Appendix C: Mode Switch Bank Settings and Optional Installations

C.3 INSTALLING OPTIONAL FAST ETHERNET INTERFACE MODULES

Figure C-2shows the location of the Fast Ethernet Interface Module connectors on the 6E12X-26 board for port slots 25 and 26.

NOTE

For instructions on installing a High Speed Interface Module (HSIM) in the 6E13X-25, refer to the applicable HSIM documentation.

Optional Fast

Ethernet Interface

Modules

Connectors

Figure C-2 Fast Ethernet Interface Module Connector Location

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6E122-26, 6E123-26, 6E132-25, 6E133-25 specifications

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