Intel A21721-001 manual Gigabit Ethernet Configuration, Cable Type Length, Color Definition

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C H A P T E R 2

Gigabit Ethernet Modules

Gigabit Ethernet Configuration

Link LED

1000SX

1000SX

1000SX

1000SX

1000SX

1000SX

1000SX

1000SX

Status LED

RX

 

LED

 

TX LED

The Gigabit Ethernet module uses SC duplex connectors as defined by the IEC 87-419 standards. The table below describes the maximum cable length for the module.

Cable Type

Length

 

62.5 micron multimode

2 to 275 meters

6.56 to 902.2 feet

 

 

 

60 micron multimode

2 to 550 meters

6.56 to 1804.4 feet

 

 

 

Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) provide status information for the module. There are three LEDs per port (link, transmit and receive) and one global LED (status).

The table describes the LEDs for the module.

LED

Color

Definition

Status (Board)

Solid Yellow

Power up diagnostics

 

 

are running.

 

 

 

 

Flashing Yellow

Power up diagnostics

 

 

failed.

 

 

 

 

Flashing Green

Normal Operation -

 

 

the board is operating

 

 

normally.

 

 

 

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Contents Intel NetStructure Switch A21721-001 First Edition May Contents Page Quick Start Topic SeeIntel NetStructure 6000 Switch Modules User Guide Available Modules Per Ports per Features per Chassis SlotModule Installation Intel NetStructure 6000 Switch Modules User Guide Gigabit Ethernet Modules Setting Auto-negotiation Overview of the Gigabit Ethernet ModulesGigabit Ethernet Configuration Cable Type LengthColor Definition Status BoardConfiguring ports LinkPort Type Cable Type Length Gigabit Ethernet Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Course of ActionUse ifconfig Page Fast Ethernet Modules Overview of the Fast Ethernet Modules 10/100 Ethernet Configuration Status100Mbps Activity10/100 Ethernet Troubleshooting Possible Symptom Cause Course of ActionAgingtime command Use the clear fdbUse the show counters

A21721-001 specifications

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