Cabletron Systems EMC39-12 manual Chapter Introduction, Using this Manual

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems EMC39-12 User’s Guide. This manual explains installation instructions and provides specifications for the twelve port Ethernet Media Converter (EMC).

1.1 USING THIS MANUAL

Read through this manual to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the EMC39-12. You should have a general working knowledge of Ethernet IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, and Ethernet IEEE 802.3j 10BASE-FL type data communications networks and their physical layer components when installing the EMC39-12.

Chapter 1, Introduction, describes EMC39-12 features and specifications.

Chapter 2, Installation, describes how to install the EMC39-12 into a 19-inch rack or as a standalone device.

Chapter 3, Connecting to the Network, explains how to connect network segments to the EMC39-12.

Chapter 4, Using the LANVIEW LEDs, describes how to use the EMC39-12 LEDs to monitor link and power status.

Appendix A, Cable Requirements lists twisted pair and single mode cable requirements for the EMC39-12.

Appendix B, Twisted Pair Wiring Tables, lists pinouts for the 50-pin twisted pair connector.

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