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SBFTF10xx-12x
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• If half-duplex mode is used, refer to the 512-Bit Rule (see page 9).
• If full-duplex mode is used, the 512-Bit Rule does not apply. The cable
lengths are constrained by the cable requirements (see pages 1 and 2).
Connect the Fiber Cable
1. Locate or build IEEE 803.2™ compliant 100Base-FX fiber cable with
male, two-stranded TX to RX connectors installed at both ends.
2. Connect the fiber cables to the SBFTF10xx-12x media converter as
described:
• Connect the male TX cable connector to the female TX port.
• Connect the male RX cable connector to the female RX port.
3. Connect the fiber cables to the other device (another media converter,
hub, etc.) as described:
• Connect the male TX cable connector to the female RX port.
• Connect the male RX cable connector to the female TX port.
Connect the fiber cable
to the media converter
as shown.
Connect the fiber cable
to the other device
(media converter,
hub, etc.) as shown
RX
TX
RX
TX
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Connect the Twisted-Pair Copper Cable
The AutoCross feature allows either MDI (straight-through) or MDI-X
(crossover) cable connections to be configured automatically, according to the
network conditions.
1. Locate or build IEEE 803.2™ compliant 10Base-T or 100Base-TX cables,
with male, RJ-45 connectors installed at both ends.
2. Connect the RJ-45 connector at one end of the cable to the RJ-45 port on
the SBFTF10xx-12x media converter.
3. Connect the RJ-45 connector at the other end of the cable to the RJ-45
port on the other device (switch, workstation, etc.).
RJ-45 port
on the other device
(switch, work station, etc.)
RJ-45 port
on the media
converter
Power the Media Converter
NOTE: The external power supply provided with this product is UL listed by
the power supply’s manufacturer.
AC
1. Connect the barrel connector on the power adapter to the media
converter’s power port (located on the back of the media converter).
2. Connect the power adapter plug to AC power.
3. Verify that the media converter is powered by observing the illuminated
LED power indicator light.
DC
Consult the user’s guide for the Transition Networks SPS1872-xx DC external
power supply for powering the media converter.