3Com 5101T-FB-SMA, 5101T-FB-FC, 5101T-FB-ST manual Transceiver Cables, Signal Differences

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Transceiver Cables

This section explains the signal differences among the various types of AUI transceiver cables. It also explains wire sizes and the proper pinouts for Ethernet Version 2.0 and IEEE 802.3 AUI cables.

Signal Differences

Signal differences occur between different types of transceiver cables because there are three Ethernet standards:

V1.0

V2.0

IEEE 802.3

These three standards also affect the shielding and grounding of the cables and the size of the wires used in the cables.

The most significant difference among AUI

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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 SpecificationsFiber Optic Cables Compatibility Transmit Power SpecificationsTransmit Power Fiber Optic Cable SpecificationsAUI Specifications Attachment Unit Interface Specifications