Required
Equipment
for Installation
Optical
cablesConnects
device
to
the front
panel
of the
slot
where
the
LINF
card
is
installed
in
the
HyperSwitch
A100.he
optical
cable
and
connector
types
differ
depending
on
LINF
card
type
Verify
that
you have
sufficient
optical
cables
to
accommodate
the
LINF
card
type
and
quantity
Note
Ensure
all
interface
cables
that
connect
to
the
HyperSwitch
A100
are shielded
cables
with
ferrite
cores
and
connectors
with
metallic
shells
at
both
ends
Use
of other
cable
types
may
result
in
interference
to
radio
and
TV
reception
EIA1TJA-232
cableConnects
the
HyperSwitch
A100
with
the console
terminal
AD-sub
9-pin
male
EIAJTIA-232
cable
connector
connects
to
the
HyperSwitch
100
The
opposite
end
of the
EIAITIA-232
cable
that
connects
to
the console
terminal
may
vary
depending
on
the console
terminal
type
Ensure
that
the
EIA/TIA-232
cable
connector
matches
the connector
on
the
console
terminal
Communications
softwareRequired
when
using
PC
or workstation
as
console
terminal
The
required
procedure
includes
installing
communications
software
and
setting
the interface
that
facilitates
automatic
controls
Note
No
communications
software
is
necessary
if
the
PC
or workstation
operates
in terminal
mode
however
installing
communications
software
simplifies
operations
ToolsSome
procedures
require
Phillips
screwdriver
and
standard
screwdriver
Electrostatic
protection
kitProvides
protection
against
electrostatic
discharge
when
handling
connectors
and
other
components
Installing
the
HyperSwitch
A100
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