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Cisco 1240 Connected Grid Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 6 Installing the Router
Additional Router Connections
Cable Glands Installation Steps
Follow these steps for every cable that you will connect through the chassis cable ports on the router.
Step 4
and
Step 5
can be done ahead of time and the prepared cable gland assembly can be transported
to the router installation site.
The cable glands components referred to in this section are shown in
Figure 6-9
.
Note
Figure 6-11
shows an Ethernet cable but the steps are the same for all cable types.
Step 1
Verify the cable you are using meets the requirements described in the
“Cable Requirements” section on
page 6-14
.
Step 2
Remove the port plug from the port on the router. Use the 13-mm wrench if needed.
The router is shipped with ports plugs in unused ports.
Figure 6-7
illustrates a port plug.
Step 3
Use your hands to attach the cable glands adapter (item 1 in
Figure 6-9
) into the chassis cable port on
the router (
Figure 6-10
).
Step 4
Thread the following cable glands components over the cable in this order (
Figure 6-11
):
1.
Cap
2.
Split gasket
3.
Grommet
Step 5
Slide the split gasket along the cable and into the grommet, pressing firmly to ensure the gasket is
completely seated in the grommet.
Step 6
Thread the connector-end of the cable through the router port and insert it into the corresponding router
connector.
Step 7
Align and press the grommet-gasket assembly into the adapter.
Step 8
Slide the cap along the cable, over the grommet, and then onto the adapter.
