General InformationI

Standard flat-tip and cross-tip (Phillips) screwdrivers - Screwdrivers are required to remove, replace, adjust or tighten various connector or chassis components, and to remove and replace power supplies.

Maintenance terminal (desktop or notebook PC) - the PC is required to configure switch network addresses and acquire event log information through the maintenance port. The PC must have:

The Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows Millennium Edition operating system installed.

RS-232 serial communication software (such as ProComm Plus™ or HyperTerminal) installed. HyperTerminal is provided with Windows operating systems.

Fiber-optic cleaning kit - The kit contains tools and instructions to clean fiber-optic cable, connectors, loopback plugs, and protective plugs.