Cabletron Systems BRIM-T6 manual Connecting Fiber Optic Segments

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CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK

Dust, dirt, and other contaminants on the ends of the connectors create data transmission problems. Avoid touching the ends of the connectors. If the ends become dirty, clean them with alcohol using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.

To connect a fiber optic segment to the TPIM-F2 /-F3, refer to Figure 3-3 and follow these steps:

1.Remove the protective plastic covers from the fiber optic ports on the module and from the connectors on each fiber strand.

2.Attach a fiber strand to the module’s receive port (labeled RX) and the other fiber strand to the module’s transmit port (labeled TX).

RX Port TX Port

Fiber strands

To RX Port

To TX Port

TPIM-F2/TPIM-F3 Connection

Figure 3-3. Connecting Fiber Optic Segments

3.Attach the other end of the strand that is connected to the host RX port to the destination device’s TX port and attach the other end of the strand connected to host TX port to the destination device’s RX port.

The next chapter describes how to use LANVIEW LEDs to monitor the operation of the BRIM-T6 and troubleshooting procedures.

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Contents BRIM-T6 USER’S Guide Page All Rights Reserved Order Number 9031288 September DOC Notice FCC NoticeVcci Notice Cabletron Software Program License Program License AgreementUnited States Government Restricted Rights Exclusion of Warranty & Disclaimer LiabilityContents Appendix B Media Specifications and Requirements Chapter Introduction Using this ManualMedia Flexibility Introducing the BRIM-T6Bridge/Routing Protocols Jumper Selectable Ring SpeedSpanning Tree Algorithm STA Compliance BRIM-T6 ManagementSafety Brim SpecificationsRelated Documentation EnvironmentNetworking Publications Getting HelpIntroduction Installing the BRIM-T6 Chapter InstallationUnpacking the BRIM-T6 Installing the BRIM-T6 into a MIM Installing the BRIM-T6 Configuring the BRIM-T6 Ring Speed Installing the BRIM-T6 into a Standalone DeviceSPD Configuring and Installing TPIMs Tpim Configuration for Station Applications Installing TPIMs Connecting STP Segments Chapter Connecting to the NetworkConnecting Fiber Optic Segments Connecting UTP SegmentsConnecting Fiber Optic Segments Connecting to the Network Lanview Leds Chapter Monitoring and Troubleshooting16Mb Ring Speed RCV Receive XMT TransmitSTB Standby LNK Media Link OK on attached TpimLED Specifications Summary Checking the ConnectionMonitoring and Troubleshooting Twisted Pair Tpim Pinouts Station Mode Appendix a Tpim SpecificationsFiber Optic Tpim Specifications Tpim Specifications Fiber Optic Appendix B Media Specifications and RequirementsImpedance and Attentuation Shielded Twisted Pair STPMaximum Lobe Length Unshielded Twisted Pair UTPMaximum Trunk Lengths Table B-4. UTP Voice Grade and Category 3 Specifications Attenuation and ImpedanceMaximum Lobe Lengths Media Specifications and Requirements