Make sure the interface cables do not have any kinks or sharp bends, which can destroy or degrade
the ability of the optical fiber to propagate the signal-encoded beam of light accurately from one
end of the cable to the other. Always allow adequate strain relief in the interface cable.
Caution
Figure 45: Interface Cable Routing Using the Line Card Cable Management Bracket
Connecting Cables to the RP
This section describes how to connect cables to the console and Ethernet ports on the RP. The console ports
are asynchronous serial ports; any devices connected to these ports must be capable of asynchronous
transmission. For example, most modems are asynchronous devices.
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Connecting Cables to the RP
