Digital Equipment 100BaseFX Mod-MAC User manual

EK-DLXFX-IM. A01
Installing and Cabling the 100BaseFX Mod-MAC (DLXFX)
Introduction
The 100BaseFX Mod-MAC is part of the Mod-MAC product family (which includes the 100BaseTX and
10BaseFL). It provides connectivity between a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 612EX and network devices using
100BaseFX Multimode Fiber (MMF). The 100BaseFX Mod-MAC only operates in the DIGITAL MultiSwitch
612EX. As illustrated above, the 100BaseFX Mod-MAC contains a transmit (1) and receive (2) connector.
Installation Procedure
Before you install a 100BaseFX Mod-MAC, make sure that the module has no power connected to it. The
100BaseFX Mod-MACs are not hot-swappable. To install the 100BaseFX Mod-MAC, complete the following
steps. A Phillips-head screwdriver is required.
1Remove the dust cap from the module’s modular interface connector.
2Hold the 100BaseFX Mod-MAC by its bezel so that it is parallel with a slot opening on the module.
3Insert the 100BaseFX Mod-MAC and align its sides with the guide in the module’s slot opening.
4Push the 100BaseFX Mod-MAC into the slot until it is firmly seated inside the module.
5Align and securely fasten the two Phillips-head screws on the 100BaseFX Mod-MAC bezel.
NPB-0600-96F
2
1
NPB-0611-96F

6Insert the transmit (1) and receive (2) 100BaseFX cable connectors into the transmit and
receive100BaseFX Mod-MAC port connectors, respectively , respectively.
When the module is powered on, the following 100BaseFX Mod-MAC LEDs become operational:
Reference
If the LEDs do not operate as described, refer to the troubleshooting information in the DIGITAL MultiSwitch
612EX Installation and Configuration manual. The manual provides safety and product specification information.
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Item Name Description
1 Activity LED Flickers in response to traffic on this port.
2 Port Status Is turned off if there is no connection; blinks if the port has
been disabled by management; steady on if there is a
connection.
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2
NPB-0609-96F
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1
DLXFX-MA