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XGS12 Chassis Platform Assembly Guide Version 1.0 Release 8.00 EA, December 2015...
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Install XGS12 Chassis XGS12 Chassis Installation Precautions Un-pack and Mount the Chassis Remove and Insert Processor Module Remove and Insert Power Supply Module Remove and Insert Fan Module Log on to XGS12 Chassis XGS12 Chassis Platform Assembly Guide, Release 8.00 EA...
Introduction This document describes how to install the XGS12 chassis and its various modules. The XGS12 Chassis is the next generation high performance platform capable of supporting all XM form factor load modules, including full chassis configurations of the Xcellon load modules.
Each of the modular components is capable of being removed in the field and replaced with minimum downtime. Figure: XGS12 Chassis Back View XGS12 Chassis Platform Assembly Guide, Release 8.00 EA...
Remove all external plastic protective film prior to chassis operation. Operator intervention may be required to power cycle the XGS12 chassis or restart a software program in the event the XGS12 chassis operation is upset or stopped by electrostatic discharge.
8. Insert the other screws and secure the chassis to the rack by tightening the screws. 9. Remove any and all plastic protective film from the chassis external surfaces. XGS12 Chassis Platform Assembly Guide, Release 8.00 EA...
However, these certifications for the chassis safety approvals are only valid when the unit is operating from all three 200-240 VAC main power supplies. Refer to the Ixia Platform Reference Guide at: https://www.ixi- acom.com/profile/index.php for more details. Remove and Insert Processor Module To remove the processor module: 1.
The power supply module is accessible after removing the rear cover. For details see Fig- ure: XGS12 Chassis Back View. To remove the rear cover, unfasten the four screws around the cover and pull out the cover. To remove the power supply module: XGS12 Chassis Platform Assembly Guide, Release 8.00 EA...
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To insert the power supply module: 1. Place the power supply module on the bottom chassis rails. See Figure : Inserting Power Supply Module. Figure : Inserting Power Supply Module 2. Push the power supply module inwards. XGS12 Chassis Platform Assembly Guide, Release 8.00 EA...
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Figure : Inserting Power Supply Module 4. Tighten the thumbscrew at the upper left corner of the power supply module. Figure : Inserting Power Supply Module 5. Replace the rear cover and fasten it with the screws. XGS12 Chassis Platform Assembly Guide, Release 8.00 EA...
Install XGS12 Chassis Figure :Inserting Power Supply Module Remove and Insert Fan Module The fan module is located on the rear side of the chassis. For details see Figure : XGS12 Chassis Back View. To remove the fan module: 1. Unfasten the four screws that are present on the edges of the fan module.
Log on to XGS12 Chassis Log on to XGS12 Chassis The Username for an XGS12 (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.
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