Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 6000 Installation & User Manual

Also see for 6E233-49 SmartSwitch 6000: User guide

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Installing GPIMs3-8 Installation3.6 INSTALLING GPIMSThe 6H262-18 has two different GPIMs that can be installed. Both GPIMs are installed using thesame method, as shown in this procedure.After installing a GPIM-01 or GPIM-09, refer to Section 3.7 for details on connecting the GPIM tothe network.Refer to the SmartSwitch Series 6H202, 6H203, 6H252, 6H253, 6H258, 6H259, 6H262, 6E233,and 6E253 Local Management User’s Guide for specifications on the GPIMs.The GPIMs are installed into the 6H262-18 as follows:1. Attach the antistatic strap (refer to the instructions in the antistatic wrist strap package) beforeremoving the GPIM from the antistatic packaging.2. Remove the GPIM from the packaging.3. Hold the GPIM with the network connection port facing away from the 6H262-18. The 20-pinconnector should be facing towards the empty GPIM slot, with the wide part of the connectororiented with the wide part of the receiving connector. See Figure 3-5 to orient the GPIM 20-pinconnector.Figure 3-5 GPIM ConnectorNOTEThe GPIMs are hot swappable, therefore they can be installed into the 6H262-18 at anytime during the installation of the module.!CAUTIONThe GPIM and the 6H262-18 are sensitive to static discharges. Use an antistatic wriststrap and observe all static precautions during this procedure. Failure to do so couldresult in damage to the GPIM or 6H262-18. Always leave the GPIM in the antistatic bagin which it was shipped or an equivalent antistatic container until ready to install it.2549_04Network Connection End20-pin connectorInsertion EndRXTX