HP 6600/HSR6600/HSR6800 Router Series Interface Module Guide

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Interface modules
The interface modules of the 6600/HSR6600/HSR6800 are hot swappable.
HIMs
HIM-8FE
The HIM-8FE is a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet (FE) interface module used by a router to
communicate with a LAN. It provides eight RJ-45 ports, each of which supports the Layer 3 routing
function and has a bi-color status LED.
The HIM-8FE has the following features:
• The transmission distance can be up to 100 meters (328.08 ft) if a category-5 twisted pair cable is
used.
• The interfaces support 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing.
• The interfaces usually operate in full duplex mode and can also operate in half duplex mode.
Front panel
Figure 1 Front panel
(1) FE port (2) FE port status LED
(3) Captive screw (4) Ejector lever
LEDs
Table 4 LED description
LED status Descri
p
tion
Off No link is present or the cable is faulty.
Steady yellow A 10 Mbps link is present.
Flashing yellow Data is being received or transmitted at 10 Mbps.
Steady green A 100 Mbps link is present.