Nortel Networks 207344-B manual EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX 16-Port Switch Module

Overview of the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules

The EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch module (Figure 1-3) consists of a printed circuit board with a metal module faceplate. The module includes captive retaining screws and inserter/extractor levers on the top and bottom of the front panel.

Captive retaining

screws LEDs

Inserter/extractor levers

16 100BASE-FX ports (MT-RJ)

Backplane connector

Printed circuit board

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Figure 1-3. EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX 16-Port Switch Module

Each switch module occupies one slot in a Centillion 50/100 chassis. In a

Centillion 100 chassis, you can install a maximum of either:

•Five EtherSpeedII switch modules and one master control processor (MCP) switch module

•Four EtherSpeedII switch modules and two MCP switch modules

In a Centillion 50 chassis, you can install a maximum of two EtherSpeedII switch modules and one MCP switch module.

Note: See Appendix B, “Cables and Connectors,” for more information about wiring and pin assignments.

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