Appendix A: Multiple Chassis Local Connect
Setting Up and Powering Up Multiple Chassis
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Setting Up and Powering Up Multiple Chassis
Important: Prior to powering up your system, make sure that the following tasks have
been performed:
• All chassis in the expansion connection are properly connected using the RJ-45
expansion cables as described in “Expansion Connections (all chassis)” on page 89.
• All chassis in the stacking connection are properly connected using the DB37 cables
supplied as described in “Stacking Connections (SmartBits 2000 chassis only)” on
page 88.
• If you are connecting remotely via GPS or CDMA, make sure that the GPS/CDMA
receiver to the primary controller chassis is connected and synchronized using the
coaxial cables supplied. Refer to the Using GPS/CDMA with SmartBits Chassis
manual for more information.
• You have read and understand the following safety information:
• “Specifications” on page 21
• Appendix E, “ESD Requirements”
• Appendix F, “Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines.”
Check Applications to be Used with Multiple Chassis
To use multiple chassis connections correctly, first check that you have the appropriate
version of the application to be used with the chassis. If you have an appropriate
application, proceed to “Assign an IP Address to Each Smartbits Chassis” on page 92.
The SmartBits applications that support multiple chassis connections are listed in
Table A-1:
Table A-1. Multiple Chassis Application Support
SmartBits Chassis
Application 200/2000 600x/6000x Combined
AST II X X X
Avalanche SmartBits X
Block Storage Tester X
Fabric Services Tester X
SAN Routing Tester X
SmartCableModem Test X X X
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