Hardware Installation and Configuration
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Hardware Installation and Configuration
This chapter covers the following topics:
• “Install the X506 Chassis” on page 35
• “Connect the Power” on page 36
• “Complete Initial Setup Configuration” on page 36
• “Connect the X506 Device to the Internet” on page 37
• “Register the 3Com X506 Device” on page 37
Install the X506 Chassis
To install the TippingPoint follow the steps in these sections:
• Determine Total Rack Space
• Bolt the Device to the Rack
Determine Total Rack Space
Before you install the chassis, you must determine the total rack space that is required. The required
rack space increases if you plan to install multiple systems.
The X506 device fits in either a 19-inch or a 23-inch wide rack. See the following table for individual
rack space requirements.
Bolt the Device to the Rack
Use the following guidelines when you bolt the X506 to the rack:
Table 4 - 6: Rack Space Requirements
Requirement
Configuration
Type
Min/Max Number of Chassis
Physical Size of Rack:
Total number of chassis < or = 42 RUs
Each X506 requires 1RU
Typical Maximum of 9 chassis on a 7-foot rack
Network Equipment Building Systems (NEBS):
Total number of chassis must generate:
< or = 1372 Watts
Typical 13 chassis generating < or = 105 Watts
WARNING: To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack,
you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable.
