Cabletron Systems FOMIM-32, 38, 36 User Manual

FOMIM-32/36/38 FIBER OPTIC

MEDIA INTERFACE MODULE

USER’S GUIDE

NOTICE

Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in speciﬁcations and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made.

The hardware, ﬁrmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice. IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,

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SPECTRUM, LANVIEW, MicroMMAC Manager, EPIM, EPIM-A, EPIM-F1, EPIM-F2, EPIM-F3, EPIM-T, EPIM-X, FOMIM, FOT-F, FOT-F3, HubSTACK, SEH, SEHI

All other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

, and

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with the operator’s manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

WARNING:

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This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

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This equipment is in the 1st Class Category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or industrial areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information T echnology Equipment (VCCI) aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and/or industrial areas.

Consequently, when used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be caused to radios and TV receivers, etc.

Read the instructions for correct handling.

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PO Box 5005 Rochester, NH 03867

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Networking Equipment, for use in a Commercial or Light Environment.

Industrial

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Using This Manual.......................................................................1-1

1.2 Document Conventions...............................................................1-3

1.3 Fiber Optic Media Interface Modules...........................................1-3

1.3.1 Distance and Cable Type ...............................................1-3

1.3.2 Multi Media Access Centers ........................................... 1-4

1.4 LANVIEW Status Monitoring System ..........................................1-4

1.5 Related Manuals..........................................................................1-6

1.6 Getting Help.................................................................................1-6

CHAPTER 2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS AND INSTALLATION

2.1 Network Cable Requirements......................................................2-1

2.1.1 Fiber Optic Network Design Guidelines..........................2-1

2.2 Unpacking the FOMIM.................................................................2-2

2.3 Installing the FOMIM into the MMAC...........................................2-3

2.4 Connecting Fiber Optic Cabling to the FOMIM............................2-4

CHAPTER 3 TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING

3.1 Installation Test ...........................................................................3-1

3.1.1 Testing the Fiber Optic Link Segment ............................3-1

3.1.2 Link Test ......................................................................... 3-2

3.2 Pre-Installation Test.....................................................................3-3

3.3 Using LANVIEW..........................................................................3-4

APPENDIX A FOMIM SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

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Contents

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems

Media Interface Module User’s Guide

to serve as a simple installation and reference guide for the FOMIM, and to explain the capabilities and special features of the module. Before using the FOMIM, you need to carefully read through this manual to gain a full understanding of the FOMIM and its capabilities.

Cabletron Systems offers three versions of 1300 nm single mode Fiber Optic Media Interface Modules:

• FOMIM-32 providing 12 links with ST type connectors

• FOMIM-36 providing 6 links with ST type connectors

• FOMIM-38 providing 18 links with ST type connectors

FOMIM-32/36/38 Fiber Optic

. We have designed this manual

1.1 USING THIS MANUAL

Chapter 1, the Cabletron Systems FOMIMs (Figure 1-1). This chapter also includes a list of related manuals.

Chapter 2, network requirements that must be met before you install the FOMIM and instructions for installing the FOMIM into the MMAC chassis.

Introduction

Network Requirements and Installation

, discusses the capabilities and special features of

, contains a list of

Chapter 3, and troubleshooting the installation of the FOMIM. Instructions for using LANVIEW, Cabletron Systems built-in visual diagnostic and status monitoring system, are also included.

Appendix A, and environmental requirements for the FOMIM.

FOMIM User’s Guide 1-1

Testing and Troubleshooting

FOMIM Specifications

, provides procedures for testing

, contains operational speciﬁcations

Chapter 1:

Introduction

Figure 1-1 The FOMIMs

It is assumed that you have a general working knowledge of Ethernet or IEEE 802.3 type data communications networks and their physical layer components.

1-2 FOMIM User’s Guide

Document Conventions

1.2 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS

The following conventions are used throughout this document:

Note

NOTE

symbol. Calls the reader’s attention to any item of

information that may be of special importance.

CAUTION

Caution

damage to the equipment.

Warning

equipment damage, personal injury or death.

symbol. Contains information essential to avoid

symbol. Warns against an action that could result in

1.3 FIBER OPTIC MEDIA INTERFACE MODULES

Cabletron Systems Fiber Optic Media Interface Modules provide a choice of six, twelve, or eighteen ports with ST connectors.

NOTE

The FOMIM-32/36/38 use 1300 nm wavelength transmitters and receivers (not the 850 nm speciﬁed by FOIRL) and should be used only with the Cabletron Systems Ethernet single mode transceiver, the FOT-F3.

1.3.1 Distance and Cable Type

The FOMIMs support single mode ﬁber optic cable for sizes such as

8.3/125 cable distance is dependent on the cable type and the overall system ﬁber optic budget. If the system budgets and timing constraints are met, then a distance of up to 5 kilometers is possible. You can also use 62.5/125 multimode cable with the FOMIM, but due to greater optical loss, signal distance is reduced to 2 km.

m, 8.7/125 µm, 9/125 µm, 10/125 µm, and 12/125 µm. The

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Cabletron Systems FOMIM-32, 38, 36 User Manual

NOTICE

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

1.1 USING THIS MANUAL

1.2 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS

1.3 FIBER OPTIC MEDIA INTERFACE MODULES

1.3.1 Distance and Cable Type