NPT-1020 Installation and Maintenance Manual
Installing Equipment
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It includes its own independent power supply and fan unit, for additional reliability and security. The three
multipurpose slots of the EXT-2U support any combination of extractable traffic cards. TDM, ADM,
Ethernet, and CES traffic are all handled through cards in these traffic slots, with all interfaces through
convenient SFP modules.
Each EXT-2U platform is supplied with a power module slot and all extension slots, initially empty. The
three extension slots are covered by a cover panel.
4.8.1
Installing the H Connector
The H connector connects the NPT-1020 and EXT-2U platforms.
Figure
4-31: Installing the H connector in the NPT-1020
To install the H connector:
1.
Remove the H connector cover (on top of the NPT-1020) by opening its two screws.
2.
Fasten the pilot pin into the screw hole by hand.
3.
Insert the H connector assembly into the internal connectors, and then fasten it on the cover by
screwing in its two handles.
4.8.2
Installing the EXT-2U Shelf on the NPT-1020 Shelf
The EXT-2U platform is mounted on top of the NPT-1020 platform using the H connector.
You need an EXT-2U installation kit to install the EXT-2U on the NPT-1020. This is shipped as part of the
EXT-2U platform package. The kit includes the
EXT-2U TO NPT-1020/NPT-1200 CONNECTION SPEC. (DWG
NO. 3HETC6-3468-068)
drawing, which describes the installation process in detail. Be sure to follow this
drawing closely during EXT-2U installation. The following procedure is a high level summary of the
installation process.
W
ARNING
: Before starting to install the EXT-2U, make sure the DC power cable is not
connected to the EXT-2U, and that the circuit breakers in the RAP, if used, are set to OFF.