Transition Networks TX12 Fast Ethernet IOOBASE-X Cable Specifications, Table of Contents

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FAST ETHERNET (IOOBASE-X)

CABLE SPECIFICATIONS

Due to the limited collision domain in 100BASE-X, use the shortest cables possible to make a connection between any two devices. Where collisions are not a consideration (full duplex), longer cable may be possible.

Effective cable distances are determined by ambient RF noise and by signal loss in the cable. Since fiber has low signal loss/meter and invulnerability to RF noise, fiber is the preferred medium for extending distances.

100BASE-FX Cable and Connector Specifications

The physical characteristics of the 100BASE-FX cable must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3 100BASE-FX specifications.

100BASE-FX CABLE SPECIFICATIONS

Fiber Optic Cable Recommended:

62.5 / 125 µm multimode fiber

Optional:

100 / 140 µm multimode fiber

 

85 / 125 µm multimode fiber

 

50 / 125 µm multimode fiber

Fiber Optic Transmitter Power:

 

Average power:

-19.0 dBm

Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity:

 

Average sensitivity:

-33.5 dBm

Bit error rate:

10-10

Maximum Cable Distance:

2000 meters (6500 feet)

100BASE-FX CONNECTOR CHARACTERISTICS:

The 100BASE-FX connectors are standard ST connectors. SC connectors are available.

Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

The StackMaster TX12 Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

StackMaster TX12 Hub Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Networking the StackMaster TX12 Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

StackMaster TX12 Hub Connectors and Status LEDs . . . . . . .3

RJ-45 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

SCSI Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2 SITE CONSIDERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3 INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Unpacking 12-Port Stackable Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Installing StackMaster™ TX12 in 19-inch Rack . . . . . . . . . . .6 Optionally Cascading 12-Port Stackable Hubs . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Using Port 12 to Cascade Two Hubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Using SCSI Connectors to Cascade Stacked Hubs . . . . . . . . . . .8

Connecting 100BASE-TX Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Connecting Power to StackMaster™ TX12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

4 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 5 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Fault Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Technical Support Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

WARRANTY STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

CABLE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

STACKMASTER TX12 HUB SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . 17

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StackMaster™ TX12

100BASE-TX 12-Port Stackable Hub

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TX12 specifications

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