Cisco Systems LightStream 100 manual

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    CHAPTER Preparing for Installation 2-1 Prepar ing f or Installation 2 This chapter provides safety information and describes the tasks you must perform before you install the LightStream 100 A TM switch. This chapter contains the following sections: • Safety Recommendations • Installation En vironmental Conditions • Confirming the Contents o[...]

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    2-2 Cisco LightStream 100 User Guide Safety Recommendations W arning Class 1 laser product. T o see this warning in multiple languages, refer to the “Class 1 Laser Product W arning” section in the “T ranslated Safety W arnings” appendix. W arning Do not stare into the beam or view it directly with optical instruments. T o see this warning i[...]

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    Preparing for Installation 2-3 Safety Recommendations • Look carefully for possible hazards in your work area, such as moist floors, ungrounded po wer extension cables, and missing safety grounds. • If an electrical accident occurs, proceed as follows: — Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. — T urn of f power to the system. — If[...]

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    2-4 Cisco LightStream 100 User Guide Installation Environmental Conditions Installation En vironmental Conditions Install the LightStream 100 A TM switch in an area that meets the following conditions: 1 Make sure the LightStream 100 switch remains operational within the temperature and humidity limits sho wn in T able 1-3. 2 Allo w the following m[...]

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    Preparing for Installation 2-5 LightStream 100 ATM Switch Components • Center card (P-8X55-A) • Processor (PR OC) card (FSB3523GX, P-8X0R) • Gate way Packet Assembler/Disassembler (GWP AD) card (P-8X86[002]) • Fans (three units) • Po wer supply • Slot cov ers (16 units) • Shielded po wer cable (one unit) The LINF card box contains the[...]

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    2-6 Cisco LightStream 100 User Guide LightStream 100 ATM Switch Components Figure 2-1 LightStream 100 A TM Switch Fr ont Panel H2410 Ethernet connection EIA/TIA-232 Operator LEDs (16) Reset button Run LED Status LED Failure LED LEDs[...]

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    Preparing for Installation 2-7 LightStream 100 ATM Switch Components Figure 2-2 LightStream 100 A TM Switch Rear P anel AC power connector H2411 Cooling fans Power switch[...]

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    2-8 Cisco LightStream 100 User Guide LightStream 100 ATM Switch Components Figure 2-3 LightStream 100 A TM Switch Internal View Fa n BCONV : Bus Conv er ter GWP AD : Gatew ay P ack et Assembler/Disassemb ler LINF : Line Interface PROC : Processor VME : V ersa Module Eurocard Motherboard P ower supply PROC card (VME) LINF card BCONV card Center card[...]

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    Preparing for Installation 2-9 LightStream 100 ATM Switch Components Figure 2-4 Expanded Internal View (Motherboar d) CLKGEN Motherboard A TOM SW : Asynchronous T ransfer Mode Output-Buff er Modular Switch CLKGEN : Clock Generator DMUX : Demultiple xer GWP AD : Gatew ay P ack et Assembler/Disassemb ler LINF : Line Interface MUX : Multiplex er MUX/D[...]

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    2-10 Cisco LightStream 100 User Guide LightStream 100 ATM Switch Components[...]