Enterasys Networks X16-C Setting Up the Matrix X16-C Chassis

Setting Up the Matrix X16-C Chassis

Matrix X16-C Chassis Installation Guide 3-5

Setting Up the Matrix X16-C Chassis

Thefollowingsectionsdescribetheproceduresthatmustbefollowedtocompletechassis

installation.Chassisareshippedwithallslotslabeled“1”open.CoverplatesoverIOMslot1,

FabricandControlModuleslot1,FanTrayslot1,andPS1(powersupply)areremoved,andthe

slotsarereadyformoduleinstallation.

Onceasuitablesitehasbeenchosen,proceedtoinstalltheMatrixX16‐Cchassisinarack.Itis

recommendedthattheMatrixX16‐Cchassisinstallationproceedinthisorder:

1. Mountthechassistoa19‐inchwide(48.26‐centimeter)rackorothersecurelocation.Referto

“InstallingtheMatrixX16‐CChassis”onpage 3‐5.

2. Performchassisbondingandgrounding.Referto“ChassisBondingandGrounding”on

page3‐11 .

3. AttachtheElectrostaticDischargewriststrap.Referto“AttachingtheElectrostaticDischarge

Wrist Strap”onpage 3‐13.

4. Installpowersupplymodule(s).Referto“InstallingandRemovingaPowerSupply”on

page3‐13 .

5. Installfantray(s).Referto“InstallingaFanTray”onpage 3‐18.

6. InstallIOMs,FabricModules,andControlModules.Referto“InstallingandRemoving

Modules”onpage3‐20.

7. InstallXFP/SFPopticaltransceiversandconnectcables.Referto“AttachingCables,Installing

CompactFlashCardandDIMMUpgradeKit”onpage3‐26.

8. InstalloptionalCableManagementKit,ifpurchased,andgatherandwrapcablesinthevelcro

cablestraps.Referto“OptionalCableManagementKit”onpage3‐37.

9. LocateandlearnthefunctionofIOM,CM,andFMLEDsandtheResetbutton.Referto“LEDs

andResetButton”onpage 3‐42.

10. MinimallyconfiguretheX16‐Cchassistogetitupandrunningandreadyformoreextensive

softwareconfiguration.Referto“First‐TimeQuickConfiguration”onpage3‐47.

TheMatrixX16‐Cchassisisdesignedtobemountedinastandard19‐inchwide(48.26‐centimeter)

equipmentrackorcabinet.Also,youcaninstalltwochassisinastandard7‐foothigh(213.36‐cm)

rack.Usethefollowingguidelinestomountthechassis:

•Allowatleast60centimeters(24inches)ofclearanceinfrontoftherackforchassisinstallation

•Installthefollowingoptionalracksupports:

• Racksupportbracketsareoptionalbutrecommendedforfour‐postcabinetinstallations

•Mid‐mountbrackets(optionalsupportforshorterracks)

• AttachtheMatrixX16‐Cchassisearstotherack

•Installgroundingcables,asnecessary