INTRODUCTION
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems
TRFOT-3 Token Ring Single
Mode Fiber Optic Transceiver Lobe Cable Converter User’s
Guide
. This manual explains installation instructions and provides
reference information for the TRFOT-3
1.1
USING THIS MANUAL
Read through this manual to gain a full understanding of the features
of the TRFOT-3. A general working knowledge of token ring
(IEEE 802.5J) networks will be helpful during the installation.
Chapter 1,
Introduction
, describes the features and capabilities of
the Cabletron Systems TRFOT-3.
Chapter 2,
Installation Requirements/Specifications
, describes
cabling requirements, network guidelines, and operating
specifications for the TRFOT-3.
Chapter 3,
Installing the TRFOT-3
, contains instructions for
mounting the TRFOT-3 and attaching the cables to your network. It
also describes the front panel LANVIEW® LEDs.
1.2
TRFOT-3 OVERVIEW
The TRFOT-3, Token Ring Single Mode Fiber Optic Transceiver,
converts single mode fiber lobes to copper and/or copper lobes to single
mode fiber. You can use the TRFOT-3 in conjunction with Cabletron
Systems’ TRFMIM-32/36/38 Single Mode Fiber Media Interface
Modules or configure the TRFOT-3 for Ring In/Ring Out (RI/RO)
applications. An external plug-in power supply provides power for the
TRFOT-3. The TRFOT-3 complies with 802.5J Fiber Optic Token Ring
standard (draft 23) over single mode fiber cable and meets FCC Class
A, UL and VDE requirement for emissions.
