Appendix C – Board Components, Hardware Upgrades & Add-ons, Software Add-ons, Overnight Replacement
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Memory Upgrade
The standard 128-Mb memory module can be upgraded in the field to 256 MB.
1. Remove the RouteFinder top cover using the procedure earlier in this chapter.
2. Pull back on the beige plastic DIMM retaining tabs on both sides of the DIMM holder at M1.
3. Carefully remove the existing DIMM card.
4. Insert the upgrade DIMM card following the manufacturer's documentation.
Hard Disk Drive Upgrade
The standard 2.5" 20 GB EIDE Hard Disk Drive can be upgraded in the field to a higher capacity hard drive.
1. Remove the RouteFinder top cover using the procedure earlier in this chapter.
2. Disconnect the HD drive ribbon cable at the existing HD drive; note that the HD drive ribbon cable connects to
all of the HD drive pins except the two sets of two pins on the far right.
3. Using a small Phillips screwdriver remove the four screws that fasten the HD drive to the HD drive-mounting
bracket. Keep the four HD mounting screws.
4. Install the replacement HD drive into the HD drive-mounting bracket.
5. Fasten the HD drive using four HD mounting screws.
6. Re-connect the HD drive ribbon cable at the replacement HD drive; note that the HD drive ribbon cable
connects to all of the HD drive pins except the two sets of two pins on the far right.
CD-ROM Drive Add-on
The Hard Disk drive ribbon cable is terminated with a connector for the HD drive, as well as a connector for
connecting a CD-ROM drive. To connect a CD-ROM drive, perform the following procedure.
1. Remove the RouteFinder top cover using the procedure earlier in this chapter.
2. Remove the TY-RAP holding down the cable.
3. Remove the 44-pin - 40-pin converter from the cable.
4. Connect the CD-ROM drive to the CD-ROM connector at the end of the Hard Disk drive ribbon cable.
Keyboard Connection
KB1 is a keyed 6-pin MiniDIN PS/2 interface on the RouteFinder board used for connecting a keyboard. Perform
the following steps to attach a keyboard to the unit for configuration and reporting.
1. Remove the RouteFinder top cover using the procedure earlier in this chapter.
2. Connect the keyboard to the KB1 keyed connector.
Monitor Connection
Perform the following steps to attach a VGA monitor to the RouteFinder for configuration and reporting.
1. Remove the RouteFinder top cover using the procedure earlier in this chapter.
2. Connect the monitor to the RouteFinder back panel DB15 High Density DSUB connector using a DB9-to-DB15
cable.
Rack Mounting
The RouteFinder is shipped with four rubber feet for desktop applications, two rack mounting brackets, and four
mounting screws.
Note: Rack Mount screws are provided to attach the brackets to the RouteFinder. It is up to you to provide the
bracket-to-rack rack mounting screws that match your rack's thread size.
Use the rack manufacturer's documentation and procedure to safely and securely install the RouteFinder in almost
any 19" rack.