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Installing the Router

This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for installing the router.

You must take many factors into consideration while planning the router installation. Due to the versatility of the router and the diversity of available host platforms, host bus adapters (HBAs), switches, hubs, storage devices, and applications, only general guidelines are found in this Guide. For examples of the most common configurations, see Installation Configuration Examples on page 2-4.

You can mount the router in a standard 19" rack or place it on a table or desktop. Be sure the operating environment meets the requirements found in Specifications on page 1-4.

To install the router, you need to complete the following tasks in sequence:

1Unpack the router. See page 2-1.

2Install the router. See page 2-2

3Connect the router. See page 2-7.

4Power up all devices. See page 2-10.

Unpacking the Router

Carefully unpack the router and ensure that you have all the parts specified below:

Router

Five rubber feet

Power cable

RS-232 cable

User’s Guide

Mounting brackets (with 4 Phillips screws that are already screwed into the side of the router)

To unpack the router:

1Place the shipping container on a flat, clean, stable surface.

2Carefully remove the router and verify the contents against the packing list.

3Remove the foam from the sides of the router and remove it from the plastic bag.

Save the original shipping container and packing materials in case future reshipment is necessary.

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