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cable connects the cells to a remote PCI-X chassis. Because both the e-Link and the external e-Link
use the same cable material as the legacy REO cable, cable routing and management of these
cables in sx2000 system remain unchanged relative to Superdome. The external e-Link cable
requires a bend radius no smaller than two inches. The e-Link cable requires a bend radius no
smaller than four inches. Figure 1-13 illustrates an e-Link cable.
Figure 1-13 e-Link Cable
During system installation, two internal e-Link or two external e-Link cables are needed for each
cell board and I/O backplane. Twelve m-Link cables are needed for each dual-cabinet
configuration.
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