Cisco Systems 512, 612 manual Inline Network Adapter Cabling Requirements

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Chapter 1 Introducing the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine

 

 

 

Hardware Features

Table 1-7

Inline Network Adapter LEDs (continued)

 

 

 

 

LEDs

 

State

Description

 

 

 

 

1000

 

On

The speed of the Ethernet connection is 1000BASE-TX.

 

 

 

 

Bypass

 

Both the 100 and

The corresponding ports are in mechanical bypass mode.

 

 

1000 LEDs are

 

 

 

on

 

 

 

 

 

Inline Network Adapter Cabling Requirements

Your inline network adapter ships with two types of cables: crossover and straight-through. When you connect the WAE inline network adapter, proper cabling depends on the link speed (Gigabit Ethernet or Fast Ethernet) and the types of devices (DCE or DTE) being connected.

Note You must retain the same link speed from one end of the connection to the other end. Inline adapter interfaces are able to autonegotiate link speeds. If any of your connecting interfaces are configured for Fast Ethernet (whether on a switch or a router), your WAE inline adapter uses Fast Ethernet. If any of your connecting interfaces are configured for Gigabit Ethernet, your WAE inline adapter uses Gigabit Ethernet. Speed and duplex settings are port-specific, so two inline ports can negotiate different speeds independently.

If you are connecting a WAE inline appliance between two devices using Gigabit Ethernet, you can use either straight-through cables, crossover cables, or any combination of the two cable types, regardless of the type of device. However, for consistency, we recommend that you use straight-through cables for all Gigabit Ethernet connections.

Table 1-8shows the cable requirements for WAE and non-WAE connections when you are using Gigabit Ethernet end to end.

 

 

Table 1-8

Cable Requirements for WAE Connections Using Gigabit

 

 

 

Ethernet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connection

 

Required Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switch to switch (no WAE)

Crossover or Straight-through

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switch to router (no WAE)

Crossover or Straight-through

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Americas Headquarters Page Iii N T E N T SGeneral Precautions Completing the Installation OL-9137-02 Vii PurposeOrganization AudienceViii Conventions Installing Hardware OptionsScreen examples use the following conventions Related Documentation Xii Cisco.com Obtaining DocumentationProduct Documentation DVD XiiiOrdering Documentation Documentation FeedbackXiv Cisco Product Security Overview Obtaining Technical Assistance Reporting Security Problems in Cisco ProductsXvi Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website Submitting a Service RequestXvii Xviii Definitions of Service Request SeverityXix Obtaining Additional Publications and InformationOL-9137-02 Introduction Introducing the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine1shows the WAE-512 and -2shows the WAE-612 3shows the WAE rear view Waas Software Description Software Functional DescriptionAcns Software Description Wafs Software Description Hardware FeaturesFront Panel Control Buttons LED IndicatorsLED Indicator Color State Description WAE-512 and WAE-612 Back Panel Connectors and Receptacles Input/Output Ports and ConnectorsEthernet Port Connector Serial Port Connector Video Port Connectors Form and Function Inline Network Adapter Description11 Inline Network Adapter Ports and LED Indicators Inline Network Adapter Cabling Requirements OL-9137-02 Cable Requirements for WAE Connections Using Fast Ethernet OL-9137-02 Router a WAE1 WAE2 15 Cabling Between Two Inline WAEs OL-9137-02 Safety Warnings Preparing to Install the Cisco Wide Area Application EngineSafety Warnings OL-9137-02 General Precautions Safety GuidelinesOL-9137-02 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Rack Installation Safety GuidelinesOL-9137-02 OL-9137-02 Installing the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine Tools and Parts Required Installing the Cisco Wide Area Application EngineOrientation for 19-inch rack Installing the Chassis in a Two-Post RackInstalling the Chassis in the Rack Installing the Chassis in a Four-Post RackRack-Mount Installation Kit Installing the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine Release tab for the rail-adjustment bracket Latch tab 134405 Captive thumbscrews Shipping brackets Removing the Shipping Bracket 10 Securing the Chassis for Transporting in the Rack 11 Attaching the Slide Rails and Chassis Using M6 Screws Installing the Chassis on a TabletopConnecting Cables 12 WAE-512 and WAE-612 Back Panel Connectors and Receptacles Checking the LEDs Connecting Power and Booting the SystemRemoving or Replacing a Cisco Wide Area Application Engine OL-9137-02 Removing the Cover and Bezel Installing Hardware OptionsPress the cover release button. See Figure Installing Adapters Removing the Riser Card Assembly Installing the Adapter in the Riser Card Assembly Installing DIMMs Dimm To install a DIMM, follow these steps Working with Hard Disk Drives Safety Guidelines section on Installing Sata Hard Disk DrivesInstalling an Sata Hard Disk in the WAE-512-Disk00 is Shown Installing an SAS Hard Disk Drive Installing a SAS Hard Disk in the WAE-612-Disk01 is Shown Installing the Cover Completing the InstallationInstalling Hardware Options Completing the Installation OL-9137-02 Appliance Specifications Technical SpecificationsSpecification Description Specification Description Adapter Specifications PDIF4 Table A-4 Inline Network Adapter Specifications Checking the Basics Troubleshooting the System HardwareChecking Connections and Switches OL-9137-02 OL-9137-02 Maintaining Your Site Environment Maintaining the Cisco Wide Area Application EngineTemperature Altitude HumidityDust and Particles Electrostatic Discharge CorrosionElectromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference Magnetism Power Source Interruptions Uninterruptible Power Supplies Using Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Line ConditionersOL-9137-02 IN-1 D EIN-2 ESDIN-3 IN-4 IN-5 RFIIN-6 WAE

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