Connecting ATM Devices, Cabling Up | 3Com 6412M-25-TP manual

Connecting ATM Devices

After inserting the module, attach the cables to the ATM ports that will connect to ATM devices.

Cabling Up

The following sections provide instructions and guidelines for connecting ATM devices (such as switches, servers, personal computers, and workstations). Remember these tips when connecting cables:

Avoid stretching and bending the cables too much.

Avoid routing the cables near potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as motorized devices and fluorescent lights.

Avoid trip hazards by routing the cables away from aisles and other areas where people walk. If such routes cannot be avoided, use floor cable covers or similar material to secure and protect the cables.

Be sure that the cables connected	to the	6412M-25-TP		module	are	supported		so
that the cable connectors are not excessively			strained. The		cable		management
bracket shipped with the ONcore hub or CELLplex			4000 expansion		unit	helps
prevent strain on the cables.
Use a Category 3 or better UTP	cable or	a	150-ohm	STP cable for			each	of the ATM
ports.

2-10 25 Mbps ATM Module - Installation and User's Guide

6412M-25-TP specifications

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