
MCED-100 MetaCarrier Embedding Device Revision 1
Rear Panel Connectors and Pinouts MN-MCED100
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3.1.2 D-Subminiature Cable Connections
Type‘D’ConnectionType Example
ChassisReceptacles:
Female(top)
Male(bottom)
Type‘D’CablewithJackScrews
(femaleshown)
Figure 3-2. D-Subminiature Connector Examples
D‐Subminiature connectors are also called Type ‘D’ or ‘D‐Sub’ connectors. The connector pair
features multiple rows of pins (male side) coupled to mating sockets(female side).The cable
plugandchassisreceptacleeachfeatureaD‐shapedprofilethatinterlocktoensureproperpin
orientationandconnectorseating.
Eith
erchassisreceptaclegenderfeaturestwojacknutsforsecureassemblyofthecableplugto
thechassisreceptacle.
Whether its gender is male or female, the cable plug features two jack screws for secure
connectiontothejacknutsprovidedonthematingchassisreceptacle.Thejackscrewsmaybe
handtigh
tenedortightenedwithastandardflat‐bladescrewdriver.
Connection Instructions: Orient the plug to the receptacle in the proper position. Press firmly
into place. Use the jack screws to secure the plug to the receptacle jack nuts. Do not over‐
tighten.
3.1.3 RJ-45, RJ-48 Cable Connections
The plug for an RJ‐45 or RJ‐48 cable features a flexible tab. The RJ‐45 or
RJ‐48jackfeaturesamatingslot.Thisdesignconfigurationassuresproper
installationandpinorientation.
ConnectionInstructions:Pressdownthetabonthecable plug,andthen
insertthe plug into the RJ‐4xjack. The connection is complete wh
enthe
tab‘clicks’intopositioninsidethejack.
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