an empty slot.

(F) ATTENTION

Si un cadre n'est pas entièrement rempli, les emplacements libres doivent être fermés par des panneaux d'obturation. Pour des raisons de sécurité et pour assurer un refroidissement efficace, le cadre ne doit pas être utilisé avec un emplacement vide.


1.   Remove the existing I/O card (or cover plate).

  • Disconnect and remove all of the I/O card cables.
  • Using a Phillips PH1 screwdriver, unfasten the two diagonally opposite screws which hold the card, or cover plate, in place.

Note that there are two types of card/plate: one where the screws can be removed (and reused), and one where the screws remain attached to the card/plate. When removing the first type of card/plate, take care to store the screws safely.

  • Carefully, pull out the card from the frame (or remove the cover plate).
  • Store any cover plates safely (as they may be required in the future to close the frame).

2.    Fit the new I/O card (or cover plate).

  • Take the I/O card out of its packaging and slide it carefully into the guide rails (at the rear of the frame). Make sure that the card glides in smoothly and sits flush wth the rear panel casing.
  • If you are hot-plugging a card, then after a few seconds, the card will boot. You can check the status of the new card using the Power Core Web UI (via the "System → States" page).
  • Secure by tightening the two screws to fix the card in place.
  • A cover plate can be fitted in a similar manner.

3.    The installation is now complete, and you can reconnect the cables and test the operation.

Once all cards are installed, check that they are all screwed into the frame and that any empty slots are closed with metal cover plates.