Allied Telesis AT-FS203 - Manual (Page 26)

Installing the Switch
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Refer to Table 5 for the cabling specifications for the fiber optic port
operating in half-duplex mode.
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 m (131 ft).
Selecting a Site
Be sure to observe the following requirements when choosing a site for your
switch.
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Select a site that is dust-free and moisture-free.
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Be sure that the site will allow you to easily access the fiber optic and
twisted pair cables and the power cord.
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Use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply reliable
power to the device.
Table 5 100Base-FX Fiber Optic Ports (Half-duplex) For Port 2 1
Number of Media
Converters
Connected Devices Maximum Distance
One Media Converter Inline Switch to switch 372 m (1,221 ft)
Workstation to switch 372 m (1,221 ft)
Switch to Class I repeater 137 m (450 ft)
Switch to Class II repeater 185 m (607 ft)
Two Media Converters
Inline Switch to switch 332 m (1,089 ft)
Workstation to switch 322 m (1, 089 ft)
Switch to Class I repeater 97 m (318 ft)
Switch to Class II repeater 145 m (476 ft)