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Contents
About This Guide
Before You Begin ..........................................................................................................................xxii
Conventions ..................................................................................................................................xxii
Acronyms .................................................................................................................................... xxiii
Bay Networks Technical Publications ..........................................................................................xxv
Bay Networks Customer Service ..................................................................................................xxv
How to Get Help ..........................................................................................................................xxvi
Bay Networks Educational Services ............................................................................................xxvi
Chapter 1
Installing the BayStack AN
Overview of the AN and 12-Port ANH Hardware ........................................................................ 1-2
Preparing to Install the AN ........................................................................................................... 1-3
Verifying Shipment Contents ................................................................................................. 1-3
Supplying Tools and Equipment ............................................................................................ 1-5
Installing the PCMCIA Memory Card Protector .......................................................................... 1-6
Removing the AN Enclosure ................................................................................................. 1-6
Attaching the Protector .......................................................................................................... 1-7
Installing the Flash Memory Card ......................................................................................... 1-9
Replacing the AN Enclosure ................................................................................................ 1-10
Installing the AN ......................................................................................................................... 1-10
Positioning the AN on a Flat Surface .................................................................................. 1-10
Installing the AN in a Rack ...................................................................................................1-11
Mounting the AN on a Wall ................................................................................................. 1-12
Connecting Communications Cables to the AN ......................................................................... 1-15
Connecting to a 56/64K DSU/CSU Interface ...................................................................... 1-16
Connecting an FT1/T1 DSU/CSU Cable ............................................................................. 1-17
Connecting an ISDN Cable .................................................................................................. 1-18
Connecting Synchronous Cables ......................................................................................... 1-18
Connecting the 12-Port ANH Ethernet Repeater Ports
to the Network ............................................................................................................................. 1-20
Using the Crossover Switch ................................................................................................. 1-21
