Channel Attachment Connections; Ethernet Connections - Cisco 7000 Hardware Installation And Maintenance

Connecting Interface Cables

Channel Attachment Connections

Connecting bus and tag or Enterprise System Connection (ESCON) cables between the CIP and a
host processor is beyond the scope of this publication. The specific CIP connection requirements are
discussed in detail in the configuration note Channel Interface Processor (CIP) Installation and
Configuration (Document Number 78-1342-xx, where xx is the latest version of the document). This
configuration note ships with the CIP and is available on UniverCD.

Ethernet Connections

An Ethernet transceiver or MAU should already be connected to your network. Connect each
Ethernet port on the EIP to an Ethernet transceiver with a transceiver cable, or to an attachment unit
with an attachment unit interface (AUI). Figure 3-6 shows an example of a typical connection. Some
transceivers connect directly to the Ethernet port on the EIP (usually the 10BASE-T type) and do not
require an interface cable. On each EIP port, slide the metal bracket up over two posts on the cable
connector, or tighten the thumbscrews to secure the cable in the port and provide strain relief. For
descriptions of the connection equipment and connector locks, refer to the section "Ethernet
Connection Equipment" in the chapter "Preparing for Installation."
Figure 3-6
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Ethernet Connections
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MAU or
Ethernet
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AUI or transceiver cable
EIP