Connecting Port Adapter Cables; Connecting I/O Controller Cables - Cisco Router 7204 Installation And Configuration Manual

Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco 7204
Use the wire stripping tool to strip one end of the 6-AWG wire approximately 0.75 inches (19.05 mm).
Step 1
Step 2 Insert the 6-AWG wire into the wire receptacle on the grounding lug. (See
Step 3 Use the crimping tool to carefully crimp the wire receptacle around the wire; this step is required to
ensure a proper mechanical connection.
Step 4 Locate the chassis grounding receptacles on your router chassis (refer to
"Product
Step 5 Insert the two screws through the holes in the grounding lug. (See
grounding lug does not interfere with other router hardware, such as power supplies or the network
processing engine.
Use the Phillips screwdriver to carefully tighten the screws until the grounding lug is held firmly to the
Step 6
chassis. Do not overtighten the screws. (See
Connect the opposite end of the grounding wire to the appropriate grounding point at your site to ensure
Step 7
an adequate chassis ground.
This completes the procedure for providing a chassis ground connection.

Connecting Port Adapter Cables

The instructions for connecting the cables for each port adapter installed in the Cisco 7204 are contained
in the respective configuration note for each port adapter (service adapters do not have cables). For
example, if you are connecting the cables for a PA-A3 enhanced ATM port adapter, refer the
configuration note PA-A3 Enhanced ATM Port Adapter Installation and Configuration. This document
is available on Cisco.com.
Instructions for securing port adapter interface cables to the cable-management brackets are contained
in the section

Connecting I/O Controller Cables

The console and auxiliary ports for the Cisco 7204 are located on the I/O controller. The
I/O controller also has an optional Fast Ethernet port (refer to
connection equipment and pinout information for the console, auxiliary, and Fast Ethernet ports on the
I/O controller.
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Connecting Port Adapter Cables

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