Kentrox AI296 User Manual
AI296 Version 9.8x User’s Guide
Product Description: Individual Port Access
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Individual Port Access
Individual ports are accessed by using a cable assembly or a distribution panel. AI296
uses the following components to derive ports:
uses the following components to derive ports:
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CAB257 Cable
The CAB257 cable has a multi-connector end that provides four DB-25 connectors.
Four CAB257 cables are needed to derive all 16 ports.
Four CAB257 cables are needed to derive all 16 ports.
DP196 Distribution Panel
The DP196 distribution panel provides the physical interface for AI296 with sixteen
DB-25 connectors. The distribution panel is available in two sizes for 19-inch or 23-
inch rack installations.
DB-25 connectors. The distribution panel is available in two sizes for 19-inch or 23-
inch rack installations.
displays the distribution panel and
lists
the specifications.
Figure 1-2 DP196-19/23 Distribution Panel
Table 1-2 DP196-19/23 Specifications
Description
Specification
Mounting
DP196-19—Mounts to a 19-inch rack
DP196-23—Mounts to a 23-inch rack
DP196-23—Mounts to a 23-inch rack
I/O Ports
Sixteen DB-25 connectors
Weight (approximately)
2.5 lb. (1.12 kg)
Size
Height: 4 in. (10.16 cm)
Width: 19 in.(48.26cm)/23in. (58.42 cm)
Depth: 1.12 in. (2.84 cm)
Width: 19 in.(48.26cm)/23in. (58.42 cm)
Depth: 1.12 in. (2.84 cm)
Cable
CAB162—Connects one connector (4 ports) on AI296 to
the distribution panel. Each distribution panel requires
four cables.
the distribution panel. Each distribution panel requires
four cables.
LINK 1
LINK 5
LINK 2
LINK 6
LINK 3
LINK 7
LINK 4
LINK 8
LINK 1
LINK 5
LINK 2
LINK 6
LINK 3
LINK 7
LINK 4
LINK 8