Cabletron Systems BRIM-T6 manual Connecting UTP Segments, Connecting Fiber Optic Segments

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CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK

3.2 CONNECTING UTP SEGMENTS

The TPIM-T2 provides an RJ45 interface for connecting UTP cable segments (see Appendix A for pinouts).

To connect a UTP segment to a TPIM-T2, insert the RJ45 connector into the RJ45 port as shown in Figure 3-2.

RJ45 Port

RJ45

Connector

TPIM-T2 Connection

Figure 3-2. Connecting a UTP Segment

3.3 CONNECTING FIBER OPTIC SEGMENTS

Both the TPIM -F2 (for multimode) and TPIM-F3 (for single-mode) support connection to fiber optic segments. When connecting a segment to the TPIM-F2 or TPIM-F3, consider the following:

Fiber optic segments with Straight Tip (ST) connectors attach to ST ports much like BNC connectors attach to BNC ports. The connector must be inserted into the port with the alignment key on the connector inserted into the alignment slot on the port. Then the connector must be turned to lock it down.

The physical communication link consists of two strands of fiber optic cabling. The Transmit strand (TX) at one end connects to the Receive (RX) port at the other end and vice versa.

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Contents BRIM-T6 USER’S Guide Page All Rights Reserved Order Number 9031288 September FCC Notice DOC NoticeVcci Notice Program License Agreement Cabletron Software Program LicenseExclusion of Warranty & Disclaimer Liability United States Government Restricted RightsContents Appendix B Media Specifications and Requirements Using this Manual Chapter IntroductionIntroducing the BRIM-T6 Media FlexibilityJumper Selectable Ring Speed Bridge/Routing ProtocolsSpanning Tree Algorithm STA Compliance BRIM-T6 ManagementBrim Specifications SafetyRelated Documentation EnvironmentGetting Help Networking PublicationsIntroduction Chapter Installation Installing the BRIM-T6Unpacking the BRIM-T6 Installing the BRIM-T6 into a MIM Installing the BRIM-T6 Installing the BRIM-T6 into a Standalone Device Configuring the BRIM-T6 Ring SpeedSPD Configuring and Installing TPIMs Tpim Configuration for Station Applications Installing TPIMs Chapter Connecting to the Network Connecting STP SegmentsConnecting UTP Segments Connecting Fiber Optic SegmentsConnecting Fiber Optic Segments Connecting to the Network Chapter Monitoring and Troubleshooting Lanview Leds16Mb Ring Speed XMT Transmit RCV ReceiveSTB Standby LNK Media Link OK on attached TpimChecking the Connection LED Specifications SummaryMonitoring and Troubleshooting Appendix a Tpim Specifications Twisted Pair Tpim Pinouts Station ModeFiber Optic Tpim Specifications Tpim Specifications Appendix B Media Specifications and Requirements Fiber OpticShielded Twisted Pair STP Impedance and AttentuationUnshielded Twisted Pair UTP Maximum Lobe LengthMaximum Trunk Lengths Attenuation and Impedance Table B-4. UTP Voice Grade and Category 3 SpecificationsMaximum Lobe Lengths Media Specifications and Requirements