3Com 5101T-FB-SMA, 5101T-FB-FC, 5101T-FB-ST manual Preface, Intended Audience

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Preface

This guide describes the features, DIP switch, installation steps, operation verification, and problem diagnosis for the 3Com 10BASE-FB Transceiver.

Intended Audience

This guide is intended for use by installers, users, and network managers. It does not include detailed service information. This product must be serviced by personnel at, or approved by, 3Com Corporation or the warranty is voided.

Before you use the 10BASE-FB Transceiver, read this guide to familiarize yourself with the product. Also read the reference manual for the product to which you are connecting the 10BASE-FB Transceiver.

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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