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Getting Started
If the FTB-8100 Series Transport Blazer has been purchased at the same
time as the FTB-500, the FTB-8100 Series module is pre-installed with the
appropriate ToolBox software version.
ToolBox Installation
ToolBox is the baseline software and thus needs to be installed on the
FTB-500 before using the FTB-8100 Series module.
Note: Refer to the FTB-500 platform user guide for more information on ToolBox
installation procedure.
Inserting and Removing Test Modules
Never insert or remove a module while the FTB-500 is turned on.
This will result in immediate and irreparable damage to both the
module and unit.
When the laser safety light (
one of your modules is emitting an optical signal. Please check all
modules, as it might not be the one you are currently using.
Note: Refer to the FTB-500 platform user guide for more information on how to
insert a module into the FTB-500 or to remove a module from the FTB-500.
For FTB-8140, use respectively the retaining screw number 2, 3, or 4 (from
bottom to top) depending if the module is inserted in slots 0 to 5, 1 to 6, or 2
to 7.
Turning the Unit On
Turn on the FTB-500. Refer to the FTB-500 platform user guide for more
information.
SONET/SDH Application
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) is flashing on the FTB-500, at least
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