Specifications

Installing the Hardware
60 Enterasys Xpedition 8000/8600 Getting Started Guide
To install the control module:
1. If a cover plate is installed over the control module slot (slot or CM/1 only), use the #2
Phillips screwdriver to remove it.
2. Slide the control module all the way into the slot, firmly but gently pressing to ensure
that the pins on the back of the control module are completely seated in the
backplane.
Note: Make sure the circuit card (and not the metal plate) is between the card
guides, as shown in Figure 31. Check both the upper and lower tracks.
3. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the captive screws on each side of the
control module to secure it to the chassis.
4. When you are ready to attach the management cables to the control module, use the
procedures in Attaching the Console Management Cables on page 66.
Installing a Memory Upgrade
The control module is shipped from the factory with a minimum of 64MB memory (in a
64MB DIMM). Memory upgrade kits can be obtained from Enterasys Networks to
increase memory to 128 MB or 256 MB. Use the following procedure to upgrade the
memory to 128MB (one 128MB DIMM) or 256MB (two 128MB DIMMs). You will need a #2
Phillips screwdriver to perform this procedure.
1. If the chassis contains an active, redundant control module, go to step 2. Otherwise, if
the XP chassis does not contain a redundant control module, power down the chassis
by switching the power switch on the power supply to the Off position.
2. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captive screws on the control module.
3. Pull the control module out of the chassis and place the module on an ESD-safe work
area.
4. Remove the DIMMS from the memory slots. Figure 32 shows the locations of the
DIMM slots.
Figure 32. Location of DIMM slots
Memory slots
Console
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