Network Router User's Manual
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Contents
About This Guide
Who Should Use This Guide ........................................................................................................................... xv
Using This Guide ............................................................................................................................................. xv
Using the Matrix X Router Manual Set ............................................................................................................xvi
Conventions Used in This Guide .....................................................................................................................xvi
Commonly Used Acronyms ............................................................................................................................xvii
Getting Help ....................................................................................................................................................xvii
Chapter 1: Overview
System Description ......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Features ......................................................................................................................................................... 1-4
X16-C Input/Output Modules .................................................................................................................... 1-4
X16-C Control Module .............................................................................................................................. 1-4
Installing Redundant CMs into an Active Matrix X Router ................................................................. 1-5
X16-C Fabric Module ............................................................................................................................... 1-7
X16-C Redundant Power Supplies .......................................................................................................... 1-8
Power Supply LEDs ........................................................................................................................... 1-8
Auto-Ranging Power Supplies ........................................................................................................... 1-8
Power Supply Replacement .............................................................................................................. 1-8
X16-C Cooling System ............................................................................................................................. 1-8
Rack-Mountable Chassis ......................................................................................................................... 1-9
Chapter 2: Site and Configuration Guidelines
Site Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Configuration Guidelines ................................................................................................................................ 2-2
Chapter 3: Matrix X16-C Chassis Setup
Required Tools ............................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Unpacking the Matrix X16-C Chassis ............................................................................................................. 3-2
Setting Up the Matrix X16-C Chassis ............................................................................................................. 3-5
Setup Order .............................................................................................................................................. 3-5
Installing the Matrix X16-C Chassis ......................................................................................................... 3-5
Installing Optional Rack Support Brackets ........................................................................................ 3-6
Installing Optional Mid-Mount Brackets ............................................................................................. 3-7
Rack Mounting the Matrix X16-C Chassis ............................................................................................... 3-9
Chassis Bonding and Grounding ..................................................................................................... 3-11
Attaching the Electrostatic Discharge Wrist Strap ........................................................................... 3-13
Installing and Removing a Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 3-13
Power Supply Planning .......................................................................................................................... 3-14
Installing a Power Supply ....................................................................................................................... 3-14
Removing a Power Supply ..................................................................................................................... 3-17
Installing and Removing a Fan Tray ............................................................................................................. 3-18
Installing a Fan Tray ............................................................................................................................... 3-18
Removing a Fan Tray ............................................................................................................................. 3-20
Installing and Removing Modules ................................................................................................................. 3-20
Installing and Removing IOMs ............................................................................................................... 3-20
Installing and Removing CMs ................................................................................................................ 3-23
Replacing the CM Battery ...................................................................................................................... 3-24
Installing and Removing FMs ................................................................................................................. 3-25