IMC Networks iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX CWDM Fiber
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1. NOTE Blinking does not display within iView The twisted pair port on the iMcV Giga MediaLinX includes AutoCross a feature that automatically selects between a crossover workstation or pass through connection depending on the connected device Installing iMcV Giga MediaLinX Modules The iMcV Giga MediaLinX installs in any IMC Networks chassis each requiring one slot To install a module remove the blank brackets covering the slots where the module is to be installed if present by removing the screws on the outside edges of the bracket Slide the module into the chassis via the card guides until the module is seated securely in the connector Secure the module to the chassis by tightening the captive screw Save any blanks removed during installation for future use should the configuration requirements change Configuring the iMcV Giga MediaLinX The iMcV Giga MediaLinX may be configured with various features such as LinkLoss FiberAlert LinkFault Pass Through Auto Negotiation duplex mode and speed The following sections include instructions for configuring both managed via an SNMP compatible management application such as iView and unmanaged modules WARNING Installing modules without understanding the effects of LinkLoss and FiberAlert can cause functioning units to appear flawed or even non functional Managed Modules For a managed environment first manually configure t2. VNA LAAN Networks iMcV Giga MediaLinX 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 1 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 pr sent 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 R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par le minist re des Communications du Canada Warranty IMC N
3. 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 ccc cnet eee ii Waranty ariran epa e e e E r ii About the iMcV Giga MediaLinX s ssessessssssessessirississrssrssresrisriesrnresresrsrees 1 LED OQperatio Nasisira ER AN E tetehz anaes snt atau labaatal See 1 Installing iMcV Giga MediaLinX Modules s ssssssssssssssssisresrrsririesrsinresrsresn 2 Configuring the iMcV Giga MediaLinX s sesssessesesesiessiessreseresirsressressrerirerrresres 3 Auto Negotiation TX and FX s sssssssssessessesssssrssrssresrinressrsnrssresrisrinrrssrnrenrenres 5 Troubleshooting ssn vite stasiustetn tac abueccesmn ire AEA E E E 9 IMC Networks Technical Support ss ssssssssssessesssrssressressressressrssressresressresrresrns 10 SPECI CLIO eigr Paras nee naaa a a ea a are aaea 10 Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelin s ce sitincsaniaea cmv uate dwedndeeauie 11 Electrostatic Discharge Precautions sssesesssssssissiesiss
4. OFF position Forcing the Speed TX Port The speed on the twisted pair port 10 100 or 1000 Mbps can also be set to forced mode Before manually setting the speed mode disable Auto Negotiation by setting DIP Switch 1 to OFF Configure the twisted pair port for 10 Mbps operation by setting both DIP Switches 3 and 4 to the OFF position Configure the twisted pair port for 100 Mbps operation by setting DIP Switch 3 to the ON position and DIP Switch 4 to OFF Configure the twisted pair port for 1000 Mbps operation by setting DIP Switch 4 to the ON position When ON Switch 4 overrides Switch 3 FX Auto Negotiation FX Port The iMcV Giga MediaLinX includes the FX Negotiation feature which allows Auto Negotiation or a Force Mode on the Gigabit fiber link Enabled by default it must be enabled or disabled on both ends of the connection to establish a link Only enable this feature if the connecting device supports it When FX Auto Negotiation is enabled Fiber Alert does not need to be enabled Flow Control Flow Control is used to throttle the END device to avoid dropping packets during network congestion Flow Control is enabled by Default through iView when the module is installed in a managed chassis LinkLoss FiberAlert and Link Fault Pass Through The iMcV Giga MediaLinX includes such troubleshooting features as FiberAlert FX LinkLoss and TX LinkLoss which can help locate silent failures on the network This secti
5. indefinitely Using FiberAlert and LinkLoss Modules ship from the factory with troubleshooting features disabled Refer to the help file to enable disable this feature Link Fault Pass Through LFPT Link Fault Pass Through LFPT is a troubleshooting feature that combines TX and FX LinkLoss from both the local and remote iMcV Giga MediaLinX modules LFPT is enabled by turning on both FX and TX LinkLoss on both modules This feature allows either end of the conversion to detect a link fault occurring at the other end of the media conversion chain FiberAlert can also be enabled at the main site 1 A cable fault occurs on the remote twisted pair 2 TX LinkLoss detects the fault and disables the OPTICS or UPLINK port 3 FX LinkLoss detects the fiber loss and disables the DATA port The link fault is passed through the media conversion and is observed at each end It acts just like it would if the devices were directly connected If a Fault occurs then the troubleshooting LED will blink to indicate in what direction the fault occurred For example with TXLL and FXLL enabled on each media converter if the fiber segment breaks the FXLL LED will blink For more information on LinkLoss FiberAlert visit the IMC Networks Web site at http www imcnetworks com support If unsure of how to implement these features in a specific configuration contact IMC Networks Technical Support at 800 624 1070 U S Canada 32 16 550880 Europe
6. 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 PARTICULAR PURPOSE
7. or via e mail at techsupport imcnetworks com Troubleshooting e During installation test the fiber and twisted pair connections with all troubleshooting features disabled Once the physical connections have been established the troubleshooting features of LinkLoss and FiberAlert can be enabled by using the DIP Switches or configuring them using the iView software However it is important to remember that software will override hardware settings e Although a specific link segment either the copper or the fiber can be established if the LNK LEDS do not reflect a state of active power it is best to connect both segments e Ifa SM fiber transceiver is deployed for a short distance application saturation may occur contributing to loss of data or link In such a case add an optical attenuator to the fiber connection 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 Specifications Operating Temperature 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 450 C Storage Temperature 13 F to 158 F 25 C to 70 C Humidity 5 95 non condensing Power Consumption typical Input Load 500 mA 10 Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines Fiber Optic transmitters and receivers are extremely susceptible to contamination by particles of dirt or dust which can obstruct t
8. bout proper disposal please contact local authorities waste disposal services or the point of purchase for this equipment ERG AKIN Networks w 19772 Pauling Foothill Ranch CA 92610 2611 USA TEL 949 465 3000 FAX 949 465 3020 www imcnetworks com S wee REGISTERED RoHS BY 2010 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 iMcV Giga MediaLinxX is a trademark of IMC Networks Other brands or product names may be trademarks and are the property of their respective companies Document Number 56 80950 01 A4 July 2010
9. e factory with Auto Negotiation enabled on the twisted pair port In this mode the twisted pair port negotiates for speed and duplex autosensing 10 Mbps Full Duplex 10 Mbps Half Duplex 100 Mbps Full Duplex 100 Mbps Half Duplex or 1000 Mbps Full Duplex with Flow Control Configure Auto Negotiation by setting the DIP Switch for unmanaged modules or via the management software Selective Advertising TX Port Selective Advertising when used in combination with Auto Negotiation advertises only the configured speed and duplex mode for the twisted pair port This allows configuration of both the twisted pair port s speed 10 100 or 1000 Mbps and Duplex mode FDX or HDX Selective Advertising Switch 7 functions only with Auto Negotiation Switch 1 enabled Selective Advertising Configuration Desired Speed Duplex Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Duplex Speed 1000 Mbps FDX ON 100 Mbps FDX OFF 100 Mbps HDX OFF 10 Mbps FDX OFF 10 Mbps HDX Off OFF OFF Forcing the Duplex Mode TX Port The twisted pair port on the iMcV Giga MediaLinX can be set to either Half or Full Duplex operation in 10 100 Mbps 1000 Mbps is always FDX Before manually setting the duplex mode disable Auto Negotiation by setting DIP Switch 1 to OFF e The twisted pair port is configured for Full Duplex by default which is the ON position on DIP Switch 2 e Configure the twisted pair port for Half Duplex by setting DIP Switch 2 to the
10. etworks 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 the U S and Canada
11. g 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 11 Certifications CE The products described herein comply with the Council Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC For further details contact IMC Networks 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 a
12. he desired features through DIP Switch settings to ensure this configuration is maintained if management is ever lost After the module is installed you can modify the SNMP enabled features for troubleshooting by using the included iView SNMP management software In a managed chassis the software settings take priority configuration requirements for the installation IMC Networks iView software is also available for downloading please visit www imcnetworks com iView supports the following platforms Windows 98 Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows XP In addition there are Java versions of iView for Java capable operating systems such as Linux Unmanaged Modules Configure the iMcV Giga MediaLinX for desired features before installing it in an unmanaged chassis so Negotiation tive Advertising gs 8019 S sett _ Ver m2 lt reess x FEP on en ENABL a0 PET 0 hel ee ic 5 Go Popp puun Still iim p m s a ore SY 3 iT ES ooon a h if Taa DIP Switch on S1 Default Setting n TX Auto Negotiation 2 TX Port HDX ON or FDX F OFF 3 TX Port 100 ON or 10 OFF OFF TX Port 1000 i 6 FiberAlert OF 8 FX Linktoss XID OF 9 FX Auto Negotiation ON Factory Configured Do Not Change Auto Negotiation TX and FX Auto Negotiation TX The iMcV Giga MediaLinxX ships from th
13. he 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 they do not introduce any contamination to the optics 4 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 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 requirin
14. on explains how FiberAlert and LinkLoss work and how they will react in a network configuration which should be understood before attempting to enable any of these features WARNING Installing modules without understanding the effects of LinkLoss and FiberAlert can cause functioning units to appear flawed or even 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 FX LinkLoss FXLL FX LinkLoss is a troubleshooting feature When a fault occurs on the fiber segment of a conversation FX LinkLoss detects the fault and passes this information to the twisted pair segment If a media converter is not receiving a fiber link FX LinkLoss disables the transmitter on the media converter s twi
15. sesstsrisriesieniessenseeressens 11 Certification S risset eioi a e EE EE RE A RAEE 12 About the iMcV Giga MediaLinX The iMcV Giga MediaLinX is an SNMP manageable IEEE 802 3 10 100 1000 switching media converter that converts both speed and media Each iMcV Giga MediaLinX module provides a single conversion between one of the following e 10Base T twisted pair and 1000Base SX LX multi mode or single mode fiber e 100Base TX twisted pair and 1000Base SX LX multi mode or single mode fiber e 1000Base T twisted pair and 1000Base SX LX multi mode or single mode fiber LED Operation Each iMcV Giga MediaLinX module features diagnostic LEDs that provide information on features and ports PWR 1000 100 10 LNK ACT FDX FXLL TXLL LNK ACT FA iMcV Giga MediaLinX w LFPT Glows green when powered Glows green at 1000 Mbps Glows green at 100 Mbps Glows amber at 10 Mbps Glows green when a link is established Blinks green when data activity occurs this is true for both LNK ACT LEDs Glows amber in Full Duplex mode Off in Half Duplex mode blinks if collisions occur Glows green when FX LinkLoss is enabled Blinks when FX LNK is lost Glows green when TX LinkLoss is enabled Blinks when TX LNK is lost Glows green when a link is established Blinks green when data activity occurs Glows green when FiberAlert is enabled 10 100 1000 Giga MediaLinX 1000 100 PWR 10 LNK ACT eg JF FDx
16. sted pair port This results in a loss of link on the device connected to the twisted pair port FXLL LED will then blink to indicate the fiber port has lost link TX LinkLoss TXLL TX LinkLoss is a troubleshooting feature When a fault occurs on the twisted pair segment of a conversion TX LinkLoss detects the fault and passes this information to the fiber segment If a media converter is not receiving a twisted pair link TX LinkLoss disables the transmitter on the media converter s fiber port The result is in a loss of the link on the device connected to the fiber port TXLL LED will then blink and to also indicate that the copper port has lost link FiberAlert FA When Auto Negotiation is not supported or selected then FiberAlert minimizes the problems associated with the loss of one strand of fiber 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 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 Local Site Remote Site LED j LED OFF Broken Link WARNING Enable FiberAlert on one side of a media conversion only Enabling it on both sides would keep both transmitters off
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