Connecting A Multimode Segment To The Epim-100Fx; Fiber Optic Network Connection - Cabletron Systems SmartSTACK 100 ELS100-16TX Getting Started

Connecting a Multimode Segment to the
EPIM-100FX
The EPIM-100FX has an SC style network port. Cabletron
Systems supplies fiber optic cable that uses SC style connectors
that are keyed to ensure proper crossing over of the transmit and
receive fibers.
Caution: An odd number of crossovers (preferably one) must be
maintained between devices so that the transmit port of one
device is connected to the receive port of the other device and vice
versa.
If the fiber optic cable being used has SC style connectors that do
not resemble MIC style connectors, or has SC connectors on one
end and a different type on the other, such as ST connectors,
ensure that the proper crossing over occurs.

Fiber Optic Network Connection

1. Remove the protective plastic covers from the fiber optic ports
on the applicable port on the module and from the ends of the
connectors.
Caution: Do not touch the ends of the fiber optic strands, and
do not let the ends come in contact with dust, dirt, or other
contaminants. Contamination of the ends causes errors in
data transmissions. If the ends become contaminated, clean
them with alcohol using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
2. Insert one end of the SC connector into the EPIM-100FX
installed in the ELS100-16TX.
3. At the other end of the fiber optic cable, attach the SC
connector to the other device.
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4. Verify that a Link exists by checking that the port LINK LED is
on solid green. If the LINK LED is off, perform the following
steps until it is on:
a. Check that the cable is properly connected at both ends.
b. Check that the power is turned on for the device at the other
end of the Link.
c. Verify proper crossing over of fiber strands between the
applicable port on the ELS100-16TX and the fiber optic
device at the other end of the fiber optic link segment.
d. Verify that the fiber connection meets the dB loss
specifications.
If a Link has not been established, contact the Cabletron Systems
Global Call Center. Refer to the Getting Help section in this guide
for details.
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10X
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EPIM-100FX
LNK
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