Black Box Mixed-Media Fiber Hubs
Installation and User Guide (4/99)
The LH8050A Mixed-Media Hub will function properly with NICs (Network
Interface Cards) which support Auto-Negotiation. The LH8050A will establish link with any
NIC which can send and receive the Fast Link Pulse (FLP) coding for the 100BASE-TX
signaling system. When connecting a NIC to the LH8050A, it may be necessary to reload the
NIC drivers on the user device if the NIC has been communicating with a protocol other than
100BASE-TX (such as 10BASE-T). When 100Mbps operation is agreed and in use, the
100Mbps LINK/ACT LED is illuminated, steady ON if no traffic or blinking when there is
traffic.
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Table-Top or Shelf Mounting
The LH8050A fiber Hub can be easily mounted on a table-top or any suitable
horizontal surface, and has four rubber feet to provide stability without scratching finished
surfaces.
3.8 Rack-Mounting
Installation of an LH8050A mixed-media fiber Hub in a 19” rack is a simple
procedure. The units are 1U (1.75”) high. When properly installed, the front-mounted LED
status indicators should be in plain view and easy to read. Rack-mount installation requires
special rack-mounted brackets and screws (included with each LH8050A unit). The brackets
attach to the front sides of the hub, which is then fastened into a standard 19” rack.
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3.9
Port Module (PM) Installation
The LH8050A is normally received from the factory with all required PM
modules installed. There may be situations where PM cards need to be added or
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