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AX500 Series Installation Manual
Tape Wrapping around Unused Ethernet/Console Ports
1.
Make sure the Ethernet/Console ports are absolutely dry.
2.
Tighten the cap nut. As described in Section “Before Tape Wrapping” Step 3, the rubber ring should not
hinder the tightening. See Figure 10-10.
3.
Wrap
a layer of electrical tape
in a bottom-up manner, i.e. for console port which is on the top, we start
the wrapping from the port base up to the cap; for Eth 1 port which is on the bottom, we start the
wrapping from the cap up to the port base. Overlap the tape to half-width. The tape should cover the
entire port. See Figure 10-10.
The tape can be applied in one or more strips if necessary.
4.
Start wrapping
a layer of rubber mastic tape
in the same direction as the first layer of electrical tape.
Overlap the tape to half-width. See Figure 10-10.
5.
Finish the wrap by adding
one more layer (the 3
rd
layer) of electrical tape
to provide UV protection.
Take extra care to make sure that the Ethernet/Console port is tightly sealed by pressing the tape edges
together so that there are no gaps.
Figure 10-10 Waterproofing Unused Ethernet/Console Port
Tighten Ethernet Cap
Nut with Rubber Mastic
Tape around
Step 2
Wrap a layer of
electrical tape all over
the Ethernet port
Step 3
Wrap another layer of
rubber mastic tape all
over the Ethernet port
Step 4
