Appendix B

Media Dependent Adapters

This appendix describes the optional media dependent adapters (MDAs) that are available from Bay Networks. The MDAs can support high-speed connections to servers, shared Fast Ethernet hubs, or backbone devices.

Note: The MDA is not hot-swappable. Power down the switch before installing or removing an MDA.

The following MDA models are available:

Type

Model/Description

See Page:

 

 

 

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

400-4TX MDA --- 4-port twisted pair RJ-45

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connectors.

 

100BASE-FX (Fiber)

400-2FX MDA --- 2-port multimode fiber SC

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connectors.

 

 

400-4FX MDA --- 4-port multimode fiber

 

 

MT-RJ connectors.

 

1000BASE-SX (Shortwave

450-1SR MDA --- Single MAC gigabit MDA

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gigabit fiber)

with separate redundant PHY.

 

 

450-1SX MDA --- Single PHY gigabit MDA.

 

1000BASE-LX

450-1LR MDA --- Single MAC gigabit MDA

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(Longwave gigabit fiber)

with separate redundant PHY.

 

 

450-1LX MDA --- Single PHY gigabit MDA.

 

 

 

 

Bay Networks is constantly adding new models and features to existing product lines; see your Bay Networks sales representative for a full range of available MDAs.

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Nortel Networks 350 manual Appendix B Media Dependent Adapters, Type Model/Description See