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About this guide
This guide provides hardware information concerning SmartNode devices and their interface cards. The instal-
lation 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.
This guide includes the following information:
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Hardware descriptions of the SmartNodes
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Hardware descriptions of the extension interface cards
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Hardware installation instructions
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LED indications
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Cabling and pin-out data
Note
The guide describes three SmartNode models that are similar in func-
tionality, 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 for the following audiences:
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Technical staff who are familiar with electronic circuitry, networking theory and have experience as an elec-
tronic or electromechanical technician.
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System administrators with a basic networking background and experience, but who might not be familiar
with the SmartNode.
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System administrators who are responsible for installing and configuring networking equipment and who
are familiar with the SmartNode.
Structure
This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
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Chapter 1,
"General Information"
on page 18 provides information about SmartNode features
and capabilities
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Chapter 2,
"Product overview"
on page 50 contains an overview describing SmartNode operation
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Chapter 3,
"Planning the installation"
on page 60 lists items and information that should be at hand before
you begin installing the SmartNode device
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Chapter 4,
"SmartNode 1200 installation"
on page 66 describes installing the SmartNode 1200
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Chapter 5,
"SmartNode 1400 installation"
on page 76 describes installing the SmartNode 1400
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Chapter 6,
"SmartNode 2300 installation"
on page 85 describes installing the SmartNode 2300
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Chapter 7,
"SmartNode 2400 installation"
on page 99 describes installing the SmartNode 2400
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Chapter 8,
"Line power module installation"
on page 114 describes installing the line power module
