TX Matrix Router Installation Overview

It is important to proceed through the installation process in the following order:

1. Review all the safety guidelines and warnings for the TX Matrix router.
2. Prepare your installation site.

   See Overview of Preparing the Site for the TX Matrix Router.

3. Unpack the TX Matrix router and verify the parts received.

   See Overview of Unpacking the TX Matrix Router.

4. Install the mounting hardware. The TX Matrix router can be installed in a four-post rack or cabinet or an open-frame rack.

   See Installing the TX Matrix Mounting Hardware for a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet or Installing the TX Matrix Mounting Hardware for an Open-Frame Rack.

5. Install the TX Matrix chassis. See Overview of Installing the TX Matrix Chassis.

   Because of the TX Matrix router's size and weight—up to 495 lb (225 kg) depending on configuration—we strongly recommend that you install the TX Matrix chassis using a lift.

6. Install the TX Matrix cable management system.

   See Installing the TX Matrix Cable Shelf Assembly and Installing the TX Matrix Comb Panel Assembly.

7. Connect the TX Matrix grounding cable.

   See Connecting the Grounding Cable to the TX Matrix Router.

8. Route the TX Matrix fiber-optic array cables.

   See Routing the TX Matrix Fiber-Optic Array Cables.

9. Connect the TX Matrix router to a management console so that you can monitor powering on the router. Optionally, you can also connect to other external devices.

   See Connecting to a Management Console or Auxiliary Device.

10. Connect the TX Matrix router to power, and power on the router.

    See Overview of Providing Power to the TX Matrix Router.

11. Test and connect the TX Matrix router fiber-optic components.

    See Overview of Testing and Connecting TX Matrix Fiber-Optic Components.

12. Perform the initial system startup.

    See Performing the Initial Software Configuration for the TX Matrix Router.

13. Convert and integrate the T640 routers into the routing matrix.

    See Overview of Converting and Integrating a T640 Router.

14. Verify the state of the TX Matrix and T640 routers.

    See Verifying the State of the Routing Matrix.

15. For each T640 router, configure specific LCC chassis features for the PICs.

    See Configuring Specific LCC Chassis Features for the T640 Router.