3Com 5101T-FB-FC, 5101T-FB-SMA, 5101T-FB-ST manual Late Collisions and Failure to Defer

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If you have IEEE 802.3 repeaters in your network, ensure that the SQE Mode and Alternate Colli- sion Mode switches are disabled for 10BASE-FB Transceivers connected to these repeaters.

Late Collisions and Failure to Defer

Late collisions can be caused by exceeding the distance rules of Ethernet, or by controllers that do not fully comply 100% with the IEEE standard.

To verify that your network satisfies the distance rules, refer to the configuration rules in:

10BASE-FB Star Coupler Installation and Operation Guide, Chapter 6

ONline or ONcore Ethernet 10BASE-FB Module Installation Guide, Chapter 2

Activating the Alternate Collision Mode on the Transceiver may solve this problem in many cases.

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Contents 10BASE-FB Transceiver Installation Guide Page VDE Class B Compliance Copyright Statement Table of Contents EEE Version Page Page Intended Audience PrefaceThis guide is divided into five sections Transceiver Top Panel Transceiver OverviewTransceiver Top Panel Switch Setting Description Transceiver DIP Switch SettingsTransceiver Front Panel Transceiver Front PanelFiber link transmit and receive SQE Test Ports Transceiver Rear PanelTransceiver Rear Panel Transceiver LED Descriptions Alternate Collision ModeSQE Test High Power PWRHalf Step Mode InstallationSite Preparation and Placement Unpacking Procedures Transceiver DIP Switch Default Settings Verifying Transceiver Switch SettingsPage Page Connecting to Ethernet V2.0 and Ieee 802.3 Controllers Connecting to Ethernet V2.0 and Ieee 802.3 Repeaters Connecting Fiber Cables Connecting the AUI Cable To verify physical link operation Verifying Physical Link OperationStatus LED TroubleshootingPage LED Troubleshooting Using the Status LEDsTroubleshooting Using the Status LEDs Troubleshooting Using the Status LEDs Troubleshooting Link Problems Excessive Collisions Troubleshooting System ProblemsLate Collisions and Failure to Defer Miscellaneous Errors Transceiver Cables Signal DifferencesVersion EEEWire Sizes Cable Type Signal Pair Power Pair Transceiver Cable Wire SizesCable Pinouts AUI Cable Pinout ChartCO-A Symptoms of Faulty Transceiver Cables Troubleshooting Transceiver CablesCauses of Fault Transceiver Cables Cable Recommendations SpecificationsGeneral Specifications General SpecificationsOptical Interface Specifications Optical Interface SpecificationsTransmit Power Transmit Power SpecificationsFiber Optic Cable Specifications Fiber Optic Cables CompatibilityAUI Specifications Attachment Unit Interface Specifications