Nortel Passport 2430 User manual

Part No. 309894-A Rev 00
January 2000
4401 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Upgrading Memory in the
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Copyright © 2000 Nortel Networks
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. January 2000.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, configurations, technical data,
and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without express or
implied warranty. Users must take full responsibility for their applications of any products specified in this document.
The information in this document is proprietary to Nortel Networks NA Inc.
Trademarks
NORTEL NETWORKS and Passport are trademarks of Nortel Networks.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Nortel Networks NA Inc. reserves
the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
Nortel Networks NA Inc. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s)
or circuit layout(s) described herein.
USA Requirements Only
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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European Requirements Only
EN 55 022 Statement
This is to certify that the Nortel Networks Passport 2430 Multiservice Access Switch is shielded against the
generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a.
Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).
EC Declaration of Conformity
This product conforms (or these products conform) to the provisions of Council Directive 89/336/EEC and
73/23/EEC. The Declaration of Conformity is available on the Nortel Networks World Wide Web site at
http://libra2.corpwest.baynetworks.com/cgi-bin/ndCGI.exe/DocView/.
Japan/Nippon Requirements Only
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
Canada Requirements Only
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (Passport 2430 Multiservice Access Switch) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications
Cet appareil numérique (Passport 2430 Multiservice Access Switch) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques
visant les appareils numériques de classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère
des Communications du Canada.

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Multiservice Access Switch
The Passport™2430 Multiservice Access Switch supports a broad array of
primary and backup connectivity devices. This guide refers to the Passport 2430
Multiservice Access Switch as the Passport 2430.
If you want to upgrade your router by adding more DRAM, you can install a 16 or
32 MB single inline memory module (SIMM). This guide describes how to
replace or install a SIMM in the Passport 2430.
Before you begin, inspect the memory upgrade kit and verify the following:
• Your shipment is complete and undamaged.
• You have the proper equipment and tools.
Verifying Shipment Contents
Your shipping container should contain this guide and the SIMM. Inspect the
SIMM for shipping damage. If you detect any damage, do not continue with the
installation process. Contact one of the Nortel Networks™Technical Solutions
Centers listed in Table 1.
Table 1. Nortel Networks Technical Solutions Centers
Technical Solutions Center Telephone Number
Billerica, MA 800-2LANWAN (800-252-6926)
Santa Clara, CA 800-2LANWAN (800-252-6926)
Valbonne, France 33-4-92-96-69-68
Sydney, Australia 61-2-9927-8800
Tokyo, Japan 81-3-5740-1745

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Tools
In addition to the shelf kit shipping contents you will need a Phillips screwdriver.
Installing the SIMM
You install a SIMM in the Passport 2430 with the following steps:
1. Turn off the Passport 2430.
2. Take the cover off the chassis.
3. Insert the SIMM into the SIMM slot.
4. Replace the cover of the chassis.
5. Power up the Passport 2430.
The following sections explain each step in greater detail.
Turn Off the Passport 2430
To turn off the Passport 2430:
1. Press the power switch to the off (0) position.
Figure 1. Power Switch
2. Pull the power supply plug out of the wall outlet.
COM 1 COM 2
Passport 2430
Link TX/RX
10/100 Console
Run
Boot
Fail
Power switch
VLK0035A
Flash 1
2l
O
PCMCIA
Modem

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Remove the Cover from the Chassis
To take the cover off the Passport 2430 chassis:
1. Turn the Passport 2430 upside down and remove the four screws as
shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Removing the Screws from the Passport 2430
M/N
ATTACHWALL MOUNT BRACKET HERE
S/N
P/N
Passport 2430
VLK0052A

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2. Carefully turn the Passport 2430 rightside up, grasp the cover near the
front and pull up and remove as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. Removing the Chassis Cover
3. Locate the SIMM slot (Figure 4).
Figure 4. Location of the SIMM Slot
If there is already a SIMM in the SIMM slot, go to “Removing a SIMM” on
page 5. Otherwise go to “Inserting a SIMM” on page 6.
VLK0053A
VLK0051A
SIMM

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Removing a SIMM
To remove a SIMM currently in the Passport 2430:
1. Pull the tabs on either side of the SIMM as shown in Figure 5.
The SIMM pops up.
Figure 5. Pull the Tabs on Either Side of the SIMM
2. Grasp the SIMM and pull it out of the SIMM slot.
VLK0058A

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Inserting a SIMM
To insert the SIMM:
1. Position the SIMM so that the notch on the SIMM lines up with the
socket key on the SIMM slot.
2. Gently push the SIMM into the slot as shown in Figure 6.
When in place, the SIMM pops-up.
Figure 6. Position and Insert the SIMM (1), then Push the
SIMM Down (2)
3. Push the SIMM down until you hear or feel a click (see Figure 6).
VLK0054A
Socket key
1
Notch
2