ARC-101 Installation and Operation Manual i
Contents

CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION

1.1 General Description..........................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 ARC-101 Features..............................................................................................................................1-2
Interfaces Supported.............................................................................................................................1-2
Rate Adaptation.................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Easy Migration ......................................................................................................................................1-2
User Management and Monitoring.......................................................................................................1-2
Indicators..............................................................................................................................................1-2
Compatibility........................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Traffic Management..............................................................................................................................1-3
Loopback Mode....................................................................................................................................1-3
1.3 Specifications............................................................................................................. .......................1-4
Data Rate..............................................................................................................................................1-4
Indicators..............................................................................................................................................1-4
Control Port..........................................................................................................................................1-4
Power...................................................................................................................................................1-4
Physical ................................................................................................................................................1-4
Environment.................................................................................................................... .....................1-4
Ordering...............................................................................................................................................1-5

CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATION

2.1 General .............................................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Unpacking.........................................................................................................................................2-1
2.3 Site Requirements.............................................................................................................................2-2
Power...................................................................................................................................................2-2
Front and Rear Panel Clearance................................................................................................. ...........2-2
Ambient Requirements..........................................................................................................................2-2
2.4 Rack Mounting Instructions................................................................................................. .............2-2
Installation of a Single Unit...................................................................................................................2-2
Installation of Two Units........................................................................................................................2-3
2.5 Cable Connections.......................................................................................................... ..................2-3
ATM Connection............................................................................................................................... ...2-3
Control Port Connection....................................................................................................................... 2-3
AC Power Connection...........................................................................................................................2-5
Grounding............................................................................................................................................ 2-5
2.6 ARC-101 Modules............................................................................................................ .................2-6
Module Characteristics..........................................................................................................................2-6
Inserting and Removing Modules.........................................................................................................2-11