Cabletron Systems F3 user manual Chapter Introduction, Using this Manual

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Cabletron Systems FOT-F3 Fiber Optic Transceiver User’s Manual. This manual serves as a simple installation and reference guide for the FOT-F3 transceiver.

You should have a general working knowledge of Ethernet or IEEE 802.3 type data communications networks and their physical layer components before installing the FOT-F3.

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You should read through this manual to gain a full understanding of the FOT-F3 and its capabilities.

This manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 1, Introduction, discusses the capabilities of the FOT-F3, outlines the conventions used in this manual, provides information on how to receive additional help, and provides a list of related manuals.

Chapter 2, Installation Requirements, contains the network and hardware requirements that must be met before installing the FOT-F3.

Chapter 3, Installation, contains steps for unpacking the FOT-F3, setting the SQE switch, connecting the transceiver to the network, connecting the transceiver to an active Ethernet device, and, if desired, mounting the transceiver with the Velcro mounts provided with the unit.

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Contents FOT-F3 Fiber Optic Transceiver USER’S Manual Page FOT-F3 USER’S Manual DOC Notice FCC NoticeVcci Notice Industrial Environment Declaration of ConformityContents Testing and Troubleshooting Chapter Introduction Using this ManualOverview of the FOT-F3 ConventionsFOT-F3 ConnectionsDistance and Cable Type Signal Quality Error SQE TestLanview LEDs Lanview LEDsSQE Signal Quality Error Test Function PWR PowerXMT Transmit RCV ReceiveApplication FOT-F3 Setup, ExampleMmac Your email address Getting HelpRelated Manuals Chapter Installation Requirements Network Design GuidelinesFiber Optic Requirements AUI Cable Requirements Installation RequirementsUnpacking the FOT-F3 Chapter InstallationSetting the SQE Switch Connecting the FOT-F3 to the NetworkConnecting the AUI Cable AUI Connection Connecting the Fiber Optic Cable Installation ST Connectors Surface Mounting the FOT-F3 Cable Strain Relief for Surface Mounted FOT-F3 Cable Support InstallationSurface Mounting the FOT-F3 Cable Strain Relief for Non-Mounted FOT-F3Cable Support Installation Installation Chapter Testing and Troubleshooting Installation CHECK-OUTTesting the Fiber Optic Link Segment Testing and Troubleshooting Installation Checkout Testing the FOT-F3 Fiber Optic TransceiverUsing Lanview Collision CLN LED Lanview LEDs Optical Link OK LNK LEDSignal Quality Error SQE Test Function LED Receive RCV LEDTransmit XMT LED Power PWR LED Testing and Troubleshooting Fiber Optic Interface Appendix a SpecificationsAppendix a Specifications Power Supply AUI ConnectorEnvironmental SafetyAgency Approvals Physical