3Com 2500 User Manual
100BASE-FX F
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Module Description This module contains one (1) Fast Ethernet 100BASE-FX port that uses an
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ODULE
For the LANplex 2500
FDDI (SC) connector, providing a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet connection over
fiber. This module is fully compliant with all IEEE 802.3u specifications.
For a description of how to configure this module into your network, refer
to the LANplex documentation set.
The 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet module requires revision 7.0 or later of
LANplex system software and revision 3.02 or later of system diagnostics. A
system software revision supporting this module is available from the 3Com
BBS, the Internet FTP site (3Com.ftp.com), or 3ComForum on CompuServe.
CAUTION: You must install revision 7.0 or later of LANplex system software
before you insert the 100BASE-FX module. Inserting the module when the
correct software is not running causes continuous system resets.
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100BASE FX
Board
Error
Status LEDs The option module contains one Board Error LED, one port status Active
LED, and one port status Error LED. Depending on the condition, the port
status LED is either
a description of the status LEDs.
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LEDs Name Color Description
Module
Status
Port
Status
Board Error Yellow Indicates that either an error has occurred or the
Active Green Indicates that the associated port is active
Error Yellow Indicates that an error condition has occurred with
Active (green) or Error (yellow). See the table below for
Port Status
Active
Error
option module has failed a diagnostic procedure
the associated port or that the port was disabled
from the Administration Console
1
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Safety Information Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components on the module. ESD
occurs when the module is improperly handled and can cause complete or
intermittent failures. To prevent ESD-related damage:
Always wear the ESD wrist strap provided with the LANplex system,
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ensuring that it makes good skin contact
Keep the module in its antistatic shielded bag until you are ready to install it
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Do not touch the components, pins, leads, or solder connections
Always handle the module by its edges
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Prior to Installation Before you install your new module, follow the pre-installation instructions
below:
Read if initial
installation
Installing the
Module
Your LANplex system is shipped without modules installed and with
protective faceplates covering the installation slots. Initial installation
requires that you remove the protective faceplate covering the selected
installation slot prior to installing the option module.
To remove the faceplate: 1) loosen the two captive screws securing the
faceplate to the chassis and 2) pull the faceplate away from the system.
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LANplex 2500
Faceplate
Power Run
ERROR PCMCIA
Processor Power
Config Inserted
Fan Temp
Captive screw
To install the new module into the LANplex system, follow these steps:
CAUTION: When handling modules, 3Com recommends that you always use
a wrist strap connected to a proper ground. This helps prevent the module
from being damaged by electrostatic discharge. Additionally, when not in
use, the module should be stored in an antistatic bag.
Ensure that you are properly grounded.
Remove the module from its antistatic bag.
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