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SP Control Workstation
Hub
SP Switch Router
Administrative Ethernet network
Control board
Figure 31. SP System Administrative Ethernet Connections
3.4.2 SP Switch Cable
The SP Switch Router Adapter card provides one
Each connector end has 50 fragile pins. Pins can become bent when making the connection to the media card if alignment is wrong. If an SP Switch Router Adapter card link does not work after cabling, check both ends of the cable for bent pins. When not connected, keep the plastic caps on the ends.
3.4.3 Procedure for Connecting Cards to the SP Switch
This procedure connects the SP Switch Router Adapter card(s) to the SP Switch. Before the SP Switch Router unit can begin full operation, all other router media cards must be configured with appropriate customer configuration information.
Make sure you have labeled the SP Switch cable to show which media card and SP Switch port it will be connected to. Keep in mind that for any work done on the SP Switch you should have shut down and powered off the SP System and also turned off the central power supply switch at the left front edge of the SP.
Execute the following steps to make the connections:
1.If there are any terminators on the media card or the switch assembly where you need to attach the switch cable, remove them now.
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