Guide:
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iPatch
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Panel Manager Guide
5–8
Replacing an iPatch Manager
To replace an iPatch Manager, perform the steps below.
1
Remove the unit that you want to replace from the rack:
a
On the back of the unit, disconnect the power cord and any patch cords
from the LAN ports.
b
Disconnect the panel bus jumper for the unit from the rack’s panel bus.
c
Remove the mounting screws and remove the unit from the rack.
2
Install the new unit:
a
Mount the unit in the rack. See “Task B. Install the Network Manager
Module” on page 2–5 (if applicable) and “Task C. Mount the Panel
Manager” on page 2–7.
Note:
Make sure that the unit is connected to the panel bus.
b
Connect the unit to the Rack Manager LAN. See “Task D. Connect Each
iPatch Manager to the Rack Manager LAN” on page 2–10.
c
Connect the power adapter plug to a PWR jack on the back of the unit.
Plug the power adapter into an electrical service outlet. See Step 2
of “Task E. For Each Rack with iPatch Panels, Install the Panels” on
page 2–11.
Note:
Interchangeable AC plugs are provided to modify the power adapter
for use with the local configuration for electrical service outlets.
d
If you are replacing an iPatch Manager that was connected to the Ethernet
network
, connect the new iPatch Manager to the Ethernet network and
configure the network settings.
For the Panel Manager with Network Manager module installed, see “Task I.
Configure the Network Settings” on page 2–16. For the Rack Manager Plus,
see the
SYSTIMAX
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iPatch
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System Rack Manager Plus Guide
.
3
Use the Confirm feature to restore the patch connection database:
a
From the Ready screen, press Confirm.
b
Confirm the patch connections. See “Confirming Patch Connections” on
page 4–3.
