Communication Ports; Copper Ethernet Ports - Siemens RUGGEDCOM RMC Installation Manual

RUGGEDCOM RMC
Installation Guide

Communication Ports

The RMC can be equipped with various types of communication ports to enhance its abilities and performance.
To determine which ports are equipped on the device, refer to the factory data file available through . For more
information on how to access the factory data file, refer to the User Guide for the RMC.
Each communication port type has a specific place in the RMC chassis.
Figure 6: Port Assignment
1. Port 1 2. Port 2
Port
1
2
The following sections describe the available ports:
• Section 3.1, "Copper Ethernet Ports"
• Section 3.2, "Fiber Optic Ethernet Ports"
Section 3.1

Copper Ethernet Ports

The RMC supports several 10/100Base-TX Ethernet ports that allow connection to standard Category 5 (CAT-5)
unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables with RJ45 male connectors. The RJ45 receptacles are directly connected to
the chassis ground on the device and can accept CAT-5 shielded twisted-pair (STP) cables.
Copper Ethernet Ports
1
Type
Fast Ethernet Port (10/100Base-TX)
Fast Ethernet Port (10Base-FL or 100Base-FX)
Communication Ports
2
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