
Traverse Installation and Commissioning Guide, Section 9: Alarm, Timing, and Management Cabling Procedures
RS-232 DTE Interface Connection
Page 9-40
Turin Networks
Release TR3.2.1
RS-232 DTE
Interface
Connection
Follow these steps to complete the external RS-232 DTE interface connection at the
main backplane for modem dial-up access.
8
(SDH network only) Attach one clamp-on ferrite with 2 turns on each
cable 152.4 mm (6-inches) from the rack. One turn is defined as a single
pass through the ferrite hole.
Figure 9-27 Clamp-on Ferrite with Two Turns
Note:
The ferrites may have already been pre-secured to the cables.
9
Is there a RS-232 interface connection required?
•
If yes, continue to the next procedure, RS-232 Interface Connection.
•
If no, replace the back cover placing the Ethernet cable through the
cable port provided in the left side of the cover.
10
The DCN Ethernet Interface Connection procedure is complete.
Do you need to make an RS-232 connection?
•
Yes.
Go to the next procedure, RS-232 DTE Interface Connection.
•
No.
Continue to the next Section of this manual.
Table 9-19 DCN Ethernet Interface Connection (continued)
Step
Procedure
Important:
Always wear an Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) wrist strap
when making connections to the Traverse main backplane.
Table 9-20 RS-232 DTE Interface Connection
Step
Procedure
1
Connect the RJ-45 to DB-25 adapter at the external modem.
2
Connect the Category 5 cable to the RJ-45 side of the RJ-45 to DB-25
adapter. See Step 7 on page 9-41 for pinouts.
3
Route the Category 5 cable from the external modem along the rack rails
to the left side of the Traverse shelf following local procedures.