Connecting utp cables to 4h4283-49 or 4h4203-72, Connecting utp cables to 4h4283‐49 or 4h4203‐72 – Enterasys Networks Enterasys Gold Distributed Forwarding Engine 4H4284-49 User Manual
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e.
Ensure that the twisted pair connection meets the dB loss and cable specifications
outlined in the Cabling Guide. Refer to
on page xvi for
information on obtaining this document.
If a link is not established, contact Enterasys Networks. Refer to
page xviii for details.
4.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 above, until all connections have been made.
Connecting UTP Cables to 4H4283-49 or 4H4203-72
The 4H4283‐49
and
4H4203‐72
have fixed RJ21 connectors. Each RJ21 connector can
support up to 12 segments. You can use either straight RJ21 cable connectors or right‐
angle RJ21 connectors with optional RJ21 angle adapters.
To connect a UTP segment to the 4H4283‐49
or
4H4203‐72, proceed as follows:
1.
Ensure that the device connected to the other end of the segment is powered ON. If
using RJ21 straight connectors, proceed to
. If using RJ21 connectors with
optional RJ21 angle adapters, proceed to
2.
If using an RJ21 straight connector, refer to
and proceed as follows. If using
RJ21 right‐angle cable connectors, proceed to
a.
Plug the RJ21 straight connector into the appropriate RJ21 port connector.
b. Tighten the two screws to secure the RJ21 straight connector to the RJ21 port
connector.
c.
Note: The cable pinouts for a 25-pair cable (RJ21) can be found in the Cabling Guide.
Refer to
on page xvi for details on how to obtain this document.