Connectivity
Introduction
1-3
5G102-06 and 5G106-06
The module ports can be configured to control traffic in several ways, including prioritizing traffic
flow according to the port receiving a tag or the frame tag. The modules can also be configured to
establish 802.1Q Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and control the flow of frames associated
with each VLAN according to port or VLAN tag included in the frame. Detailed information about
VLANs is provided in the
MATRIX E5 Series Modules Local Management User’s Guide
. This
manual is available on the web. See
“Related Documents”
in the preface,
About This Guide
, for
information on how to access the manual on the web, or to access WebView, which can be used for
the initial configuration or lightweight management.
The modules can only be installed into a 5C105 MATRIX E5 chassis where they receive power
and backplane connectivity.
1.1
CONNECTIVITY
5G102-06
The 5G102-06 connects to Gigabit Ethernet networks or workstations through its six RJ45 front
panel port connectors. These ports are IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T compliant, and support the
connection of category 5 cables that are up to 100 meters long.
5G106-06
The 5G106-06 connects to Gigabit Ethernet networks or workstations through the four fixed front
panel port connectors. These ports are IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-SX compliant, and support the
connection of SC fiber optic cables that are up to 220 meters with 62.5/125 micron MMF
(multimode fiber) or up to 500 meters with 50/125 micron MMF.
There are two port slots that support Gigabit Ethernet Port Interface Modules (GPIMs). The
GPIMs are hot swappable and any combination of GPIMs can be installed in the two port slots.
Three available GPIMs, the GPIM-01, GPIM-08, and the GPIM-09, provide connectivity to
Gigabit Ethernet using fiber. The GPIM-01 is used for multimode fiber support, the GPIM-08 is
used for single mode fiber, and the GPIM-09 is used for multimode or single mode fiber support.
See the Release Notes for any changes to this information.
NOTE:
The acronym “GPIM” stands for Gigabit (Ethernet) Port Interface Module. In this
manual, GPIM is used to designate any type of GPIM, regardless of the style of
connection. When referring to a specific GPIM, the name is used, e.g., GPIM-01.
