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● Ensure that cables are laid out for easy maintenance and capacity expansion.
● Network cables must be bound using cable ties. Ensure that network cables
are bound closely, neatly, and straight, and cable ties are in even distance and
fastened properly.
Step 4 Remove the network cable to be replaced.
Remove the network cable from the network interface card (NIC) or board in the
cabinet.
Step 5 Connect the new network cable to the NIC or board.
● Connect the new network cable to the same network port as the removed
one.
● Before installing a network cable to a network port, ensure that the network
cable connector is intact and the pins have no sundries or deformation.
● Connect the network cable to the network port securely.
Figure 7-16 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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