DEC DECNIS 600, Installation And Service Manual

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3.2 Preparation
Before you begin the installation procedure, check the contents of the Network
Interface Card kit. The Cabling Instructions and Specifications card for the
Network Interface Card lists the contents of the kit.
Note
Do not remove the Network Interface Card from its antistatic
packaging until you have completed the procedures in Section 3.4.
The packaging protects the card from damage caused by static
discharge.
When you unpack the kit, keep all of the packaging in case you need to remove
and replace the Network Interface Card.
If any part of the kit is missing or damaged, contact your local Digital
representative.
3.2.1 Tools
You will need the following tools for the Network Interface Card installation:
• Antistatic kit that includes an antistatic wrist strap and antistatic mat
• A 3 mm (
1
8
in) flat blade screwdriver
3.2.2 Network Interface Card Position
The Network Interface Cards can be installed in slots 3 to 9 in any order.
However, each time that a Network Interface Card is moved to a different slot,
the software configuration utilities must be run (see the software configuration
documentation for more information). For this reason, Digital recommends
that Network Interface Cards remain in the same slot wherever possible.
Management of the DECNIS 600 may be made easier if Network Interface
Cards of the same type are grouped together. Management of several network
systems may also be made easier if the organization of line configurations are
consistent. For example, LAN cards could be installed from slot 9 towards slot
3, and WAN cards from slot 3 towards slot 9.
3–2 Installing the Network Interface Cards