Stinger® FS/Stinger FS+ Getting Started Guide
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About This Guide
What is in this guide
This guide includes information for the new FS+ chassis that was introduced in late
2005. This information is not contained in previously published versions of this
document.
This document explains how to perform the following installation and basic
configuration tasks on a Stinger FS or Stinger FS+ unit:
■
Physical installation of the Stinger chassis
■
Physical installation and connection of Stinger components
■
Connection of an administrative terminal to the control module(s)
■
Configuration of the control module(s) for basic network connectivity
This guide also provides Stinger technical specifications and an operational overview
of the Stinger. When you finish performing the instructions in this guide, the Stinger
will be installed and you will be able to access it via a Telnet connection for further
configuration.
Note
You may also use this guide to configure the basic control module functions of
the Stinger IP2000 control module. For detailed configuration information for the
gigabit Ethernet interface, ATM configuration and aggregation, IGMP multicast, and
other IP2000 capabilities, see the
Stinger IP2000 Configuration Guide
.
What you should know
Warning
Before installing your Stinger unit, be sure to read the safety instructions
in the
Edge Access and Broadband Access Safety and Compliance Guide
. For information
specific to your unit, see Appendix C, “Safety-Related Electrical, Physical, and
Environmental Information.”
The procedures in this guide require you to understand and follow the safety
practices at your site, as well as those identified in this guide. Before installing any
hardware, check the installation location for adequate temperature, humidity, and
electrical requirements. Work closely with the network manager and other systems
integration personnel to ensure a functional installation.
