Transition Networks
SBFTF10xx-10x User Guide
33404 Rev. G
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Connect the Fiber Cable
100Base-FX / Fast Ethernet Collision Domain
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If half-duplex mode is used, refer to the 512-Bit Rule before installing the 100Base-FX fiber
cable.
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If full-duplex mode is used, the 512-Bit Rule does not apply. The cable lengths are constrained
by the cable requirements.
Install the Fiber Cable
1.
Locate an IEEE 803.2 compliant 100Base-FX fiber cable with male, two-stranded TX to RX
connectors installed at both ends.
2.
Connect the fiber cables to the SBFTF10xx-10x as described:
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Connect the male TX cable connector to the female TX port.
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Connect the male RX cable connector to the female RX port.
3.
Connect the fiber cables to the other device (another media converter, hub, etc.) as described:
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Connect the male TX cable connector to the female RX port.
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Connect the male RX cable connector to the female TX port.
Power the Media Converter
Note: The external power supply provided with this product is UL listed by its manufacturer.
AC
1.
Connect the barrel connector on the power adapter to the media converter’s power port (located
on the back of the media converter).
2.
Connect the power adapter plug to AC power.
3.
Verify that the media converter is powered by observing the Pwr LED is lit.
DC
See the Transition Networks external power supply user guide for powering the media converter.
