FOMIM User’s Guide1-1CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the Cabletron Systems FOMIM-32/36/38 Fiber OpticMedia Interface Module User’s Guide. We have designed this manualto serve as a simple installation and reference guide for the FOMIM, andto explain the capabilities and special features of the module. Beforeusing the FOMIM, you need to carefully read through this manual to gaina full understanding of the FOMIM and its capabilities.Cabletron Systems offers three versions of 1300 nm single mode FiberOptic Media Interface Modules:• FOMIM-32 providing 12 links with ST type connectors• FOMIM-36 providing 6 links with ST type connectors• FOMIM-38 providing 18 links with ST type connectors1.1 USING THIS MANUALChapter 1, Introduction, discusses the capabilities and special features ofthe Cabletron Systems FOMIMs (Figure 1-1). This chapter also includesa list of related manuals.Chapter 2, Network Requirements and Installation, contains a list ofnetwork requirements that must be met before you install the FOMIM andinstructions for installing the FOMIM into the MMAC chassis.Chapter 3, Testing and Troubleshooting, provides procedures for testingand troubleshooting the installation of the FOMIM. Instructions for usingLANVIEW, Cabletron Systems built-in visual diagnostic and statusmonitoring system, are also included.Appendix A, FOMIM Specifications, contains operational specificationsand environmental requirements for the FOMIM.