S320 OCS Hardware User Guide
Doc. Part No. 460167-00
May 27, 2015
Rev. B7
Page 34 of 46
5
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Before installing the S320 OCS for the first time, look online at
library.calient.net
for
the latest product software releases, and the latest installation and configuration
guides. In case you are unable to access the Internet, CALIENT includes the most
current version of product software and a copy of the
S320 Optical Circuit Switch
Quick Start Guide
with every switch it ships.
5.1
Overview
Installing the S320 OCS includes the following tasks:
Physically installing the switch in a rack
Connecting the configuration interfaces (i.e., serial cable and Ethernet cables)
of the switch
Connecting the power interfaces of the switch
Booting up the switch
Installing the fiber interfaces of the switch
5.1.1
General Requirements
Before the S320 OCS is installed, make sure the following requirements are met:
7 RU of rack space in a 19”, 23” or ETSI rack to house the switch
A mounting shelf for use with two-post racks, or a support bracket set for use
with four-post racks
Power accessible to the switch
Input and output optical fiber cables with LC-UPC connectors, accessible at the
installed switch (i.e., in the rack)
Computer resources providing VT-100 terminal emulation and a serial interface
accessible at the installed switch (i.e., in the rack)