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Chapter 3Installing the FastIron GS Chassis
WARNIN G: The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.
This chapter describes how to physically install the FastIron GS.
This chapter contains the following information:
• “Unpacking a System” on page 3-1
• “Summary of Installation Tasks” on page3-2
• “Installation Precautions” on page 3-3
• “Installing an Additional Power Supply” on page3-5
• “Installing the Device” on page 3-11
• “Powering On the System” on page3-14
• “Verifying Proper Operation” on page3-15
• “Attaching a PC or Terminal” on page3-16
Information about configuring IP addresses and connecting network devices is in the chapter “Connecting
Network Devices and Checking Connectivity” on page4-1.

Unpacking a System

Foundry systems ship with all of the following items. Please review the list below and verify the contents. If any
items are missing, please contact the place of purchase.

Package Contents

• Foundry Networks FastIron GS POE or POE-upgradeable device with one AC or DC power supply installed
• 115V AC power cable (for AC sourced devices)
• Rack mount brackets and mounting screws
• CD-ROM containing software images and the user documentation (including this guide)
• Warranty card

General Requirements

To manage the system, you need the following items for serial connection to the switch or router: