3Com 5104M-FB1, 5102M-FBP, 510M-FBP installation and operation guide Appendix a Specifications

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Appendix A — Specifications

General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Optical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Transmitter Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Receiver Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 Supported Fiber Optic Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 Fiber Optic Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5 Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6 Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6 3Com 10BASE-FB Network Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-610BASE-FB Cable and Connector Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7 10BASE-FB Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-710BASE-FB Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8 Connecting Fiber Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

Appendix B — Technical Support

On-line Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 Email Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 World Wide Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 Support from Your Network Supplier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 Support from 3Com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 Returning Products for Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4 Accessing the 3Com MIB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4 3Com Technical Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5

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Contents Page VDE Class B Compliance Restricted Rights Page Contents Installing and Operating the Module Appendix a Specifications Page Figures Page Tables Page Audience How to Use This GuideStructure of This Guide Convention Indicates Example Document ConventionsUsr/snm/agents 3Com Documents Related DocumentsReference Documents Slot ONline System Concentrator Installation and OperationPage Introduction 10BASE-FB Module Descriptions Introduction 1 Theory of Operation 10BASE-FB ComplianceBASE-FB Module Connections BASE-FB Module Compatibility Compatibility With Other Ethernet Fiber Products3Com Product Part Number Designing and Expanding the Network Rule Definition Recommendations/Notes Rules for Configuring a NetworkUnderstanding the General Rules Basic Network RulesDefinition Recommendations/Notes Is actually equal to 1.1 meters Equivalent Fiber Distances of LAN Products Equivalent Fiber DistancesLAN Product Equivalent Fiber Determining Maximum Fiber Link Distances Determining Link Budget Calculating Maximum Link DistanceDBm ONline 10BASE-FB Module Optical Power Budget Normal PowerPower Link Link LossONline to ONline 10BASE-FB Module Optical Power Budget High PowerBASE-FB Optical Power Budget Cable Size Used Transmit Receive Optical Power MicronAttenuation Typical Fiber Loss Characteristics Connector and Splice Insertion LossMeter Fiber Link With Mechanical Splice Example 1700 Meter Fiber Link With Mechanical SpliceMeter Fiber Link Through Two Patch Panels Example 2000 Meter Fiber Link Through Two Patch PanelsChoosing a Network Backbone Cabling Structure Star-Wiring Configuration Star ConfigurationSerial Configuration Using 10BASE-FB Modules Serial ConfigurationFiber Backbone, Fiber-to-the-Desk 10BASE-FB Module ConfigurationsAll-Fiber Network Network With 3 Concentrators Example Network With 3 ConcentratorsExample Network with 8 Concentrators Network Configured With 8 ConcentratorsFiber Equivalent Distances Between Transceivers Fiber Backbone, Unshielded Twisted Pair to-the-Desk Example Sample Configuration Distance CalculationSample Configuration Distance Calculation Fiber Backbone, Coaxial Connection Example Connecting a Thin Ethernet 10BASE2 SegmentDesigning and Expanding the Network 2 Configuring Ports for Fault Tolerance Fault-Tolerant ConfigurationsStandard Redundant Configuration In this configuration Setting Redundancy 10. Redundant Fiber Backbone Configuration Implementing Total Backbone Fault Tolerance 11. Total Backbone Fault-Tolerant Configuration 12. Fiber Network With 3 Concentrators Page Installing and Operating the Module Precautionary Procedures Unpacking Procedures Quick Installation Procedures Quick InstallationStep Procedure Section Title Setting the Dip Switches BASE-FB Module Dip Switch Locations Dip Switch S1 Settings for Switches 1 Setting Dip Switch S1Switch Label Function Factory Switch Setting Default Off Channel Selection Dip Switch S1 Settings for Switches 3 toPort-Switching Module Port Module-Switching ModuleDip Switch S2 Settings Setting Dip Switch S2Switch Label Function Factory Switch Setting Default Enable/disable Disable Module Low Light Detection Not Used Installing the ModuleInstalling the 10BASE-FB Module BASE-FB Module Connection Configuring the Module Enabling Ports Selecting a Network Enabling Port Redundancy You can enable port redundancy in one of the following waysEnabling Low Light Warning Enabling Optical PowerSaving Module Configuration Showing Module ConfigurationMonitoring the Front Panel Page LED Name Color State Indicates Interpreting the 10BASE-FB Module LEDsVerifying LED and Network Assignments LED State Network ConfigurationNetwork Check Codes Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Using the Port Activity LEDs Troubleshooting Using the Port Activity LEDsPossible Cause Corrective Action Troubleshooting Using the Port Status LEDs Troubleshooting Using the Port Status LEDsLED State Indication Possible Cause Corrective Action Troubleshooting Using the Port Status LEDs Troubleshooting Using the Port Status LEDs 10BASE-FL Technical Assistance Page Specifications Table A-1. General Specifications General SpecificationsCable Type Normal Power High Power Optical SpecificationsTransmitter Specifications Table A-2. Transmit PowerTable A-3. Receiver Specifications Receiver SpecificationsSupported Fiber Optic Cables Fiber Optic Interface Power RequirementsTable A-4. Fiber Optic Interface Specifications Table A-5. Power RequirementsTable A-7. Mechanical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsMechanical Specifications Table A-6. Electrical Specifications10BASE-FB Cables 10BASE-FB Cable and Connector SpecificationsPort-Switching Connector Type 10BASE-FB ConnectorsTable A-8 BASE-FB Module Part Numbers On-line Technical Support Technical SupportEmail Technical Support Support from Your Network SupplierWorld Wide Web Site Support from 3Com Returning Products for Repair Accessing the 3Com MIB3Com Technical Publications Page Index Installing Link Budget Redundant Link, 3-16Redundancy LED Unpacking Procedures, 3-3Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable
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