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About This Guide

This guide describes the Enterasys Matrix™ X16‐C chassis features, options, specifications, and provides information to install the chassis in a standard 19‐inch (48.26‐centimeter) equipment rack or cabinet. This guide also explains how to interpret the system status LEDs to facilitate troubleshooting when necessary, and provides information on how to contact Enterasys Networks if you need help.

Who Should Use This Guide

This guide is intended for a network administrator who is responsible for installing and setting up the Matrix X Router system.

Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should install or service this unit.

Riesgo Electrico: Nada mas personal capacitado debe de instalar o darle servicio a esta unida.

Elektrischer Gefahrenhinweis: Installationen oder Servicearbeiten sollten nur durch ausgebildetes und qualifiziertes Personal vorgenommen werden.

Using This Guide

Read through this guide completely to familiarize yourself with its contents and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the Matrix X16‐C chassis.

This chapter provides preliminary information to help you use this guide and a brief summary of each chapter. It also discusses the Matrix X16‐C manual set and defines conventions used throughout this document.

For information about ...	Refer to ...
Features and capabilities of the Matrix X16-C chassis	Chapter 1, Overview
system, and how to get help
Installation site requirements that must be met before	Chapter 2, Site and Configuration Guidelines
installing the Matrix X16-C in a cabinet or rack,
configuration guidelines, and operating specifications for
the X16-C enclosure and power supply modules
Rack-mounting the Matrix X16-C; using the optional	Chapter 3, Matrix X16-C Chassis Setup
X16-C Cable Management Kit; installing the power
supply modules, fan trays, and DIMM Upgrade Kit;
powering up the chassis; and performing first-time
configuration
Environmental, operating, and power budgeting	Appendix A, Specifications and Regulatory
specifications for the Matrix X16-C, power supply	Compliance
modules, fan trays, twist lock plugs, and 1- and 10-
Gigabit Ethernet transceivers; COM port pin
assignments; and regulatory compliances

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