Configuring The Device; Accessing The Compactflash Card - Siemens RUGGEDCOM RX1501 Installation Manual

Note
Single-mode fiber ports only support Ultra Physical Contact (UPC) cable connectors.
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 RX1501 interface. For
more information about configuring the device, refer to the "RUGGEDCOM ROX
Configuration Manual" associated with the installed software release.
3.3

Accessing the CompactFlash Card

The RUGGEDCOM RX1501 features a removable CompactFlash (CF) card that stores
configuration files, firmware (active and backup versions), file-based feature keys
and other system files.
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:
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Configuration hazard – risk of data corruption/loss
The following will void the warranty and potentially result in configuration data
corruption/loss:
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Inserting the CF card
To insert the CF card into the device, do the following:
The device should only be powered on when the CF card is present.
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NOTICE
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
NOTICE
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
NOTICE
Make sure the device is powered down.
Device Management
3.2 Configuring the Device
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