Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 6500, Overview And Setup Manual

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6C110 Overview and Setup Guide 1-1
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems 6C110 SmartSwitch 6500 Overview
and Setup Guide . This guide explains how to set up and configure the
Cabletron Systems 6C110 SmartSwitch 6500 chassis.
1.1 USING THIS GUIDE
Read through this guide completely to familiarize yourself with its
contents and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of
the 6C110 SmartSwitch 6500. This guide lists the features and options of
the 6C110 SmartSwitch 6500 and explains how to remove and reinstall
the fan tray, and install the power supply(ies), modules and the cable
management bar. A general working knowledge of data communications
networks is helpful when setting up the 6C110 SmartSwitch 6500.
1.2 STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1 , Introduction , provides manual organizational information,
how and where to get help, and discusses the features and capabilities of
the 6C110.
Chapter 2 , Installation Requirements and Specifications , lists the
location requirements that must be met before installing the 6C110 in a
cabinet or rack. This chapter also includes some configuration guidelines,
environmental guidelines, and operating specifications for the 6C110 and
related Power Supply Modules.
Chapter 3 , 6C110 Setup , contains instructions for rack mounting the
6C110, removing and reinstalling the fan tray, installing the power
supply(ies), installing a module and module installation requirements,
installing the cable management bar, and powering up the 6C110.
NOTE
In this document, the 6C110 SmartSwitch 6500 is referred to
as either the “6C110” or the “chassis”.