Cabletron Systems BRIM-A6 manual Installing Brims, Installing a Brim in a MIM

Installing BRIMs

2.3 INSTALLING BRIMS

Only qualified personnel should install the BRIM.

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You can install a BRIM in any Cabletron Systems device that supports BRIM technology (e.g., EMM-E6, MicroMMAC). Refer to the release notes for the version of firmware running on the Cabletron Systems device to ensure that the BRIM-A6 is supported.

The following subsections provide generic instructions for installing a BRIM-A6 in a MIM or in a standalone hub. Refer to your specific MIM or standalone hub documentation for exact BRIM slot and connector locations.

2.3.1 Installing a BRIM in a MIM

To install a BRIM-A6 in a MIM that supports BRIM technology:

1. Power-down the MMAC hub and remove all power cords.

NOTE

Cabletron Systems recommends that you power-down the hub even though Cabletron MIMs have “hot swap” capabilities.

2.Disconnect all cables from the MIM. Note the ports to which these cables attach.

3.Attach the disposable grounding strap to your wrist (refer to the instructions outlined on the disposable grounding strap package).

4.Unscrew the top and bottom knurled knobs of the MIM face plate.

5.Slide out the MIM, and place it on its side with the internal components facing up.

6.Remove the mounting screws and the BRIM coverplate. See Figure 2-2.

7.Remove the standoff screws. See Figure 2-2.

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