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Contents
Preface
Using This Guide ........................................................................................................... vii
Intended Audience......................................................................................................... vii
Structure of This Guide ................................................................................................. vii
Document Conventions ...............................................................................................viii
Related Documentation................................................................................................viii
Getting Help .................................................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview
Model 316 ....................................................................................................................... 1-2
Controls, Indicators, and Connectors......................................................................... 1-2
Understanding the Software Loading........................................................................ 1-5
Loading from Flash RAM ..................................................................................... 1-5
Loading from the Network................................................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2 Checking the Site
Physical Requirements ................................................................................................. 2-2
Environmental Requirements ..................................................................................... 2-3
Electrical Requirements................................................................................................ 2-4
Chapter 3 Cabling the Site
Preinstallation Checks .................................................................................................. 3-1
Installing the Ethernet Cables and Devices............................................................... 3-2
Installing Serial Cables and Devices on the Access Server 316 .............................. 3-2
Cabling Requirements .................................................................................................. 3-4
Standard Ethernet Connection............................................................................. 3-5
10BaseT Ethernet Connection .............................................................................. 3-5
ThinWire Ethernet Connection ............................................................................ 3-5
Installing the Access Server 316 in a Rack ................................................................. 3-6
Installing the Access Server 316 on a Desktop.......................................................... 3-9