Communication Ports; Copper Ethernet Ports - Siemens RUGGEDCOM i803 Installation Manual

RUGGEDCOM i803
Installation Guide

Communication Ports

The i803 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 ROS. For more
information on how to access the factory data file, refer to the ROS User Guide for the i803.
Each communication port type has a specific place in the i803 chassis.
Figure 7: Port Assignment
1. Ports 1 to 4 2. Port 5
Port
1 to 4
5
Ports 6 to 7
Section 3.1

Copper Ethernet Ports

The i803 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.
WARNING!
Electric shock hazard – risk of serious personal injury and/or equipment interference. If shielded
cables are used, make sure the shielded cables do not form a ground loop via the shield wire and the
Copper Ethernet Ports
2
3
1
3. Ports 6 to 7
Type
Copper Ethernet Ports (10/100Base-TX)
Fiber Ethernet Port (100Base-FX)
Fiber Ethernet Ports (1000Base-SX or 1000Base-LX or 100Base-FX)
Chapter 3
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