Cabling 2Base-Tl Ports; Figure 4-5 2Base-Tl Connectors - Hatteras HN4000 Hardware Installation Manual

4.3

Cabling 2BASE-TL Ports

There are two 2BASE‐TL connectors on the HN4000. Connector J1 supports 2BASE‐TL pairs
1‐16; connector J2 supports 2BASE‐TL pairs 17‐40 (Figure
RJ‐21 ("Champ") plugs.
The 2BASE-TL cables must be shielded. Shielded cables terminated with RJ-21 Champ plugs are
available from Hatteras Networks (see
Caution
Figure 4-5 2BASE-TL Connectors
Before cabling the 2BASE-TL ports, verify that the HN4000 switch is grounded to an earth ground
(to clean, bare-metal). The grounding connection must be in compliance with local practices.
Caution
Perform the following steps to connect a 2BASE‐TL cable to the HN4000.
If both 2BASE-TL cables will be installed, install the J2 (right-side) cable first.
Note
Step 1. Connect the 50‐pin cable connector to connector J1 or J2. Screw down the two #4‐40
connector screws using an 1/8 inch flat blade screwdriver.
920550-5020 Rev 14
Tie-Wrap Mount
2BASE-TL Connector J1
Ports 1 - 16
4‐5). The connectors accept 50‐pin
Table B-5 on page B-3).
2BASE-TL Connector J2
Ports 17 - 40
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