Chapter 2

Hardware installation

 

Chapter contents

 

 

Introduction

32

Unpacking the Model 6511RC Matrix Switch

32

Verifying that the ForeFront chassis is properly installed

32

Verfying correct electrical grounding

33

Verifying correct cover plate installation

33

Matrix Switch hardware installation

34

Installing the network cables

35

Connecting the front-panel Ethernet LAN port

36

Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet switch or hub

36

Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet-capable workstation or PC

36

Connecting the front-panelEIA-561RS-232 configuration port (DCE configured)

37

Connecting the rear-panelSTM-1 WAN port to an SDH network

37

Connecting the STM-1 optical interface to fiber-optic network cables

37

Connecting the STM-1 electrical interface to coaxial network cables

38

Connecting the rear-panel Ethernet WAN/management ports

39

Connecting the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet ports to a router, hub or switch

40

Completing the hardware installation

40

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