Introduction, 1 using this manual, Chapter 1 introduction – Cabletron Systems EMC38-12 User Manual

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EMC38-12 USER’S GUIDE

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems

EMC38-12 User’s Guide

. This

manual explains installation instructions and provides specifications for
the twelve port Ethernet Media Converter (EMC).

1.1

USING THIS MANUAL

Read through this manual to gain an understanding of the features and
capabilities of the EMC38-12. You should have a general working
knowledge of ethernet IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, and ethernet IEEE 802.3j
10Base-FL type data communications networks and their physical layer
components when installing the EMC38-12.

Chapter 1,

Introduction

, describes EMC38-12 features and

specifications.

Chapter 2,

Installation

, describes how to install the EMC38-12 into a

19-inch rack or as a stand-alone device.

Chapter 3,

Connecting to the Network

, explains how to connect network

segments to the EMC38-12.

Chapter 4,

Using the LANVIEW LEDS

, describes how to use the

EMC38-12 LEDs to monitor link and power status.

Appendix A,

Cable

Requirements

lists twisted pair and multimode cable

requirements for the EMC38-12.

Appendix B,

Twisted Pair Wiring Tables

, lists pinouts for the 50-pin

twisted pair connector.

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