Patton electronic Installing the replacement Model 6511RC, Importing a saved configuration

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Note Be sure to wear an anti-static strap to prevent electrostatic damage to the module.

3.Simultaneously press both red buttons on the front-panel handles of the 6511RC to unlock the handles and prepare the module for removal.

4.Simultaneously press both black handles outward and away from the center of the module to unseat the 6511RC from the mid-plane connectors.

5.Pull the handles gently and firmly to completely remove the Model 6511RC from the rack chassis. Place the module on an anti-static surface.

6.Repeat the above procedure to remove the rear module from the rack chassis. Place the rear module on an anti-static surface.

7.Place the removed modules in the container the replacement Model 6511RC came in so you can return the defective Model 6511RC for repair.

Installing the replacement Model 6511RC

1.Insert the replacement Model 6511RC into the rack chassis.

2.Insert the rear blade into the desired slot in the rack chassis. Make sure the blade is seated properly in the slot guides.

3.Gently press the blade into the chassis until the alignment/ESD pin engages the chassis. When the blade is fully seated, the red buttons in the handles click up automatically, thus locking the handle and activating the switch (closed position). The click of the button gives a visual and audible confirmation that the board is fully seated.

4.Connect the following cables to the Model 6511RC:

–The STM-1 WAN cable

–The RS-232 CONFIG cable

–The 10/100 Ethernet cable

–The two 10/100/1000 Ethernet cables (if used)

5.Verify that the green POWER LED is lit.

Importing a saved configuration

Before importing a saved configuration, you must define the Model 6511RC’s IP address and netmask. These parameters are defined via the Model 6511RC RS-232 CONFIG port on the Model 6511RC.

1.Refer to chapter 3, “Configuring the Matrix Switch for operation” on page 41 and follow the procedures contained in section “Initial configuration through the RS-232 control port” on page 43.

2.To import a saved configuration, connect your Web browser to the Administration Pages, then click on Import/Export under the Configuration Menu to display the Import/Export page (figure 69 on page 95).

3.To import a configuration file into the Model 6511RC, type the complete path and filename for the con- figuration file you wish to load or click on the Browse… button to select the desired file, then click the Submit Query button.

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