Connecting the network cables, 5100gf cable connection – IntraServer Technology ITIpci 5100G/GF User Manual

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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.

1. Prepare an appropriate cable.

The following table lists cable characteristics required for connecting to
1000Base-SX ports:

1000BASE-SX Link Characteristics

Description

62.5 Micron

50 Micron

Frequency
Cable Type

Shortwave (850 nanometers) Shortwave (850 nm)
Multimode fiber Multimode fiber

Operating Range 2 to 260 meters

2 to 550 meters
(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.

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
.

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