Attaching PA-FE Port Adapter Interface Cables
PA-FE-TX and PA-FE-FX Fast Ethernet 100BaseT Port Adapter Installation and Configuration
7-2
Note
Each PA-FE-FX or PA-FE-TX can have either an MII attachment or an RJ-45 (or
SC) attachment, but not both simultaneously. The MII and RJ-45 (or SC) receptacles
represent two physical connection options for one Fast Ethernet interface.
Figure 7-1
Connecting PA-FE-TX MII or RJ-45 Cables—Horizontal Orientation Shown
Without Handles
Figure 7-2
Connecting PA-FE-FX MII or SC Cables—Horizontal Orientation Shown
Without Handles)
Warning
Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no
cable is connected, avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures.
H5920
MII cable
To transceiver,
repeater, or DTE
To repeater
or DTE
0
FAST ETHERNET
RJ-45 cable
or
H6018
MII cable
To transceiver,
repeater, or DTE
or
0
FAST ETHERNET
FIBER
LINK
MII
Simplex (2)
To repeater
Duplex (1)
To repeater