
HP 100Base-T Hubs Installation and Reference Guide
2-8 Installing the System
on the target device (or vice versa). When inserting an RJ-45
plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure
that it is properly seated. Note that the length of twisted-pair
cable should not exceed 100 meters.
Connecting Fiber Optic Cabling - For the 100Base-FX module,
prepare fiber optic cable with SC-type connectors at both ends.
When connecting the module directly to an end-node device
(e.g., workstation or file server), run cable from the Rx (Tx)
port on the module to the Tx (Rx) port on the target device (i.e.,
two separate cables). Also, when cascading Switch Port
Modules, make similar connections between the current module
and the next device in the stack (i.e., using two separate cables).
When inserting a cable, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into
position, to ensure that it is properly seated. Note that as a
general rule, the length of fiber optic cable for a single switched
link should not exceed 2 kilometers. However, timing
constraints and power budgeting must also be considered when
calculating the maximum cable length for your specific
environment.
Collision Domain Timing Constraints - Where fiber optic cable
and twisted-pair links exist in a single collision domain with
other repeater devices, the fiber length has to be limited to
satisfy Fast Ethernet timing constraints. The following table
should be used as a guide for the maximum fiber length as
applied in four basic topology models (IEEE802.3u).
Basic Topology Model Max. Fiber Length
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Table 2.1 Maximum Fiber Lengths for Basic Topology Models
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