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Auto MDI/MDI-X Connection
The Auto MDI/MDI-X function allows users to connect the EDS’s
10/100BaseTX ports to any kind of Ethernet device, without needing to pay
attention to the type of Ethernet cable being used for the connection. This
means that you can use either a
straight-through
cable or
cross-over
cable to
connect the EDS to Ethernet devices.
Fiber Ports
The EDS’s fiber switched ports operate at a fixed 100 Mbps speed and
full-duplex mode to provide the best performance. The fiber ports are
factory-built as either a multi-mode or single-mode SC/ST connector.
Consequently, you should use fiber cables that have SC/ST connectors at both
ends. When plugging the connector into the port, make sure the slider guide is
positioned to the right side so that it fits snuggly into the port.
slider
slider guide
slider ridges
slider
slider guide
slider ridges
The 100 Mbps fiber ports are switched ports, and perform as a domain,
providing a high bandwidth backbone connection that supports long fiber cable
distances (up to 5 km for multi-mode, and 15, 40, and 80 km for single-mode)
for installation versatility.
Dual Speed Functionality and
Switching
The EDS’s 10/100 Mbps switched RJ45 port auto-negotiates with the
connected device for the fastest data transmission rate supported by both
devices. All models of the Moxa EtherDevice Switch are plug-and-play
devices, so that software configuration is not required at installation, or during
maintenance. The half/full duplex mode for the switched RJ45 ports is user
dependent and changes (by auto-negotiation) to full or half duplex, depending
on which transmission speed is supported by the attached device.
SC Connector
ST Connector
