About This Guide
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Objectives
The aim of this Hardware Installation Guide is to provide hardware information concerning
SmartNode devices and their interface cards. The installation of the cards and the cabling of the
devices are also described. The goal is to enable you to install such devices, alone or under
supervision.
The information included in this guide consists of:
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Hardware descriptions of the SmartNodes
•
Hardware descriptions of the extension interface cards
•
Hardware installation instructions
•
LED indications
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Cabling and pin out data
The guide describes three SmartNode models that are similar in functionality, but differ in the
number and type of interfaces that they support. Because of this some of the information provided
may not apply to your particular SmartNode model.
For software configuration information and initial SmartNode installation refer to the
Software
Configuration Guide
.
Audience
The guide is intended primarily for the following audiences:
•
Technical staff who are familiar with electronic circuitry, networking theory and have
experience as an electronic or electromechanical technician.
•
System administrators with a basic networking background and experience, but who might
not be familiar with the SmartNode.
•
System administrators who are responsible for installing and configuring networking
equipment and who are familiar with the SmartNode.
Organization
The major sections of the guide are organized as follows:
Number Title
Description
1 SmartNode
1200
Hardware Description
Description of the hardware feature, physical description,
front panel, ports, and rear panel of the SmartNode 1200.
2 SmartNode
1400
Hardware Description
Description of the hardware feature, physical description,
front panel, ports, and rear panel of the SmartNode 1400.
3 SmartNode
2300
Hardware Description
Description of the hardware feature, physical description,
front panel, ports, and rear panel of the SmartNode 2300.
4 SmartNode
2400
Hardware Description
Description of the hardware feature, physical description,
front panel, ports, and rear panel of the SmartNode 2400.
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