Distribution Panels - Xyplex Terminal Server 720 Manual

Figure 3-13 shows possible terminal server (DTE) connections to a terminal (DTE) and a
modem (DCE) using an Octopus cable with male DB-25 connectors installed in a distribution
panel (section 3.3.4).
Terminal Server
720 I/O Module
Extension cable: 50-pin male
Telco to 50-pin female Telco
Figure 3-13. Terminal Server (DTE) To DTE/DCE Applications.
3.3.4 Distribution Panels (16-Port, DB-25)
A 16-port distribution panel with two 1.83 m (6 ft) Octopus cables (Male DB-25 connectors)
installed is available (Figure 3-14). Alternately, a blank distribution panel and hardware kit
(not shown) can be ordered that accepts 2 Octopus cables with male or female connectors. These
distribution panels are most commonly used as a distribution point for terminal connections.
0021
Octopus cable: 8 DB-25
(male or female) to 50-pin
male Telco
I/O and Cabling Considerations
Crossover cable needed
Terminal (DTE)
Modem (DCE)
Straight through cable needed
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