Specifications

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Preparing for Installation
This chapter describes the LEDs, receptacles and cables, general equipment, safety, and site
preparation requirements for installing the 12E/2FE port adapters.
• List of Parts and Tools
• Software and Hardware Requirements
• Safety Guidelines
• FCC Class B Compliance
List of Parts and Tools
You need the following parts and tools to install a port adapter. If you need additional equipment,
contact a service representative for ordering information.
• PA-12E/2FE port adapter and a Cisco 7200 series router, a Cisco 7206 as a router shelf in a
Cisco AS5800 Universal Access Server, or a Cisco uBR7246 with two available port adapter
slots.
• Category 3 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) crossover or straight-through cables with RJ-45
connectors. Connect 10-Mbps 12E/2FE interfaces (port 2 through port 13) to a hub using
crossover cables or to an end station using straight-through cables.
• Category 5 UTP crossover or straight-through cables with RJ-45 connectors. Connect
10/100-Mbps 12E/2FE interfaces (port 0 and port 1) to a hub using crossover cables or to an end
station using straight-through cables.
Note Category 3 and Category 5 UTP cables are not available from Cisco Systems; they are
available from outside commercial cable vendors.
• Your own ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable grounding wrist strap included with all
upgrade kits, FRUs, and spares