Communication Ports
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The RUGGEDCOM RS1600 can be equipped with various types of communication
ports to enhance its abilities and performance. To determine which ports are
equipped on the device, refer to the factory data file available through RUGGEDCOM
RS1600 . For more information on how to access the factory data file, refer to the
RUGGEDCOM RS1600 User Guide
for the RUGGEDCOM RS1600.
Each communication port type has a specific place in the RUGGEDCOM RS1600
chassis.
3
1
2
1
Ports 1 to 12
2
Ports 13 to 14
3
Ports 15 to 16
Figure 4.1
Port Assignment
Port
Type
1 to 12
10Base-FL
13 to 14
100Base-FX
15 to 16
10/100Base-TX (Optional)
4.1
Copper Ethernet Ports
The RUGGEDCOM RS1600 supports several 10/100Base-TX Ethernet ports that allow
connection to standard Category 5 (CAT-5) unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables with
RJ45 male connectors. The RJ45 connectors are directly connected to the chassis
ground on the device and can accept CAT-5 shielded twisted-pair (STP) cables.
Each port features a
Speed
and
Link
LED that indicates the state of the port.
LED
State
Description
Speed
Yellow
The port is operating at 100
Mbps
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