Cabletron Systems BRIM-A6 manual Installing a Brim in a Hub

Installing BRIMs

8.Place the BRIM behind the MIM faceplate. See Figure 2-3.

9.Insert the connector pins of the BRIM-A6 into the BRIM connector on the MIM.

10.Press down firmly on the back of the BRIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector holes.

NOTE

Ensure that the standoffs on the MIM align with the standoff screw holes on the BRIM.

11.Reinstall the mounting screws and the standoff screws.

12.Reinstall the MIM in the MMAC.

13.Reattach all MMAC power cords.

14.Reattach the network cabling to the MIM.

15.Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on configuring the BRIM-A6 using Local Management.

2.3.2 Installing a BRIM in a Hub

To install a BRIM-A6 into a standalone hub that supports BRIM technology:

1.Power down the hub and remove the power cord.

2.Disconnect all cables from the hub. Note the ports to which these cables attach.

Ensure that you remove the power cord and ONLY the screws required to remove the chassis cover. Failure to comply could result in an electric shock hazard.

3.Attach the disposable grounding strap to your wrist (refer to the instructions outlined on the disposable grounding strap package).

4.Remove the hub chassis cover (refer to your specific hub documentation for instructions on removing the hub chassis cover).

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