24 Installation Guide (AA-RTDWE-TE, November 2005)

Table Of Contents

Installing the Edge Switch24

• Torque driver with cross-tip bit (for setting 22 in./lb. of torque).

• Fiber-optic protective plug—For safety and port transceiver protection, fiber-optic protective plugs

must be inserted in all Edge Switch ports without fiber-optic cables attached.

• Null modem cable—An asynchronous RS-232 null modem cable is required to configure Edge

Switch network addresses and obtain event log information through the maintenance port. The

cable has nine conductors and two DB-9 female connectors. A null modem cable specially

designed for this application is supplied with the Edge Switch.

• Standard flat-tip and cross-tip Phillips screwdrivers—Screwdrivers are required to remove,

replace, adjust or tighten various FRUs, chassis, or rack components.

• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding cable with attached wrist strap—Use of the ESD wrist

strap is required when working in and around the Edge Switch card cage.

• Maintenance terminal (desktop or notebook computer)—A PC is required to configure Edge

Switch network addresses and acquire event log information through the maintenance port.

Computer requirements include:

• Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000, Windows Server

2003, or Windows XP operating system installed.

• RS-232 serial communication software (for example, ProComm Plus, or HyperTerminal).

NOTE: The HAFM appliance may be used for this function. The HyperTerminal application

is included with the Windows operating system provided with the HAFM appliance.

Unpacking and inspecting the Edge Switch

To unpack and inspect the Edge Switch:

CAUTION: When you remove the Edge Switch from the carton, do not rest it on its rear window

while examining it. To do so may break the FRU handles.

1. Inspect the shipping containers for damage caused during transit. If a container is damaged,

ensure a representative from the freight carrier is present when the container is opened.

2. Unpack the shipping containers and inspect each item for damage. Save all shipping and

packing materials. Ensure that all items on the enclosed shipping list are in each container.

3. If any items are damaged or missing, contact an HP-authorized service provider or reseller.

Installing the Edge Switch on a table or desktop

To install and configure the Edge Switch on a table or desktop:

1. Remove the backing from the four adhesive rubber pads and apply the pads to the underside of

the Edge Switch. Ensure that the pads are aligned with the scribed circles at each corner.

2. Position the Edge Switch on a table or desktop as directed by the customer. Ensure:

• Grounded AC electrical outlets are available.