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3-2 Vanguard 7300 Installation
Before You Begin
Before You Begin
Introduction A Vanguard 7300 Series router comes with its CPU and other cards factory-installed.
The on-site installation process involves rack-mounting the unit and attaching cables
and AC power cords.
Installation
Checklist
Use the checklist in this table when installing your Vanguard 7300:
Completed Task Description
Familiarize yourself with the component descriptions in Chapter 2, Vanguard 7300
Enclosures and Components.
Unpack your router and verify the shipment according to the instructions in the
“Checking Your Shipment Contents” section on page 3-3
Obtain any tools and items not supplied. See the section “Items Not Supplied”
section on page 3-5.
Select and prepare the site for installing your router. See the “How to Choose a
Site” section on page 3-6.
Review the precautions in “Thermal Considerations” on page 3-7 and
“Electrostatic Discharge Precautions” on page 3-7.
Remove router covers as described in the “Removing And Replacing Vanguard
7300 Front Covers” section on page 3-8
Install your router in a rack, see the section “Installing the Vanguard 7300 in a
Rack” on page 3-15.
Attach the CTP cable according to the appropriate subsection in Cabling
Procedures on page 3-28.
Attach the power cord(s) to AC power or connect DC power according to the
instructions in the “Attaching a Vanguard 7300 AC Power Cord” section on
page 3-19 and the “Connecting Vanguard 7300 DC Power” section on page 3-21.
Then turn the power on.
Ensure that the fans are operational after powering the unit on by checking to see if
air blows out of the unit.
Ensure that the ambient temperature at the fan inlet is within the temperature range
specified in Appendix A.
Connect the front interface cables according to the instructions in the “Cabling
Procedures” section on page 3-28.
Replace the router covers as described in “Removing And Replacing Vanguard
7300 Front Covers” section on page 3-8.
Connect the rear interface cables according to the instructions in the “Cabling
Procedures” section on page 3-28.
Proceed to Chapter 4, Operating Your Vanguard 7300, for power-up and node
configuration instructions.