Installation Manual

Unit Installation ProCurve Secure Router Installation Guide

4. UNIT INSTALLATION

The instructions and guidelines provided in this section cover hardware installation topics such as rack

mounting the unit and installing option cards. These instructions are presented as follows:

• Mounting Options on page 37

• Grounding Requirements Statement on page 38

• Installing Interface and Backup Modules on page 38

• Installing the Encryption Module on page 40

• Installing a CompactFlash

Card on page 40

• T1/E1 Mode Dip-Switch on page 40

• Supplying Power to the Unit on page 41

• Supplying Redundant Power to the Unit on page 41

For information on router configuration for a specific application, refer to the quick configuration

documents provided on your ProCurve SROS Documentation CD. For details on the command line

interface, refer to the SROS Command Line Interface Reference Guide (also included on your CD).

Tools Required

The following customer-provided tools are required for the hardware installation of the ProCurve Secure

Router:

• Ethernet cable

• Network cable (module dependent)

• DSX-1 cable (1xT1 + DSX-1 module only)

• G.703 cable (1xE1 + G.703 module only)

• Backup cable (backup functions require an optional backup module)

• Flat-blade or Torx T-10 screwdriver

Warning

To prevent electrical shock, do not install equipment in a wet location or during an

electrical storm.

Caution

Electronic modules can be damaged by static electrical discharge. Before handling

modules, wear an antistatic discharge wrist strap to prevent damage to electrical

components. Place modules in antistatic packing material when transporting or storing.

When working with modules, always place them on an approved antistatic mat that is

electrically grounded.

Note

To access the command line interface (CLI) of the ProCurve Secure Router, you will also

need a VT100 terminal or PC with terminal emulation software and a

CONSOLE port

cable. Instructions on how to access the CLI are given in the Quick Start Guide shipped

with your router and in the SROS Command Line Interface Reference Guide (provided

on the ProCurve SROS Documentation CD).