Nortel Networks manual Introduction, EtherSpeed 10BASE-T/100BASE-FX Switch Module

Introduction

The Centillion 100 EtherSpeed 10BASE-T/100BASE-FX Switch Module from Bay Networks® inserts into one slot of a Centillion 100™ chassis. The module provides eight 10BASE-T switched ports that operate at 10 megabits per second (Mb/s) and two 100BASE-FX switched ports that operate at

100 Mb/s.

This guide contains information specific to the 8/2-port EtherSpeed 10BASE-T/100BASE-FX Switch Module and includes the following topics:

•Status LED descriptions

•Default configuration

•100BASE-FX cable requirements

•10BASE-T port pin assignments

•Technical specifications

•Declaration of Conformity

For information about installing and troubleshooting Centillion 100 EtherSpeed™ modules, refer to Using the Centillion 100 EtherSpeed Switch Modules (Bay Networks part number 893-890-B). Refer to Using SpeedView 2.1 for Windows (Bay Networks part number 893-891-B) for information about how to use SpeedView™ to configure features on an EtherSpeed module and a Centillion 100 switch.

Figure 1 illustrates the 8/2-port EtherSpeed 10BASE-T/100BASE-FX Switch Module.

Captive retaining screws

Inserter/extractor levers

Eight 10BASE-T ports (RJ-45)

Two 100BASE-FX ports (SC connectors)

Backplane connector

Power supply connector

Printed circuit board

LEDs

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Figure 1. EtherSpeed 10BASE-T/100BASE-FX Switch Module

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