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Installing the Topspin 270 System
This chapter describes how to install and manage the Topspin 270 system hardware.
•“Prepare the Site” on page 21
•“Configure Basic Connectivity” on page 28
•“Mount the Topspin 270 Chassis in a Rack” on page2 2
•“Connect Network Devices” on page 30
•“Manage the System” on page 31

Prepare the Site

This section provides information that you need to safely and successfully prepare your environment for
your Topspin 270. Read this section carefully before you install your device.

Read the Cautionary Statements

Refer to the “FCC Statement” on page vii and the “Safety Information” on page vii.

Prepare the Physical Environment for the

Topspin 270 System

• Make sure you have the right cables and sufficient ventilation.
• Unpack the Topspin 270 package.
• Prepare a management workstation, such as a PC running a terminal program, and a
straight-through M/F DB-9 serial cable (included).