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2 • Hardware installation Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide
26 Introduction
Introduction
This chapter contains the following procedures for installing the Model 3125 RAS:
• “Unpacking the Model 3125 RAS”—lists the contents of the RAS shipping container
• “Model 3125 installation” on page 27—describes installing the RAS in a cPCI rack.
• “Cable installation” on page 31—describes installing the network interface cables
• “Completing the hardware installation” on page 33—describes testing the RAS hardware to verify that it is
ready for software configuration.
Unpacking the Model 3125 RAS
Inspect the shipping carton for external damage. Note any damage before removing the container contents.
Report equipment damage to the shipping carrier immediately for claim purposes. Save all packing materials in
case you need to return an item to the factory for servicing.
The 3125 RAS comes with the following items:
• The Model 3125 Series Remote Access Server (RAS) consisting of a 3125RC Resource Card and a 3125TM
Transition Module
• A DB-9-to-RJ-45 (EIA-561) cable, 10 feet (3 meters) long
• Control port interface cable, 10 feett (3 meters) long, standard CAT-5 cable
• Two WAN connection cables, each 10 feet (3 meters) long
• CD-ROM containing product literature and the following documentation:
– Model 3125 RAS Administrator’s Reference Guide
– Model 3125 RAS Getting Started Guide
Materials and Tools Required
This section provides information on the materials and tools required to perform installation. The minimum
tools required to perform installation are:
• anti-static mat
• Phillips screwdrivers, #1, #2
• anti-static wrist strap
• ASCII Terminal (also called a dumb terminal)