5.1
Inspecting the Package and Product (Optional)
This section applies only to FKMs shipped as separate items, i.e., FKMs not
factory installed in a RFL 3000 4K-Series FKM slot.
Examine the shipping container for obvious damage prior to installing a FKM;
notify the carrier of any damage which you believe occurred during shipment or delivery.
Inspect the contents of this package for any signs of damage and ensure that the items
listed below are included.
This package should contain:
One FKM, having 1 or two fiber ports
Installation
instructions,
with
illustrations
Remove the FKM(s) from the shipping container. Be sure to keep the shipping
container should you need to ship any of the FKMs separately at a later date. In the event
there are items missing or damaged contact your supplier. If you need to return the unit,
use the original shipping container if possible. Refer to Chapter 6 for specific return
procedures.
5.2 Product
Description
An important feature of the RFL 3000 4K-Series is the use of Fiber-Port
Modules (FKMs) for flexible mixed-media connectivity to RJ-45 and fiber media.
Since the RFL 3000 4K-Series Switches have dual-speed capability for copper
ports, the copper port interfaces are designed to support all standard Ethernet
media types at 100Mps speed. Each FKM provides one port for connecting
Ethernet segments with its individual connector type and media.
For a list of Fiber-Port Module types, refer to Section 1.2
Each FKM is individually described in the following sections.
5.2.1 FKM-MST, 100Mbps multi-mode FX-ST-type, “twist-lock” connector
The RFL 3000 FKM-MST is a multi-mode 100Mbps fiber optic module equipped with a
dual ST-type connector. It functions as a fiber optics transceiver to support 100BASE-FX
network segments. When installed in a RFL 3000 4K24 Full-duplex Switch, it supports
fiber optic cable distances up to the IEEE-specified switch distance limits, i.e., typically
2000 meters.
100BASE-FX,
FKM-2ST Connectors
