Selecting A Site - Allied Telesis AT-FS201 Installation Manual

Installing the Switch
Refer to Table 5 for the cabling specifications for the fiber optic port
operating in half-duplex mode.
Number of Media
Converters
One Media Converter Inline
Two Media Converters Inline
1. The total distance of the fiber optic lengths cannot exceed the limits stated in the table. Each media converter used inline
within a single collision domain reduces the overall segment length by 40 meters (131 feet).

Selecting a Site

Be sure to observe the following guidelines when selecting a site for your
switch.
Select a site that is dust-free and moisture-free.
Select a site that will allow you to easily access the data cables and
power cord.
Use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply reliable
power to the device.
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Table 5 100Base-FX Fiber Optic Ports (Half-duplex)
Connected Devices
Switch to switch
Workstation to switch
Switch to Class I repeater
Switch to Class II repeater
Switch to switch
Workstation to switch
Switch to Class I repeater
Switch to Class II repeater
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Maximum Operating
Distance
372 m (1,221 ft)
372 m (1,221 ft)
137 m (450 ft)
185 m (607 ft)
332 m (1,089 ft)
322 m (1, 089 ft)
97 m (318 ft)
145 m (476 ft)