Cisco Systems PA-FE-TX, PA-FE-FX manual Ieee 802.3u 100BaseT Specifications, Mii

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IEEE 802.3u 100BaseT Specifications

IEEE 802.3u 100BaseT Specifications

Table 1-3 lists the cabling specifications for 100-Mbps Fast Ethernet transmission over UTP, FTP, and fiber-optic cables. Table 1-4 summarizes IEEE 802.3u 100BaseT physical characteristics.

Table 1-3

Specifications and Connection Limits for 100-Mbps Transmission

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parameter

 

RJ-45

 

 

MII

SC-Type

 

 

 

 

 

Cable specification

 

Category 5 1 UTP2, 22 to 24 AWG

Category 3, 4, or 5, 150-ohm UTP or FTP,

62.5/125 multimode optical

 

 

 

 

 

or multimode optical fiber

fiber

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum cable length

–

 

 

3

–

 

 

1.64 ft (0.5 m) (MII-to-MII cable)

Maximum segment length

328 ft (100 m) for 100BaseTX

3.28 ft (1 m)4 or 1,312 ft (400 m) for

328 ft (100 m)

 

 

 

 

 

100BaseFX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum network length

656 ft (200 m)

4

(with 1 repeater)

–

4

 

656 ft (200 m) (with 1

repeater)

1EIA/TIA-568 or EIA-TIA-568 TSB-36 compliant.

2Cisco Systems does not supply Category 5 UTP RJ-45 or 150-ohm FTP MII cables. Both are available commercially.

3This is the cable between the MII port on the PA-FE port adapter and the appropriate transceiver.

4This length is specifically between any two stations on a repeated segment.

Table 1-4

IEEE 802.3u Physical Characteristics

 

 

 

 

Parameter

100BaseFX

100BaseTX

 

 

 

Data rate (Mbps)

100

100

 

 

 

Signaling method

Baseband

Baseband

 

 

Maximum segment length (meters) 100 m between repeaters

100 m between DTE1 and repeaters

Media

SC-type: dual simplex or single duplex for Rx and Tx

RJ-45MII

 

 

 

Topology

Star or Hub

Star or Hub

 

 

 

1 DTE = data terminal equipment.

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Contents Corporate Headquarters Copyright 1996-1999 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Preface ObjectivesOrganization Related DocumentationRelated Documentation Cisco Connection Online Cisco Documentation CD-ROMOverview Port Adapter OverviewPort Adapter Locations on the Supported Platforms PA-FE-FX Port Adapter-Faceplate ViewCPU Port Adapter Slots in the Cisco 7200 Series-Cisco LEDs Receptacles, Cables, and PinoutsPA-FE-TX RJ-45 Connections-Plug and Receptacle 11 PA-FE-FX Duplex SC Connector 13 PA-FE-TX or PA-FE-FX MII Connection-Receptacle Fast Ethernet Overview Ieee 802.3u 100BaseT Specifications MIIPreparing for Installation List of Parts and ToolsSoftware and Hardware Requirements Router Platform Recommended Minimum Cisco IOS ReleaseSafety Guidelines Safety WarningsTelephone Wiring Guidelines Electrical Equipment GuidelinesPreventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage FCC Class B Compliance Installation Overview VIP2 and the PA-FE Port AdaptersVIP2-15 or VIP2-40 with a PA-FE-TX in Port Adapter Slot VIP2-15 or VIP2-40 with a PA-FE-FX in Port Adapter Slot Removing a Port Adapter Removing a Port AdapterLocation of Port Adapter Screw-Partial Port Adapter Installing a Port Adapter Installing a New Port AdapterInstalling a Port Adapter Installing a Port Adapter Cisco 7200 Series and the PA-FE Port Adapters Shows a Cisco 7206 with a PA-FE-FX installed in slot Handling a Port Adapter Guide Placing the Port Adapter Lever in the Locked Position-Cisco Installing a Port Adapter Cisco uBR7200 Series and the PA-FE Port Adapters Cisco uBR7200 Series with a PA-FE-TX in Slot 2-Cisco uBR7246 Port adapters Installing a Port Adapter Inside slot guide PC board Metal carrier Port adapter retention clip in locked position Cisco 7100 Series and the PA-FE-TX and PA-FE-FX Cisco 7120 Series Router-Port Adapter Slot 3 LocationCisco 7140 series Router-Port Adapter Slot 4 Location Installing a Port Adapter Guides PA-FE Port Adapter RJ-45 and MII Connections Installing PA-FE Port Adapter Interface CablesAttaching PA-FE Port Adapter Interface Cables Attaching PA-FE Port Adapter Interface Cables Attaching the Ferrite Bead around the RJ-45 Cable Attaching PA-FE Port Adapter Interface Cables Configuring PA-FE Port Adapter Interfaces Using the Exec Command Interpreter Cisco 7200 Series and Cisco uBR7200 Series PortsCisco 7206 Fast Ethernet Interface Port Number Example VIP2 Ports Cisco 7100 Series Ports Fast Ethernet Interface Port Number Example-CiscoPerforming a Basic Configuration Performing a Basic ConfigurationRouter# configure terminal Configuring PA-FE Transmission Mode Configuring PA-FE Media TypeUsing show Commands to Verify the New Interface Status Checking the ConfigurationChecking the Configuration Router# show diag VIP2 Show Commands Using the ping Command Router# show diagbusRouter# ping

PA-FE-FX, PA-FE-TX specifications

Cisco Systems PA-FE-TX and PA-FE-FX are essential components in the realm of network switching and connectivity. These Peripheral Adapter modules are designed for use in Cisco 7000 series routers, catering to the needs of high-performance networking and offering robust features.

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