Chapter 2

Installing and Configuring Rack-Mounted Systems

Before You Begin

Unpacking and Inspecting

The following items are shipped with these systems.

‰ Foundry system

‰ Two 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack-mount brackets

‰ AC power cord

‰ Two 23-inch (58.42 cm) rack-mount brackets

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RJ-45 console cable

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Four #6 screws

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Male DB-9 modular adapter

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Four each #6 flat washers and #6 lock washers

‰Female DB-9 modular adapter ‰ Product Documentation CD-ROM

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Four self-adhering rubber feet

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Registration card

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Quick start guide

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Warranty form

If any of the above items are missing or defective, contact Foundry.

Additional Cables, Tools, and Materials

The following additional cables are required for integrating these systems with other networking devices.

RJ-45, male/male, Category 5, shielded, twisted pair cable (Ethernet ports)

RJ-48C, male/male, shielded, straight-through cable (T1/E1 ports)

RG-59 coaxial cables with BNC connectors (Clear Channel DS3 and CT3) The following tools are required for installation.

#3 Phillips screwdriver (rackmount)

#2 Phillips screwdriver (mounting bracket)

1/8 inch (3 mm) flat-blade screwdriver (DC power, ground, and external alarm)

wire stripping tool (DC power and external alarm)

The following additional materials are required for connecting DC power, ground, and external alarms to the Foundry system.

18-22 AWG wire (external alarm and ground)

18 AWG wire (DC power)

June 2004

© 2004 Foundry Networks, Inc.

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Foundry Networks AR SERIES manual Before You Begin, Unpacking and Inspecting, Additional Cables, Tools, and Materials