Unpacking And Inspecting The Edge Switch - HP 316095-B21 Installation Manual

• Torque driver with cross-tip bit (for setting 22 in./lb. of torque).
• Fiber-optic protective plug—For safety and port transceiver protection, fiber-optic protective plugs
must be inserted in all Edge Switch ports without fiber-optic cables attached.
Null modem cable—An asynchronous RS-232 null modem cable is required to configure Edge
•
Switch network addresses and obtain event log information through the maintenance port. The
cable has nine conductors and two DB-9 female connectors. A null modem cable specially
designed for this application is supplied with the Edge Switch.
• Standard flat-tip and cross-tip Phillips screwdrivers—Screwdrivers are required to remove,
replace, adjust or tighten various FRUs, chassis, or rack components.
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding cable with attached wrist strap—Use of the ESD wrist
strap is required when working in and around the Edge Switch card cage.
• Maintenance terminal (desktop or notebook computer)—A PC is required to configure Edge
Switch network addresses and acquire event log information through the maintenance port.
Computer requirements include:
• Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000, Windows Server
2003, or Windows XP operating system installed.
• RS-232 serial communication software (for example, ProComm Plus, or HyperTerminal).
NOTE:
is included with the Windows operating system provided with the HAFM appliance.

Unpacking and inspecting the Edge Switch

To unpack and inspect the Edge Switch:
CAUTION: When you remove the Edge Switch from the carton, do not rest it on its rear window
while examining it. To do so may break the FRU handles.
1. Inspect the shipping containers for damage caused during transit. If a container is damaged,
ensure a representative from the freight carrier is present when the container is opened.
2. Unpack the shipping containers and inspect each item for damage. Save all shipping and
packing materials. Ensure that all items on the enclosed shipping list are in each container.
3. If any items are damaged or missing, contact an HP-authorized service provider or reseller.
24 Installing the Edge Switch
The HAFM appliance may be used for this function. The HyperTerminal application