Nortel Networks Passport ARN Routers manual Additional Equipment, Cables, Management Console

Installing and Operating Passport ARN Routers

Additional Equipment

To install the ARN, you may need some additional items that are not part of the ARN accessory package. Before installing the ARN hardware, ensure that you obtain all the cables, tools, and other equipment that you need.

Cables

Unless they were specifically ordered, the cables necessary for your network configuration are not part of the ARN accessory package. If you do not have the proper cables, contact your network administrator or see the Cable Guide.

Management Console

You can attach an optional computer terminal or PC as a console to the ARN to monitor the results of startup diagnostics and perform manual boot configurations. Or you can attach any AT-compatible modem to allow remote dial-in access to diagnostics and configuration.

Note: To use the Netboot, Directed Netboot, or Local Boot options for booting and configuring the ARN (see Chapter 3, “Operating the ARN”), you must have a local terminal connected the first time the ARN powers up.

Mounting Hardware

To rack-mount the ARN, you need a Phillips screwdriver and an electronic enclosure rack that meets the following specifications:

•Heavy-dutysteel construction

•Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard hole-spacing

•Width of 19 in. (48.26 cm) and depth of 24 in. (60.96 cm)

If the rack does not have threaded rail holes, you must use cage nuts (see

Figure 1-1) to use with the cagenut screws.

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