Dual rack mount net5501 – Quick Start Guide
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Things you will need
Tools
Anti-static wrist strap
2mm hex key (supplied)
Phillips head screwdriver
Compact Flash card reader (optional)
Null modem cable (optional)
Materials
If you don't have them already, you'll need:
1 or 2 x net5501 boards
Compact Flash Card (1 per board)
miniPCI card (optional) e.g. wireless adapter, VPN accelerator
PCI card (optional) e.g. network adapter
Power supply (1 per board)
Operating system image
Instructions
Safety Note
The net5501 boards, like all electronic equipment, are sensitive to damage from static
discharge. To avoid damage caused by static discharge, we strongly recommend that you use
an anti-static wrist strap when handling the boards.
Step 1
Install the boards into the server case (optional)
If your boards are not installed in the rack mount net5501, you may need to do the following:
1. Remove the five (5) screws from the top of the case and remove the top of the case.
2. Attach the board to the mounting plate using the M3 x 5 screws.
3. Attach the mounting plate to the four standoffs in the base of the case, using 3 M3 x 5
screws and 1 M3 x 12 screw. The M3 x 12 screw and metal spacer are used on the rear
right hand side standoff to act as a Compact Flash card retaining screw.
4. Attach the cover plate to the front of the board, using the serial port screws, making sure
that it is the right way around (brushed surface goes outwards).
5. Attach the cover plate to the case using the black M3 x6 hex screws.
6. [internal PSU only] Connect power plug to header on front right corner of board.
7. Replace the top of the case and tighten the screws.
Step 2
Configure and install a Compact Flash card
To use your rack mount net5501, you will need to have a CF card with a suitable operating
system installed in the CF socket on the board.
© Yawarra Tiny Computers
April 2014
