Configuring The Device; Accessing The Compactflash Card - Siemens RUGGEDCOM RX1512 Installation Manual

RUGGEDCOM RX1512
Installation Guide
Section 3.2

Configuring the Device

Once the device is installed and connected to the network, it must be configured. All configuration management
is done via the RUGGEDCOM ROX II interface. For more information about configuring the device, refer to the
RUGGEDCOM ROX II User Guide associated with the installed software release.
Section 3.3

Accessing the CompactFlash Card

The RUGGEDCOM RX1512 features a removable CompactFlash (CF) card that stores configuration files, firmware
(active and backup versions), file-based feature keys and other system files.
CAUTION!
Configuration hazard – risk of data corruption/loss. Do not remove or insert the CF card when the
device is powered on.
The CF card should only be removed in the following scenarios:
• The chassis is defective (with the exception of power and media modules)
• The CF card is deemed defective or corrupt
• The device is rendered non-functional due to a serious configuration error, data corruption, or hardware fault
CAUTION!
Configuration hazard – risk of data corruption/loss. The following will void the warranty and
potentially result in configuration data corruption/loss:
• Using a CF card not approved by Siemens for use with this device
• Removing the CF card in any scenario other than those described in this section
Inserting the CF card
To insert the CF card into the device, do the following:
IMPORTANT!
The device should only be powered on when the CF card is present.
1. Make sure the device is powered down.
2. Remove the CF card access panel.
3. Insert the CF card into the slot until it is fully seated.
Configuring the Device
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