SDM-8400 HIG.book - Comtech EF Data

1.2 About this Document
1.2.1 Audience
Preface
This document, NetPerformer® SDM-8400 Hardware Installation Guide, provides the
following information about the SDM-8400:
• Regulatory compliance information (“Compliance Information” on page 2-1)
• Unpacking instructions (“Unpacking” on page 3-1)
• Hardware installation instructions (“Hardware Installation” on page 4-1)
• Product description (“Product Description” on page 5-1)
• Troubleshooting procedures (“Troubleshooting” on page 6-1)
• Serial port specifications and user equipment connection (“Serial Port and User
Equipment Connection” on page 7-1)
• Networking features (“Networking Features” on page 8-1)
• Notice concerning HyperTerminal connection (“About HyperTerminal” on
page 1-9).
For information on configuring the NetPerformer, consult the NetPerformer System
Reference Manual. See “NetPerformer Document Set” on page 1-4 for a list of other
references.
NOTE: All NetPerformer documents are available on the NetPerformer Documentation
CD, which is included with your product package.
Caution: All documents on the NetPerformer Documentation CD, including
this guide, must be opened with Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is provided
on the CD. If you open a NetPerformer document with an earlier version of
Acrobat Reader, some of the text will not appear in its intended format. This can
make the text difficult or impossible to read correctly, especially from a printed
copy.
This document is intended for use by NetPerformer system administrators as well as
technicians who are qualified to set up, configure and troubleshoot a NetPerformer
Enterprise Network.
Installation of NetPerformer hardware requires knowledge and proficiency in the
configuration, operation, maintenance and security of all enterprise network elements in
your application. You should also have a thorough understanding of telecommunications
and be familiar with the networking strategies and telephony solutions currently used by
your organization.
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