10BASE-FL Cable and Connector Specifications | 3Com 5104M-FL1

10BASE-FL Cable and Connector Specifications

This section contains information on 10BASE-FL and fiber products, cables, and connectors. Use the information in the following sections to ensure that the cables and connecting hardware meet requirements.

In addition to the ONline Ethernet 10BASE-FL Module, 3Com offers the ONline 10BASE-FL Transceiver (Model Number 5101T-FL1-ST,

5101T-FL1-SMA, or 5101T-FL1-FC). The 10BASE-FL Transceiver connects the ONline 10BASE-FL Module to the fiber or 10BASE-FL network.

Fiber Cables and Connectors

You can use several types of fiber cables and connectors to link your 10BASE-FL Module to your network. These cables and connectors are explained in the sections that follow. For proper operation, use only approved cables when you install all equipment.

Fiber Cables

The fiber optic cable diameters that the 10BASE-FL Module supports must meet the following qualifications:

❑50/125, 62.5/125, 85/125, or 100/140 μm graded index fiber

❑Duplex fiber with a 150 MHzKm rating or better

Note that network link distances are affected by the grade of cable you choose. The quality of fiber cable varies significantly. Typically, measure quality in terms of the signal loss per kilometer. The less amount of loss the cable has, the better the cable quality is. Good quality 62.5 μm fiber typically has a 3 to 4 dB loss per kilometer.

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Contents

Page Vcci Class 1 Compliance Page Page Contents Installing and Operating the Module Appendix a Specifications Page Figures Page Tables Page Audience How to Use This Guide Structure of This Guide Text Convention Example Document ConventionsText Conventions 3Com Documents Related Documents Reference Documents Page Introduction 10BASE-FL Module Description Theory of Operation 10BASE-FL and Foirl Ieee Standards ComparisonBASE-F Standards 10BASE-F Standard Description BASE-FL Module Connections Designing and ExpandingtheNetwork Basic Network Rules Understanding the General RulesSeven Basic Network Rules Rule Definition Recommendations/Notes As equivalent distance. Every Assume that one LAN Product Equivalent LAN EquivalenceLAN Product Equivalent Distances Calculating Maximum Link Distance Determining Maximum 10BASE-FL Link Distances Determining Link Budget Cable Size Transmit Receive Optical Link Loss Power BASE-FL Module Optical Power BudgetDBm ONline to Splicing Connector Type Range of Loss Per Typical Loss dB Pair dB Connector and Splice Insertion LossTypical Fiber Loss Characteristics Splice Type Range of Loss dB Typical Loss dB Meter Fiber Link With Mechanical Splice Example Fiber Link With Mechanical Splice Meter Fiber Link Through Two Patch Panels Example Fiber Link Through Patch Panels Choosing a Network Backbone Cabling Structure Star Configuration Star-Wiring Configuration Serial Configuration Serial Configuration Using 10BASE-FL Modules 10BASE-FL Module Configurations 10BASE-FL Backbone, 10BASE-FL to-the-Desk All-10BASE-FL Network with 3 Concentrators Example a Network with 6 Concentrators Example a Network with 3 Concentrators Network with 6 Concentrators Fiber Equivalent Distances Between Transceivers 10BASE-FL Backbone, Unshielded Twisted Pair to-the-DeskTotal Fiber Number Equivalent Path Example Sample Configuration Distance Calculation Sample Configuration Distance Calculation 10BASE-FB Fiber Backbone, 10BASE-FL to-the-Desk Example Fiber Backbone, 10BASE-FL to-the-Desk Sample Fiber Backbone, 10BASE-FL to-the-Desk Configuration Connecting External Network Devices Ieee Example Connecting a Thin Ethernet 10BASE2 Segment Designing and Expanding the Network 2 Standard Redundant Configuration In this configuration Fault-Tolerant ConfigurationsConfiguring Ports for Fault Tolerance Setting Redundancy Implementing Backbone Cable Plant Fault Tolerance 10. Redundant Fiber Backbone Configuration Remote Failure Signaling 11. Total Backbone Fault-Tolerant Configuration Implementing Total Backbone Fault Tolerance 12. Network With 3 Concentrators ONline Ethernet 10BASE-FL Installation and Operation Guide Installing and Operating the Module Unpacking Procedures Precautionary Procedures Step Procedure Section Title Quick InstallationQuick Installation Procedures Setting the Dip Switches BASE-FL Module Dip Switch Locations Setting Dip Switch SW1 Function Off Default Dip Switch SW1 SettingsFactory Switch Setting Switch Function Factory Default Setting Dip Switch SW2Dip Switch SW2 Settings for Switches 1 to Dip Switch SW2 Settings for Switches 5 Installing the ModuleSwitch Settings Channel Selection Installing the 10BASE-FL Module BASE-FL Module Connection Configuring the Module Enabling Ports Enabling Port Redundancy Selecting a Network SET Port slot.port Mode Redundant slot.port BASE-FL Modules Connected with Redundancy/RFS Enabled Enabling Remote Failure Signaling Saving Module Configuration Showing Module Configuration Monitoring the Front Panel Shows the location of these indicators BASE-FL Module Faceplate and ONline System Concentrator LED Name Color State Indicates Interpreting the 10BASE-FL Module LEDs Network Check Codes LED State Module Is Configured forVerifying the LED and Network Assignments Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Using the Port Activity LEDs Troubleshooting Using the Port Activity LEDsLED Name Possible Cause Corrective Action State LED State Indication Possible Cause Corrective Action Troubleshooting Using the Port Status LEDsTroubleshooting Using the Port Status LEDs Replace remote device Technical Assistance RFS Troubleshooting ONline Ethernet 10BASE-FL Installation and Operation Guide Specifications Table A-1. General Specifications General Specifications Table A-2. Transmit Power Peak Values Optical SpecificationsTransmitter Specifications Supported Fiber Optic Cables Receiver SpecificationsTable A-3. Receiver Specifications Table A-4. Fiber Optic Interface Specifications Power RequirementsTable A-5. Power Requirements Fiber Optic Interface Mechanical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsTable A-6. Electrical Specifications Table A-7. Mechanical Specifications Fiber Cables and Connectors 10BASE-FL Cable and Connector Specifications Connector Type Part Number Table A-8. Connector Type Part Number On-line Technical Support Technical Support World Wide Web Site Support from Your Network SupplierEmail Technical Support Support from 3Com Returning Products for Repair Accessing the 3Com MIB 3Com Technical Publications Page Index Index RFS VDE compliance Verify LED Operation, 3-19Network Assignment