Cable Connections - Cabletron Systems Access Server 316 Hardware Owner's Manual

Cable Connections

Table 4-4 describes the cable connections that are compatible with the Access
Server 316 Ethernet and serial line connectors. Wiring diagrams of individual
cables are provided for use in troubleshooting and cable building.
Cable Type
10BaseT Ethernet Cable
BN25G MP8 to
MP8 Equipment Cable
H8585-AA MJ8 to
DB9 Null-Modem Adapter
BN24H MP8 to
MP6 Office Cable
H8585-AB MJ8 to
DB25 Modem Adapter
H8585-AC MJ8 to
DB25 Modem Adapter
Adapters H8585-AB and H8585-AC are not for connection to public networks in
NOTE Sweden, Germany, or Japan.
Connector and Cable Pin Descriptions
Table 4-4. Cable Connections
Description
The 10BaseT Ethernet cable uses an 8-pin modular
plug on each end.
The BN25G is a four twisted-pair cable with
standard 8-pin modular plugs.
The H8585-AA MJ8 to DB9 null-modem adapter is
used to convert the serial port to a DB9 female
connector for asynchronous connection to a PC port.
The BN24H is a three twisted-pair cable with a
standard 8-pin modular plug on one end and a 6-pin
modular plug on the other.
The H8585-AB MJ8 to DB25 low speed modem
adapter is used to convert a serial port to the DB25
configuration. Used for older styles of modems.
The H8585-AC MJ8 to DB25 high speed modem
adapter is used to convert a serial port to the DB25
configuration.
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