Using Cable Glands
This section describes how to use cable glands with router cables that are threaded through the chassis cable
ports.
Materials Required
•
Cable gland (part number: 51-6436-01) (Cisco-supplied)
•
33-mm A/F suitable wrench to remove the hexagonal lock nut from the router (customer-supplied)
•
15/16-inch (24 mm) open-end wrench (customer-supplied)
Figure 33: Cable Gland Components
Description
Name
Item
Connects directly to the chassis cable port on the router.
Adapter gland
1
Fits over the cable and creates an liquid-tight seal inside the glands.
Split gasket
2
Covers unused ports of the cable gland because dust caps cannot
be used when a cable gland port is in use.
Billet plug
3
Secures the split gasket over the cable.
Grommet/lock nut
4
Cable Requirements
Cables used with the cable glands should meet the following criteria:
•
Outdoor-rated
•
UV-stabilized
•
Diameter of 0.25 to 0.29 inches (6.5 to 7.5 mm)
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Installing the Router
Using Cable Glands