Connector replacement methods in a network element chassis

A connector replacement method in a network element chassis includes obtaining physical access to a backplane in the network element chassis, while the network element chassis is deployed; powering down backplane connectors for replacement while other backplane connectors remained powered; removing...

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Hauptverfasser: Lee, Cindy, Saturley, Peter, Meunier, Trevor, Miyagawa, Ryotaro, Bishop, Michael Reginald
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A connector replacement method in a network element chassis includes obtaining physical access to a backplane in the network element chassis, while the network element chassis is deployed; powering down backplane connectors for replacement while other backplane connectors remained powered; removing the powered down backplane connectors with a connector removal tool; inserting a new set of backplane connectors in place of the removed, powered down backplane connectors with a connector insertion tool; and powering up the new set of backplane connectors.