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Cabling 16-Port
Asynchronous
Modules
D-type adapter
This section describes how to cable 16-port asynchronous modules to a
host, terminal, modem, or other serial equipment. Figure 2-5 provides an
overview of the cabling and distribution options and who supplies them,
while Figure 2-6 shows typical cabling applications.
3Com supplies
3Com or customer supplies
CS/3000
Series
servers
• Extension cables
• Octopus (hydra)
• Patch panels
• 6-wire modular cables,
Figure 2-5 Cabling Overview
Extension cable
RJ-12 or RJ-45
connector
6-wire or 8-wire
modular cable
Figure 2-6 Typical Cabling Applications
Cabling 16-Port Asynchronous Modules
Customer supplies
Distribution
method
CS/3000 Series server
with 16-port asynchronous
modules installed
Extension cable
Harmonica box
(patch panel)
Terminal
Modem
cables
Hosts
D-type adapters
Octopus (hydra) cable
RJ-12 connectors
D-type adapter
2-9
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