Cabletron Systems 38, FOMIM-32, 36 manual Chapter Introduction, Using this Manual

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems FOMIM-32/36/38 Fiber Optic Media Interface Module User’s Guide. We have designed this manual to serve as a simple installation and reference guide for the FOMIM, and to explain the capabilities and special features of the module. Before using the FOMIM, you need to carefully read through this manual to gain a full understanding of the FOMIM and its capabilities.

Cabletron Systems offers three versions of 1300 nm single mode Fiber Optic Media Interface Modules:

•FOMIM-32 providing 12 links with ST type connectors

•FOMIM-36 providing 6 links with ST type connectors

•FOMIM-38 providing 18 links with ST type connectors

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Chapter 1, Introduction, discusses the capabilities and special features of the Cabletron Systems FOMIMs (Figure 1-1). This chapter also includes a list of related manuals.

Chapter 2, Network Requirements and Installation, contains a list of network requirements that must be met before you install the FOMIM and instructions for installing the FOMIM into the MMAC chassis.

Chapter 3, Testing and Troubleshooting, provides procedures for testing and troubleshooting the installation of the FOMIM. Instructions for using LANVIEW, Cabletron Systems built-in visual diagnostic and status monitoring system, are also included.

Appendix A, FOMIM Specifications, contains operational specifications and environmental requirements for the FOMIM.

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Contents USER’S Guide FCC Notice Fomim User’s GuideCabletron SYSTEMS, INC. Program License Agreement DOC NoticeVcci Notice United States Government Restricted Rights Exclusion of Warranty and Disclaimer of LiabilityCabletron Software Program License Declaration of Conformity PO Box Rochester, NHContents Contents Fomim User’s Guide Using this Manual Chapter IntroductionIntroduction Distance and Cable Type Document ConventionsFiber Optic Media Interface Modules Multi Media Access Centers Lanview Status Monitoring SystemLanview Status Monitoring System Related Manuals Getting HelpGetting Help Fomim User’s Guide Fiber Optic Network Design Guidelines Chapter Network Requirements InstallationNetwork Cable Requirements Unpacking the Fomim Unpack the module as followsInstalling the Fomim Into the Mmac Installing the FomimConnecting Fiber Optic Cabling to the Fomim ST Connector InsertionConnecting Fiber Optic Cabling to the Fomim Fomim User’s Guide Testing the Fiber Optic Link Segment Chapter Testing and TroubleshootingInstallation Test Link Test PRE-INSTALLATION Test Using Lanview Pre-Installation TestUsing Lanview Fomim User’s Guide Appendix a Fomim Specifications Operating SpecificationsEnvironmental Requirements Appendix a Fomim SpecificationsAgency Approvals Physical PropertiesFomim User’s Guide Index ERR LEDIndex Index-2 Fomim User’s Guide
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