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XG12 Chassis Assembly Guide Version 1.0 Release 8.20 EA, December 2016...
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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 Log on to XG12 Chassis XG12 Chassis Assembly Guide, Release 8.20 EA...
Introduction 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.
The Processor Module is plugged into the front of the chassis. The power supplies and fans are accessible from the rear of the chassis. Each of the modular components is capable of being removed in the field and replaced with minimum downtime. Figure: XG12 Chassis Back View XG12 Chassis Assembly Guide, Release 8.20 EA...
Operator intervention may be required to power cycle the XG12 chassis or restart a software program in the event the XG12 chassis operation is upset or stopped by elec- trostatic discharge. XG12 Chassis Assembly Guide, Release 8.20 EA...
7. Slide the chassis into the rack so that the lower screw notches of the chassis rests on the screws on the rack. 8. Insert the other screws and secure the chassis to the rack by tightening the screws. XG12 Chassis Assembly Guide, Release 8.20 EA...
CPU card = 4 lbs Do not attempt to lift the fully assembled chassis. Remove and Insert Processor Module To remove the processor module: 1. Unfasten the screws. 2. Pinch the clips and then pull outwards. XG12 Chassis Assembly Guide, Release 8.20 EA...
The power supply module is accessible after removing the rear cover. For details see Fig- ure: XG12 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: XG12 Chassis Assembly Guide, Release 8.20 EA...
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To insert the power supply module: 1. Place the power supply module on the rails. Figure: XG12 Chassis inserting power supply module 2. Push the power supply module inwards. XG12 Chassis Assembly Guide, Release 8.20 EA...
5. Replace the rear cover and fasten it with the screws. Power Cords The XG12 chassis is CE marked and UL™ certified when using the 200-240VAC power cords supplied with the chassis. However, these certifications for the chassis safety approvals are only valid when the unit is operating from all three 200-240VAC main power sources.
Remove and Insert Fan Module The fan module is located on the rear side of the chassis. For details see Figure : XG12 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 XG12 Chassis 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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