Installing MII Modules

Installing MII Modules

The IntraSwitch has two Media Independent Interface (MII) expansion slots which allow for the addition of various types of media access modules, including:

10/100Base-TX

100Base-FX

10Base-FL (available with SC or ST connector)

The MII modules are sold separately and comply with IEEE

802.3and 802.3u (10/100Base-T and 100Base-FX) specifica-

tions.

To install an MII module:

Important: The MII modules are hot-swappa- ble; you can install and/or remove a module without turning the switch’s power off.

1

Unscrew the metal cover from the front of an

 

MII expansion slot (located on the IntraSwitch’s

back panel) using a small Phillips screwdriver. See Figure 2-7.

IntraSwitch Back Panel

Metal Covers

Figure 2-7

MII expansion slots

2

Align the bottom of the MII module with the

 

rails on the inside of the expansion slot.

3

Slide the MII module into the expansion slot

 

until it stops, then push the module in until it

seats with the connector. See Figure 2-8.

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5324 specifications

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