Installing the Switch

Planning the Installation

Be sure to observe the following guidelines when planning the installation of your switch.

The end-node connected to the 100Base-FX fiber optic port must be able to operate at 100 Mbps.

The end-node connected to the 10Base-T/100Base-TX twisted-pair port can operate at either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.

The end-node connected to a port on the switch can be a network adapter card, repeater, router, hub, or another switch.

The twisted-pair cabling must be kept away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, transmitters, power lines, broadband amplifiers, electrical motor, and fluorescent fixtures.

Refer to Table 3 for the cabling specifications for the twisted-pair port.

Table 3 10Base-T/100Base-TX twisted-pair Cabling Specifications

Operating

 

Maximum

Cable Type

Operating

Mode

 

Distance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10Base-T

Shielded or unshielded Category 3 or

100 m (328 ft)

 

better

 

 

 

 

100Base-TX

Shielded or unshielded Category 5 or

100 m (328 ft)

 

better

 

 

 

 

Refer to Table 4 for the cabling specifications for the fiber optic port operating in full-duplex mode.

Table 4 100Base-FX Fiber Optic Cabling Specifications (Full-duplex)

 

 

Maximum

Maximum

Model

Cable Type

Operating

Allowable Loss

 

 

Distance1

Budget

 

 

 

 

AT-FS201

50/125 or 62.5/

2 km (1.2 mi)

13 dB at 1310 nm

 

125 micron

 

 

 

multimode

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IBM AT-FS202SC/FS1, AT-FS202SC/FS2, AT-FS202SC/FS4 Planning the Installation, Operating Maximum Cable Type Mode Distance

AT-FS202, AT-FS202SC/FS3, AT-FS201, AT-FS202SC/FS1, AT-FS202SC/FS4 specifications

The IBM AT-FS202 series includes a range of compact Ethernet switches designed to meet the needs of evolving network environments. These models, namely the AT-FS202SC/FS4, AT-FS202SC/FS2, AT-FS202, AT-FS202SC/FS3, and AT-FS201, offer a blend of performance, flexibility, and reliability tailored for small to medium-sized networks or edge installations.

One of the standout features across these models is their support for both copper and fiber connectivity. The AT-FS202SC series specifically supports various transceiver options, allowing network administrators to choose the appropriate media type for their deployments. This versatility ensures that organizations can utilize their existing infrastructure while preparing for future upgrades.

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