3Com LANplex 2500 manual

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    100BASE-FX F AST E THERNET M ODULE I NSTALLATION G UIDE F or the LANplex 2500 Module Description This module contains one (1) F ast Ethernet 100BASE-FX port that uses an FDDI (SC) connector , pro viding a 100Mbps F ast Ethernet connection over fiber . This module is fully compliant with all IEEE 802.3u specifications. F or a description of how to[...]

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    Safety Information Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components on the module. ESD occurs when the module is improperly handled and can cause complete or intermittent failures. T o prevent ESD-related damage: ■ Always wear the ESD wrist strap pro vided with the LANplex system, ensuring that it makes good sk in contact ■ Keep the module i[...]

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    W ARNING: If the system is powered on when you are installing the module , do not insert any metal objects into the open slot (for example, a screwdriver or a finger with jewelr y). This could c ause burns or other bodily harm. 3 Place the module between the guides of the selected slot and slide the module into the chassis. See the figure below .[...]

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    The LANplex system will automatically reset when a module has been installed with the power on. If you physically change the configur ation of the system after defining an IP interface, the por t designated for that inter face may no longer be valid . Y ou may have to redefine the interface. F or information on defining an IP interface, see the[...]