Network Router User's Manual
Setting Up the Matrix X16-C Chassis
Matrix X16-C Chassis Installation Guide 3-5
Setting Up the Matrix X16-C Chassis
Thefollowingsectionsdescribetheproceduresthatmustbefollowedtocompletechassis
installation.Chassisareshippedwithallslotslabeled“1”open.CoverplatesoverIOMslot1,
FabricandControlModuleslot1,FanTrayslot1,andPS1(powersupply)areremoved,andthe
slotsarereadyformodule
installation.
Setup Order
Onceasuitablesitehasbeenchosen,proceedtoinstalltheMatrixX16‐Cchassisinarack.Itis
recommendedthattheMatrixX16‐Cchassisinstalla tionproceedinthisorder:
1. Mountthechassistoa19‐inchwide(48.26‐centimeter)rackorothersecurelocation.Referto
“Installingthe
MatrixX16‐CChassis ”onpage 3‐5.
2. Performchassisbondingandgrounding.Referto“ChassisBondingandGrounding”on
page 3‐11.
3. AttachtheElectrostaticDischargewriststrap.Referto“AttachingtheElectrostaticDischarge
WristStrap”onpage 3‐13.
4. Installpowersupplymodule(s).Referto“InstallingandRemovingaPower
Supply”on
page 3‐13.
5. Installfantray(s).Referto“InstallingaFanTray”onpage 3 ‐18.
6. InstallIOMs,FabricModules,andControlModules.Referto“InstallingandRemoving
Modules”onpage 3 ‐20.
7. InstallXFP/SFPopticaltransceiversandconnectcables.Referto“At tachingCables, Installing
CompactFlashCardandDIMM
UpgradeKit”onpage 3‐26.
8. InstalloptionalCableManagementKit,ifpurchased,andgatherandwrapcablesinthevelcro
cablestraps.Referto“OptionalCableManagementKit”onpage 3‐37.
9. LocateandlearnthefunctionofIOM,CM,andFMLEDsandtheResetbutton.Referto“LEDs
andResetButton”onpage 3‐42.
10. MinimallyconfiguretheX16‐Cchassistoget itupand runningandreadyformoreextensive
softwareconfiguration.Referto“First‐TimeQuickConfiguration”onpage 3‐47.
Installing the Matrix X16-C Chassis
TheMatrixX16‐Cchassisisdesignedtobemountedinastandard19‐inchwide(48.26‐centimeter)
equipmentrackorcabinet.Also,youcaninstalltwochassisinastandard7‐foothigh(213.36‐cm)
rack.Usethefollowingguidelinestomountthechassis:
•Allowatleast60centimeters(24
inches)ofclearanceinfrontoftherackforchassisinstallation
•Installthefollowingoptionalracksupports:
• Racksupportbracketsareoptionalbutrecommendedforfour‐postcabinetinstallations
•Mid‐mountbrackets(optionalsupportforshorterracks)
• AttachtheMatrixX16‐Cchassisearstotherack
•Installgroundingcables,asnecessary