Chapter 1 Introduction; Using This Manual - Cabletron Systems EMC38-12 User Manual

CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems EMC38-12 User's Guide. This
manual explains installation instructions and provides specifications for
the twelve port Ethernet Media Converter (EMC).

1.1 USING THIS MANUAL

Read through this manual to gain an understanding of the features and
capabilities of the EMC38-12. You should have a general working
knowledge of ethernet IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, and ethernet IEEE 802.3j
10Base-FL type data communications networks and their physical layer
components when installing the EMC38-12.
Chapter 1, Introduction, describes EMC38-12 features and
specifications.
Chapter 2, Installation, describes how to install the EMC38-12 into a
19-inch rack or as a stand-alone device.
Chapter 3, Connecting to the Network, explains how to connect network
segments to the EMC38-12.
Chapter 4, Using the LANVIEW LEDS, describes how to use the
EMC38-12 LEDs to monitor link and power status.
Appendix A, Cable Requirements lists twisted pair and multimode cable
requirements for the EMC38-12.
Appendix B, Twisted Pair Wiring Tables, lists pinouts for the 50-pin
twisted pair connector.
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