RUGGEDCOM RUGGEDCOM RSG2488
Installation Guide
Chapter 3
Communication Ports
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Communication Ports
The RSG2488 can be equipped with various types of communication ports to enhance its abilities and
performance. Each set of communication ports is part of a field replaceable module that makes switching ports
fast and easy.
The following sections describe the available modules in more detail:
• Section 3.1, “Copper Ethernet Ports”
• Section 3.2, “Fiber Optic Ethernet Ports”
• Section 3.3, “SFP Optic Ethernet Ports”
• Section 3.4, “BNC Ports”
• Section 3.5, “Installing/Removing Modules”
Section 3.1
Copper Ethernet Ports
The RSG2488 supports several 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet ports that allow connection to standard Category
5 (CAT-5) unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables with RJ45, M12 (non-bypass), or Siemens's FastConnect RJ45
male connectors. All connectors are directly connected to the chassis ground on the device and can accept
CAT-5 shielded twisted-pair (STP) cables.
WARNING!
Electric shock hazard – risk of serious personal injury and/or equipment interference. If shielded
cables are used, make sure the shielded cables do not form a ground loop via the shield wire and the
RJ45 receptacles at either end. Ground loops can cause excessive noise and interference, but more
importantly, create a potential shock hazard that can result in serious injury.
CAUTION!
Contamination hazard – risk of damage to equipment. M12 modules are shipped with internal O-rings
and dust caps to prevent the ingress of dirt and debris that may damage the port. Make sure the O-
rings and dust caps are installed on all unused M12 ports.
NOTE
For more information about Siemens 's FastConnect cabling system, visit
www.siemens.com/ruggedcom.
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