
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide
Connecting the DES-5600 to the Network
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Ports
Fiber Optic Ports
The DES-5600 supports 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX. The chassis supports
a maximum of 48 100BASE-FX ports and a maximum of 16 1000BASE-SX ports.
There are two fiber optic modules available: a 12-Port 100BASE-FX module and
a 4-Port 1000Base-SX module.
Refer to Installing Modules for installation instructions. Refer to Cable
Specifications for information on cable types and connectors.
Follow these steps to connect cables to the DES-5600:
1.
Check for the appropriate cable configuration for each device.
2.
Plug one end of the cable into any of the ports.
3.
Plug the other end into the appropriate port on the other device.
4.
Verify that the LED indicates connection at the proper speed and
duplex mode.
RS-232 Port
Follow these steps to connect the DES-5600 and another device:
1.
Plug one end of the cable provided into the port.
2.
Plug the other end into the PC.
3.
Run HyperTerminal or a terminal emulation program using the
settings given for Local Console Management at the beginning of
Chapter 5.