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    Part No. 112770-A May 1996 Quic k Installation f or Flash Memory Car ds 112770-A QI F/M Cards Page 1 Tuesday, December 17, 1996 6:43 AM[...]

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    2 Introduction The System 5000 ™ routers use flash memory cards to provide storage for the non volatile file system (NVFS). The router installation and configuration files are stored on flash memory cards. Y ou must remov e the Model 5380 Ethernet Router and the Model 5580 T oken Ring Router modules from the chassis to install the memory car[...]

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    3 Installing a Flash Memory Card 1. Position the card with the label facing up and the INSER T arrow pointing to ward the card slot. 2. Insert the card into the slot, and push the card until it fits snugly into place. Model 5380 Ethernet or Model 5580 Token Ring Router 6563.1 6501.2 Model 5780 ATM Router 112770-A QI F/M Cards Page 3 Tuesday, De[...]

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    4 Removing a Flash Memory Car d 1. Remove the r outer from the chassis. Refer to Using the Model 5380 Ethernet and Model 5580 T oken Ring Routers for information about removing the router . CA UTION: The pins on the edge of the car d can be damaged if you do not pull the car d straight out fr om the socket. 112770-A QI F/M Cards Page 4 Tuesday, Dec[...]

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    5 2. Remove the flash memory card by gently pulling the card away from the connectors, or by pr essing the b utton next to the slot. 6694.1 Model 5380 Ethernet or Model 5580 Token Ring Router 6502.1 Model 5780 ATM Router 112770-A QI F/M Cards Page 5 Tuesday, December 17, 1996 6:43 AM[...]

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    6 Protecting Files on the Flash Memory Car d Bay Networks ships each memory card with its read/write protect switch in the unprotected position. Bay Networks recommends making a copy of your configuration files on another flash memory card, write-protecting the card, and storing it in a safe place for backup purposes. 1. Remove the memory card, [...]

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    7 2. Set the read/write pr otect switch located on the edge opposite the INSER T arrow of the memory card. 3. Insert the memory card as described in “Installing a Flash Memory Card” earlier in this guide. 6498.1 Protected Unprotected 112770-A QI F/M Cards Page 7 Tuesday, December 17, 1996 6:43 AM[...]