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Connecting to the Network

HSIM-FE6 User’s Guide

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8.

Press down firmly on the HSIM-FE6 until the connector slides all the
way onto the HSIM pins. Ensure that the standoffs on the standalone
device align with the standoff screw holes on the HSIM-FE6.

9.

Secure the HSIM-FE6 to the module faceplate using the mounting
screws saved in

step 5

.

10.

Secure the HSIM-FE6 to the module standoffs using the standoff
screws included in the HSIM-FE6 shipping materials.

11.

Replace the chassis cover on the standalone device, reconnect the
power cord, and reconnect the standalone device to the network.

2.4

CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK

The HSIM-FE6 can be connected to the network using either fiber optic
cable or twisted pair cable. The media chosen determines which type of
FEPIM to be used. When using fiber optic cable, use either the FE-100FX
or the FE-100F3. The FE-100FX is used for multimode fiber cable, and
the FE-100F3 is used for single mode fiber cable. Refer to

Appendix B

for details on which FEPIM to use with the appropriate fiber optic cable.
To connect to the network using fiber optic cable, refer to

Section 2.4.1

.

When using twisted pair cabling, use the FE-100TX. To connect to the
network using twisted pair cable, refer to

Section 2.4.2

.

Ensure that the chassis cover is in place before reconnecting
the power cord.