Nortel Networks Installing Media Dependent Adapters Network Card User Manual


 
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6. Attach devices to the MDA ports.
Refer to your switchs User Guide for instructions on
attaching devices to the MDA ports. After connecting
the port cables, follow the instructions to connect
power and verify the installation.
Replacing an MDA
When replacing an installed MDA:
1. Power down the switch (or unplug the Passport
8132 module from the switch backplane).
2. Remove the installed MDA.
Loosen the two thumbscrews on the MDA front panel
to remove the MDA.
3. Install the replacement MDA.
Be sure to firmly tighten the two thumbscrews on the
MDA front panel.
4. Power up the switch.
5. Attach devices to the MDA ports.
Refer to your switchs User Guide for instructions on
attaching devices to the MDA ports.
Note:
The IEEE 802.3u specification requires that all
ports operating at 100 Mb/s use only Category 5
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling.