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Chapter 2
Hardware installation
Chapter contents
Introduction
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Unpacking the Model 6511RC Matrix Switch
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Verifying that the ForeFront chassis is properly installed
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Verfying correct electrical grounding
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Verifying correct cover plate installation
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Matrix Switch hardware installation
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Installing the network cables
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Connecting the front-panel Ethernet LAN port
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Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet switch or hub
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Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet-capable workstation or PC
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Connecting the front-panel EIA-561 RS-232 configuration port (DCE configured)
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Connecting the rear-panel STM-1 WAN port to an SDH network
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Connecting the STM-1 optical interface to fiber-optic network cables
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Connecting the STM-1 electrical interface to coaxial network cables
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Connecting the rear-panel Ethernet WAN/management ports
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Connecting the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet ports to a router, hub or switch
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Completing the hardware installation
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