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CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC.

E3020/-X (Coaxial)

NIC Type

Ethernet

Transfer Rate

10Mbps

Data Bus

16/32-bit MCA

Topology

Star

Linear Bus

Wiring Type

RG-58A/U 50ohm coaxial

AUI transceiver via DB-15 port

Boot ROM

Not Available

CABLE TYPE

Type

Switch PSS

JP2

»

RG-58A/U 50ohm coaxial

On

Pins 2 & 3 Closed

 

AUI transceiver via DB-15 port

Off

Pins 1 & 2 Closed

Note:JP2 is used to enabled the DC converter on the card to supply power to coaxial networks.

SIGNAL QUALITY ERROR (SQE) TEST

Setting

Switch SQE

»

Disabled

Off

 

Enabled

On

Note:Signal Quality Error (SQE) is a test of the collision circuitry and path.

DIAGNOSTIC LED(S)

LED

Color

Status

Condition

1

Green

On/Blinking

Data is being transmitted

1

Green

Off

Data is not being transmitted

2

Red

On/Blinking

Collision detected on network

2

Red

Off

Normal operation

3

Yellow

On/Blinking

Data is being received

3

Yellow

Off

Data is not being received

4

Green

On

Card is receiving power

4

Green

Off

Card is not receiving power