Cisco Systems PA-FE-TX, PA-FE-FX manual Attaching PA-FE Port Adapter Interface Cables

Attaching PA-FE Port Adapter Interface Cables

Note Each PA-FE-FX or PA-FE-TX can have either an MII attachment or an RJ-45 (or SC) attachment, but not both simultaneously. The MII and RJ-45 (or SC) receptacles represent two physical connection options for one Fast Ethernet interface.

Figure 7-1 Connecting PA-FE-TX MII or RJ-45 Cables—Horizontal Orientation Shown Without Handles

FAST ETHERNET

0

MII cable or RJ-45 cable

H5920

To transceiver,	To repeater
repeater, or DTE	or DTE

Figure 7-2 Connecting PA-FE-FX MII or SC Cables—Horizontal Orientation Shown Without Handles)

MII LINK FIBER 0

FAST ETHERNET

H6018

MII cable	or
	Simplex (2)
	To repeater
	Duplex (1)
To transceiver,	To repeater
repeater, or DTE

Warning Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no cable is connected, avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures.

7-2PA-FE-TX and PA-FE-FX Fast Ethernet 100BaseT Port Adapter Installation and Configuration