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Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Router Overview .......................................................................................................... 1-2 1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1-2 1.2 Router Model and Structure............................................................................................... 1-4 1.2.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Table of Contents Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router ....................................................................... 4-11 4.1 Starting the Router........................................................................................................... 4-11 4.1.1 Setting up a Configuration Environment ............................................................... 4-11 4.1.2 Powering on the Router ..............................................
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Table of Contents 8.2.1 Components of Integrated Anchor Strips................................................................ 8-3 8.2.2 Installation Flow....................................................................................................... 8-4 8.2.3 Positioning Cabinets ............................................................................................... 8-5 8.2.4 Adjusting Cabinet Feet.................................................
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation Chapter 1 Router Overview 1.1 Introduction 3Com 6000 Routers are next generation high-performance edge routers that 3Com Corporation solely developed. They provide high forwarding performance and a broad service range. The Router 6000 supports flexible interface cards (FICs), hot swappable fan modules and power supply units (PSUs) in 1+1 redundancy.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation forwarding decision. It thus provides faster forwarding speed, gets support from IP routed protocols and control protocols, and accommodates to emerging applications. MPLS VPN is a VPN technology that uses label switched paths (LSPs) to interconnect private networks. As a LSP is virtually a tunnel across the public network, MPLS has an intrinsic advantage in terms of VPN implementation.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation VIII. Regulatory compliance The 3Com 6000 Routers are designed in compliance with the regulations and standards of China, North America, Europe, Europe, Australia, and Japan in EMC, safety, network access, and some other aspects. 1.2 Router Model and Structure The Router 6000 includes 3Com Router 6040 and 3Com Router 6080. These two models are similar in chassis structure and layout.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation Two PSUs (DC or AC), working in 1+1 backup mode, can be horizontally installed in the 3Com Router 6040 from the rear of the chassis. The fan module is located at the left rear. Both PSUs and the fan module are hot swappable. At the bottom left of the rear panel is an ESD-preventive wrist strap port and at the top right is a grounding screw. 1.2.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation Both PSUs and the fan module are hot swappable. At the bottom left of the rear panel is an ESD-preventive wrist strap port and at the top right is a grounding screw. 1.3 System Description Table 1-1 System description of the 3Com Router 6040/ 6080 3COM ROUTER 6040 Item 3COM ROUTER 6080 FIC slot 4 8 Dimensions (H x W x D) 130.5 x 436.2 x 420 mm (5.1 x 17.2 x 16.5 in.) 219.5 x 436.2 x 420 mm (8.6 x 17.2 x 16.5 in.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation 1.4 Generic Modules The generic modules of the Router 6000 include the main control board –RPU2, or RPU2(H), PSU, FAN, and FICs, which are described in the following subsections. 1.4.1 RPU2 Figure 1-5 RPU2 I.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation II. LED and button Figure 1-6 Front panel of RPU2 Table 1-3 RPU2 LEDs and the button LED and button RUN (green) ALM (red) Description RPU System operating LED. Blinking means CPU is in normal operation; steady ON or OFF means CPU has failed. FAN Steady ON means the FAN module is operating normally. PWR1 Steady ON means the PSU 1 is operating normally, and steady OFF means the PSU 1 is not present or has failed.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation IV. Encryption daughter card The RPU2 supports the encryption daughter card. 1.4.2 PSU I. Functions The power supply system of the Router 6000 can work in either single-power or dual-power mode. In dual-power mode, the two PSUs (DC-input or AC-input) function in redundancy or load sharing mode.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation III. LED The following figure illustrates the front panel of AC-input PSU. Figure 1-9 Front panel of AC-input PSU The following figure illustrates the front panel of DC-input PSU. Figure 1-10 Front panel of DC-input PSU. Table 1-4 PSU LED description LED Description ALM (red) ON means the PSU is not present or has failed. RUN (green) Steady ON means the PSU is operating normally, and OFF means the PSU has failed.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation threshold, the fans are rotating only at half of the speed (50%). When a fan stops rotating, the fan controller alarms. The alarm and state LEDs of the FAN are located on the front panel of RPU2. II. Appearance The following figure shows a FAN module, taking 3Com Router 6080 for example. Figure 1-11 FAN module (the 3Com Router 6080) 1.4.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation 2.1 General Site Requirements The Router 6000 must be used indoors. To guarantee normal operation and longevity of your device, its installation site should meet the requirements described in this chapter. 2.1.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation The equipment room should meet the rigorous limits on salt, acid and sulfide to eliminate corrosion and premature aging of some parts, as shown in the following table. Table 2-3 Harmful gas limits in the equipment room Max. (mg/m3) Gas SO2 0.2 H2S 0.006 NH3 0.05 Cl2 0.01 2.1.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation 2.1.5 Lightning Protection By design, the router is lightning protective; but excessive lightning may still damage the device. To protect the device better, you are recommended to: z Ensure the PGND of the chassis is securely connected to the earth ground. z Ensure the earth point of the power socket is securely connected to the earth ground.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Adopt uninterrupted power supply (UPS). z 2.3 Unpacking Check After having confirmed that the installation conditions comply with the requirements, open the packing cases of the Router and check that the Router and the accessories are completely consistent with the Purchase Contract. The following table lists the parts and accessories that are essential to make a Router 6000 function.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Contact your agent for shortage or wrong delivery. 2.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router Chapter 3 Installing The Router 3.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router 3.2 Installing the Cabinet/Rack 3Com B68 cabinets are available for mounting the 3Com 6000 Routers. For more information on the cabinets and their installation refer to the appendix “Installing the B68 Cabinet”. Skip this section if you want to mount your router on the tabletop or the rack of another vendor. 3.3 Mounting the Router 3.3.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router (2) (1) (3) (1) 1) Mounting screws 3) Guides (2) 2) Mounting brackets (with cable-management brackets installed) Figure 3-2 Mount the router in a rack 3.3.2 Mounting the Router on a Tabletop When mounting the router on a tabletop, ensure that the surface is clean and you have considered the following: z The table is sturdy and well grounded. z 10 cm (3.9 in.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router electromagnetic interference (EMI). The PGND also protects the system against the high voltage of lightning shocks caused by external network lines like E1/T1 and ISDN/PSTN lines. (1) 1) Grounding screw Figure 3-3 PGND screw on the chassis Connect the PGND to the earth ground using a PGND cable with a grounding resistance less than 5-ohm.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router (1) (2) (3) 1) Cable-retention clip 2) Power switch 3) AC input Figure 3-4 AC-input power socket II. AC power socket (recommended) You are recommended to use a three-terminal single-phase power socket with ground contact, which must be grounded reliably. Normally, the ground contact of the power supply system in a building was buried during construction and cabling.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router II. Connecting the DC-input power cord Figure 3-6 DC-input power cord Table 3-2 Pinouts of the DC-input power cord -48 V power source Router side X2 (-48 V lead, blue) X1.A1 X3 (BGND lead, black) X1.A3 Step 1: Check that the PGND is securely connected to the earth ground.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router A A Figure 3-7 Console cable III. Connecting the console cable When configuring the router through a console terminal, follow these steps to connect the console cable: Step 1: Select a console terminal. It can be a standard ASCII terminal with a RS232 serial port, or more commonly, a PC.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router Figure 3-8 Ethernet cable Ethernet cables fit into the following two categories: z Straight-through cable, at both ends of which, the wires are crimped in the RJ-45 connectors in the same sequence. The cable connects different types of devices, such as a terminal device (PC for example) or router to a Hub or LAN switch. The network cables shipped with the router are standard cables.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router Step 1: Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on the router and the other end to another device. z For a 10/100 Mbps port provided by the RPU, connect it to a PC or another router using a crossover cable or to a Hub or LAN switch using a straight-through cable.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router I. AUX port AUX is an RS232 asynchronous serial interface, which can back up a WAN interface and provide dial connection. In case of console failure, AUX can function as a console interface. For the AUX interface attributes, refer to the section “RPU”. II. AUX cable AUX cable is an eight-wire shielded cable. At one end of the cable is an RJ-45 connector for connecting the console port on the router.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router 4.1 Starting the Router 4.1.1 Setting up a Configuration Environment I. Connecting the router to a console terminal To set up a local configuration environment, connect the RJ-45 connector of the console cable to the console port on the router, and the DB-9 connector to the serial port on the console terminal, a PC for example, as shown in Figure 4-1.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router Figure 4-2 Set up a new connection Step 2: Enter the name of the new connection in the Name field and click . The dialog box, as shown in Figure 4-3, appears. Step 3: Select the serial port to be used from the Connect Using dropdown menu. The serial port must be the same port connected by the console cable.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router Figure 4-3 Set the connection port Step 4: Click . The Port Settings tab, shown in Figure 4-4, appears where you can set serial port parameters.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router Figure 4-4 Set communication parameters Step 6: Click . The HyperTerminal dialog box appears. Step 7: Select Properties. Step 8: In the Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab, as shown in Figure 4-5. Step 9: Select VT100 or Auto detect from the Emulation dropdown menu. Step 10: Click .
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router 4.1.2 Powering on the Router I. Checking before power-on Before powering on the router, check that: z Both the power cord and the PGND are correctly connected. z The voltage of the power source complies with the requirement of the router. z The console cable is correctly connected. z The PC or the terminal is set up and is running.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router * * ******************************************* Copyright© 2003-2004 by 3COM-3COM TECH CO., LTD. Compiled at Wed Jul 20 16:35:23 EDT 2005 Testing memory...OK! 512M bytes SDRAM Memory Hardware Version is 2.0 CPLD Version is 1.0 Press Ctrl-B to enter Boot Menu 0 Press to have the system enter Boot Menu. Otherwise, the system starts decompressing the program and displays: System is self-decompressing....
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router Upon completion of the upgrade the router reboots with the running Boot ROM upgraded. 4.2 Router Configuration Basics 4.2.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router The command line interpreter that supports fuzzy keyword search. When z inputting a command, you only need to enter its conflict-free portion, for example, dis for the display command. II. Command line interface The CLI of the 3Com Router 6000 provides rich configuration commands. They are divided in system view into multiple groups, each associated to a view (refer to V2.41 Configuration Guide).
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 4 Starting and Configuring the Router Figure 4-7 Slot arrangement on the 3Com Router 6080 2) Interface numbering The following are interface numbering rules with the Router 6000: z The interfaces are represented by interface-type X/Y/Z, where interface-type can be serial, asynchronous, ethernet or ATM, and so on; X specifies the slot number; Y specifies the daughter card number (it is 0 when no daughter card is installed); and Z specifies the interfac
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 5 Maintaining Software Chapter 5 Maintaining Software 5.1 Overview The router manages three types of files: z Boot ROM image file z Application image file z Configuration file Software maintenance mainly involves these three types of files. This chapter discusses only the software maintenance functions listed in Boot Menu, for example upgrading the Boot ROM and application. For information on other functions, refer to V2.41 Configuration Guide.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 5 Maintaining Software c: Start application program from Compact Flash d: Exit and reboot Enter your choice(1-d): Note: z This section describes Boot ROM maintenance taking V10.05 for example. z “The entire Boot ROM image file” in the manual includes two segments: extended and basic. You can separately upgrade and back up the extended segment. These options are described in sequence as follows: 1) Download an application image using Xmodem.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 5 Maintaining Software 2 backup.bin 3 a.bin 4 secure.bin 5 5985198 987491 5988022 B Oct/10/2002 10:10:10 N/A Oct/10/2002 10:10:10 S Oct/10/2002 10:10:10 Exit to main menu Enter your choice(1-5): 3 Select option 3. The system enters the following menu, where you can change the file type of a.bin. Set this file as: 1. Main 2. Backup 3. Exit Enter your choice(1-3): 1 Select option 1 for example to specify the a.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 5 Maintaining Software Note that this is a one-time operation. It takes effect only at the first reboot after resetting console authentication is selected. At the next reboot, console authentication is required. 8) Start up and ignore configuration. Select option 8. The system sets an Ignore flag to Flash memory and displays: Flag set successfully. Thus, empty configuration applies at reboot.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 5 Maintaining Software I. Upgrading the application image Step 1: Enter Boot Menu (refer to the section “Boot Menu”) and enter <2> to download an application image using Xmodem. The router supports the following downloading speeds: Please choose your download speed: 1: 9600 bps 2: 19200 bps 3: 38400 bps 4: 57600 bps 5: 115200 bps 6: Exit to Main Menu Enter your choice(1-6): Step 2: Select an option, 5 for 115200 bps for example.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 5 Maintaining Software Step 5: Click . Select the file to be downloaded and set protocol to Xmodem. Click . The following interface pops up: Figure 5-2 Load the file using Xmodem Step 6: After completing download, the system begins writing data to Flash memory, and then displays the following information on the screen: Download completed. Then, the system asks you to select a file type: please select file to be saved as 1.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 5 Maintaining Software II.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 5 Maintaining Software Note: Upon completion of application image upgrade, the router reboots and checks Boot ROM version for consistency before starting the VRP software. If the version of the current extended Boot ROM image segment is not the same as that of the extended segment to be started, the system automatically updates the Boot ROM image, and displays “Upgrade Bootrom............! Download completed.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 5 Maintaining Software 5.2.4 Upgrading the Application Image Using TFTP Upgrading the application image with NET is to download using an Ethernet interface. In this approach, the router is TFTP Client and needs connecting to TFTP Server using a fixed Ethernet interface.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 5 Maintaining Software Parameter Description IP address of the server IP address of the server where VRP is retained IP address of the gateway You must configure it if the server and the router are not located on the same segment. Press to save the configuration. 4) When Net Port Download Menu appears, select option 2 to download and write the application image to Flash memory. The system displays: Starting the TFTP download...............
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 6 Maintaining Hardware Chapter 6 Maintaining Hardware When maintaining router hardware, note that: z On a mounting screw of your router chassis, there is an anti-dismantle seal of 3Com Corporation. You must keep it in good condition when asking your sales agent for servicing. You can open the chassis yourself but with permission of your sales agent and must operate following the related rules.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 6 Maintaining Hardware Take these steps to remove a PSU, as shown in Figure 6-1: Step 1: Remove the power cord connected to the PSU and loosen the two captive screws fastening the module panel. Step 2: Hold the handle of the PSU and gently pull it out along the guides. Caution: If you do not plan to replace the PSU soon, install a blank filler panel to ensure adequate ventilation and prevent dust. 6.2.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 6 Maintaining Hardware Step 3: Pull the entire fan module out after it completely stops rotating. Caution: z The fan module is rather long. Use one hand to hold the bottom of the fan while the other hand grasps the handle on the fan and pull it out slowly. z Even though you have disconnected the fan module from power supply when pulling it out, it may still rotate for a while for inertia sake.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 6 Maintaining Hardware 6.4.2 Installing the RPU2 Step 1: Power off the switch or power switches if two PSUs are installed. Step 2: Align the edges of the RPU2 with the guides in the RPU2 slot and push the card inside the router. Pull the ejector levers at both side of the RPU2 inward until they form the smallest degree with respect to the RPU2 panel. Step 3: Fasten the captive screws on the RPU2.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 6 Maintaining Hardware Caution: z Hold the SDRAM by its edge and avoid touching the components on its surface. An improper operation might result in damage. z It is normal that you feel hard when removing the SDRAM, but do not overexert. I. Removing the RPU SDRAMs are located on the RPU.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 6 Maintaining Hardware (1) (1) 1) Locking spring clips Figure 6-6 Remove and install the SDRAM Step 2: Hold the SDRAM by its edges with your thumb and index finger and pull it out from the slot. Put the SDRAM into an anti-static bag to avoid ESD damage. III. Installing an SDRAM Step 1: Take out a new SDRAM. Hold the SDRAM by its top edge and put it into the SDRAM slot in correct orientation.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 6 Maintaining Hardware 6.6.2 Installing the Encryption Daughter Card Take these steps to install the encryption daughter card: Step 1: Locate the position of the encryption daughter card on the RPU2. Step 2: Fasten four bolts on the RPU2 using four screws, which can fix and support the card. Figure 6-7 Install the encryption daughter card I Step 3: Install the encryption daughter card on the RPU2 and fix it using another four screws.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7.1 Troubleshooting the Power System Symptom: The RUN LED on the PSU is OFF or blinking. Solution: Check that: z The power switch on the router is turned on. z The switch of the power source is turned on. z The power cord is correctly connected. z The power source meets the requirement of the router.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Data bits: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity: None Flow control: None Terminal emulation: VT100 Reconfigure the parameters if their values are different. 7.3 Troubleshooting Application Image Upgrade Symptom 1: Start the router and upgrade VRP software using TFTP. The console screen displays: DownLoad Program To Flash Through Net Port boot device : ErrDev unit number : 0 processor number : 0 file name : Router6000.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Attached TCP/IP interface to wancom0. Subnet Mask: 0xffffffc0 Attaching network interface lo0... done. Loading... Error code 2: Access violation tftpGet: Error occurred while transferring the file. A bad file or twisted pair doesn’t link correctly!Loading Failed Solution: Fault occurs because the source file does not exist or the network cable is not connected.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 7 Troubleshooting processor number : 0 file name : Router6000.bin inet on ethernet (e) : 1.1.1.1 host inet (h) : 1.1.1.2 user (u) : user ftp password (pw) : password flags (f) : 0x80 Loading... Done 1000 Bytes Downloaded.Crc Error! Solution: Fault occurs because an incorrect application image file is downloaded. Download the correct application image file.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets 8.1 Installation Requirements and Procedures 8.1.1 Planning the Site Plan the installation site before installing the cabinet, allowing adequate clearance around the cabinet for operation and maintenance. Figure 8-1 shows the footprint of a single cabinet and Figure 8-2 shows the footprint of combined cabinets.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets 1) Inner wall or reference 2) Cabinet rear 3) Outer dimensions of the combined cabinets Figure 8-2 Footprint of the combined cabinets 8.1.2 General Installation Procedures You can mount your B68 cabinet on the concrete floor or antistatic floor, as shown in Figure 8-3.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets Caution: z Before installation, ensure that the field is correctly marked to avoid reworking. z Be careful when moving the cabinet to avoid damaging the boards and cables of the cabinet. z Unpack the cabinet. Remove the doors at the two sides of the cabinet with a Phillips screwdriver and put them away in a safe area. Save the removed screws. z Verify after you complete installation and clean the area. 8.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual 1) Cabinet foot 4) M12×70 bolt 7) Insulation washer 10) Expansion nut Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets 2) Cabinet retaining nut 5) Φ12 spring washer 8) Insulating washer of the strip 11) Anchor strip 3) Strip retaining nut 6) Φ12 big flat washer 9) Expansion tube Figure 8-5 Installing the mounting fixtures onto the anchor strip 8.2.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets Figure 8-6 Install the cabinet on the concrete floor 8.2.3 Positioning Cabinets I. Marking According to the footprint and outer dimensions of the cabinets, do the following: 1) Decide where to drill the mounting holes. 2) Measure mark dots with a tape. 3) Draw two lines parallel with the reference and 720 mm (28.3 in.) away from each other with an ink fountain.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual 1) M12 expansion bolt 4) Cabinet rear Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets 2) Foot mark 5) Inner wall or reference 3) Outer dimensions of the cabinet Figure 8-7 Layout of the mounting holes and cabinet feet (single cabinet) 1) M12 expansion bolt 4) Cabinet rear 2) Foot mark 5) Inner wall or reference 3) Outer dimensions of the cabinet Figure 8-8 Layout of the mounting holes and cabinet feet (two cabinets) 3Com Corporation 8-6
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets II. Drilling holes Use a percussion drill with Φ16 bit to drill holes for bolting the anchor strips. When drilling holes, hold the drill handle firmly with both hands, keeping the bit perpendicular to the floor to prevent damages to the floor or tilted holes. All the holes must have the same depth in the range 52 mm to 60 mm (2.0 in. to 2.4 in.). Clean the holes before measuring their net depth.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets 1) Expansion tube 3) Expansion nut 2) Alignment groove 4) Alignment rib Figure 8-9 Install an expansion nut onto an expansion tube Caution: You must insert the alignment rib of expansion nuts into the alignment grooves of expansion tubes, or you will be unable to install or fasten the expansion bolts. 8.2.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets 1) Cabinet retaining nut 3) Anchor strip retaining nut 2) Cabinet foot 4) Downside of the cabinet Figure 8-10 Lock cabinet feet 8.2.5 Combining Cabinets Skip this section if you only install one cabinet. If multiple cabinets are used, follow these steps to connect them together: 1) Remove the cabinet covers as shown in Figure 8-11 .
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets 1) Upper frame of the cabinet 3) M16x10 bolt 2) Combining bracket 4) Cabinet cover Figure 8-11 Remove/install the cover 1) M8 nut 4) M8x35 bolt 2) Flat washer 8 5) Combining bracket Figure 8-12 Install brackets for combining cabinets 3Com Corporation 8-10 3) Spring washer 8
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets Caution: After you combine the cabinets, replace the removed covers. 8.2.6 Fixing Cabinets I. Installing anchor strips As shown in Figure 8-13, install the anchor strips (two for each cabinet). Note: The anchor strip must be installed in the orientation as shown in Figure 8-13. 1) Retaining nut of the anchor strip 2) M16 cabinet feet 3) Anchor strip Figure 8-13 Install anchor strips II.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets 1) Anchor strip retaining nut 4) Insulating washer of the anchor strip 7) Φ12 big flat washer 10) Expansion nut 2) Anchor strip 5) M12×35 bolt 8) Insulation washer 3) Cabinet foot 6) Φ12 spring washer 9) Expansion tube Figure 8-14 Fix anchor strips III. Fixing the retaining nuts of the anchor strips Fasten the retaining nut on the anchor strip as shown in area B in Figure 8-14. 8.2.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets Figure 8-15 Install a single cabinet on the concrete floor 3Com Corporation 8-13
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets Figure 8-16 Install two cabinets on the concrete floor 8.3 Mounting Cabinets on the Antistatic Floor When mounting B68 cabinets on the antistatic floor use the H800 series racks. Caution: The cabinet feet are insulated, and the anchor strips include insulating units. Correctly install the insulating units to insulate the equipment from the earth ground before it is grounded. 8.3.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets I. Number of racks in use When installing multiple cabinets, you need to use N+1 racks, where N is the number of cabinets, as shown in Figure 8-17. Figure 8-17 Mount a cabinet on the slide rails on a rack II. Shape of racks Figure 8-18 illustrates an H800 series rack.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets 0m 80 72 m .5 (31 0m m ) in. (28 i .3 n.) 0 76 17 8m 13 8m m mm 80 m (7. 0 (5. 4 in. ) (29 0m m i .9 n.) (31 n .5i .) in. ) 1) Upper rack 2) Lower rack 3) Floor-mounting slot 4) Slot for connecting to the slide rail 5) Silkscreen of antistatic floor height Figure 8-18 Outer dimensions of the H800 series III.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets The IV component is for racks with fixed heights that are extremely high or low. The lowest floor height must be 100 mm (3.9 in). 8.3.2 Introduction to Slide Rails Slide rails allow you to move the device to an appropriate position easily. In addition, they can join multiple racks and cabinets together, make connections stronger and keep the cabinets horizontal. As shown in Figure 8-19, a slide rail segment is 600 mm (23.6 in.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets Figure 8-20 Install a B68 cabinet (on the antistatic floor) 8.3.4 Positioning Racks I. Determining where to install the cabinet You must determine where to install the cabinet according to the benchmark specifications provided in the footprint and outer dimensions of the cabinet. II.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets Figure 8-21 Layout of the installation holes on the H800 series racks 1) M12 expansion bolt 4) Cabinet rear 2) Foot mark 5) Inner wall or reference 3) Outer dimensions of the cabinet Figure 8-22 Layout of the mounting holes and cabinet feet (single cabinet) 3Com Corporation 8-19
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets 1) M12 expansion bolt 3) Cabinet rear 2) Outer dimensions of the cabinet 4) Inner wall or reference Figure 8-23 Layout of the mounting holes and cabinet feet (two cabinets) 3Com Corporation 8-20
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets 1) M12 expansion bolt 3) Cabinet rear 2) Outer dimensions of the cabinet 4) Inner wall or reference Figure 8-24 Layout of the mounting holes and cabinet feet (multiple cabinets) III. Drilling holes Use a percussion drill with Φ16 bit to drill holes for bolting racks with M12 expansion screws.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets 8.3.5 Installing Racks I. Installing expansion tubes and nuts Prior to installation, clean dust inside and outside the holes with a dust collector and then measure the spacing of holes. If errors are not acceptable, you must measure and drill again.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets III. Installing and fixing racks As shown in Figure 8-26, follow these steps to install and fix a rack: 1) Clean the floor and rack surface. 2) Align the rack installation holes with the corresponding expansion bolts and fix the rack on the floor with bolts, spring washers and big flat washers. 3) Torque the bolts to 45 Nm.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets Each cabinet is equipped with four sets of brackets for fixing floor pallets, two for each rail. Figure 8-27 shows a T-shape nut. Figure 8-27 T-shape nut II. Leveling and fixing rails Fix the rails on the rack with T-shape nuts, flat washers, spring washers and bolts M12×20 as shown in Figure 8-28. Caution: Install rails in such a way that their protective sides are outward as shown in Figure 8-28.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual 1) T-shape nut 5) Washer Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets 2) 12 spring washer 6) Slide rail 3) 12 flat washer 4) M12×20 bolt 7) Slide protective side Figure 8-28 Fix and level slide rails and racks 1) Measure in traverse direction 3) Slide rail 2) Measure in longitudinal direction Figure 8-29 Measure levelness of slide rails 8.3.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets I. Installing floor pallet fixing brackets and slide rail brackets As shown in Figure 8-30, decide you want to install supports; then fasten the floor pallet fixing brackets and rail brackets onto the slide rails with bolts, flat washers and spring washers. Caution: Make sure to use left and right brackets correctly.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual 1) 12 flat washer 4) M12 nut 7) Left bracket Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets 2) 12 spring washer 5) Side support 8) Floor pallet fixing bracket 3) M12×35 bolt 6) Right bracket 9) Front support Figure 8-31 Install the front and side supports III.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets 1) M16 cabinet feet leveling screw Figure 8-32 Level cabinets III. Locking cabinet feet As shown in Figure 8-33, fasten the retaining nuts on the cabinet feet until they mate the downside of the lower enclosure frame of the cabinets.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets 1) Retaining nut of cabinets 3) Retaining nut of anchor strips 2) Cabinet feet 4) Lower enclosure frame of the cabinet Figure 8-33 Fasten cabinet feet 8.3.9 Combining Cabinets If multiple cabinets are used, follow these steps to connect them together: 1) Remove the cabinet covers as shown in Figure 8-34.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual 1) Cabinet front frame Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets 2) Combining bracket 3) M16x10 bolt 4) Cabinet top cover Figure 8-34 Remove/install the cover 1) M8 nut 4) M8x35 bolt 2) 8 flat washer 5) Combining bracket 3) 8 spring washer Figure 8-35 Install bracket combining brackets Caution: After you combine the cabinets, replace the removed covers.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets 8.3.10 Fixing Cabinets I. Installing the T-shape nuts Before fixing a cabinet, put T-shape nuts into the upper troughs of the slide rails, two on each side. (Each anchor strip needs two T-shape nuts). II. Installing anchor strips As shown in Figure 8-36, install the anchor strips (two for each cabinet). Caution: The anchor strips must be installed in the orientation as shown in Figure 8-36.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual 2) Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets Screw M12×35 bolts into the holes through the anchor strip, and fasten the bolts into the T-shape nuts. Before that, you must install other accessories such as insulation washers and big flat washers as shown in area A in Figure 8-37. 3) Torque the bolts to 45 Nm.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets If the resistance is larger than five Mohm, you can finish installation. If not, remove all anchor strip parts, check that the insulation washers are installed and without damage, reinstall, and measure insulation until the requirement is satisfied. Figure 8-17 illustrates how to install cabinets on the concrete floor. 8.3.12 Restoring the Floor Cut the antistatic floor around the cabinets and restore the floor.
3Com Router 6000 Family Installation Manual Chapter 8 Installing B68 Cabinets Figure 8-39 B68 cabinets installed on the antistatic floor 3Com Corporation 8-34
