7210 SAS-M Installation Guide Page 9
Preface
About This Manual
This guide provides site preparation recommendations, step-by-step procedures to rack mount the 
Alcatel-Lucent 7210 Service Access Switch MPLS (SAS-M)
®
 (i.e. 7210 SAS-M 24F, 7210 SAS-
M 24F 2XFP, and 7210 SAS-M 24F 2XFP ETR), and instructions to install and configure the 
TiMOS software.
This guide hereafter refers to all the variants (i.e. 7210 SAS-M 24F, 7210 SAS-M 24F 2XFP, and 
7210 SAS-M 24F 2XFP ETR) as 7210 SAS-M. Any differences amongst the variants are called 
out separately, as applicable.
Each 7210 SAS-M router is shipped with rack-mounting brackets, a console cable, power cord 
(AC only), and rubber feet.
Warnings and Notes
Observe the warnings and notes to avoid injury or router damage during installation and 
maintenance. Follow the safety procedures and guidelines when working with and near electrical 
equipment. Warning statements and notes are provided in each chapter.
Audience
This guide is intended for network installers and system administrators who are responsible for 
installing, configuring, or maintaining networks. This guide assumes you are familiar with 
electronic and networking technologies.