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Connecting the Cables
When the appliance is securely mounted on the rack, you are ready to connect the
cables. Ethernet cables and the optional console cable are connected first. Connect the
power cable last.
Danger: Before installing or repairing the appliance, remove all jewelry and other
metal objects that might come in contact with power sources or wires. When you touch
both a live power source or wire and ground, any metal objects can heat up rapidly
and cause burns, set clothing on fire, or fuse the metal object to an exposed terminal.
Connecting the Ethernet Cables
Ethernet cables connect your appliance to the network. The type of cable you need
depends on the type of port used to connect to the network. Use a category 5e or
category 6 Ethernet cable with a standard RJ-45 connector on a 10/100/1000BASE-T
port or 1G SFP copper transceiver. Use a fiber optic cable with an LC duplex connector
with a 1G SFP fiber transceiver, 10G SFP+, or XFP transceiver. The type of connector at
the other end of the fiber optic cable depends on the port of the device that you are
connecting to.
To connect an Ethernet cable to a 10/100/1000BASE-T port
or 1G SFP copper transceiver
1. Insert the RJ-45 connector on one end of your Ethernet cable into an appropriate
port on the front panel of the appliance, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 3-8. Inserting an Ethernet cable
2. Insert the RJ-45 connector on the other end into the target device, such as a
router or switch.
3. Verify that the LED glows amber when the connection is established.
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