3Installation SSIM-R2-02/SSIM-R8-02 HSTR SmartStack Interface Modules Installation and User Guide2. InstallationThis chapter describes how to install, connect, and start using the SSIM-R2-02 orSSIM-R8-02. The following main topics are covered:• Package Contents• Installation Procedure• Hardware Installation• Software Installation• Cabling• LEDs• Power-On Self Test• ConfigurationPackage ContentsYour SSIM-Rx-02 package contains the following items:• One SmartStack SSIM-R2-02 High-Speed Token Ring SSIM (UTP)ORone SmartStack SSIM-R8-02 High-Speed Token Ring SSIM (MMF).• One SSIM-R2-02/SSIM-R8-02 High-Speed Token Ring SmartStack InterfaceModule Guide to Operations (this manual).Installation ProcedureThe SSIM-R2-02 and SSIM-R8-02 are packaged with software for both the moduleitself and the SmartStack Token Ring switch. The switch is also supplied with bothsoftware images. To ensure compatibility between the module and the switch,install the latest of the software versions.The software for the switch and the module is also available via Cabletron’s onlineservices (Internet, FTP).Install the module, as follows:1. Install the software in the SmartStack Token Ring switch. See the switchmanual for instructions on downloading the software.2. Optional: Clear the NVRAM in the base switch. This will erase allconfiguration in the switch.