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3.2.2Connecting Fiber Optic SC-type, "Snap-In"

The following procedure applies to installations using a PM with SC-type fiber

connectors, i.e., using 6K-MSC or 6K-SSC (single mode) etc.

When connecting fiber media to SC connectors, simply snap the two square male connectors into the SC female jacks of the 6KPM until they click and are secure.

3.2.3Connecting Single-Mode Fiber Optic

When using single-mode fiber cable, be sure to use single-mode fiber port

connectors. Single-mode fiber cable has a smaller diameter than multi-mode fiber cable (9/125 microns for single-mode, 50/125 or 62.5/125 microns for multi-mode where xx/xx are the diameters of the core and the core plus the cladding respectively). Single-mode fiber allows full bandwidth at longer distances, and may be used to connect 10 Mb nodes up to 10 Km apart, or 18Km with the 6K-SSC.

The same procedure for multi-mode fiber applies to single-mode fiber connectors. Follow the steps listed in Section 3.2.2 above.

3.2.4Connecting Twisted Pair (RJ-45,CAT3, CAT5, Unshielded or Shielded) The RJ-45 ports of the Magnum 6K32T & 6K32TRC can be connected to the

following two media types: 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T. CAT 5 cables should be used when making 100BASE-TX connections. When the ports are used as 10BASE-T ports, CAT 3 may be used. In either case, the maximum distance for unshielded twisted pair cabling is 100 meters (328 ft).

Media

IEEE Standard

Connector

Twisted Pair (CAT 3, 4, 5)

10BASE-T

RJ-45

Twisted Pair (CAT 5)

100BASE-TX

RJ-45

NOTE : It is recommended that high quality CAT. 5 cables (which work for both 10 Mb and 100Mb) be used whenever possible in order to provide flexibility in a mixed-speed network, since dual-speed ports are auto-sensing for either 10 and 100Mb/s.

The following procedure describes how to connect a 10BASE-T or 100BASE- TX twisted pair segment to the RJ-45 port. The procedure is the same for both unshielded and shielded twisted pair cables.

1.Using standard twisted pair media, insert either end of the cable with an RJ-45 plug into the RJ-45 connector of the port. Note that, even though the connector is shielded, either unshielded or shielded cables and wiring may be used.

2.Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding device

3.Use the LINK LED to ensure proper connectivity by noting that the LED will be illuminated when the unit is powered and proper connection is established

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6K32T, 6K32TRC specifications

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