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General Information
•Null modem cable - An asynchronou s RS-232 null modem cable
(Figure 1-6) is required to configure product network addresses
and acquire event log informa tion through the product’s seria l
port. The cable has nine conductors and DB-9 female connectors.
Figure1-6 Null Modem Cable
Tools Supplied by Service Personnel The following tools should be supp lied by service personnel:
•Scissors or pocket knife - A sharp cutting edge (scissors or knife
blade) is required to cut protective strapping when unpacking
replacement FRUs.
•Flat-tip and cross-tip (Phill ips) screwdrivers - Screwdriv ers are
required to remove, replace, adjust , or tighten FRUs, chassis, or
cabinet components.
•T10 Torx® tool - The tool is required to rack-mount products or to
remove, replace, adjust, or tighten chassis or cabinet components.
•ESD grounding cable and wrist strap - An ESD wrist strap is
required when working with ESD- sensitive FRUs, including
optical transceivers.
•Maintenance terminal - A desktop or notebook PC is required to
configure product network addresses and acquire event log
information through the maintenance port. The PC must have:
— The Microsoft® Windows® 98, Windows® 2000, Windows®
2003, Windows® XP, or Windows® ME operating system
installed.