IMC Networks McLIM, TP-TX/SSFX-SM1310-SC
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1. On a 40 McPIM TP FO the TP RCV TP LNK and FO Link LEDs flicker at a rate proportional to the rate that passes on the ports when the rate is low the LEDs flicker visibly while they appear to glow when the rate is high 12 LEDs on McPIM TP FO 10 The LED functions on McPIM TP FO 10 are as follows Fiber FX Twisted Pair TX Link Activity LED Link Activity LED 10 Mbps ee RCV OM FO LINK ACT Glows green when link is established on the FO port blinks green when activity is detected on the port TP LINK ACT Glows amber when link is established on the TP port blinks amber when activity is detected on the port LEDs on McLIM TP TX FX The LED functions on McLIM TP TX FX are as follows Fiber FX Twisted Pair TX Link Actvity LED Activity Link LED y 0 XMT RCV FX LINK ACT Glows green when link is established on the FX port blinks green when activity is detected on the port TX LINK ACT Glows green when link is established on the TP TX port blinks green when activity is detected on the port LEDs on McLIM TX FX and TX SX 50 The LED functions on McLIM TX FX are as follows Fiber FX Twisted Pair TX Actvity LED Link LED Fiber FX k 55 Twisted Pair TX Link LED Activity LED FX LINK Glows green when link is established on the FX por2. Circuit Overloading Reliable Grounding If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature Tma specified by the manufacturer Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on over current protection and supply wiring Approximate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable grounding of Rackmounted equipment should be maintained Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit e g use of power strips 16 Specifications Operating Temperature 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C 5 to 95 non condensing 0 10 000 ft altitude Storage Temperature 13 F to 158 F 25 C to 70 C 5 to 95 non condensing Some products may support lower operating and storage temperatures Electrical AC Input Load Maximum Heat Converter Generated 1 115 230 or 120 240 VAC 50 60Hz 0 3A 0 15A 51 BTU hour 4
3. fiber and support Half or Full Duplex McLIM TP TX FX is an Auto Negotiating switching media converter which offers plug and play operation to convert 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Half or Full Duplex twisted pair to 100Base FX Full Duplex fiber McLIM TP TX FX allows jumbo packets of up to 1916 bytes McLIMs include one RJ 45 connector for the twisted pair port and one pair of fiber connectors for the fiber port McLIMs are also available in single strand fiber versions which include one SC fiber connector Each McLIM requires one slot in a media converter chassis About McGigabit McGigabit is a Gigabit Ethernet module which provides a single conversion between 1000Base SX multi mode or LX single mode fiber and 1000Base T copper McGigabit offers plug and plan operation and always operates at Full Duplex McGigabit modules include one RJ 45 connector for the twisted pair port and one pair of SC fiber connectors Single strand single mode fiber versions are also available Each McGigabit requires one slot in a media converter chassis NOTE This Manual refers to McPIM McLIM and McGigabit modules as Media Conversion Modules except where differences require indication Configuring Media Conversion Modules The McPIMs and McLIMs can be configured for a variety of features before installation see board Diagrams Configuration Table for specific information McLIM TP TX FX and McGigabit have plug and play operation and requ
4. 120 240 VAC 50 60Hz 1A 0 5A 67 BTU hour 8 120 240 or 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz 1 6 0 8A 67 BTU hour 12 115 230 or 120 240 VAC 50 60Hz 1 2 0 6A 137 BTU hour for AC unit Dimensions MediaConverter 1 H 1 6 x W 4 8 X D 4 5 4x12 1x 11 5 cm MediaConverter 8 X W 17 4 4 4 x 44 2 x 12 8 cm MediaConverter 1 2 H 1 7 X W 19 X D 9 4 4 x 48 3 x 22 9 cm 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 17 Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines Fiber Optic transmitters 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 2 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 3 Store spare caps in a dust free environment such as a sealed plastic bag or box so that when reinstalled t
5. disabled then enable these features if desired just before final installation This will reduce the features interference with testing e When working with units where the features cannot be connect establish BOTH the twisted pair and fiber connections in order to establish link LEDs e To test a media converter by itself have an appropriate fiber patch cable then follow these steps to test 1 Connect the media converter to the twisted pair device with a twisted pair cable 2 Loop a single strand of fiber from the transmit port to the receive port of the media converter 3 Verify that both the twisted pair and the fiber link see LEDs below on the media converter Use caution when conducting a loopback test it is possible to create a network loop if connecting the twisted pair port to an active network switch IMC Networks recommends connecting the twisted pair cable to a PC for this type of test e Make sure to use the appropriate twisted pair cable and have the crossover straight through switch set correctly if the media converter does not include AutoCross e If using a high powered device which is designed for long distance installations for a short distance installation the fiber transmitters may overdrive the receivers and cause data loss If this is the case an optical attenuator may need to be added to the connection 15 Rackmount Instructions Elevated Operating Ambient Reduced Air Flow
6. Alert JP5 McPIM TP FO 40 FiberAlert JP1 FO LinkLoss JP2 TP Dist 100 M JP3 McPIM TP FO Pulsing FiberAlert JP2 with Pulsing TP LinkLoss FiberAlert FO LinkLoss McLIM TX FX 50 FiberAlert Auto Negotiation FX LinkLoss TX LinkLoss McLIM TX FX 00 FiberAlert 10 TX FX With Auto Negotiation AutoCross TX LinkLoss FX LinkLoss McLIM TX FX 20 FiberAlert 30 with AutoCross Auto Negotiation MDI II MDI X TX LinkLoss FX LinkLoss ahead ENZRANEN do co do co co do do Co NOTE Some features may not be available on all versions of modules Twisted Pair Crossover Straight Through Connections Whether using crossover or straight through CAT5 twisted pair cabling all Switching Modules will support both types of connections by one of the following methods AutoCross McLIM TX FX 00 and McGigabit include AutoCross a feature that automatically selects between a crossover workstation or straight through connection depending on the connected device MDI II MDI X_ All McPIMs feature a 2 position switch located at position S1 see table for Switch location on boards for selecting a crossover workstation connection or straight through connection The switch is labeled with X for a crossover connection factory default and an Il for a straight through connection Select the appropriate setting by moving the switch to the proper position before installing the media conversion module If un
7. F 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 the U S and Canada or 949 465 3000 or FAX 949 465 3020 The end user shall return the defecti
8. HDX or FDX including Flow Control 10 NOTE McLIM TPTX FX is a Plug And Play device therefore Auto Negotiation is always enabled The following table states the availability of Auto negotiation on media conversion modules Auto Negotiation Product Comparison McPIM TP FO Auto Not Available Applicable McLIM TX FX and TX SX Auto DIP Switch Selectable McLIM TP TX FX TX FX Auto Negotiation Always Enabled Installing Media Conversion Modules The media conversion modules can be installed in any available slot in a media converter chassis Media conversion modules are hot swappable Media conversion modules ship with brackets for securing them to the media converter chassis To install a module simply unscrew the blank bracket converting the slot where the module is installed Slide the module into the chassis via the card guides until the module is seated securely in the connector Hand tighten the thumb screw until snug Finish tightening the thumb screw using a screw driver being careful to not over tighten Media converter chassis ship with all but one media conversion module slot covered with blank brackets Be sure to keep unused slots covered for EMI containment It is a good idea to save any blanks removed during installation for future use if configuration requirements change Installation Tip Since single strand fiber products use optics that transmit and receive on two different waveleng
9. IVAN BEVS Networks MediaConverter Series Operation Manual FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement MediaConverter 1 and 4 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 minist re des Communication
10. certain whether crossover or straight through is needed set the switch to the position that makes the link LED glow Device The end device connected to the McLIM TX FX and TX SX 50 Dependent determines the type of twisted pair connection this McLIM does include AutoCross or a MDI II MDI X switch Twisted Pair Cable Distance Some McPIM TP FOs features a 2 position jumper located at position JP2 for selecting longer twisted pair cable distances distances greater than 100 meters Place the jumper over both pins for distances up to 100 meters factory default Remove the jumper shunt or place it on only one pin for distances of 100 meters or more NOTE The product on the other side of the conversion must be able to support longer cable distances Twisted Pair Cable Type Some McPIM TP FOs 20 and 40 features a 2 position jumper located at position JP3 for selecting either a shielded or unshielded twisted pair link segment Remove the jumper shunt or place it on only one pin to select an unshielded twisted pair link segment factory default Place the jumper shunt over both pins to select a shielded twisted pair link segment LinkLoss FiberAlert and Link Fault Pass Through McPIM TP FO and McLIM TX FX and TX SX include the following features FO FX LinkLoss a k a Fiber LinkLoss or LinkLoss e TP TX LinkLoss a k a Twisted Pair LinkLoss or Reverse LinkLoss e FiberAlert and Pulsing Fibe
11. edia converter negotiates as a 100 Mbps Full Duplex device if the device the media converter is connected to can operate at 100 Mbps Full Duplex a link will be established If the twisted pair port on the other device does not have the ability to Auto Negotiate or if a 100 Mbps Half Duplex connection is desired Auto Negotiation on the media converter must be disabled Half and Full Duplex settings must be manually set and match on both end devices to which the media converters are connected The diagram below shows a typical application followed by a table with three possible configurations HDX OK Manual Setting Only HDX FDX OK Auto Manual Setting FDX HDX WRONG FDX Switch MediaConverter MediaConverter switch End to End Connection TX FX Half Duplex Manually configure HDX Auto Negotiation Off Full Duplex Manually configure FDX Auto Negotiation Off Full Duplex Auto Negotiation On Auto Negotiation On Configure Auto Negotiation on 100 Mbps Modules with a 3 pin jumper block located on the module s PCB or DIP Switch depending on the Model Refer to the Jumper Configuration Table of this manual to verify jumper position and default setting Auto Negotiation on 10 100 Switching Modules Auto Negotiation is a standard feature on 10 100 Switching Modules The fiber port always operates at 100 Mbps FDX the copper port auto senses the connected device s speed and duplex mode 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps and
12. ess 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 Electrical Business Equipment For further details contact IMC Networks LISTED 5M80 ITE E156766 c Class 1 Laser product Luokan 1 Laserlaite Laser Klasse 1 Appareil A Laser de Classe 1 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 19 ERG AKIN Networks w 19772 Pauling Foothill Ranch CA 92610 2611 USA TEL 949 465 3000 FAX 949 465 3020 www imcnetworks com de y S Are REGISTERED RoHS A 2010 IMC Networks All righ
13. hey do not introduce any contamination to the optics 4 If it is suspected that the optics have been contaminated alternate between blasting with clean dry compressed air and flushing with methanol to remove particles of dirt Electrostatic Discharge Precautions Electrostatic discharge ESD can cause damage to any product add in modules or stand alone units containing electronic components Always observe the following precautions when installing or handling these kinds of products 1 Do not remove unit from its protective packaging until ready to install 2 Wear an ESD wrist grounding strap before handling any module or component If the wrist strap is not available maintain grounded contact with the system unit throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection 3 Hold the units by the edges do not touch the electronic components or gold connectors 4 After removal always place the boards on a grounded static free surface ESD pad or in a proper ESD bag Do not slide the modules or stand alone units over any surface WARNING Integrated circuits and fiber optic components are extremely susceptible to electrostatic discharge damage Do not handle these components directly unless you are a qualified service technician and use tools and techniques that conform to accepted industry practices 18 Safety Certifications UL CUL Listed to Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Busin
14. ire no configuration The illustrations show the location of the configuration jumpers and switches on the various Media Conversion Modules Board Diagrams and Jumper Switch Settings FiberAlert f RS I TX LinkLoss See umper i umpe Pulsing FiberAlert Twisted Pair Crossover Jumper F2 on cd j Jumper JP2 Pass Through Switch S1 10 Mbps TP FO w Pulsing FiberAlert 10 100 Mbps TX FX w AutoCross MDI II MDI X 00 10 FA E FiberAlert sO Auto Negotiation Twisted Pair n TX Linkloss Cable Type FiberAlert i FXI hoes Jumper JP3 Jumper JP5 Linkloss nites Pak Twisted Pair Crossover Jumper P4 ewe P2 Pass Through Switch S1 ors lo es Je os o o o o BoE i o y 000 so so 10 Mbps TP FO 20 100 Mbps TX FX 20 30 Twisted Pair a FiberAlert Distance Auto Negotiation TX LinkLoss Jumper P1 Jumper P3 Jumper JP2 Jumper JP4 LinkLoss 7 Savais i FiberAlert FX LinkLoss Jumper JP2 Twisted Pair Crossover Jumper P1 Jumper JP3 Pass Through Switch S1 10 Mbps TP FO 40 To determine which board diagram matches the module 20 30 40 50 etc compare the jumper locations with the diagrams found above 10 100 Switching modules and Gigabit modules sets do not require any configuration and are not shown above Media Converter Jumper DIP Switch Configuration Table Jumper OFF Factory McPIM TP FO TP Dist 100 M JP2 Shielded Cable JP3 FO LinkLoss JP4 Fiber
15. onversion Local Site Cable Break Remote Site RCV LED RCV XMT LED Product with Pulsing FiberAlert enabled Remote Site stops transmitting Local Link LED blinks indicating a break in the fiber loop Using FiberAlert and LinkLoss All Models without LFPT Capability The following chart provides an overview of the troubleshooting features their functionality and the recommended settings for a pair of media converters in a typical central main site to remote site application LinkLoss FiberAlert Comparison Feature Fault Location Disabled LED Enable at FX LinkLoss Fiber Twisted Pair Main Site Only TX LinkLoss Twisted Pair Fiber Remote Site Only FiberAlert Remote Site Only For more information about these features refer to their specific sections Configuring LinkLoss and FiberAlert Configure LinkLoss and FiberAlert with separate 3 pin jumper blocks or DIP Switches located at various positions depending on module and board type See the table to determine what features the module offers as well as the jumper locations and ON OFF positions Auto Negotiation The following chart states the availability of the Auto Negotiation feature on media conversion modules Auto Negotiation Product Comparison 10 Mbps Modules Not Available 100 Mbps Modules DIP Switch Selectable 10 100 Mbps Modules Always Enabled Auto Negotiation on 100 Mbps Modules When Auto Negotiation is enabled the m
16. r If a strand is unavailable the IMC Networks device at the receiver end notes the loss of link The device will then stop transmitting data and the link signal until a signal or link pulse is received The result is that the link LED on BOTH sides of the fiber connection will go out indicating a fault somewhere in the fiber loop Using FiberAlert a local site administrator is notified of a fault and can quickly determine where a cable fault is located WARNING Enable FiberAlert on ONE side of a media conversion only enabling it on both sides will keep both transmitters off indefinitely Local Site Cable Break a Remote Site A j LED OFF Broken Link P Product with FiberAlert enabled Remote Site stops transmitting Local Link LED is OFF indicating a break in the fiber loop Pulsing FiberAlert Pulsing FiberAlert minimizes the problems associated with the loss of one strand of fiber If a strand is unavailable the device at the receiver end notes the loss of link The device will stop transmitting data and start sending link pulses Until a valid link is received the fiber link LED will be OFF on the device on the receiver side of the fiber strand with the fault while the fiber Link LED on the other unit will blink Pulsing FiberAlert notifies a local site administrator of a fault allowing quick determination of where a cable fault resides NOTE Pulsing FiberAlert can be enabled on BOTH sides of a c
17. rAlert FiberAlert and LinkLoss are advanced troubleshooting features that can help you locate silent failures on your network However it is vital to understand exactly how FiberAlert and LinkLoss work and how they will react in the network configuration before attempting to install the enclosed module s WARNING Installing modules without understanding the effects of FiberAlert and LinkLoss can cause perfectly functioning units to appear flawed or non functional Link Integrity During normal operation link integrity pulses are transmitted by all point to point Ethernet devices When an IMC Networks media converter receives valid link pulses it knows that the device to which it is connected is up and sending pulses and that the copper or fiber cable coming from that device is intact The appropriate LNK link LED is lit to indicate this The IMC Networks media converter also sends out link pulses from its copper and fiber transmitters but normally has no way of knowing whether the cable to the other device is intact and the link pulses are reaching the other end The combination of FiberAlert and LinkLoss allows this information to be obtained even when physical access to a remote device and its link integrity LED is not available FO FX LinkLoss FO FX LinkLoss is a troubleshooting feature When a fault occurs on the fiber segment of a conversion FO FX LinkLoss detects the fault and passes this information to the t
18. s du Canada MediaConverter 8 and 12 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 1 O cables may not guarantee compliance with FCC RFI limits This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A 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 A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par le minist re des Communications du Canada Warranty IMC Networks warrants to the original end user purchaser that this product EXCLUSIVE O
19. t FX ACTIVITY Glows amber if data is being passed on the FX port TX PAIR LINK Glows green if link is established on the TX port TX ACTIVITY Glows amber when data is being passed on the TX port 13 LEDs on McGigabit and McLIM TX FX and TX SX 00 10 20 30 The LED functions on McGigabit and McLIM TX FX and TX SX Modules are as follows Fiber FX Twisted Pair TX Link Actvity LED Activity Link LED 1 F 2 8 XMT RCV FX LINK ACT Glows green when link is established on the FX port blinks green when activity is detected on the port TX LINK ACT Glows amber when link is established on the TX port blinks amber when activity is detected on the port ACTIVITY Glows green in normal operation LEDs on MediaConverter Chassis 4 Slot and 8 Slot chassis include LEDs on the back of the chassis POWER Glows green when chassis has power ACTIVITY This LED blinks green when data is being passed on either port of a module that does not include Link Activity LEDs applicable to modules only LEDs on Power Supplies Power supplies include the following LEDs POWER Glows green when powered on 14 Installation Troubleshooting The following information assists in troubleshooting the Modular Media Converters e During installation first test the fiber and twisted pair connections with all troubleshooting features
20. ths the single strand fiber products must be deployed in pairs or connect two compatible IMC Networks single strand fiber products For example connect Compact Media Converter TX SSFX SM1310 SC which has 1310 xmt and 1550 rcv to a product which has 1550 xmt and 1310 rcv e g 100 Mbps TX SSFX SM1550 SC Module The two connected products must also have the same speed and distance capabilities i e both are single mode 20 km or both are single PLUS 40 kml 11 Power Supply Installation When installing a redundant power supply module into a powered on 12 Slot chassis IMC Networks recommends setting the ON OFF switch on the module if present to OFF After installing the power supply turn its switch ON If the redundant power supply module does NOT have an ON OFF switch IMC Networks recommends powering down the chassis before installing the power supply Turn the chassis back ON after installing the power supply LED Operation Each media conversion module features diagnostic LEDs see diagrams below that provide information on features and ports LEDs on on McPIM TP FO The LED functions for McPIM TP FO with fiber ports are as follows Fiber Activity Twisted Pair TP FiberAlert LED y Unk LED lea le lt z Twisted Pair TP Fiber FO Y x Activity LED Link LED XMT RCV FO LINK FIBERALERT TP LINK ACTIVITY port Blinks amber when data is being passed on either port
21. ts 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 MediaConverter Series is a trademark of IMC Networks Other brands or product names may be trademarks and are the property of their respective companies Document Number 51 80780 08 A5 December 2010
22. ur eight or twelve slots for installing any combination of McPIMs 10Mbps Ethernet McLIMs 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet McLIM TP TX FX Switching 10 100 Mbps and McGigabit modules 1 25 Gbps Ethernet Media Description Converter 1 Is a standalone chassis which includes one media conversion module slot and a fixed internal 115 230 VAC power supply Is a standalone chassis which includes four media conversion module slots and a fixed internal 120 240 VAC power supply Isa 1U high Rackmountable chassis that includes eight media module slots and a fixed 120 240 VAC power supply 12 Is a Rackmountable chassis and includes twelve media conversion module slots and a 115 230 VAC power supply MediaConverter 1 2 is 1U high and has the power on the rear of the chassis with media conversion module slots on the front For redundancy a second power supply maybe installed About McPIMs McPIMs Media Converter Port Interface Modules are 10 Mbps Ethernet modules which provide a single conversion between 10Base T twisted pair and 10Base FL single mode or multi mode fiber McPIMs include one RJ 45 connector and one pair of ST or SC fiber optic connectors Each McPIM requires one slot in a media converter chassis About McLIMs McLIMs Media Converter Link Interface Modules are 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet modules which provide a single conversion between 100Base TX twisted pair and 100Base FX McLIM TX FX or 100Base SX McLIM TX SX
23. ve 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 PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY STATED ABOVE Ever
24. wisted pair segment If a media converter is not receiving a fiber link FO FX LinkLoss disables the transmitter on the media converter s twisted pair port This results in a loss of link on the device connected to the twisted pair port TP TX LinkLoss TP TX LinkLoss is another troubleshooting feature When a fault occurs on the twisted pair segment of a conversion TP TX LinkLoss detects the fault and passes this information to the fiber segment If a media converter is not receiving a twisted pair link TP TX LinkLoss disables the transmitter on the media converters fiber port This results in a loss of link on the device connected to the fiber port Link Fault Pass Through Link Fault Pass Through LFPT is a troubleshooting feature that combines TX and FX LinkLoss from both the local and remote media converter modules only available on the McLIM the 100 Mbps TX FX 00 10 20 30 LFPT is enabled by turning on both FX and TX LinkLoss on both modules This feature allows both end segments of the conversion to detect link faults occurring in the media conversion chain FiberAlert can also be added to the remote side of the pair to further assist in locating a fault Twisted Pair Twisted Pair eal Fault ap Local Remote Twisted Pair PR VO Remote Hult FX and TX LinkLoss enabled on both modules will enable LFPT FiberAlert FiberAlert minimizes the problems associated with the loss of one strand of fibe
25. y 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 ccc tenes teeters ii Waranty rken aroen aneia E eh lat ee lil About the Modular Media Convees a 1 ABOUT MEPIMB setae obs ante ee a sel gnneetaa tang N abacus asnantostatjteatsty 1 ABOUT MIGLINAS en ee 2 About MEGIEADIE seen 2 Configuring Media Conversion Modules 0 ae 2 LinkLoss FiberAlert and Link Fault Pass Through ee 6 Installing Media Conversion Modules ann 11 EED Operllion au a en eE A A AE E AE E octaves 12 Installation Troubleshooting sa uensen er ea 15 SPECI ALONG ern E T E A T 17 IMC Networks Technical SUBPOr euere 17 Electrostatic Discharge Pretauli nsauue ned 18 Safety Certification Saria a E a E E A E 19 About the Modular Media Converters The Modular Media Converter Series includes modules that convert copper to single mode or multi mode fiber at Ethernet Fast Ethernet and Gigabit speeds Modular Media Converter series chassis provide power to media converter modules and are available with one fo
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