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Chapter 6: Cabling E-series Routers
HSSI Connectors
The HSSI I/O module uses a standard 50-pin HSSI connector.
Figure 35: HSSI I/O module with 50-pin HSSI connector
RJ-45 Connectors
When inserting an RJ-45 connector, be sure it clicks into the port.
Figure 36: I/O module with RJ-45 connector
CAUTION: Do not terminate HSSI connections with SCSI connectors. Although SCSI
connectors look very similar to HSSI connectors, using SCSI connectors on HSSI
connections may lead to data loss.
HSSI-3
I/O
Port 0
g013756
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FE-2
I/O
Port 0
g013757