Cabletron Systems 100BASE-FX, Cabling Manual

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Using This Guide ......................................................................................................................... 1-1
Document Organization ............................................................................................................. 1-1
Document Conventions .............................................................................................................. 1-3
Warnings and Notifications ................................................................................................ 1-3
Formats .................................................................................................................................. 1-3
Additional Assistance ................................................................................................................. 1-4
Related Documentation .............................................................................................................. 1-4
Chapter 2 Cabling Terms
Physical Components.................................................................................................................. 2-1
Media...................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Cable....................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Wire......................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Connector .............................................................................................................................. 2-3
Port ......................................................................................................................................... 2-6
Test Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 2-6
Chapter 3 Relevant Specifications
EIA/TIA........................................................................................................................................ 3-1
Universal Service Order Code (USOC) .................................................................................... 3-2
National Electrical Code (NEC)................................................................................................. 3-2
Chapter 4 Ethernet Media
Cabling Types............................................................................................................................... 4-1
Attachment Unit Interface (AUI) ....................................................................................... 4-1
Coaxial Cable ........................................................................................................................ 4-3
Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP).......................................................................................... 4-5
Fiber Optics ......................................................................................................................... 4-14
Connector Types ........................................................................................................................ 4-17
AUI ....................................................................................................................................... 4-17
Coaxial Cable ...................................................................................................................... 4-19
UTP Cable............................................................................................................................ 4-23
Fiber Optics ......................................................................................................................... 4-28
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