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To verify the software version currently installed on your router
1. Ensure the router has a valid Ethernet connection.
2. Ensure that you are running DashBoard client software version 9.5.0 or higher and that the
computer running the DashBoard client is located on the same network as the router.
3. Launch DashBoard by double-clicking its icon on your computer desktop.
4. In the Basic Tree View, locate the router you want to verify the software for.
5. Locate the router in the Tree View of DashBoard.
6. Expand the Ultrix node to display a list of sub-nodes in the Tree View.
7. Expand the Ultrix sub-node.
8. Double-click the System Status node to display the tabs in the DashBoard window.
9. Select the Product tab. This tab is located in the series of tabs on the left-side of the DashBoard
window.
10. Make a note of the value in the System Version field. This is the software version your router is
currently running. You will need to provide Ross Technical Support this information when you
contact them.
11. Contact Ross Technical Support for the appropriate software version (which includes the blade
firmware) for your setup. Refer to "Contacting Technical Support" for contact details.
Installing in an ULTRIX-FR1-NS, ULTRIX-FR2-NS, or ULTRIX-FR5
Before installing the ULTRIX-MODX-IO, you must first ensure the required slot is available. This may
require you to either remove a blank plate or an installed blade from the slot in the rear panel of
the router. Both methods are outlined in this section.
It is recommended to install the ULTRIX-MODX-IO blade in a slot that does not impede access to
the neighboring blade connectors.
Removing a Blank Plate from the Ultrix Router Chassis
If you are not replacing an existing blade, you will need to first remove the blank plate from the
required slot. You will need a #1 Phillips screwdriver to disengage the retaining (captive) screws.
While the figures show an ULTRIX-FR1-NS chassis, the procedure is also applicable to the
ULTRIX-FR2-NS and ULTRIX-FR5.
To remove the blank plate from the router chassis
1. Power down the router and disconnect it from mains power.
2. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to disengage the captive retaining screws on either end of the
blank plate. Refer to Figure 2 for screw locations.
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Figure 2 Ultrix Rear Panel — Retaining Screw Locations on the Blank Plate
3. Remove the blank plate from the chassis and set it aside.
Removing a Blade from the Router Chassis
If you are replacing an I/O Blade, you must first remove the old blade from the chassis before
installing the new blade.There are two screws and one bolt that affix the blade to the chassis: a
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