Allied Telesis X8106 User Manual

Chapter 7: Powering On the Chassis

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Please perform the following procedure before powering on the chassis:

1. Verify that the grounding lug on the back panel of the chassis is 

properly grounded. For instructions, refer to “Installing the Chassis 
Grounding Lug” on page 87.

2. Verify that all empty slots on the front panel of the chassis are covered 

with slot covers. If there are open slots, perform the procedure 
“Installing the Blank Slot Covers” on page 122.

3. Verify that dust plugs are installed in all empty SFP and SFP+ slots on 

the AT-SBx81GS24a and AT-SBx81XS6 Line Cards.

4. Verify that dust covers are installed on all SFP and SFP+ transceivers 

that do not have cables.

5. Verify that the chassis has at least one AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller 

Fabric Card in slot 5 or 6.

6. Verify that the chassis has at least one AT-SBxPWRSYS1 Power 

Supply in slot C or D.

7. If the chassis has AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards, verify that the chassis 

has at least one AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply in slot A or B.

8. When you installed the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card, did 

you remove the battery insulator, shown in Figure 70 on page 114? If 
not, remove the controller card from the chassis, remove the insulator 
from the battery, and reinstall the card.

You may now power on the chassis. For instructions, refer to the 
appropriate section in this chapter:

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If the chassis has multiple power supplies, you may power them on in any 
order. You may also power them on simultaneously.