Figure 7-15 Connecting a network cable
Step 6 Connect the new network cable to the peer network port.
● Connect the other cable connector to the peer device based on the network
plan.
● Connect the new network cable to the same port as the removed one.
● Connect the network cable to the network port securely.
Step 7 Check whether the new network cable is functioning properly.
Power on the device. Check whether the communication with the peer device is
normal by running the ping command.
● If yes, bind the new network cable with other cables.
Bind the new network cable in the same way as the existing network cables.
You can also remove all existing cable ties and bind all network cables again
if necessary.
● If no, check whether the network cable is damaged or whether the connector
of the network cable is not securely inserted.
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7.2.6.4 Connecting a Cable to an Optical Port
Procedure
Step 1 Determine the model of the new cable.
You can use an optical cable or an SFP+ cable to connect to the optical port.
Step 2 Number the new cable.
● The number of the new cable must be the same as that of the old one.
● Use the same type of labels for the optical cable.
– Record the name and number of the local device to be connected on one
side of the label, and those of the peer device on the other side.
– Attach the label 2 cm (0.79 in.) away from the end of the optical cable.
Step 3 Lay out the new cable.
● Lay out the new cable in the same way as the old one.
For example, if the old cable is laid out in
underoor cabling mode, so is the
new cable.
● Lay out optical cables or SFP+ cables in the cabinet based on installation
requirements.
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