Cabling your device takes only a few minutes. You need the following items and the cables listed in Table 1 for proper installation:
Consider the distance from the connection point and the configuration of the device when determining the size of wire used.
Table 1: Required Cables
Connection | Port and Cable Used |
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Management connection between the processor module and the LAN | One 10/100Base-T Ethernet management port with an RJ-45 connector. |
Management connection between the processor module and a management console | One RS-232 port with a DB-9 connector for VT100 management access. |
Direct connections to interface modules | Cables vary depending on module. |