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Installing the AN/DC
For connecting an optional terminal or modem to the console service port
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Figure 1-2. Console Cables
Supplying Tools and Equipment
You may need items that are not part of the
Tools
Gather the tools that you will need to set up an AN/DC at your site, such as:
•Flathead screwdriver, for attaching network cables
•Phillips screwdriver, for attaching brackets to rack- or
•Electric drill, if you intend to mount the AN/DC on a wall
Cables
Unless they were specifically ordered, the Ethernet and synchronous cables necessary for your network configuration are not part of the AN/DC shipping accessories. If you do not have the proper cables, contact your network administrator or see the Cable Guide for Routers and BNX Platforms.