Patton electronics 3324, Getting Started Manual

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Model 3324 User Guide 2 • Hardware installation
3. Install the rack mounting ears onto the Model 3324 using the mounting hardware provided.
4. Place the Model 3324 at the desired position in the rack.
5. Secure the Model 3324 in position with the mounting screws.
Cable installation
This section describes installing the power, ground, and network interface cables.
Installing the power cables—AC power supply
This section describes installing the power cables into the IEC-320 connectors on the DACS. Do not connect
the male end of the power cables to the power outlet at this time. Do the following:
1. Install a power cable into an IEC-320 connector (see figure 3 on page 16). The AC main socket outlet
shall be within 10 feet (3 meters) of the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Connecting the Ethernet uplink ports
The Model 3324 has two auto-negotiating 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet interfaces that support full or half-
duplex operation. The devices attached to these ports also must support auto-negotiation unless they always
operate at half-duplex. Both ports feature auto MDI-X.
Note
Make sure the Ethernet CAT-5 cable is not longer than 328 feet
(100 meters).
Ethernet uplink port #25 is used to connect to devices such as servers, routers, or switches. Port #25 is your primary
uplink (your connection to the service provider). Port #26 is used for cascading up to four Model 3324s together.
Port #25 and port #26 will auto-sense the correct speed of the local LAN and automatically negotiate half- or full-
duplex operation.