Cabletron Systems 100BASE-FX, Cabling Manual

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Connecting and Terminating
14-12 Token Ring
Token Ring MIC
Token Ring MIC connectors only attach to other Token Ring MIC connectors or
ports. In order to connect two Token Ring MICs, perform the following
procedures:
1. Align the connectors such that the moving arms at the outside edges of both
connectors are aligned. Looking at the connectors from the side, it should be
obvious if the connectors will nest properly in their current arrangement.
Figure 14-9. Token Ring MIC Connector Insertion
2. Press the two connectors straight into one another. The connectors should
meet and the locking arms on the top and bottom of one connector should
snap into place with an audible click. If the connectors do not slide together,
rotate one of the two connectors 180
°
and re-attempt the connection.
To disconnect a pair of MIC connectors, grasp each connector firmly. Place the
thumb and forefinger of one hand over the latching arms at the rear of one
connector and press them in toward the housing. This should release the locking
clips at the front of the connector. The MIC connectors may then be pulled apart.
If the latching arms do not move, there may be a physical lock inserted behind
them to keep them from releasing inadvertently. Either remove any physical locks
under the latching arms or attempt to move the latching arms of the other MIC
connector.
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