Nortel Networks 1002rp Network Card User Manual


 
October 2006 Installing the server and connecting the peripheral devices
1002rp Server Hardware Installation 71
Connecting the server to the CLAN
(optional)
Introduction
This section provides instructions to connect the server to the CLAN.
Note: The CLAN is optional. However, a CLAN is required to support
desktop and web messaging users.
Media Access Control address
The MAC address is a unique number assigned to network cards and
controllers. The procedure below asks you to record the CLAN MAC
address. The MAC address is recorded on a label affixed to the back of the
chassis.
To connect the server to the CLAN
1 See the diagram on page 65 to locate the CLAN network connector.
2 Locate the MAC address label on the back of the chassis that identifies
the CLAN controller MAC address.
3 Record the MAC address on the Configuration Wizard worksheet that is
provided in the Installation and Configuration Task List
(555-7101-210)
.
ATTENTION
To comply with EMC radiation requirements, a Class A
hub must be located 10 m (33 ft.) away from the 1002rp
server. Shielded Ethernet cables must be used.