Media Dependent Adapters

Both models conform to the IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-FXstandard and can be used to attach fiber-based 100 Mb/s connections to other compatible Fast Ethernet devices. Single-mode fiber cable is not supported.

Table B-2 describes the 100BASE-FX components and LEDs.

For installation instructions, see “Installing an MDA” on page B-6.

Table B-2. 100BASE-FX MDA Components

Item

Label

Description

 

 

 

1

Link

Communications link LEDs (green):

 

 

On: Valid communications link established.

 

 

Off: The communications link connection is bad or there is no connection to this

 

 

port.

 

 

Blinking: The corresponding port is management disabled.

2

F Dx

Full-duplex port status LEDs (green):

 

 

On: The corresponding port is in full-duplex mode.

 

 

Off: The corresponding port is in half-duplex mode.

3

Activity

Port activity LEDs (green):

 

 

Blinking: Indicates the network activity level for the corresponding port. A high

 

 

level of network activity can cause LEDs to appear to be on continuously.

4

 

100BASE-FX port connectors:

 

 

• Model 400-2FX uses SC connectors.

 

 

• Model 400-4FX uses MT-RJ connectors.

 

 

 

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Nortel Networks 24T manual Table B-2 BASE-FX MDA Components, Label Description