ATCA‐S201Installation
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the chassis or board faceplates must be filled with an appropriate card or covered
with a filler panel. If the EMI barrier is open, devices may cause or be susceptible to
excessive interference.
2.5.2 Understand Hot Swap
The ATCA module is electrically designed for hot swap within a fully powered
chassis. To facilitate hot swap, there is a blue LED on the front faceplate. This LED is
under software control of the IPMC managers.
The manager will illuminate the blue hot swap LED on the front faceplate when
software has stopped and it is safe to remove the advanced rear transition module.
If the blue-LED is not illuminated or blinking, it is not ready for removal. Powering
down or removing a board before the operating system or other software running
on the board has been properly shut down may cause corruption of data or file
systems.
2.6 Connector Mechanical keying
The ATCA supports mechanical connector keying to help prevent installation with
incompatible components and RTM. The ATCA carrier board utilizes an A1/K1 key
that is set at for universal)
2.7 Verify Slot Usage
Prevent possible damage to module components by verifying the proper slot usage
for your configuration.
In most cases, electronic keying (E-keying) will prevent power on of a board into an
incompatible slot. However, as an extra precaution, you should be familiar with the
slot purpose.
2.8 Installing the ATCA carrier blade
This section describes a recommended procedure for installing the ATCA carrier
module in a chassis.
Before you install your module, please read all cautions, warnings, and instructions
presented in this section.
Handling modules and peripherals can result in static damage. Use a grounded wrist
strap, static-dissipating work surface, and antistatic containers when handling and
storing components.
Insert the board by holding the Module Handles–do not exert unnecessary pressure
on the faceplate.
Hot swap compliant modules may be installed while the system is powered on. If a
module is not hot swap compliant, you should remove power to the slot or system
before installing the module.
1. Verify that you have taken the necessary antistatic precautions.
