Specifications

Chapter 1
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Figure 1.3 This is an external view of the 6400 or 6800 platform
Getting started
There are several basic tasks you must complete to get the IP Application
Switch platform installed and set up.
• Review the hardware requirements. For more information about the
hardware requirements, read the following sections, Components
provided with the IP Application Switch, and Peripheral hardware that
you provide.
• Understand the environmental guidelines. For more information, see
Environmental requirements, on page 6-1.
• Familiarize yourself with the IP Application Switch hardware. For more
information, see Familiarizing yourself with the IP Application Switch,
on page 1-5.
• Connect the IP Application Switch to the network, and optionally
connect the peripheral hardware. For more information on mounting the
hardware and attaching cables, see Installing and connecting the
hardware, on page 2-1.
The IP Application Switch comes with the hardware that you need for
installation. However, you must also provide standard peripheral hardware,
such as a serial terminal, if you want to administer the IP Application Switch
directly.