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Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco Wide Area Application Engine
Connecting Cables
To install the chassis on a workbench or tabletop, follow these steps:
Step 1 Remove any debris and dust from the tabletop or workbench, as well as from the
surrounding area. Also make sure that your path between the device and its new
location is unobstructed.
Step 2 Place the chassis on the tabletop or workbench.
Step 3 Ensure that no exhaust air from other equipment will be drawn into the chassis.
Also, make sure that there is adequate clearance at the front and rear of the
chassis.
Connecting Cables
To connect network and console cables to the device, follow these steps:
Step 1 For network connections, insert a Category 5 UTP cable into the Ethernet 1 or
Ethernet 2 receptacle on the device back panel. (See Figure 3-12.)
Step 2 Connect the other end of the network cable to a hub or switch in your network.
Note We strongly recommend that you do not use half-duplex connections on
the WAE or on routers, switches, or other devices.
Step 3 For console connections, plug the serial cable into the serial port on the device
back panel.
Step 4 Connect the other end of the console cable to a console or a communications
server.