Option A3 – Fiber Optic Ethernet

Features:

The A3 option board provides Ethernet connectivity via fiber optic cable. The A3 is functionally equivalent to a T3 Ethernet board, but fiber optical cabling is used in place of copper cabling allowing for excellent electrical isolation.

Compatibility:

  • CP-11, CP-12, CP-30, MC-11, MC-12, MC-31, LP-2 & LP-3

Order Information

  • COMMS-OPTION-A3 (Fiber Optic ETHERNET MTRJ - 10/100 Mbit)
A3 Ethernet Option Board Specifications
Connection Speed 10/100 Mbps
Optical Compliance Full ATM 100 Mbps physical layer
Full 100 Base-FX (IEEE802.3u)
Fibre Optic Transceiver AFBR-5903Z
Supported Fibre Optic Cables Multimode 50/125 um, 62.5/125 um, 100/140 um, and 200 um HCS
Option Board Connectors
(use male connectors on cable)
Tx: ST female (light grey port)
Rx: ST female (dark grey port)
Supported Fibre Optic Cables Multimode 50/125 um, 62.5/125 um, 100/140 um, and 200 um HCS
Option Board Connectors
(use male connectors on cable)
Tx: ST female (light grey port)
Rx: ST female (dark grey port)
Compatibility Can be installed in any of the following ports:
CP-10/11/12/30 Port 2 or Port 3
MC-12/30/31 Port 2 or Port 3
T-box

This option provides Ethernet functionality over a fiber optic link.