Connecting the BRIM to the Network
BRIM-E100 User’s Guide Page 4-3
4.1.2 Connecting a Multimode Segment to the FE-100FX
The FE-100FX has an SC style network port (see Figure 4-2). Cabletron
Systems supplies fiber optic cable that uses keyed SC style connectors to
insure proper crossover of the transmit and receive fibers.
If you are using fiber optic cable that uses SC style connectors that do not
resemble MIC style connectors or if the cable has SC connectors on one
end and a different type such as ST connectors on the other, you need to
ensure that proper crossover occurs. Read and follow the directions in
Section 4.1.2.2, Fiber Connection: SC to ST.
4.1.2.1 Fiber Connection: SC Connectors
1. Remove the protective plastic covers from the fiber optic ports on the
applicable port on the module and from the ends of the connectors.
2. Insert one end of the SC connector into the FE-100FX installed in the
BRIM-E100. See Figure 4-2.
NOTE An odd number of crossovers (preferably one) must be
maintained between devices so that the transmit port of one
device is connected to the receive port of the other device and
vice versa.
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CAUTION
Do not touch the ends of the fiber optic strands, and do not let
the ends come in contact with dust, dirt, or other contaminants.
Contamination of the ends causes problems in data
transmissions. If the ends become contaminated, clean them
with alcohol using a soft, clean, lint free cloth.
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