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PowerStar™ IV
Connecting Twinax Link Cable
To connect twinax cable to PowerStar™ IV SIC twinax connector:
NOTE: Twinax link connections are marked on the Slide In
Card as Right or Left. The Right twinax connection provides
signals to the Right Link terminal device connectors; the Left
twinax connection provides signals to the Left Link terminal
device connectors. If only one twinax link is installed, the
choice of selecting left or right connection is left to the
discretion of the installer.
1. Be sure that the twinax SIC is installed properly. (See page 9)
2. Locate or build twinax cables that conform to specifications
on page 24, with minimum length of 25 feet (7.6 meters) and
maximum length of 5000 feet.
3. Connect one end of twinax cable to AS/400, Sys/36, or 5x94
controller port.
4. Connect other end of twinax cable to twinax connector on
Slide In Card.
5. Optionally connect second twinax cable, using steps 3 and 4
above.
