Cabletron Systems 6A000 manual Switch Installation and Setup, Unpacking the Switch

2 SWITCH INSTALLATION AND SETUP

After you read this chapter, you will be able to perform the following tasks:

UInstall the SmartCell 6A000 switch module into the SmartSwitch 6000 chassis

UComplete the initial configuration

UUse the console interface

UInstall the SmartSwitch ATM Administrator graphical management software

2.1UNPACKING THE SWITCH

Remove the accessory carton from the shipping box. Carefully remove the switch from its packing material.

2.1.1Check Accessory Carton Contents

Open the accessory carton and check that it contains the following items:

—7-foot UTP cable terminated on both ends with RJ-45 connectors

—RJ-45 to 9-pin female adapter (labeled PC)

—Console cabling instruction sheet

—Diskettes containing switch software, MIB files, SmartSwitch ATM Administrator software, and release notes

—SmartCell 6A000 Release Notes

—SmartCell 6A000 User Guide

—SmartCell 6A000/ZX-250 Reference Manual

If any of these items is missing, contact Cabletron customer support immediately.

2.2INSPECTING THE SWITCH

Depending on the configuration ordered, your switch looks similar to one of the units in the drawing in Figure 2-1. The 6A000-04, shown on the left, has four I/O modules. The 6A000-02, shown on the right, has two I/O modules; the empty I/O module positions are covered by metal blanks.

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