We will be building a typical IBM STP cable (IBM Type 1, 1A, Type 6) in our hands on lab projects. Use the following short procedure as a guideline for stripping & terminating IBM STP cables. Your IBM STP cable may be insulated and jacketed with PVC or with Teflon® (plenum).

From your LAN-Wire materials kit locate the:

1. 6' length of IBM 2-pair Type 6 STP cable

2. (Qty. 1) IBM Type 1 cable connector

3. (Qty. 1) DB9 connector, male pins, & DB9 hood

For best results, the universal tools and connector types listed below are recommended:

• Channel Locks, Robo Grips, or other large closing pliers

• Razor Knife

• Wire cutters (straight cut)

1.To Cut the Cable Make a straight cut in the termination end of the cable.

2. Score the Jacket Score the jacket all the way around with the razor knife at a point where the cable jacket would just enter the back of the connector. Make sure that the braid and shielding are not damaged while scoring the jacket.

3. Pull the Jacket Off Pull the cable jacket off by hand without damaging the cable core.

4. Put Connector Collar Over Cable Slip the connector over the cable and partially onto the jacket.

5. Pull Braid Back Pull the braid back.

6. Wrap Braid Around Sleeve Carefully wrap the braid around the connctor sleeve. Gather any loose ends together and wrap them around the connector sleeve.

7. Snip Excess Braid Snip excess braid. DO NOT ALLOW THE BRAID TO UNTWIST.

8. Peel Back and Snip Tape Shield Peel back shield from each pair. Snip tape shield as far back as possible.

9. Cut Cable to Length Cut cable to required 3/4" length.

10. Begin Connectorization Place the insertion cap over the end of the twisted pairs. DO NOT UNTWIST PAIRS.

11. Punch Down Cable Punch down the cable into the connector housing using channel locks.

12. Install Cable Sleeve Place the cable sleeve on the back of the connector.

13. Install Grounding Cap Place the grounding cap on the connector.

14. Inspect Cable is now properly terminated. Inspect the neatness and tightness of the termination.

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