3Com Router 6000 Family
Installation Manual Table of Contents
3Com Corporation
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Router Overview .......................................................................................................... 1-2
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1-2
1.2 Router Model and Structure............................................................................................... 1-4
1.2.1 3Com Router 6040.................................................................................................. 1-4
1.2.2 3Com Router 6080.................................................................................................. 1-5
1.3 System Description............................................................................................................ 1-6
1.4 Generic Modules................................................................................................................ 1-7
1.4.1 RPU2....................................................................................................................... 1-7
1.4.2 PSU ......................................................................................................................... 1-9
1.4.3 FAN module .......................................................................................................... 1-10
1.4.4 FICs....................................................................................................................... 1-11
Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation............................................................................................2-1
2.1 General Site Requirements ............................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Temperature and Humidity...................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Cleanness ............................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.3 ESD Prevention....................................................................................................... 2-2
2.1.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.5 Lightning Protection ................................................................................................ 2-3
2.1.6 Checking the Rack .................................................................................................. 2-3
2.2 Safety Precautions............................................................................................................. 2-3
2.3 Unpacking Check............................................................................................................... 2-4
2.4 Installation Tools and Meters and Equipment ................................................................... 2-5
Chapter 3 Installing The Router................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Installation Flow ................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Installing the Cabinet/Rack ................................................................................................ 3-2
3.3 Mounting the Router .......................................................................................................... 3-2
3.3.1 Rack-Mounting the Router ...................................................................................... 3-2
3.3.2 Mounting the Router on a Tabletop......................................................................... 3-3
3.4 Installing the Generic Modules .......................................................................................... 3-3
3.5 Connecting the PGND ....................................................................................................... 3-3
3.6 Connecting the Power Cord............................................................................................... 3-4
3.6.1 Connecting the AC-Input Power Cord..................................................................... 3-4
3.6.2 Connecting the DC-Input Power Cord .................................................................... 3-5
3.7 Connecting the Console Terminal ..................................................................................... 3-6
3.8 Connecting the Router to a LAN........................................................................................ 3-7
3.9 Connecting the Router to a WAN ...................................................................................... 3-9
3.10 Verifying Installation....................................................................................................... 3-10