Allied Telesis AT-SBX31GT24 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 90.

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

with slot covers. To cover open slots, perform the procedure “Installing 
the Blank Slot Covers” on page 124.

3. Verify that dust plugs are installed in all empty SFP, SFP+, CSFP, and 

XFP slots on the Ethernet line cards.

4. Verify that dust covers are installed on all SFP, SFP+, CSFP, and XFP 

transceivers that do not have cables.

5. Verify that the chassis has at least one AT-SBx31CFC Control Card 

installed in slot 4 or 5.

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

Supply in slot C or D.

7. If the chassis has AT-SBx31GP24 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-SBx31CFC Control Card, did you remove 

the battery insulator, shown in Figure 72 on page 116? If not, remove 
the control 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 procedure:

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If the chassis has both AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 
Power Supplies, you may power on the power supplies in any order. 
The power supplies may also be powered on simultaneously.