Cabletron Systems 2E43-27R, 2E42-27R manual 11 FE-100FX and FE-100F3 Ports

Chapter 3: Installation

2.Insert one end of the SC connector into the FE-100FX or FE-100F3 installed in the 2E4X-27. See Figure 3-11.

3.At the other end of the fiber optic cable, attach the SC connector to the other device.

RX LED

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Figure 3-11 FE-100FX and FE-100F3 Ports

4.Verify that a link exists by checking that the port RX LED is ON (flashing yellow, blinking green, or solid green). If the RX LED is OFF and the TX LED is not blinking yellow, perform the following steps until it is on:

a.Check that the power is turned on for the device at the other end of the link.

b.Verify proper crossover of fiber strands between the applicable port on the 2E4X-27 and the fiber optic device at the other end of the fiber optic link segment.

c.Verify that the fiber connection meets the dB loss specifications outlined in Section 2.4.

If a Link has not been established, contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center. Refer to Section 1.6 for details.

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