Specifications

2 BitStorm 1900 Installation and Testing Elastic Networks
2-70 BitStorm 1900™ Installation and Maintenance Guide 08-01101-01, Rev. 1.50
Task 007: Installing the Data Network Connection with
an MIU
Use this procedure to connect the BitStorm 1900 to the Ethernet data
network using an MIU.
Requirements
This procedure requires the following:
• Ethernet data network installed
• Serial cable and DB9S to RJ-11 serial adapter (included)
• PC with serial port to configure system
• Two Category 5 crossover or straight cables terminated with RJ-45
connectors according to Table 2-1 (shown below).
Step Procedure
1.) Connect one end of the RJ-45 (crossed) cable to the switch/router,
then route the other end to the 10 Base T-X port of MIU.
Table 2-1: Data Cable Selection for MIU Shelf Processor
MIU Cable Requirements Application
RS-232 RJ-11 cable (a DB9S to
RJ-11 serial adapter is
included)
To a PC (for configura-
tion only)
Ethernet Pass Thru 50-pin connector deca-
pus cable (DB50F) part #
04-00017-01, with 10 RJ-
45 cables (included)
To Ethernet switch
10 Base-T X (top port)
(Management ports must
be connected)
RJ-45 straight cable, 6’
(included)
To a port on an interme-
diate switch or hub
NOTE: Switch or hub must
have connection
to EtherLoop net-
work router.
10 Base-T (bottom port) Not used in this release Not used in this release