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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction

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This guide provides all the information that you need to set up your CoreBuilder® 9400 system and get it operating in your network. This guide provides an overview of your system and step-by-step procedures for planning your configuration, installing your system, cabling, powering up, configuring, and troubleshooting. When you are ready to configure your CoreBuilder 9400 system, see the Command Reference Guide and the Corebuilder 9400 Implementation Guide on the Software and Documentation CD.

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The front and back panels

Site requirements and other issues to consider before you install your CoreBuilder 9400 system

Installing the system on a table or in a distribution rack

“System Features and Benefits” on page 11

“System Overview — Front Panel” starting on page 13

“General Safety Requirements” starting on page 47

“Installing the System on a Table Top” on page 17 and “Installing the System in a Distribution Rack” on page 18

If the information in the Software Installation and Release Notes that are shipped with your system differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the Release Notes.

This guide is intended for the system or network administrator who is responsible for installing and managing network hardware. It assumes that you have a working knowledge of local area network (LAN) operations, but it does not assume prior knowledge of the CoreBuilder 9400 system.

Finding Specific Information in This Guide

This table shows where to find specific information.

Cabling the CoreBuilder 9400

Chapter 3

system

 

Checking system power-up

“Power Up” on page 29

diagnostics and LEDs

 

Deciding how to manage your

“How Do You Want to Manage

system

the System?” on page 33

Setting the Console port baud

“Changing the Console Port

 

Baud Setting” on page 35

Configuring the IP management

“IP Management Interface” on

interface

page 34

Troubleshooting hardware and

“Diagnosing Problems” on

software problems

page 37

Removing and replacing the

“Removing and Replacing the

power supply

Power Supply” on page 43

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