Nortel Networks 10BASE-T - Manual (Page 2)

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Introduction
The Centillion 100 EtherSpeed 10BASE-T/100BASE-FX Switch Module from Bay Networks ® inserts
into one slot of a Centillion 100 ™ chassis. The module provides eight 10BASE-T switched ports that
operate at 10 megabits per second (Mb/s) and two 100BASE-FX switched ports that operate at
100 Mb/s.
This guide contains information specific to the 8/2-port EtherSpeed 10BASE-T/100BASE-FX Switch
Module and includes the following topics:
• Status LED descriptions
• Default configuration
• 100BASE-FX cable requirements
• 10BASE-T port pin assignments
• Technical specifications
• Declaration of Conformity
For information about installing and troubleshooting Centillion 100 EtherSpeed ™ modules, refer to
Using the Centillion 100 EtherSpeed Switch Modules (Bay Networks part number 893-890-B). Refer
to Using SpeedView 2.1 for Windows (Bay Networks part number 893-891-B) for information about
how to use SpeedView ™ to configure features on an EtherSpeed module and a Centillion 100 switch.
Figure 1 illustrates the 8/2-port EtherSpeed 10BASE-T/100BASE-FX Switch Module.
Figure 1. EtherSpeed 10BASE-T/100BASE-FX Switch Module
937FA
Inserter/extractor
levers
Captive retaining
screws
LEDs
Backplane connector
Power supply
connector
Printed circuit
board
Eight 10BASE-T ports
(RJ-45)
Two 100BASE-FX ports
(SC connectors)
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