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Cisco MGX 8800/8900 Series Hardware Installation Guide
Releases 2 - 5.2, Part Number OL-4545-01, Rev. H0, May 2006
Chapter5 Installing the Cisco MGX Switch or Gateway
Installing the Ferrite Bead on Ribbon Connectors
If the ferrite bead is closed, place the bead on a flat surface.
a. Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver into the recessed area under each of the two locking tabs.
b. Carefully pry outward to unlock the mechanism.
Step2 Place the first open ferrite bead on the cable 8 inches from the end of the ribbon connector that is to be
attached to the RBBN-16-T1E1 back card (s ee Figure 5-86).
Snap the ferrite bead closed by pressing each half together until the two locking mechanisms snap firmly
shut.
Step3 Place the second open ferrite bead on the same cable 60 inches fr om the end of the ribbon connector that
is to be attached to the RBBN-16-T1E1 back card.
Snap the ferrite bead closed by pressing each half together until the two locking mechanisms snap firmly
shut.
Step4 To secure the beads, fasten one wire zip tie around the cable on each side of each bead.
Ensure that the ties are up against each side of the bead.
Step5 (Optional) Repeat Step1 through Step 4 for the other cab le that connects to the RBBN-16-T1E1 back
card.
Figure5-89 Place Two Ferrite Beads on the Cables that Lead to Connectors 3 and 4
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