Getting Started
OTS9100 User Manual 1-7
First Operation

OTS9100 Installation

Before using the system, verify that it is properly set up and powered on, as follows:
1. Remove the unit from its shipping carton and place it on an anti-static surface.
2. Verify that the operating environment is within the limits detailed under the Environmental
Requirement section in this manual.
3. Allow approximately 2 inches (5 cm) clearance for cooling at the front and rear of the unit.
The fans draw air into the system from the front and exhaust the air through the rear of the
OTS9000 chassis system or through the sides of the OTS9010 and OTS9040 chassis systems.
4. If the module cards are not already installed, perform the following steps:
CAUTION! When installing and removing cards from the chassis, power must not be present.
Ensure that all power switches are in the OFF position and power cords are not installed
before removing or installing cards. The chassis does NOT support hot-swap installations.
A. Remove the cards from the packaging, if necessary.
CAUTION! All OTS cards are static sensitive. When handling cards, ensure that personnel
are properly grounded and OTS cards are always placed on anti-static surfaces. If proper
precautions are not taken, damage will occur.
B. For those locations in which cards are being installed, remove the blanking panels and air
diverters.
C. Verify the required configuration of cards before proceeding. Carefully install each card
into a slot in the chassis. Make sure that the card is lined up and fits cleanly with the
connectors into the backplane of the chassis.
CAUTION! Beware of bending the pins of the connectors when installing and removing cards
from the chassis. Backplane connectors with bent pins will cause damage to both the card
and the chassis.
To install the card, slowly slide the card into the desired slot. Make sure the card is lined up with
the connectors and push down on the top release and up on the bottom release until the card
snaps into place.