IMC Networks 10/100 Mbps Switching McPC MediaLinX
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1. 13 Specifications PCI and ISA Versions anne tv rateasnetenleesevndautenvion 14 IMG Networks Technical SUD ONG ans R 14 Fiber Optic Cleaning GUdeline Seriosa niae a 15 SEC INCAN Sia ytarccenscae ceeuhceisenantatteataneytetuantetagceanh aienscdhteoane aarti 16 About the McPC 10 100 The McPC TX FX is an IEEE 802 3 single conversion PC media converter card that converts e 10Base T twisted pair and 10Base FL multi mode or single mode fiber or e 100Base TX twisted pair and 100Base FX multi mode or single mode fiber The McPC 10 100 can be installed in any PC with a standard PCI or ISA slot It includes diagnostic LEDs for each port and a 4 pin peripheral power supply connector PCI Version Installing the McPC 10 100 PCI Version Offering plug and play operation the McPC 10 100 comes ready to install utilizing power from the PC s power supply To install the McPC 10 100 1 Turn off the PC Remove its cover Find an empty PCI slot Align the McPC 10 100 in the slot Screw the the McPC 10 100 into the computer casing s bracket Make sure the McPC 10 100 does not extend past the edge of the case Attach the keyed mini power connector to the McPC 10 100 oS ak u Ze ZZ m Attach the male end of the Y connector to one of the computer s standard size power connectors 9 Replace the cover 10 Attach the cables between the McPC 10 100 and the devices that will be interconnected NOTE The McPC 10 100 DOES2. NOT plug into the motherboard McPC 10 100 draws power from the computer no additional power source is necessary Configuring the McPC 10 100 PCI Version Before installing configure McPC 10 100 for desired features using the DIP Switch located as shown below on the printed circuit board PCB The following illustration shows the location of the DIP Switch as well as its default settings Consult the chart below for the function of each switch ooon 0500000000 Factory Setting Do Not Touch Auto Negotiation Forcde 10 100 LFD 7 eS eae C CE C o CE Br CE CE DISABLE ENABLE a ae SOLDER SIDE o nm ttt oo oO Oo C The table below shows the DIP Switch settings for McPC 10 100 Switch Default I Link Fault Detection Available in Force modes only Auto Negotiation Mode Valid only when Force mode is disabled DIENT 100 Mbps as determined by switch 8 Valid only when switch 7 is ON When ON the converter operates at 10 Mbps When OFF the converter operates at 100 Mpbs 8 is only valid in Force Mode i e when switch 7 is ON 10 100 NOTE Switch s 1 4 are factory configured DO NOT CHANGE Modes of Operation PCI Version The McPC 10 100 features three modes of operation Auto Negotiation mode AN Force 10 mode and Force 100 mode Configure the McPC 10 100 for one of these modes factory default is Auto Negotiation mode Refer to the Link Fault Detection section for inf
3. Warranty IMC Networks warrants to the original end user purchaser that this product EXCLUSIVE OF SOFTWARE shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use in accordance with IMC Networks instructions and directions for a period of six 6 years after the original date of purchase This warranty is subject to the limitations set forth below At its option IMC Networks will repair or replace at no charge the product which proves to be defective within such warranty period This limited warranty shall not apply if the IMC Networks product has been damaged by unreasonable use accident negligence service or modification by anyone other than an authorized IMC Networks Service Technician or by any other causes unrelated to defective materials or workmanship Any replaced or repaired products or parts carry a ninety 90 day warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty period whichever is longer To receive in warranty service the defective product must be received at IMC Networks no later than the end of the warranty period The product must be accompanied by proof of purchase satisfactory to IMC Networks denoting product serial number and purchase date a written description of the defect and a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number issued by IMC Networks No products will be accepted by IMC Networks which do not have an RMA number For an RMA number contact IMC Networks at PHONE 800 624 1070 in t
4. 100 mode It is not available in Auto Negotiation mode When LFD is enabled and the input link is down at one interface to the McPC 10 100 the transmitter output on that interface will blink It applies to both network interfaces and to both data rates If the link at the other interface to the McPC 10 100 is also down there is no output LFD causes the Link Up indicator of the link partner to blink When the McPC 10 100 is in one of the Force modes enable LFD by setting 5 to the ON position Disable LFD by resetting 5 to its default OFF position In order for LFD to function properly Force mode must be enabled by setting 7 to ON with either 8 ON for 10 Mbps or 8 OFF for100 Mbps ore 6 must also be ON when enabling LFD LFD On Positions for 10 Mbps pir BEE 5 1 O A ETF LFD On Positions for 100 Mbps 5 O L A a w o O roS When using the LFD feature if the DIP Switches are in any other combination than listed above the module may exhibit erratic behavior Twisted Pair Crossover Pass Through Button PCI Version The McPC 10 100 features a crossover pass through button located on the faceplate next to the RJ 45 connector to set the twisted pair connection type Select a pass through connection by pressing the button A crossover connection is selected when the button is OUT If it is not known which connection is needed set the button to whatever setting makes the twisted pair LNK link LED glow Crossover Pass Th
5. ABLE ENABLE ott OO i ay at aini SOLDER SIDE 90060 0060 Oo The table below shows the DIP Switch settings for McPC 10 100 Switch Default ao Link Fault Detection Available in Force modes only Auto Negotiation Mode Valid only when Force mode ON is disabled 100 Mbps as denied by switch 8 Valid only when switch 7 is ON When ON the converter operates at 10 Mbps When OFF the converter operates at 100 Mpbs 8 is only valid in Force Mode i e when switch 7 is ON 10 100 NOTE Switch s 1 4 are factory configured DO NOT CHANGE Modes of Operation ISA Version The McPC 10 100 features three modes of operation Auto Negotiation mode Force 10 mode and Force 100 mode Configure the McPC 10 100 for one of these modes factory default is Auto Negotiation mode Refer to the Link Fault Detection section for information on Link Fault Detection NOTE The McPC 10 100 cannot be manually set for Half or Full Duplex Duplex is determined by the devices to which the McPC 10 100 is connected Auto Negotiation mode is the mode most ideally suited for the McPC 10 100 In this mode the converter will optimally and automatically configure for speed 10 or 100 Mbps depending on the capabilities of the end stations To enable Auto Negotiation mode set switch 6 to the ON position with switches 7 and 8 in the OFF position Auto Negotiation Mode see 5 OO 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 In Force 10 mode theMcPC10 100 act
6. M IM BEVS 7 ck D McPC 10 100 ISA amp PCI Versions Operation Manual FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The use of non shielded I O cables may not guarantee compliance with FCC RFI limits This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications Le present appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de classe B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par le ministere des Communications du Canada
7. PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY STATED ABOVE Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that IMC Networks product manuals and promotional materials accurately describe IMC Networks product specifications and capabilities at the time of publication However because of ongoing improvements and updating of IMC Networks products IMC Networks cannot guarantee the accuracy of printed materials after the date of publication and disclaims liability for changes errors or omissions Table of Contents FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement eenensenenenneensennennnenn i VIII IND east I ABOUL ION Oud LG TOO read 1 FG Ve Ole re 2 Installing the McPC 10 100 PCI Version ee 2 Configuring the McPC 10 100 PCI Version 2 Modesor ODETAUON POLVERON essas 4 AUEO NEBOHALON PCL CISION eso A EAE ON 5 Transparenev REIVERION es 5 Link Fault Detection PED Versionen 5 Hs Bald cators PC VeBion een ence cere eam EN Ofen ae ee er 8 Installing the McPC 10 100 ISA Versionen ae 8 Configuring the McPC 10 100 ISA Version ee 9 Modesor Operation SA VERIOR era eereneeteene 10 AULO NEEOUAUOH SA V CISION aussen 11 Transpareney DA NER ION seen nr 11 Link Fault Detection ISA Version ee 11 Twisted Pair Crossover Pass Through Button ISA Version 12 LEDINA 5A Ver ON ae anal agile ca 13 Link Fault Detection LED Activity ISA Version eeeeneneneennen
8. able in either of the two Force modes When the McPC 10 100 is Auto Negotiating Transparency treats the connection between the two end devices as if there were no media converters installed For example in a typical application where two media converters are installed between two copper based switches the twisted pair cables as well as the fiber cable are seen as a single entity Therefore if a fault occurs on any segment between the two end devices link LEDs on the end devices will go out Transparency is available when the McPC 10 100 is operating in Auto Negotiation mode Therefore 6 Auto Negotiation must be ON and 5 LFD 7 Force and 8 10 or 100 must be OFF Transparency i 5 E BE Ze G E rE Link Fault Detection ISA Version Link Fault Detection LFD is only available when using Force 10 or Force 100 mode It is not available in Auto Negotiation mode When LFD is enabled and the input link is down at one interface to the McPC 10 100 the transmitter output on that interface will blink It applies to both network interfaces and to both data rates If the link at the other interface to the McPC 10 100 is also down there is no output LFD causes the Link Up indicator of the link partner to blink 11 When the McPC 10 100 is in one of the Force modes enable LFD by setting 5 to the ON position Disable LFD by resetting 5 to its default OFF position In order for LFD to function properly Force mode must be enabled by setti
9. d pair crossover pass through switch set correctly before either LNK LED will glow solid ISA Version Installing the McPC 10 100 ISA Version Offering plug and play operation the McPC 10 100 comes ready to install utilizing power from the PC s power supply To install the McPC 10 100 11 12 13 14 To 16 17 18 19 20 Turn off the PC Remove its cover Find an empty ISA slot Align the McPC 10 100 in the slot Screw the the McPC 10 100 into the computer casing s bracket Make sure the McPC 10 100 does not extend past the edge of the case Attach the keyed mini power connector to the McPC 10 100 Attach the male end of the Y connector to one of the computer s standard size power connectors Replace the cover Attach the cables between the McPC 10 100 and the devices that will be interconnected NOTE The McPC 10 100 DOES NOT plug into the motherboard McPC 10 100 draws power from the computer no additional power source is necessary Configuring the McPC 10 100 ISA Version Before installing configure McPC 10 100 for desired features using the DIP Switch located as shown below on the printed circuit board PCB The following illustration shows the location of the DIP Switch as well as its default settings Consult the chart below for the function of each switch 9006000000600 oooi 0000000000 Factory Setting Do Not Touch LFD Auto Negotiation Force 10 100 DIS
10. ectrical Business Equipment For further details contact IMC Networks LISTED 5M80 ITE E156766 C European Directive 2002 96 EC WEEE requires that any equipment that bears this symbol on product or packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste This symbol indicates that the equipment should be disposed of separately from regular household waste It is the consumer s responsibility to dispose of this and all equipment so marked through designated collection facilities appointed by government or local authorities Following these steps through proper disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health For more detailed information about proper disposal please contact local authorities waste disposal services or the point of purchase for this equipment 16 BR aN 4K Networks 19772 Pauling Foothill Ranch CA 92610 2611 USA TEL 949 465 3000 FAX 949 465 3020 www imcnetworks com de j ISO 9001 2000 f Gat tp REGISTERED RoHS 2009 IMC Networks All rights reserved The information in this document is subject to change without notice IMC Networks assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document McPC 10 100 is a trademark of IMC Networks Other brands or product names may be trademarks and are the property of their respective companies Document Number 55 80217 01 CO August 2009
11. he U S and Canada or 949 465 3000 or FAX 949 465 3020 The end user shall return the defective product to IMC Networks freight customs and handling charges prepaid End user agrees to accept all liability for loss of or damages to the returned product during shipment IMC Networks shall repair or replace the returned product at its option and return the repaired or new product to the end user freight prepaid via method to be determined by IMC Networks IMC Networks shall not be liable for any costs of procurement of substitute goods loss of profits or any incidental consequential and or special damages of any kind resulting from a breach of any applicable express or implied warranty breach of any obligation arising from breach of warranty or otherwise with respect to the manufacture and sale of any IMC Networks product whether or not IMC Networks has been advised of the possibility of such loss or damage EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IMC NETWORKS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THIS IMC NETWORKS PRODUCT INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY SOFTWARE ASSOCIATED OR INCLUDED IMC NETWORKS SHALL DISREGARD AND NOT BE BOUND BY ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON INCLUDING EMPLOYEES DISTRIBUTORS RESELLERS OR DEALERS OF IMC NETWORKS WHICH ARE INCONSISTENT WITH THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
12. lity While it is possible to have Auto Negotiating devices on one side of the media conversion and fixed non Auto Negotiating devices on the other link LEDs will react differently depending on where a link fault occurs Therefore IMC recommends e Configuring every device in the media conversion for Auto Negotiation e For installations where Auto Negotiation is NOT possible from one end of the media conversion to the other manually configure all devices for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps connections Transparency PCI Version Transparency is only available when using Auto Negotiation mode it is not available in either of the two Force modes When the McPC 10 100 is Auto Negotiating Transparency treats the connection between the two end devices as if there were no media converters installed For example in a typical application where two media converters are installed between two copper based switches the twisted pair cables as well as the fiber cable are seen as a single entity Therefore if a fault occurs on any segment between the two end devices link LEDs on the end devices will extinguish Transparency is available when the McPC 10 100 is operating in Auto Negotiation mode Therefore 6 AN must be ON and 5 LFD 7 Force and 8 10 or 100 must be OFF Transparency Bi E BE N 4 F Ff OFF ON Link Fault Detection PCI Version Link Fault Detection LFD is only available when using Force 10 or Force
13. mitters and receivers are extremely susceptible to contamination by particles of dirt or dust which can obstruct the optic path and cause performance degradation Good system performance requires clean optics and connector ferrules 1 Use fiber patch cords or connectors if you terminate your own fiber only from a reputable supplier low quality components can cause many hard to diagnose problems in an installation Dust caps are installed at IMC Networks to ensure factory clean optical devices These protective caps should not be removed until the moment of connecting the fiber cable to the device Should it be necessary to disconnect the fiber device reinstall the protective dust caps Store spare caps in a dust free environment such as a sealed plastic bag or box so that when reinstalled they do not introduce any contamination to the optics If you suspect that the optics have been contaminated alternate between blasting with clean dry compressed air and flushing with methanol to remove particles of dirt 15 Safety Certifications UL CUL Listed to Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment CE The products described herein comply with the Council Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC and the Council Directive on Electrical Equipment Designed for use within Certain Voltage Limits 2006 95 EC Certified to Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including El
14. ng 7 to ON with either 8 ON for 10 Mbps or 8 OFF for100 Mbps NOTE 6 must also be ON when enabling LFD LFD On Positions for 10 Mbps pir IT 5 T EZ IE LE T 8 LFD On Positions for 100 Mbps a O 12 3456 7 B When using the LFD feature if the DIP Switches are in any other combination than listed above the module may exhibit erratic behavior Twisted Pair Crossover Pass Through Button ISA Version The McPC 10 100 features a crossover pass through button located on the faceplate next to the RJ 45 connector to set the twisted pair connection type Select a pass through connection by pressing the button A crossover connection is selected when the button is OUT If it is not known which connection is needed set the button to whatever setting makes the twisted pair LNK link LED glow Crossover Pass Through Switch sdqw 00L 0L 12 LED Indicators ISA Version The McPC 10 100 features four diagnostic LEDs The following are the LED functions on the twisted pair port Crossover Pass TX Link TX 100 Mbps Activity LED Through Switch TX Activity Link Fault Detection LED FX 100 Mbps en Active LED x Il 100 i No0nof ili THUN LAK Auto Negotiation Activity LED Ey FX Activity Power Link LED FX Link LED sdqw 00L 01 Twisted Pair Port P Green when the unit has power AN Green when Auto Negotiation mode is enabled LFD Green when Link Fault Detection is enabled 100 Yellow when a 100 Mbps connection i
15. ormation on Link Fault Detection LFD NOTE The McPC 10 100 cannot be manually set for Half or Full Duplex Duplex is determined by the devices to which the McPC 10 100 is connected Auto Negotiation mode is the mode most ideally suited for the McPC 10 100 In this mode the converter will optimally and automatically configure for speed 10 or 100 Mbps depending on the capabilities of the end stations To enable Auto Negotiation mode set switch 6 to the ON position with switches 7 and 8 in the OFF position Auto Negotiation Mode sm 5 OO 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 In Force 10 mode theMcPC10 100 acts as a 10Base T to 10Base FL media converter 100 Mbps signals are not accepted To enable Force 10 mode set switch 7 and 8 to the ON position with switch 6 in the OFF position Force 10 Mode a 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 In Force 100 mode the McPC 10 100 acts as a 100Base TX to 100Base SX multi mode or 100Base FX single mode fiber media converter 10 Mbps signals are not accepted To enable Force 100 mode set switch 7 to the ON position with switches 6 and 8 in the OFF position Force 100 Mode i 5 E m 1I e U E T B There is no Auto Negotiation in either of the Force modes Auto Negotiation PCI Version When connecting two McPC 10 100s between two end stations devices such as switches hubs and repeaters all devices in the media conversion should ideally support and be utilizing Auto Negotiation functiona
16. rough Switch Id sdqw 001 01 A g Or m P Oar 32 LED Indicators PCI Version The McPC 10 100 features four diagnostic LEDs The following are the LED functions on the twisted pair port FX Link LED Power LED FX Activity LED Auto Negotiation LED bodhol bodhol Od om X a RCW AMT FX 100 Mbps Active LED Link Fault Detection LED TX Link TX 100 Mbps Activity LED TX Activity Twisted Pair Port P Green when the unit has power AN Green when Auto Negotiation mode is enabled LFD Green when Link Fault Detection is enabled 100 Yellow when a 100 Mbps connection is detected 19d Ssdqw OOL OL Crossover Pass Through Switch This feature is only available when either Force 10 or Force 100 mode is enabled For more on this feature see the LFD LED Activity section below Fiber Port INK Green when a twisted pair link is established ACT Yellow when activity is detected on the port 100 Yellow when a 100 Mbps connection is detected Link Fault Detection LED Activity PCI Version When LFD is enabled and a fault occurs on a segment of the media conversion the various Link LEDs in that conversion will either blink or extinguish LEDs may react differently depending on the type of end devices in the conversion whether the McPC 10 100 is in Force 10 or Force 100 mode where the fault occurs etc For questions please contact Technical Support Twisted pair AND fiber optic cables must be connected and the twiste
17. s as a 10Base T to 10Base FL media converter 100 Mbps signals are not accepted To enable Force 10 mode set switch 7 and 8 to the ON position with switch 6 in the OFF position Force 10 Mode ia t 1 2 3 4 5 O TB In Force 100 mode the McPC 10 100 acts as a 100Base TX to 100Base SX multi mode or 100Base FX single mode fiber media converter 10 Mbps signals are not accepted To enable Force 100 mode set switch 7 to the ON position with switches 6 and 8 in the OFF position Force 100 Mode i i E E Il A r B 10 There is no Auto Negotiation in either of the Force modes Auto Negotiation ISA Version When connecting two McPC 10 100s between two end stations devices such as switches hubs and repeaters all devices in the media conversion should ideally support and be utilizing Auto Negotiation functionality While it is possible to have Auto Negotiating devices on one side of the media conversion and fixed non Auto Negotiating devices on the other link LEDs will react differently depending on where a link fault occurs Therefore IMC recommends e Configuring every device in the media conversion for Auto Negotiation e For installations where Auto Negotiation is NOT possible from one end of the media conversion to the other manually configure all devices for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps connections Transparency ISA Version Transparency is only available when using Auto Negotiation mode it is not avail
18. s detected This feature is only available when either Force 10 or Force 100 mode is enabled For more on this feature see the Link Fault Detection LED Activity section below Fiber Port INK Green when a twisted pair link is established ACT Yellow when activity is detected on the port 100 Yellow when a 100 Mbps connection is detected Link Fault Detection LED Activity ISA Version When LFD is enabled and a fault occurs on a segment of the media conversion the various Link LEDs in that conversion will either blink or extinguish LEDs may react differently depending on the type of end devices in the conversion whether the McPC 10 100 is in Force 10 or Force 100 mode where the fault occurs etc For questions please contact Technical Support Twisted pair AND fiber optic cables must be connected and the twisted pair crossover pass through switch set correctly before either LNK LED will glow solid 13 Specifications PCI and ISA Versions Environmental Operating Temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Storage Temperature 0 160 F 20 71 Humidity 5 95 non condensing Current Draw 0 7A 5VDC Electrical Input Load 5V IMC Networks Technical Support Tel 949 465 3000 or 800 624 1070 in the U S and Canada 32 16 550880 Europe Fax 949 465 3020 E Mail techsupport imcnetworks com Web www imcnetworks com 14 Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines Fiber Optic trans
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