Cabletron Systems BRIM-T6 manual Connecting Fiber Optic Segments

CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK

•Dust, dirt, and other contaminants on the ends of the connectors create data transmission problems. Avoid touching the ends of the connectors. If the ends become dirty, clean them with alcohol using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.

To connect a fiber optic segment to the TPIM-F2 /-F3, refer to Figure 3-3 and follow these steps:

1.Remove the protective plastic covers from the fiber optic ports on the module and from the connectors on each fiber strand.

2.Attach a fiber strand to the module’s receive port (labeled RX) and the other fiber strand to the module’s transmit port (labeled TX).

RX Port TX Port

Fiber strands

To RX Port

To TX Port

TPIM-F2/TPIM-F3 Connection

Figure 3-3. Connecting Fiber Optic Segments

3.Attach the other end of the strand that is connected to the host RX port to the destination device’s TX port and attach the other end of the strand connected to host TX port to the destination device’s RX port.

The next chapter describes how to use LANVIEW LEDs to monitor the operation of the BRIM-T6 and troubleshooting procedures.

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