Allied Telesis AT-2814FX - Manual (Page 16)

Chapter 1: Overview
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Physical Description
The AT-2814FX ExpressCard is an integrated Fiber Fast Ethernet PCI
ExpressCard with a pair of SC fiber connectors based on Marvell 88E8059
chipset. A PCI ExpressCard is a new notebook interface that replaces the
PCMCIA Card Bus interface.
Using fiber optic cabling and a connector that meets 62.5/125 µm or 50/
125 µm multimode specifications, the AT-2814FX ExpressCard connects
a laptop computer to a Fast Ethernet network. The ExpressCard operates
at a speed of 100 Mbps in either full-duplex or half-duplex mode.
The AT-2814FX ExpressCard is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. AT-2814FX ExpressCard
PCI ExpressCard
The AT-2814FX ExpressCard has a 34mm-wide PCI ExpressCard
interface. You can install the AT-2814FX ExpressCard in a 34mm or
54mm PCI ExpressCard slot on your laptop computer.
SC Fiber
Connector
The faceplate on the AT-2814FX ExpressCard has a pair of SC fiber
connectors for attaching the ExpressCard to a compatible link partner.
One fiber optic connector is for transmitting and the other is for receiving.
Rubber Plug
The rubber plug prevents the fiber optic connectors from being exposed to
dust particles when the connectors are not used. Remove the rubber plug
before connecting them to the fiber optic cable.