Connecting an Ethernet Cable
Based on the network plan, you can connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of a USG6515E, USG6525E, USG6550E, USG6555E, USG6560E, USG6565E, USG6575E-B, USG6580E, USG6585E, USG6605E-B, USG6610E, USG6615E, USG6620E, USG6625E, USG6630E, USG6635E, USG6650E, USG6655E and the other end to the Ethernet port of the peer device.
Context
Check construction conditions.
The peer device has been installed in the equipment room, and the port to which the Ethernet cable is to be connected has been determined.
Check the cabling route.
The engineering document should specify the cabling route from the cabinet to the peer device in the equipment room, and the length of the cable is calculated based on the cabling path.
Label the cable.
The cable must be labeled before being connected to the devices.
- Only shielded cables are supported on the USG.
- Before connecting a cable, note the label on the port and make sure that the cable is inserted into the correct port. Otherwise, the port module or the device might be damaged.
Procedure
- If multiple network cables need to be connected, attach temporary labels to both ends of each cable for identification.
- Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of a USG and the other end to the Ethernet port of the peer device based on the network plan.Figure 5-32 Connecting an Ethernet cable
- Lay out the Ethernet cable along a cabinet and route the cable through the cable hole for the signal cables at the top (overhead cabling) or bottom (underfloor cabling) of the cabinet.
- Remove the temporary labels and attach labels (2 cm away from the connectors) at both ends of the Ethernet cable.
