Installation guide
Table Of Contents
- About This Guide
- Hardware Overview
- Preparing for Installation
- Rack-Mounting the System
- Installing Modules
- Cabling the System
- Powering On and Powering Off
- Configuring Network Access
- System Specifications and Compliance
- Martek Power Supply
- Wiring Diagrams
- Glossary
- Index

Cuda 12000 IP Access Switch Installation Guide
Chassis 21
Interior View
The chassis interior provides connection to a number of backplane
components, as shown in Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-3 Cuda 12000 -- Chassis Interior View
The chassis interior includes these components:
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FRONT
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Mesh
Connector
Management
Chassis I/O
Slot 1
F Connectors
Component Description
Mesh connectors Connects each module to the high-speed serial mesh.
Management Connects all modules to a 100 Mbps management BUS.
Chassis I/O Connects each module to the RJ-21 port mounted on the rear
chassis panel for slots 1 through 11.
Slot 1 F Connectors Provides a ready-to-cable connection to DOCSIS and
EuroDOCSIS modules.
■ The 1x6 DOCSIS SpectraFlow module with Spectrum
Management uses all six upstream F connectors and two
downstream F connectors.
■ The 1x4 EuroDOCSIS SpectraFlow module with Spectrum
Management uses the top four F connectors (upstream)
and both of the bottom F connectors (downstream).