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Chapter 2
Installing the LX-4000 Series
Hardware Installation
This section explains how to install an LX-4000 Series Communications server and place it into
operation.
Unpack and Inspect the Unit
Place all packing materials back into the shipping carton and save the carton. (If you need to return
the unit to MRV or your distributor, you should return it in the original carton.)
Package Contents
The LX-4000 unit shipping carton contains the following items:
• One rack mounting kit. MRV provides the following mounting screws: Eight 6-32 x 5/16”
flathead screws for attaching the ears to the unit, and four 10-32 screws to attach to the rack.
• One power cord appropriate to your particular LX model.
• One 8-wire RJ-45 serial crossover cable.
• One female DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter.
• One software/documentation CD.