Communication Ports
4
The RUGGEDCOM RS401 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 RS401 . For
more information on how to access the factory data file, refer to the
RUGGEDCOM
ROS Configuration Manual
for the RUGGEDCOM RS401.
Each communication port type has a specific place in the RUGGEDCOM RS401 chas-
sis.
2
1
3
1
Copper or Fiber Ethernet Ports
2
Serial Ports
3
Modem Port (Optional)
Figure 4.1
Port Assignment
4.1
Copper Ethernet Ports
The RUGGEDCOM RS401 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.
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