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2 • Hardware installation Model 6511RC User Manual
40 Completing the hardware installation
Connecting the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet ports to a router, hub or switch
The 10/100/100Base-T Ethernet ports may be connected to a WAN router, or to an Ethernet hub or switch.
To connect the router, hub or switch to the Matrix Switch, you must use a straight-through CAT-5 RJ-45
cable (one wired as shown in figure 15 on page 36). Figure 15 shows the Ethernet RJ-45 pin and signal defi-
nitions for the Matrix Switch. For cable distance limitations please consult the IEEE specification 802.3.
To connect the 10/100/100 Base-T Ethernet port to a router, hub or switch:
1. Connect the RJ-45 connector at one end of the cable into the 6-pin RJ-45 receptacle on the rear-panel of
the 6511RC rear-blade.
2. Connect the RJ-45 connector at other end of the cable into the 6-pin RJ-45 receptacle on the router, hub,
or switch.
Completing the hardware installation
This section verifies that the Matrix Switch hardware is operational to the point where you can begin configur-
ing the software settings.
Power is delivered from the CPCI chassis backplane through the 47-pin PICMG 2.11 power connectors on
the 6511RC blades. Upon insertion into the CPCI chassis, the Model 6511RC immediately powers up and
begins its boot cycle. During the boot cycle the following should occur:
1. The POWER LED illuminates, indicating normal power is being applied to the 6511RC.
2. The green SYSTEM LED begins flashing, indicating the 6511RC is operating normally.
Hardware installation is now complete. To configure the 6511RC for operation, refer to chapter 3, “Configur-
ing the Matrix Switch for operation” on page 41.