IntraServer Technology ITIpci 5100G/GF Manuel D’Utilisation
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Connecting the Network Cables
5100GF Cable Connection
The 5100GF adapter has one SC-type connector used for attaching the server
to a Gigabit Ethernet fiber-optic segment. The port is auto-negotiating and
supports full-duplex operation.
to a Gigabit Ethernet fiber-optic segment. The port is auto-negotiating and
supports full-duplex operation.
1. Prepare an appropriate cable.
The following table lists cable characteristics required for connecting to
1000Base-SX ports:
1000Base-SX ports:
1000BASE-SX Link Characteristics
Description
62.5 Micron
50 Micron
Frequency
Cable Type
Cable Type
Shortwave (850 nanometers) Shortwave (850 nm)
Multimode fiber Multimode fiber
Multimode fiber Multimode fiber
Operating Range 2 to 260 meters
2 to 550 meters
(in compliance with
IEEE 802.3z)
(in compliance with
IEEE 802.3z)
Table 6: 1000BASE-SX Link Characteristics
2. As shown in the following diagram, connect one end of the cable to the
ITI-5100G/GF adapter.
Figure 5: Connecting the network cable to the 5100GF adapter
3. Connect the other end of the cable to a Gigabit Ethernet network port.
Attach the cable connector so that the TX (transmit) port on the ITI-
5100G/GF adapter is connected to the RX (receive) port of the device at
the other end of the cable.
5100G/GF adapter is connected to the RX (receive) port of the device at
the other end of the cable.
Note: The adapter port LEDs are not functional until the adapter
driver software is installed. See Table 3 and Table 4 for a description
of adapter port LED operation. See Installing the Driver Software for
driver installation and configuration instructions.
driver software is installed. See Table 3 and Table 4 for a description
of adapter port LED operation. See Installing the Driver Software for
driver installation and configuration instructions.