Fiber-Optic Linking

The E-FIB interface card is the fiber-net interface for the Eclipse HX-Omega, Eclipse HX-Median and Eclipse HX-Delta matrices. The card is supplied with main and backup fiber rings.

Note: For more information about the E-FIB interface card, and other Clear-Com interface cards, see the:
  • Eclipse HX-Omega User Guide

  • Eclipse HX-Median User Guide

  • Eclipse HX-Delta User Guide

Each fiber card link comprises:

  • A front card with status indicators.

  • A rear card with two Duplex LC terminated fiber optic connectors (TXVRA and TXVRB).

E-FIB cards use 9/125ยต single mode fiber optic cables. On the rear card, the TX1/RX1 connector is used for the main ring and the TX2/RX2 connector is used for the secondary ring.

Note: The standard maximum node length for fiber card connections is 10km, but other distances are available to special order.

The order of the fiber optic cable connections is reversed between the front and rear panels:

  • On the front panel the primary connection is the upper set of indicators. The secondary connection is the lower set of indicators.

  • On the rear panel the lower connector is the primary connection. The secondary connection is the upper connector. 

Care should be taken when connecting or disconnecting the cables to ensure that they are connected correctly and not reversed.

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A protective plug is usually fitted to the fiber connector sockets to protect them from damage or the entry of foreign materials. These should only be removed in order to fit the fiber optic cable. They should be replaced if the cable is unplugged.