Most transceivers block the retaining clip so you can't
lock the clip. To solve this get transceivers with pigtail
cables or get a short AUI extension cable.

                 Bob J. -- Ideal Computer Services
                 http://www.icsgroup.com


Donna Garverick wrote:
>
> hi all!
>
> since i haven't generated enough traffic today (:-), i'll
> ask another question....
>
> we had the 'pleasure' (not) of having an aui transceiver
> fall off the back of one of our 3000s the other day.  in the
> case, the transceiver doesn't have the little locking
> bracket thingy and so it's simply hanging on the aui port.
> our tech tried to tell me that he can't by a transceiver
> that fits/screws on to a mfio card.  i can't quite believe
> this is so.  anyone want to disagree?  anyone want to give
> me a part number? :-)           - d
>
> --
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>
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> It's just very selective about who its friends are.
> And sometimes even best friends have fights."
>
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