Description - Siemens RUGGEDCOM RMC40 Installation Manual

Chapter 1
Introduction
Simple Plug and Play Operation
• Automatic learning of up to 2048 MAC addresses
• Auto-negotiation on 10/100Base-TX ports simplifies setup
• Auto-MDI/MDIX on all 10/100Base-TX ports eliminates need for crossover cables
• LED indicators for link, activity, and speeds LED aids in field trouble-shooting
High Performance Ethernet Switching
• Full compliance with IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u Ethernet standards for universal interoperability
• Non-blocking, store and forward switching with only 10 us latency means high network throughput
• Full duplex operation results in no collisions and deterministic network response and flow control via IEEE
802.3x pause frames results in no collisions or dropped packet
Section 1.2

Description

The RUGGEDCOM RMC40 features various ports, controls and indicator LEDs on the display panel for connecting,
configuring and troubleshooting the device. The display panel can be located on the rear, front or top of the
device, depending on the mounting configuration.
Figure 1: RUGGEDCOM RMC40
1. POWER LED 2. Copper Ethernet Port with LEDs 3. Fiber Optic Ethernet Port (ST Port Shown) 4. LINK/ACT LED 5. Power Terminal
Block 6. Chassis Ground Terminal
POWER LED
LINK/ACT LED
2
1
2 3
Illuminates when power is being supplied to the device.
Green
Off
Indicate the connection status of the fiber optic Ethernet ports.
4
State
Power is on
Power is off
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