4Connect Cables

Warning

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

System Management Connections

The connections described in Table 1 provide system management access.

Table 1

System Management Connections

 

 

 

 

 

 

Port

 

Color

Connected To:

Cable

 

 

 

 

 

Console

 

Light blue

PC or ASCII terminal communication port (usually labeled COM)

RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable

 

 

 

 

 

Auxiliary

 

Black

Modem for remote access

RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter cable

 

 

 

 

 

Power Connections

Warning

Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004

Note The installation must comply with all required electrical codes applicable at the installation site.

Connecting Routers to AC Power

If your router uses AC power, connect it to a 15 A, 120 VAC (10 A, 240 VAC) circuit with overcurrent protection.

Note The input voltage tolerance limits for AC power are 85 and 264 VAC.

Warning

AC connected units must have a permanent ground connection in addition to the power cable ground wire.

 

 

NEBS-compliant grounding satisfies this requirement. Statement 284

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warning

This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the

 

 

protective device is rated not greater than:

 

 

15A, 120VAC (10A, 240VAC). Statement 1005

 

 

 

Connecting the Router to DC Power

If your router has a DC-input power supply, follow the directions in this section for proper wiring.

Warning

This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the

 

 

protective device is rated not greater than:

 

 

15A, 60VDC. Statement 1005

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warning

Use copper conductors only. Statement 1025

 

 

 

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