CHAPTER 5
Cabling the Router
Cabling Overview
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This chapter describes how to cable the router. Before you cable the router, ensure that
you have completed all installation instructions identified in previous chapters.
This chapter contains the following sections:
Cabling Overview on page 45
Required Tools, Wires, and Cables on page 46
Cabling the SRP IOA on page 47
Cabling IOAs on page 49
Cabling the Router for Power on page 50
The Next Step on page 53
Cabling the router requires the following main tasks:
Familiarize yourself with the module ports, and ensure that you have the cables and
1.
wires needed to complete each cabling procedure. (See Figure 25 on page 46.)
Read and understand all safety warnings. (See "Installation Guidelines and
2.
Requirements" on page 95.)
(Optional) Connect timing ports.
3.
Connect the SRP IOA to the network and to a management console.
4.
Connect grounding wires to the router chassis.
5.
Connect the power cables from the power source to the power distribution unit (PDU).
6.
Connect the IOAs to their appropriate network interface.
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