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Gathering Cables and Tools
Preparing for Installation 3-9
Gathering Cables and Tools
In addition to the equipment shipped with the SmartEdge 100 router and the equipment required for
installation, you require cables for the following connections:
• MIC and native port cables:
— Copper and optical FE ports
— Copper and optical GE ports
— Native ports (FX or TX GE)
• Operations cables:
— Console terminal (RS-232)
— Ethernet management workstation (LAN)
• Power cables:
— Chassis ground (one)
— AC power cord
If you intend to build your own cables, see Appendix A, “Cables and Pin Assignments,” for cable and
connector specifications.
Craft port connection to a local
console terminal • Local terminal—choose one of the following options:
• ASCII/VT100 console terminal or equivalent that runs at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop
bit
• PC-type workstation, running Windows NT, 2000, 98, 95, 3.01, or DOS with terminal emulator, in
the same configuration as the ASCII/VT100 terminal
• Terminal server
• Craft console cable (shipped with the system)
Craft port connection to a remote
console terminal • Local terminal—choose one of the following options:
• ASCII/VT100 console terminal or equivalent that runs at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop
bit
• PC-type workstation, running Windows NT, 2000, 98, 95, 3.01, or DOS with terminal emulator, in
the same configuration as the ASCII/VT100 terminal
• Terminal server cable
Table 3-9 Options for Management Access (continued)
Option Equipment Requirements