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Installing XPIC Cables
The IN port on one XPIC IF board must be connected to the OUT port on the other XPIC IF board.
X-IN
X-OUT
X-IN
X-OUT
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Installing Ethernet Service Cables
The Ethernet service port supports the MDI/MDI-X adaptive function. Therefore, you can assemble either a
crossover cable or a straight-through cable. It is recommended that you assemble a straight-through cable.
XPIC IF board
EM6T board
NOTE
NOTE
The EFP8, EM6T, EM6TA, EM6F, EM6FA, and EMS6 boards provide the FE ports.
The EM6T, EM6TA, EG4, and EG4P boards provide the GE electrical ports.
The ISX2, IFX2, ISM6, and ISV3 (XPIC function enabled) boards support the XPIC function.
•If the XPIC function is disabled on an ISX2 or IFX2 board, use a short XPIC cable to connect the IN and
OUT ports on the board. Otherwise, board performance will be affected.
•If the XPIC function is disabled on an ISV3 board, do not use a short XPIC cable to connect the IN and OUT
ports on the board. Otherwise, the board performance will be affected.
CAUTION
