Installing the FastIron GS Chassis
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Installation Precautions
Follow these precautions when installing a Foundry device.

General Precautions

WARNIN G: All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.
CAUTION: Do not install the device in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might exceed
40o C (104o F).
CAUTION: Make sure the air flow around the front, sides, and back of the device is not restricted.
CAUTION: Never leave tools inside the chassis.

Lifting Precautions

WARNIN G: Make sure the rack or cabinet housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from becoming
unstable or falling over.
WARNIN G: Do not use the handles on the power supply units to lift or carry a Foundry device.
WARNIN G: Mount the devices you install in a rack or cabinet as low as possible. Place the heaviest device at
the bottom and progressively place lighter devices above.
10 Once you power on the device and assign IP addresses,
the system is ready to accept network equipment.
“Connecting Network Devices” on page4-4
11 Test IP connectivity by pinging other devices and tracing
routes.
“Testing Connectivity” on page4-6
12 Continue configuration using the CLI or the Web
management interface. You also can use IronView Network
Manager to manage the device. See the Foundry IronView
Network Management User’s Guide for informati on.
Foundry FastIron Configuration Guide
13 Secure access to the device. Foundry FastIron Configuration Guide.
Table 3.1: Summary of Installation Tasks (Continued)
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