Connecting A Multimode Segment To The Epim100-Fx; Fiber Optic Network Connection - Cabletron Systems SmartSTACK ETHERNET ELS10-27 User Manual

Unpacking and Installing Your SmartSTACK Ethernet ELS10-27
2.6.2 Connecting a Multimode Segment to the
EPIM100-FX
The EPIM100-FX has an SC style network port (see Figure 2-8). Cabletron
Systems supplies Þber optic cable that uses SC style connectors that are
keyed to ensure proper crossing over of the transmit and receive Þbers.
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 Þber 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 Þber 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 problems 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 EPIM100-FX installed in
the SmartSTACK Ethernet ELS10-27. See Figure 2-7.
3. At the other end of the Þber optic cable, attach the SC connector to
the other device.
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