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Installing the Hardware
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Connecting the Network Cables
The AT-2701 series network adapter card is equipped with the SC or ST
fiber optic adapter.
To connect a network cable to the adapter, perform the following
procedure:
1. Prepare a fiber optic cable with an appropriate connector to your
adapter.
Warning
The fiber optic ports contain a Class 1 laser device. When the ports
are disconnected, always cover them with the provided plug.
Exposed ports may cause skin or eye damage
.
2. Remove a rubber plug from the adapter.
3. Connect one end of the cable to the adapter.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate Ethernet network
port or fiber optic port.
Note
After the cable is properly connected at both ends, the adapter card
LED should be functional. See Table 1 on page 14 for a description
of LED operation.