director 2/64 installation guide

director 2/64 installation guide 2–3
Installing and Configuring the Director 2/64
• Null modem cable—An asynchronous RS-232 null modem cable is required to
configure director network addresses and obtain event log information through the
maintenance port. The cable has nine conductors and two DB-9 female
connectors. A null modem cable specially designed for this application is supplied
with the Director 2/64.
• Standard flat-tip and cross-tip Phillips screwdrivers—Required to remove,
replace, adjust or tighten various FRUs, chassis, or rack components.
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding cable with attached wrist
strap—Required when working in and around the director card cage.
• Maintenance terminal (desktop or notebook computer)— Required to configure
director network addresses and acquire event log information through the
maintenance port. Computer requirements include:
— Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system installed
— RS-232 serial communication software (for example, ProComm Plus, or
HyperTerminal).
NOTE: The HAFM server may be used for this function. The HyperTerminal application is
included with the Windows 2000 operating system provided with the HAFM server.
Select an Operating Location
Install the director in a secure or limited-access area to ensure that cable connections
are not compromised. Also, make sure to install the director in an area with the
ventilation and power requirements.
Cooling and Power Requirements
Two fan modules, each containing three fans (six fans total), provide cooling and
redundancy fan for the director. The air intake for the director must satisfy an
operating environment temperature requirement of 40
°F to 104°F (4°C to 40°C).
Director power requirements:
• Input voltage: 100 to 120 or 200 to 240 VAC
• Input frequency: 50/60 Hz
CAUTION: Do not block Director 2/64 air vents. The switch uses ambient air for
cooling.