3Com 5101T-FB-ST, 5101T-FB-SMA, 5101T-FB-FC manual Specifications, Cable Recommendations

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Cable Recommendations

The 10BASE-FB Transceiver is fully compatible with IEEE 802.3 and Ethernet V2.0. The use of Ethernet V1.0 AUI cables and controllers is not recommended.

The 10BASE-FB Transceiver accepts either 802.3 or V2.0 AUI cables. Use the proper AUI cable for the appropriate controller being used. For exam- ple, if you use an 802.3 controller, then use an 802.3 AUI cable.

Specifications

This section lists the following specifications for the 10BASE-FB Transceiver:

■General

■Optical Interface

■Transmit Power

■Fiber Optic Cable Compatibility

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