Nortel Networks Media Dependent Adapter manual Replacing an MDA with a Different Model

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After connecting the port cables, follow the instructions in that guide to connect power and verify the installation.

Note: The IEEE 802.3u specification requires that all ports operating at 100 Mb/s use only Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling.

Replacing an MDA with a Different Model

When replacing an installed MDA in a BayStack switch with another type of MDA, clear the switch NVRAM:

1.Power down the switch.

Remove the AC power cord from the power source.

2.Remove the installed MDA.

Loosen the thumbscrews and remove the MDA.

3.Cycle the switch power.

Power up the switch and wait for the Nortel Networks logo screen to appear (approximately 20 seconds); then power down the switch.

4.Install the replacement MDA.

Be sure to firmly tighten the two thumbscrews on the MDA front panel.

5.Power up the switch.

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Contents Installing Media Dependent Adapters MDAs By Nortel Networks, Inc Introduction MDA ModelsPage 10/100BASE-TX MDAs 100BASE-TX ModelsPage 100BASE-TX MDA Item Label Description100BASE-FX MDAs 10/100BASE-TX MDAPage Page BASE-FX MDA Models 1 Describes the 100BASE-FX MDA components and LEDs BASE-FX MDA Description Label 1000BASE-SX MDAs Page BASE-SX MDA Front Panels BASE-SX MDA Description Label To this port 1000BASE-LX MDAs Page There are two 1000BASE-LX longwave gigabit MDA models Page BASE-LX MDA Description Label PHYInstalling an MDA Press the MDA firmly into the Uplink Module slot Cycle the switch power Replacing an MDA with a Different Model1000BASE-LX Multimode Applications
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