CHAPTER 2
NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
Before installing Cabletron Systems 7F06-02 Module, review the network requirements outlined in this chapter. All requirements included in this chapter should be met to ensure satisfactory performance of the 7F06-02 Module. Failure to do so may result in unsatisfactory network performance.
2.1FPIM MODULE SPECIFICATIONS
This module uses Fiber Port Interface Modules (FPIM) to provide front panel cable connections. The FPIMs are user-installable. Refer to Section 3.2, Installing FPIMs.
2.1.1FPIM-00 and FPIM-01
The FPIM-00 and FPIM-01 provide a multimode fiber connection. The FPIM-00 uses a MIC style connector and the FPIM-01 uses an SC type connector. The specifications for both devices are listed in Table 2-1, while the transmitter power parameters are provided in Table 2-2.
Table 2-1 FPIM-00 and FPIM-01 Specifications
| | | Worst | Worst | Typical |
| Parameter | Typical Value | Case |
| Case | Budget |
| | | Budget |
| | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| Receive | -30.5 dBm | -28.0 dBm | — | — |
| Sensitivity | | | | |
| | | | | |
| Peak Input | -7.6 dBm | -8.2 dBm | — | — |
| Power | | | | |
| | | | | |
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