Nortel Networks 8600 Network Router User Manual


 
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8600-A2-GN20-20
October 1997
Installing and Connecting the
Hardware
2
Overview
The HotWire 8600 DSLAM chassis can be mounted in a 19- or 23-inch wide rack.
These 8600 chassis can also be placed on a desk or table or stacked on top of
each other. Up to three chassis can be physically stacked on top of each other.
This chapter provides instructions for:
H Mounting the DSLAM chassis in a rack
H Stacking the DSLAM chassis on a desktop or table
H Installing the MCC card
H Installing the DSL card(s)
H Making cable connection to the POTS splitter shelf
H Connecting the DSL cards to the Ethernet hubs or switches
H Making connection to a console terminal, laptop computer, or modem
NOTE:
In this guide, the term
rack
refers to a CO rack, cabinet, frame, or bay.