Communication Ports
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The RUGGEDCOM RS900GPF features eight standard 10/100Base-TX copper RJ45
Ethernet ports capable of Power-over-Ethernet (PoE). It can also be equipped with
two additional Gigabit Ethernet capable ports, for which many fiber transceiver and
copper options are available.
Each communication port type has a specific place in the RUGGEDCOM RS900GPF
chassis.
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2
1
Copper Ethernet, SFP or Fiber Optic Ethernet Ports (Ports 9 and 10)
2
Standard PoE Ports (Ports 1 to 8)
Figure 4.1
Port Assignment
4.1
Copper Ethernet Ports
The RUGGEDCOM RS900GPF supports an optional set of 10/100/1000Base-TX
copper RJ45 or micro-D Ethernet ports that allow connection to standard Category 5
(CAT-5) unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables with RJ45 male connectors. Each port is
directly connected to chassis ground on the device and can accept CAT-5 Unshielded
Twisted-Pair (UTP) or Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP) cables.
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