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This chapter describes the Ethernet configuration which includes GbE connection.
GbE Connection
MAIN-A is the Cross-connect and Aggregate card for the product. The card consists of the
cross-connect sub-system and the timing sub-system. The MAIN-A card is a 2.5G TDM cross
connect, timing and 6Gbit Layer 2 Ethernet switch card with 2GbE ports and 16xDS1 ports
interface. The 16xDS1 interface on the MAIN-A card supports 16 DS1 100 ohms ports.
Follow the given procedure for GbE connection:
1. Identify and label the Ethernet cables.
2. Connect the cable to RJ-45 connectors and ensure that retention slide operates to hold the
connector in place.
3. Route the cables securely along the right side of the rack. Figure below shows MAIN-A card
connection of the chassis to the subrack.
Chapter 9
Installing Ethernet Card
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Figure 23: GbE Connection (MAIN-A Card)