Intel 100BASE-T4 manual Quick Start, Install the hubs, Connect the stack, Connect the devices

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Quick Start

1 Install the hub(s).

Maximum stack:

Six hubs

Rack requirements: Standard 19-in (48.26 cm), 1.5 EIA rack-mount space for each hub

Shelf requirements: Support for 10 lbs (4.5 kg) per hub

12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) with uplink module and NMM

2 Connect the stack.

Use the cascade cables to connect multiple hubs. You need to purchase cascade cables separately from your network services supplier (see Appendix B for more information).

Do not use UTP cabling to connect hubs.

3 Connect the devices.

Connect 100BASE-T4 devices to the hub using four-pair Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling. Maximum cable distance between a port and an attached device is 100 meters.

4Plug power cords into each hub, then check LEDs.

•Make sure the Pwr LED is lit for all hubs.

•Make sure the numbered port LEDs are lit for connected devices.

Pwr LED

Port LEDs

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Contents User Guide First edition August Second edition Contents Index Customer Support Inside back cover Plug power cords into each hub, then check LEDs Install the hubsQuick Start Connect the stackOverview FeaturesRJ-45 100BASE-T4 ports Physical DescriptionFront panel Pwr LED matrixStat ColMedia Data %Adapter ExpansionRear panel Power receptacleCascade connectors Expansion slot Optional equipmentMedia adapter slot Requirements InstallingExpress Hub A P T E R 2 Intel Express 100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub Installing a Single HubStacking Hubs A P T E R 2 Installing the Express HubRemoving a Hub from a Stack Installing Uplink ModulesAdding a Network Management Module NMM Connecting Cables to the Hub DevicesConnectingChecking the LEDs Color Status indications LEDPartitioned Ports Unit Numbering ConventionUsing a Switch to Connect Hubs 100BASE-TX Uplink Module Connecting to 100BASE-TX devicesRouting server Connecting to 100BASE-FX devicesConnecting to 10BASE-T devices 100BASE-TX Uplink Module and 10/100 Downlink 100BASE-TX Uplink Module and 10/100 switching hubTopology Rules Physical Layer Media SpecificationsFast Ethernet Distance limitations Basic Rules100BASE-T4 and 100BASE-TX 100BASE-T4 and 100BASE-FXRepeater rules Network Topology Extensions Fast Ethernet Topology Rules P E N D I Optional Equipment SpecificationsTechnical Optional EquipmentCascade cables Network Management Module NMMTechnical Specifications Interface Options Safety Agency ApprovalsRepeater Type Electromagnetic Emissions Statement of ConditionsElectromagnetic Susceptibility Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci StatementAvertissement Avvertenza Limitation of liability and remedies Limited WarrantyReturning a defective product 100BASE-T IndexUTP NMM 100BASE-FX 100BASE-TX Intel Automated Customer Support