Cabletron Systems BRIM-A6 User Manual

8. Place the BRIM behind the MIM faceplate. See Figure 2-3.

9. Insert the connector pins of the BRIM-A6 into the BRIM connector on 

the MIM.

10. Press down firmly on the back of the BRIM until the pins slide all the 

way into the connector holes.

11. Reinstall the mounting screws and the standoff screws.

12. Reinstall the MIM in the MMAC.

13. Reattach all MMAC power cords.

14. Reattach the network cabling to the MIM.

15. Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on configuring the BRIM-A6 using 

Local Management.

To install a BRIM-A6 into a standalone hub that supports BRIM 
technology:

1. Power down the hub and remove the power cord.

2. Disconnect all cables from the hub. Note the ports to which these 

cables attach.

3. Attach the disposable grounding strap to your wrist (refer to the 

instructions outlined on the disposable grounding strap package).

4. Remove the hub chassis cover (refer to your specific hub 

documentation for instructions on removing the hub chassis cover).

Ensure that the standoffs on the MIM align with the standoff 
screw holes on the BRIM.

Ensure that you remove the power cord and ONLY the screws 
required to remove the chassis cover. Failure to comply could 
result in an electric shock hazard.

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