The onboard Ethernet interfaces can be found at the back of the Appliance and are used for either
Management or WAN. See Section
to see interface assignments.
To connect an onboard interface, insert a Cat 5e cable (or better) into it as shown in the following
image. When the plug is in the correct position a “click” should be heard. The other end of the
cable should be connected to a network.
Rear Panel of the Appliance Showing Ethernet Cable Connections
Connecting the 10Gb Ethernet Cables
Depending on the configuration you have purchased, either one of the following cables will be
required for your product.
• LC Multi-mode Optical Fibre Cable (SFP+)
• Copper Interface Cable (SFP+)
• 10GBASE-T Category 6 or 6a Cable (RJ45)
Using a LC Multi-mode Optical Fibre Cable (SFP+)
If you have purchased a 10GBASE-SR feature card, connections up to 300 metres are supported
using OM3 or OM4 grade Multi-mode Optical Fibre 50/125 using LC connectors.
To connect the Appliance to an Ethernet network or directly to a device, insert one or two SFPs into
the unit.
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