Cisco Systems AS5350XM manual Connecting to the Network, Connecting to an Ethernet Network

Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco AS5350XM Universal Gateway

Connecting to the Network

Figure 3-5 Cisco AS5350XM Universal Gateway Ground Lug Attachment

Ground lug attachment

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Connecting to the Network

This section describes how to connect the Cisco AS5350XM universal gateway to your network. The cables required to connect the universal gateway to a network are not provided. For ordering information, contact customer service. See the “Obtaining Technical Assistance” section on page xvii, or see Appendix C, “Cabling Specifications,” for cable and port pinouts.

Warning To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some LAN and WAN ports both use RJ-45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables. Statement 1021

Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001

Caution If the universal gateway is configured with fewer than three DFCs, make sure that a blank slot cover is installed over each open slot to ensure proper airflow.

Note The Cisco AS5350XM universal gateway arrives with all carrier cards and DFCs already installed, unless you order a card separately as a spare. See the Cisco AS5350XM and Cisco AS5400XM Universal Gateways Card Installation Guide for card installation instructions. This document is available on Cisco.com. (See the “Obtaining Documentation” section on page xiv.)

Connecting to an Ethernet Network

Connect an Cisco AS5350XM universal gateway Gigabit Ethernet port to an Ethernet hub using a straight-through, RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Ethernet cable. (See Figure 3-6.)

Cisco AS5350XM Universal Gateway Chassis Installation Guide

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