Cabletron Systems SmartSTACK 100 - Manual (Page 44)

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Unpacking and Installing Your ELS100-16TX
Fiber Optic Network Connection
1. Remove the protective plastic covers from the fiber optic ports
on the applicable port on the module and from the ends of the
connectors.
2. Insert one end of the SC connector into the EPIM-100FX
installed in the ELS100-16TX. See Figure 2-7.
3. At the other end of the fiber optic cable, attach the SC
connector to the other device.
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 fiber 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.
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.