Nortel Networks 114200-E User Manual

114200-E Rev 00

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Contents

Preface

Before You Begin .............................................................................................................xix

Text Conventions ............................................................................................................. xx

Acronyms .........................................................................................................................xxi

Hard-Copy Technical Manuals ....................................................................................... xxiii

How to Get Help ............................................................................................................xxiv

Chapter 1
Installing the ARN

Preparing to Install the ARN ...........................................................................................1-1

Verifying Shipment Contents ....................................................................................1-2

Additional Equipment ...............................................................................................1-4

Cables ................................................................................................................1-4

Management Console .......................................................................................1-4

Mounting Hardware ...........................................................................................1-4

Verifying Site Requirements .....................................................................................1-5

Installing the ARN ...........................................................................................................1-5

Positioning the ARN on a Flat Surface .....................................................................1-5

Rack-Mounting the ARN ..........................................................................................1-6

Understanding the ARN Module Locations ....................................................................1-9

Connecting Communications Cables ............................................................................1-10

Connecting to an Ethernet Interface ......................................................................1-10

Connecting to the AUI ......................................................................................1-11

Connecting to the UTP Interface .....................................................................1-12

Connecting to the Fiber Interface ....................................................................1-13

Connecting to a Token Ring Interface ....................................................................1-13

Connecting to the STP Interface ......................................................................1-14

Connecting to the UTP Interface .....................................................................1-14

Connecting to a Serial Interface .............................................................................1-15