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• 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 appliance may be used for the maintenance terminal function. The

HyperTerminal application is included with the Windows 2000 operating system provided with the

HAFM appliance.

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 necessary ventilation and

power requirements.

Cooling and power requirements

Two fan modules, each containing three fans (six fans total), provide cooling and redundancy fans

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

Unpack and inspect the director

Unpack and inspect the director as follows:

1. Inspect the shipping container for damage caused during transit.

2. Unpack the shipping cartons.

WARNING! The director weighs approximately 115 pounds. Use proper handling and lifting

equipment to reduce the possibility of injury or product damage.