3Com 3C13755-US - Router 5642 Installation Manual

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62 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING THE R OUTERFigure 64 Connecting the Console Port to the PC (router shown for illustration only)After connection, power on the router. The startup information of the router isdisplayed on the console terminal.Installing SICs andMIMsBefore you install a SIC or MIM, assemble the following equipment:■ Flat-blade screwdriver■ Anti-static wrist strapThe Router 5000 Family routers do not support hot swappable SICs and MIMs. Toavoid injury from electric shock or damage to a router, put on an anti-static wriststrap, make sure that power to the router has been turned off and that the powercord has been unplugged before performing any of the following operations.Before you can install a SIC or MIM, you must remove the filler panel from the slot.Remove the captive screws of the blank filler panel by unscrewing them in acounter-clockwise direction with the flat-blade screwdriver, as shown below.Do not remove the blank filler panel with black film above SLOT0.To install a SIC or MIM:1 Turn the router so the rear panel faces you.2 Turn off the power switch of the router and unplug the power cord.3 Match the remote edge of the module with the slot on the router's rear panel.4 Push the module into the router until its front panel is level with the back panel ofthe router.5 Fasten the module into the router with the captive screws.6 Power on the router, and check the LED of the corresponding slot on the frontpanel. After the initialization of the module, if the LED for the corresponding slot ison, the module is operating normally. If the LED for the corresponding slot remainsoff, the POST for the module has failed and you should contact your Servicerepresentative.ConsolecablePCPC serialinterfaceConsole port