Determining Maximum Fiber Link Distances | 3Com 5102M-FBP, 510M-FBP

Table 2-2. Equivalent Fiber Distances of LAN Products (Continued)

	LAN Product	Equivalent Fiber
	LAN Product	Distance (meters)
		Distance (meters)

	ONline Ethernet Repeater Module (5102M-AUIF)	800

	Incoming signal to AUI port	600

	Outgoing signal from AUI port	200

	ONline Ethernet BNC Module (5106M-BNC)	900

	Incoming signal to BNC port	450

	Outgoing signal from BNC port	450

	ONline Ethernet Transceiver Module (5103M-AUIM)	0

	3Com 10BASE-FB Star Coupler (9308S-FB)	180

	10BASE-FB Star Coupler (9314S)	180

	IEEE Repeater	800

Determining Maximum Fiber Link Distances

This section describes how to calculate the maximum allowable link distances between two fiber ports. To do this, you must know the following information:

❑10BASE-FB optical power budget

❑Fiber cable diameter (for example, 50 micron, 62.5 micron)

❑Fiber cable light loss/km (for example, 3 dB loss/km)

❑Number of patch panel connections and link splices

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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 How to Use This Guide Audience Structure of This Guide Document Conventions Convention Indicates ExampleUsr/snm/agents Related Documents 3Com Documents Slot ONline System Concentrator Installation and Operation Reference DocumentsPage Introduction 10BASE-FB Module Descriptions Introduction 1 10BASE-FB Compliance Theory of Operation BASE-FB Module Connections Compatibility With Other Ethernet Fiber Products BASE-FB Module Compatibility3Com Product Part Number Designing and Expanding the Network Basic Network Rules Rules for Configuring a NetworkUnderstanding the General Rules Rule Definition Recommendations/Notes Definition Recommendations/Notes Is actually equal to 1.1 meters Equivalent Fiber Distances Equivalent Fiber Distances of LAN ProductsLAN Product Equivalent Fiber Determining Maximum Fiber Link Distances Calculating Maximum Link Distance Determining Link Budget Link Link Loss ONline 10BASE-FB Module Optical Power Budget Normal PowerPower DBm Cable Size Used Transmit Receive Optical Power Micron ONline 10BASE-FB Module Optical Power Budget High PowerBASE-FB Optical Power Budget ONline to Attenuation Connector and Splice Insertion Loss Typical Fiber Loss Characteristics Example 1700 Meter Fiber Link With Mechanical Splice Meter Fiber Link With Mechanical Splice Example 2000 Meter Fiber Link Through Two Patch Panels Meter Fiber Link Through Two Patch Panels Choosing a Network Backbone Cabling Structure Star Configuration Star-Wiring Configuration Serial Configuration Serial Configuration Using 10BASE-FB Modules 10BASE-FB Module Configurations Fiber Backbone, Fiber-to-the-Desk All-Fiber Network Example Network With 3 Concentrators Network With 3 Concentrators Network Configured With 8 Concentrators Example Network with 8 Concentrators Fiber Equivalent Distances Between Transceivers Example Sample Configuration Distance Calculation Fiber Backbone, Unshielded Twisted Pair to-the-Desk Sample Configuration Distance Calculation Example Connecting a Thin Ethernet 10BASE2 Segment Fiber Backbone, Coaxial Connection Designing and Expanding the Network 2 Fault-Tolerant Configurations Configuring Ports for Fault ToleranceStandard 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 Quick Installation ProceduresStep Procedure Section Title Setting the Dip Switches BASE-FB Module Dip Switch Locations Setting Dip Switch S1 Dip Switch S1 Settings for Switches 1Switch Label Function Factory Switch Setting Default Off Module-Switching Module Dip Switch S1 Settings for Switches 3 toPort-Switching Module Port Channel Selection Setting Dip Switch S2 Dip Switch S2 SettingsSwitch Label Function Factory Switch Setting Default Installing the Module Enable/disable Disable Module Low Light Detection Not Used Installing the 10BASE-FB Module BASE-FB Module Connection Configuring the Module Enabling Ports Selecting a Network You can enable port redundancy in one of the following ways Enabling Port Redundancy Enabling Optical Power Enabling Low Light Warning Showing Module Configuration Saving Module Configuration Monitoring the Front Panel Page Interpreting the 10BASE-FB Module LEDs LED Name Color State Indicates LED State Network Configuration Verifying LED and Network AssignmentsNetwork 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 General Specifications Table A-1. General Specifications Table A-2. Transmit Power Optical SpecificationsTransmitter Specifications Cable Type Normal Power High Power Receiver Specifications Table A-3. Receiver SpecificationsSupported Fiber Optic Cables Table A-5. Power Requirements Power RequirementsTable A-4. Fiber Optic Interface Specifications Fiber Optic Interface Table A-6. Electrical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsMechanical Specifications Table A-7. Mechanical Specifications 10BASE-FB Cable and Connector Specifications 10BASE-FB Cables 10BASE-FB Connectors Port-Switching Connector TypeTable A-8 BASE-FB Module Part Numbers Technical Support On-line Technical Support Support from Your Network Supplier Email Technical SupportWorld Wide Web Site Support from 3Com Accessing the 3Com MIB Returning Products for Repair 3Com Technical Publications Page Index Installing Link Budget Redundant Link, 3-16Redundancy LED Unpacking Procedures, 3-3Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable