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EULA. Accordingly, Keysight provides changed, without notice, in Keysight shall be under no the Software to U.S. future editions. Further, to the obligation to update, revise or government customers under maximum extent permitted by otherwise modify the Software.
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A CAUTION notice denotes a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. A WARNING notice denotes a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. – iii –...
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Contact Us Ixia headquarters 26601 West Agoura Road Calabasas, California 91302 +1 877 367 4942 – Toll-free North America +1 818 871 1800 – Outside North America +1.818.871.1805 – Fax www.ixiacom.com/contact/info Support Global Support +1 818 595 2599 support@ixiacom.com Regional and local support contacts: APAC Support +91 80 4939 6410 support@ixiacom.com...
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Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 XG12 Chassis modules Chapter 3 Install XG12 Chassis XG12 Chassis installation precautions Un-pack and mount the chassis Remove and insert processor module Remove and insert power supply module Power cords Remove and insert fan module Chapter 4 Log on to XG12 Chassis INDEX –...
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Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction HAPTER This document describes how to install the XG12 chassis and its various modules. The XG12 Chassis is the next generation high performance platform capable of supporting all XM form factor load modules, including full chassis configurations of the Xcellon-Flex load modules. It is a 12- slot chassis with increased total power capacity available for all load modules and front-to-back airflow delivery along with increased bandwidth from the CPU to the load modules.
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Chapter 2 XG12 Chassis modules XG12 Chassis modules HAPTER The modules that make up the chassis are as follows: Chassis Frame Module Chassis Fan Module Chassis Power Supply Module Chassis Processor Module The Processor Module is plugged into the front of the chassis. The power supplies and fans are accessible from the rear of the chassis.
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Chapter 3 Install XG12 Chassis Install XG12 Chassis HAPTER This section explains the notational and typographical conventions used in this documentation, and provides a list of related documentation. Section contents: XG12 Chassis installation precautions Un-pack and mount the chassis Remove and insert processor module Remove and insert power supply module Power cords Remove and insert fan module...
Chapter 3 Install XG12 Chassis XG12 Chassis installation precautions The following precautions should be followed while installing the XG12 chassis: The chassis should be installed in the rack before installing the power supply module, fan module and load modules, thereby reducing the weight of the chassis. The two lower bolts used to secure the chassis to a rack can be used to hold the chassis frame in place while securing all of the other bolts.
Chapter 3 Install XG12 Chassis Un-pack and mount the chassis 1. Cut tape and open the carton. 2. Remove accessories box, top foam inserts, and side packing inserts. 3. Lift chassis out of the carton. 4. Remove power supply cover and keep it aside. 5.
Chapter 3 Install XG12 Chassis WARNING: The weight of the chassis components are as follows: Empty chassis with air baffles = 70 lbs Empty chassis without air baffles = 48 lbs 3 power cords = 6 lbs Power supply assembly = 29 lbs Fan Assembly = 10 lbs CPU card = 4 lbs Do not attempt to lift the fully assembled chassis.
Chapter 3 Install XG12 Chassis To insert the processor module: 1. Slide the module into the slot. 2. Pinch on the clips and push them in. 3. Fasten the screws. Remove and insert power supply module The power supply module is accessible after removing the rear cover. To remove the rear cover, unfasten the four screws around the cover and pull out the cover.
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Chapter 3 Install XG12 Chassis 1. Loosen the thumbscrew in the upper left corner of the power supply module. 2. Pull the power clamp handles. 3. Hold the two handles provided on the power supply module and pull them. To remove the individual power supplies, 1.
Chapter 3 Install XG12 Chassis 3. Push the power clamp handles in to lock the busbars in place. 4. To hold the power module in place, tighten the thumbscrew at the upper left corner of the power supply module. 5. Replace the rear cover and fasten it with the screws. Power cords The XG12 chassis is CE marked and UL™...
Chapter 3 Install XG12 Chassis Refer to the Ixia Platform Reference Manual at https://support.ixiacom.com/user-guide/ixos for more details. Remove and insert fan module The fan module is located on the rear side of the chassis. To remove the fan module: 1. Unfasten the four screws that are present on the edges of the fan module. 2.
Chapter 4 Log on to XG12 Chassis Log on to XG12 Chassis HAPTER The Username for an XG12 (Windows 7) remote desktop session is ixia and the password is the CPU module serial number found on the sticker located in front of the CPU module. The two network ports on the CPU module are configured by default for DHCP.
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