Transition Networks TN-GLC-SX-MM, TN-GLC-LH-SM Cable Specification, Installing the fiber cables

TN-GLC-xx-xx SFPs

Installing the fiber cables

1.Locate or build 1000Base-SX-compliant or 1000Base-LX-compliant fiber cable with male TX to RX connectors installed at both ends.

2.Install the fiber cable as shown below.

Connect fiber cable	Connect fiber cable
to media converter	to other device
as shown.	(media converter,
	hub, etc.) as shown
RX	RX
TX	TX

Cable Specification

Copper cable (Category 5 -- minimum requirement)

•Gauge = 24 to 22 AWG; Attenuation = 22.0 dB /100m @ 100 MHz

•Straight-through OR crossover cable may be used.

•Shielded twisted-pair (STP) OR unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) may be used

•All pin pairs (1&2, 3&6, 4&5, 7&8) are active in a gigabit network.

•Use only dedicated wire pairs for the active pins; e.g., blue/white & white/blue,

orange/white & white/orange, etc.

•Do not use flat or silver satin wire.

	Straight-Through Cable				Crossover Cable
Twisted Pair #1		1	1	Twisted Pair #1	1	1
		2	2		2	2
Twisted Pair #2		3	3	Twisted Pair #2	3	3
		6	6		6	6

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