3Com Router 6000 FamilyInstallation Manual Table of Contents3Com CorporationiTable of ContentsChapter 1 Router Overview .......................................................................................................... 1-21.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1-21.2 Router Model and Structure............................................................................................... 1-41.2.1 3Com Router 6040.................................................................................................. 1-41.2.2 3Com Router 6080.................................................................................................. 1-51.3 System Description ............................................................................................................ 1-61.4 Generic Modules................................................................................................................ 1-71.4.1 RPU2....................................................................................................................... 1-71.4.2 PSU ......................................................................................................................... 1-91.4.3 FAN module .......................................................................................................... 1-101.4.4 FICs....................................................................................................................... 1-11Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation ............................................................................................ 2-12.1 General Site Requirements ............................................................................................... 2-12.1.1 Temperature and Humidity...................................................................................... 2-12.1.2 Cleanness ............................................................................................................... 2-12.1.3 ESD Prevention....................................................................................................... 2-22.1.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility................................................................................. 2-22.1.5 Lightning Protection ................................................................................................ 2-32.1.6 Checking the Rack .................................................................................................. 2-32.2 Safety Precautions............................................................................................................. 2-32.3 Unpacking Check............................................................................................................... 2-42.4 Installation Tools and Meters and Equipment ................................................................... 2-5Chapter 3 Installing the Router .................................................................................................... 3-13.1 Installation Flow ................................................................................................................. 3-13.2 Installing the Cabinet/Rack ................................................................................................ 3-23.3 Mounting the Router .......................................................................................................... 3-23.3.1 Rack-Mounting the Router ...................................................................................... 3-23.3.2 Mounting the Router on a Tabletop......................................................................... 3-33.4 Installing the Generic Modules .......................................................................................... 3-33.5 Connecting the PGND ....................................................................................................... 3-33.6 Connecting the Power Cord............................................................................................... 3-43.6.1 Connecting the AC-Input Power Cord..................................................................... 3-43.7 Connecting the Console Terminal ..................................................................................... 3-53.8 Connecting the Router to a LAN........................................................................................ 3-63.9 Connecting the Router to a WAN ...................................................................................... 3-83.10 Verifying Installation......................................................................................................... 3-9Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router ......................................................................... 4-14.1 Starting the Router............................................................................................................. 4-1