Setting Up the Matrix X4-C Chassis
Matrix X4-C Chassis Installation Guide 3-5
Setting Up the Matrix X4-C Chassis
Thefollowingsectionsdesc ribetheproceduresthatmustbefollowedtocompletechassis
installation.Chassisareshippedwithallslotslabeled“1”open.CoverplatesoverIOMslot1,
FabricandControlModuleslot1,fantrayslots1and2,andPS1(powersupply)areremoved,and
theslotsareready
formoduleinstal lation.
Setup Order
Onceasuitablesitehasbeenchosen,proceedtoinstalltheMatrixX4‐Cchassisinarack.Itis
recommendedthattheMatrixX4‐Cchassisinstallationproceedinthisorder:
1. Mountthechassistoa19‐inch(48.26‐centimeter)rackorothersecurelocation.Referto
“InstallingtheMatrix
X4‐CChassis”onpage 3‐5.
2. Performchassisbondingandgrounding.Referto“ChassisBondingandGrounding”on
page 3‐9.
3. AttachtheElectrostaticDischargewriststrap.Referto“Attaching theElectrostaticDischarge
WristStrap”onpage 3‐11.
4. Installpowersupplymodule(s). Referto“InstallingandRemovingaPowerSupply
”on
page 3‐11.
5. Installfantrays.Referto“InstallingaFanTray”onpage 3‐16.
6. InstallIOMs,FabricModules,andControlModules.Referto“InstallingandRemoving
Modules”onpage 3 ‐18.
7. Attachcablingtothecablemanagementpanels.Referto“AttachingCables,Installing
CompactFlashCardandDIMMUpgrade
Kit”onpage 3‐24.
8. InstalltheoptionalCableManagementKit,ifpurchased,andgatherandwrapcablesinthe
velcrocablestraps.Referto“OptionalCableManagementKit”onpage 3‐35.
9. LocateandlearnthefunctionofIOM,CM,andFMLEDsandtheResetbutton.Referto“LEDs
andResetButton”onpage 3‐37.
10. MinimallyconfiguretheX4‐Cchassistogetitupandrunningandreadyformoreextensive
softwareconfiguration.Referto“First‐TimeQuickConfiguration”onpage 3‐42.
Installing the Matrix X4-C Chassis
TheMatrixX4‐Cchassisisdesignedtobemountedinastandard19‐inch(48.26‐centimeter)
equipmentrackorcabinet.Usethefollowingguidelinestomountthechassis:
•Allowatleast30.96centimeters(12.19inches)ofclearanceinfrontoftherackforchassis
installation.
•Installthefollowing optionalracksupports:
• Racksupportbracketsareoptionalbutrecommendedforfour‐postcabinetinstallations.
•Mid‐mountbracketsareoptionalbutrecommendedfortwo‐postracks(supportforshorter
racks).
• AttachtheMatrixX4‐Cchassisearstotherack.
•Installgroundingcables,asnecessary.