User Guide

Ports 23

Appendix B

Gigabit Ethernet port (copper or fiber-optic, depending on the

option)

LNK/ACT LED

Cables

Copper Interface

The following table lists the cable characteristics for the 1000BASE-T GE

uplink port:

Fiber-Optic Interface

The 1000BASE-SX GE uplink port uses a shortwave 850 nm laser. The

following table lists the cable characteristics for the port:

TABLE B-5 GE LNK/ACT LED

Status Description

Off No Ethernet link on the port.

Green An Ethernet link has been established on the port, but no

data is currently being transmitted or received.

Flashing

Green

The port is transmitting or receiving data. The flashing rate is

proportional to your network activity.

TABLE B-6 Copper GE Cable Characteristics

Item Specification

Cable Category 5 UTP

Connector RJ-45

Range Up to 100 m (325 feet)

TABLE B-7 Fiber-Optic GE Cable Characteristics

Item Specification

Cable 62.5 µm multimode fiber

Connector SC-type fiber optic

Range Up to 260 m (850 feet)