Intel 100BASE-TX manual 100BASE-T Media Adapter Slot, Expansion Slot

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Intel Express 100BASE- TX Stackable Hub

100BASE-T Media Adapter Slot

The media adapter slot is located in the upper left-hand corner of the Express hub and accommodates an optional 100BASE-T media adapter. A 100BASE-T media adapter allows you to connect to other 100BASE-T network devices using a different media.

Media adapter slot

Expansion slot

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Media adapter and expansion slots in the Express hub

For more information about the optional media adapter, see “Media Adapters” later in this chapter.

Expansion Slot

The expansion slot is located in the lower half of the Express hub and accommodates several optional 100BASE-T modules that extend your networking capabilities.

The following 100BASE-T modules can be installed in the expansion slot:

∙100BASE-T NMM

∙100BASE-TX host module

For information about these modules, see “Optional Equipment” in Appendix A.

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Contents 100BASE-TX Page Statement of Conditions Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Returning a defective product Limited 1-year hardware warrantyLimitation of liability and remedies Page Contents Index Intel customer support Features OverviewPhysical Description Chassis Major ComponentsFront Panel Pin # MDI-X signal MDI signal PortRJ-45 100BASE-TX Ports MDI/MDI-X Switch LED MatrixThis shows the LED matrix on the Express hub Type Label Color MeaningType Label Color Meaning 100BASE-T Media Adapter Slot Expansion SlotCascade Connectors Power ReceptacleRear Panel A P T E R Intel Express 100BASE- TX Stackable Hub Installing Removing Express Hub Site Preparation Operating Requirement EnvironmentPackage Contents Required Tools and MaterialsInstalling an Express hub Installing the Hub in a RackInstalling the Hub on a Table or Shelf Completing the InstallationPage Physical Requirements for Installing Multiple Hubs Installing Multiple HubsStacking and Cascading Hubs Installing Optional Modules in the Hub Mounting Requirements for Installing Multiple HubsInstalling Network Management Modules Installing and Connecting Multiple Hubs Removing an Express hub Removing and Installing Filler Panels Removing a filler panel Physical Configuration Guidelines Making Connections to 100BASE-T PortsNetwork Configuration Decisions Mbps Network DevicesConnecting Cables to the Hub Verifying Installation Checking the LEDsOther Items To Check Color Status indicationsUnit Numbering Convention 100BASE-T Network Configurations 100BASE-T Shared LANConnecting 100BASE-T Workstations to the Hub 100BASE-T Switched LAN 100BASE-TXA P T E R Intel Express 100BASE- TX Stackable Hub Appendix a Technical Specifications Optional Equipment Technical SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards CompatibilityPhysical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsSafety Agency Approvals Electromagnetic EmissionsMedia Adapters Optional EquipmentInterface Options Network Management Module 100BASE-TX Host ModulesP E N D I Page Physical Layer Media Specifications Appendix B 100BASE-T Topology Rules and GuidelinesRepeater Rules 100BASE-FXNetwork Topology Extensions 100BASE-T network topology of 400 meters 100BASE-T network topology of 521.6 meters Calculating Round Trip Collision Delay 100BASE-TSTP DTE types Maximum round trip Delay value Index D E NMM D E Intel customer support