Lan Connector Slide Clip And Slide Clip Mounts - Data General AViiON Series Customer Documentation

Connecting External Devices to VME Option Boards
As shown in Figure 4–31, LAN cable connectors include slide clip mounts rather
than the captive screws found on most asynchronous and synchronous device
connectors. The female connector on the VLC option board includes a slide clip.
Slide clip
Figure 4–31 LAN Connector Slide Clip and Slide Clip Mounts
To connect your LAN drop cable to a standard slide clip, follow these directions.
1. Before you connect your first LAN transceiver to the VLC board in your
computer's card cage, disconnect electrical power to all devices along the
network. Refer to the Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 Local Area Network Installation
Guide if necessary.
2. Align the larger mount slot on the clip with the screw behind it as shown in
Figure 4–32. This position allows the cable connector to fit completely over the
VLC connector before you secure the connection.
Slide clip misaligned
Figure 4–32 Aligning a LAN Connector Slide Clip Before Connection
3. Align the connector pins, clip mounts, and D-shaped bevels as shown in
Figure 4–33 before gently pushing the cable connector completely over the
connector. Make certain the slide clip has not hindered a secure connection.
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Slide clip mounts
Cable connector (male)
Large clip slot
Slide clip aligned
Drop cable
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