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Connecting HSSI Network Modules
Connecting HSSI Modules to the Network
Connecting HSSI Network Modules
This chapter describes the 1-port High-Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) network module for Cisco 3600 series and Cisco 3700 series routers and contains the following sections:
• Connecting HSSI Modules to the Network
Tip To determine whether your router supports a specific network module, see Table 1-6 on page 1-16.
HSSI Network Modules
The 1-port High-Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) network module (see Figure 13-1) provides connectivity for fractional DS3 rate links and slower.
Figure 13-1 HSSI Network Module
Connecting HSSI Modules to the Network
The HSSI module contains a 50-pin receptacle, color-coded blue. You can connect this port to a network in either of two ways:
•To an external data service unit (DSU), using a HSSI data terminal equipment (DTE) cable for operation in DTE mode (see Figure 13-2). The HSSI port is configured to operate in this mode by default.
•To another router for back-to-back operation, using a HSSI null modem cable. (See Figure 13-3.) Both routers must be at the same site. Back-to-back operation allows you to verify operation of the HSSI port or link routers directly to build a larger node. Both routers must be configured to use a 51.84-MHz internal clock.
Figure 13-2 Connecting the 1-Port HSSI Module to an External DSU
Figure 13-3 Connecting Two Routers Back to Back
HSSI Network Module LEDs
All network modules have an enable (EN) LED. The enable LED indicates that the module has passed its self-tests and is available to the router. The HSSI network module has the additional LEDs shown in Figure 13-4 and described in Table 13-1.
Figure 13-4 HSSI Network Module LEDs
Posted: Fri Dec 14 11:39:46 PST 2007
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