Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The Token Ring Multi-Media Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Networking the Token Ring Multi-Media Repeater . . . . . . . .2
Connectors, Switches, and Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2 SITE CONSIDERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Twisted Pair Network Speed Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Token Ring RJ-45 Twisted Pair Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3 INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Unpacking the Multi-Media Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installing Multi-Media Repeater on Flat Surface . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installing Slide-In Cards (SICs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Connecting Cable to SIC Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Data Connector Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Fiber Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
RJ-45 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Setting Configuration Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Powering the Multi-Media Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
4 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Monitoring Power LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Monitoring Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
5 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Fault Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Technical Support Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
WARRANTY STATEMENT
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CABLE SPECIFICATIONS
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TOKEN RING MULTI-MEDIA REPEATER TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Multi-Media Repeater
Fiber Cable and Connector Specifications
The physical characteristics of the fiber cable must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3
10BaseFL specifications.
Cable Characteristics:
Fiber Optic Cable Recommended:
62.5 / 125 µm multimode fiber
Optional:
100 / 140 µm multimode fiber
85 / 125 µm multimode fiber
50 / 125 µm multimode fiber
Fiber Optic Transmitter Power:
Average power: -15.0 dBm
Peak power: -12.0 dBm ±1dBm
Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity:
Average sensitivity: -27.4 dBm
Bit error rate:
≤
10
-10
Connector Characteristics:
ST type connectors (SMA type available upon request)
Maximum Cable Distance (Determined by Cable and
Token Ring Speed)
SPEED: 16Mbps
Cable
Max-Lobe Length*
Max-RI\RO Length*
UTP Category 3
150 meters (500 feet)
150 meters (500 feet)
UTP Category 5
350 meters (1140 feet)
350 meters (1140 feet)
STP Category 5
400 meters (1310 feet)
400 meters (1310 feet)
IBM Type 1
600 meters (1960 feet)
600 meters (1960 feet)
Fiber
2000 meters (6600 feet)
2000 meters (6600 feet)
SPEED: 4Mbps
Cable
Max-Lobe Length*
Max-RI\RO Length*
UTP Category 3
200 meters (660 feet)
200 meters (660 feet)
UTP Category 5
600 meters (1960 feet)
600 meters (1960 feet)
STP Category 5
700 meters (2290 feet
700 meters (2290 feet)
IBM Type 1
800 meters (2620 feet)
800 meters (2620 feet)
Fiber
2000 meters (6600 feet)
2000 meters (6600 feet)
*Distances as tested with IBM Token Ring and SMC Token Elite Cards. Other
cards guaranteed to 100 meters per 802.5 specification.
Token Ring Cable Specifications
