Enterasys mrx Installation Instruction
INSTALLATION
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Figure 3-14. Connecting a Thin-Net Segment to a SPIM-C
Internal Termination Switch in Off Position
3.5.7 Connecting an AUI Cable to a SPIM-A
To connect a SPIM-A to an external network segment, via an AUI
Cable:
Cable:
1.
Attach an external transceiver to the network segment that will
be connected to the AUI port. Refer to the applicable transceiver
manual.
be connected to the AUI port. Refer to the applicable transceiver
manual.
2.
Attach an AUI cable, no longer than 50 meters in length, to the
transceiver connected to the network in step 1.
transceiver connected to the network in step 1.
3.
Connect the AUI cable to the AUI port located on the rear of the
HUB (see Figure 3-15).
HUB (see Figure 3-15).
4.
Lock the AUI connector into place using the slide latch on the
connector.
connector.
CAUTION: Ensure that the external transceiver to which the HUB
will be connected DOES NOT have the signal quality error (SQE or
“heartbeat”) test function enabled. The HUB will not operate if the
transceiver has the SQE test function enabled, and the network will be
unusable. Refer to the applicable transceiver manual.
will be connected DOES NOT have the signal quality error (SQE or
“heartbeat”) test function enabled. The HUB will not operate if the
transceiver has the SQE test function enabled, and the network will be
unusable. Refer to the applicable transceiver manual.
SPIM-C
SP
TERM
ON
OFF