Removing and Installing the Front Panel Assembly

This procedure documents removing and installing the Fabric Interconnect's front panel assembly. You will need to power off the Fabric Interconnect. To perform this procedure, you will need the following equipment:

• #2 Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver

• ESD wrist strap

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  Caution  -  When tightening screws, make sure to tighten them to lightly snug. Do not overtighten screws or they can break.

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  Caution  -  When replacing the Front Panel Assembly: - wear an ESD wrist strap - When the hardware is out of its shipping package or the Fabric Interconnect chassis, make sure you place it in an ESD safe bag or on a grounded work surface such as a rubberized work mat.

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Also, be aware that there are some differences in behavior between the Fabric Interconnect F1-15 and the Fabric Interconnect F1-4 when a Front Panel is inserted, which are due to how the SCP responds to being reconnected to the chassis midplane. For information, see Compatibility of Fabric Interconnect F1‐15 and F1-4 Hardware.

See the appropriate section:

• Remove and Install a Fabric Interconnect F1-15 Front Panel Assembly

• Remove a Fabric Interconnect F1-4 Front Panel Assembly