Optional Equipment
and Technical
Specifications
This appendix describes optional equipment supported by the Express
100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub and provides technical specifications for
the hub.
Optional Equipment
Uplink modules
The 100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX uplink modules fit into the media
adapter slot and provide a connection to other 100 Mbps equipment in
your network.
The Intel 100BASE-TX Uplink Module (Intel product code
EC100MATX) provides a standard RJ-45 connector for Category 5
UTP cable. The maximum distance between the port and the attached
100BASE-TX device is 100 meters (including all patch cables, panels,
and connectors).
The Intel 100BASE-FX Uplink Module (Intel product code
EC100MAFX) provides a standard SC connector for 62.5/125 µm
multimode fiber optic cable. The maximum distance between the
uplink port and the attached 100BASE-FX device is 131 meters
(including all patch cables, panels, and connectors).
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