4000 Router Series Interface Module Guide

Attributes XMIM-16FSW/XMIM-24FSW

Number of

connectors

16 x 100 Mbps RJ-45 connector/24 x 100 Mbps RJ-45 connector

Cable type Standard (straight-through) Ethernet cable/crossover Ethernet cable

Operation mode Auto-sensing 10M/100 Mbps, full duplex/half duplex

NOTE:

Ethernet interfaces on network adapters are usually medium dependent interfaces (MDIs). Cross medium

dependent interfaces (MDIXs) are another type of Ethernet interfaces, which are usually used on hubs and

LAN Switches.

Interface LEDs

Figure 33 shows the XMIM-16FSW panel.

Figure 33 XMIM-16FSW panel

Figure 34 shows the XMIM-24FSW panel.

Figure 34 XMIM-24FSW panel

Each 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface on the panel has two corresponding LEDs. One is yellow and the

other is green. Table 55 de

scribes these LEDs.

Table 55 LEDs of the XMIM-16FSW/XMIM-24FSW FE port

LED status Descri

tion

Green LED (LINK)

• ON: A link is present.

• OFF: No link is present.

Yellow LED (ACT)

• Flashing: Data is being received and sent on the port.

• OFF: No data is being received or sent on the port.

Interface cables and the connection methods

For more information about the Ethernet interface cables and the connection methods, see "Ethernet

interface."