Cabling The Site; Preinstallation Checks - Cabletron Systems Access Server 316 Hardware Owner's Manual

Cabling the Site

This chapter shows you how to install the cables and associated devices used by
the Access Server 316.
This chapter includes the following sections:

• Preinstallation Checks

• Installing the Ethernet Cables and Devices
• Installing Serial Cables and Devices on the Access Server 316
• Cabling Requirements
• Installing the Access Server 316 in a Rack
• Installing the Access Server 316 on a Desktop
Preinstallation Checks
Before beginning the Access Server 316 installation, use the following checklist to
make sure that the site preparation is complete:
• Arrangements have been made to connect the Access Server 316 Ethernet port
to an Ethernet interface device (if required).
• The Ethernet interface device is installed and the required cabling is in place,
tested, and tagged.
• The rack-mount kit is installed (if required), as described in later in this chapter.
• Cables of appropriate length are available for connecting the Access Server 316
to the Ethernet interface device.
• The devices (terminals, modems, personal computers, hosts) are ready to be
connected.
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