Omnitron iConverter 2Fx
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1. OST Omnitron Systems Technology Inc iConverter 2Fx User Manual Port 1 P1 a iConverter 2Fx Dual Fiber i u oom fouss iConverter 2Fx Single Fiber Sk Tx 1310 nm Tx 1550 nm Rx 1550 nm Rx 1310 nm Type SM SC 20km 8450 1 8451 1 SM SC 8450 2 8451 2 For wide temperature 40 to 60 C add a W to the end of the model number Consult factory for extended temperature 40 to 75 C models When using single fiber SF media converter models the Tx wavelength on one end has to match the Rx wavelength on the other S 8447 3 Page 1 Board Mounted DIP Switch Settings EBB AEN A Backplane Link Enable BRB EN B Backplane Link Enable EE LP Link Propagate Link Segment EE RFD Remote Fault Detection E SFD Symmetrical Fault Detection HB TEST Reserved for factory use Fig 4 Board Mounted DIP Switches A Backplane Enabled A EN DIP Switch When the A Backplane Enable A EN DIP Switch is in the right position the 2Fx module s A backplane Ethernet port is enabled This port allows connectivity to an adjacent module via the chassis A backplane link When the A EN DIP Switch is in the left position factory default the 2Fx module s A backplane Ethernet port is isolated from the backplane B Backplane Enabled B EN DIP Switch When the B Backplane Enable B EN DIP Switch is in the right position the 2Fx module s B2. a Link signal only when receiving a Link at the P1 The P1 transmits a Link only when receiving Link signals both at the P1 and the P2 As a result P1 faults no Link received at the fiber are looped back to the network core and propagated to the edge Fig 2 e Note that connecting two converters with both set to RFD mode is illegal and will cause a deadly embrace lockup Page 4 2FX SPECIFICATIONS SC ST MT RJ LC LS LP RFD SFD FDX HDX BP Enable LED Displays Power FO link FDX HDX Dimensions W085 xD45 x H28 wean e Power DSA 33VDO apical C Standard 0 to 50 Temperature Wide 40 to 60 C Storage 40 to 80 C Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing MTBF hrs 880 000 Page 10 LS LS Pi P2 Pi Converter B Switch 2 a Switch 1 Converter A Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2 LP LP Of sel oe ok Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2 Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2 LP RFD LP Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2 Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2 LED Lit LED Blinking aS LED Off Fig 2 2Fx Link Modes Page 5 Warning The operating description in this Instruction Manual is for use by qualified personnel only To avoid electrical shock do not perform any servicing of this unit other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified and certified to do so by
3. backplane Ethernet port is enabled This port allows connectivity to an adjacent module via the chassis B backplane link When the B EN DIP Switch is in the left position factory default the 2Fx module s B backplane Ethernet port is isolated from the backplane Link Propagate Link Segment LP DIP Switch The Link Propagate Link Segment LP DIP Switch controls the Link Propagate or Link Segment modes When the DIP Switch is in the right LP position LP mode is enabled When the DIP Switch is in the left position factory setting Link Segment mode is enabled Note that for Link Segment mode LP RFD and SFD DIP Switches must be in the Left position factory setting Note that when the SFD DIP Switch is in the Right position setting another link mode DIP Switches LP and RFD to the Right position on the same module is an illegal mode that will result in unpredictable behavior Page 7 OVERVIEW The iConverter 2Fx is a two port 100BASE FX to 100BASE FX manageable optical switch that retimes and regenerates the fiber optic signal It performs error checking and MAC address learning and can be used to daisy chain chassis for distributed networking The 2Fx supports Half Duplex and Full Duplex modes for easy attachment to hubs switches and workstations In addition to the two fiber optic ports the 2Fx can also use its two 10 100 backplane ports to connect t
4. to each other via the A and B backplane links The 2Fx in Slot 2 connects to Slot 1 using the A backplane link and to Slot 3 using the B backplane link In this example the module in Slot 1 is a Network Management Module NMM and it connects via its A backplane link to the 2Fx in Slot 2 facilitating in band management via the fiber uplink The module in Slot 3 is a 4Tx and it connects via its B backplane link to the 2Fx facilitating a 4 port 10 100 Ethernet switch with two fiber uplinks This example shows how the 2Fx can be used as a traditional Page3 4 When using single fiber SF media converter models the Tx wavelength on one end has to match the Rx wavelength on the other Note that based on this guideline the SF media converter models must be used in pairs such as the 8450 1 matched with the 8451 1 UPDATING 2FX FIRMWARE Updating the 2Fx firmware requires an iConverter Network Management Module NMM to be installed in the same chassis The new 2Fx firmware is uploaded to the NMM s FTP server and then installed in the 2Fx For more information on updating the 2Fx firmware please refer to the NMM user manual 2FX LED INDICATORS LED ee Function Color On Blinking 7 n State Legend Module has power Half Duplex when fiber link is active has no meaning when fiber link is not active Full Duplex when link fiber is active On Fiber link er link Blinking Fib
5. DX DIP Switches Setting the P2 Fiber Full Half Duplex FDX HDX DIP Switch to Half Duplex HDX allows for connecting to a hub with a shared non switched fiber port or a workstation that supports only Half Duplex Setting this DIP Switch to Full Duplex FDX allows for connecting to a switch or a workstation that supports Full Duplex operation Page 6 Exclusive Remedies The remedies provided herein are the Buyer s sole and exclusive remedies Omnitron shall not be liable for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages whether based on contract tort or any legal theory TECHNICAL SUPPORT For help with this product contact our Technical Support Phone 949 250 6510 Fax 949 250 6514 Address Omnitron Systems Technology Inc 140 Technology Dr 500 Irvine CA 92618 USA E mail support omnitron systems com URL www omnitron systems com Form 040 08440 001C 9 07 Page 12
6. Omnitron Systems Technology Inc Warranty This product is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material and workmanship for a period of TWO YEARS from the date of shipment A LIFETIME warranty may be obtained by the original purchaser by REGISTERING this product with Omnitron within 90 days from the date of shipment TO REGISTER COMPLETE AND MAIL OR FAX THE ENCLOSED REGISTRATION FORM Or you may register your product on the Internet at www omnitron systems com During the warranty period Omnitron will at its option repair or replace a product which is proven to be defective For warranty service the product must be sent to an Omnitron designated facility at Buyer s expense Omnitron will pay the shipping charge to return the product to Buyer s designated US address using Omnitron s standard shipping method Limitation of Warranty The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate use and or maintenance of the equipment by Buyer Buyer supplied equipment Buyer supplied interfacing unauthorized modifications or tampering with equipment including removal of equipment cover by personnel not specifically authorized and certified by Omnitron or misuse or operating outside the environmental specification of the product including but not limited to voltage ambient temperature radiation unusual dust etc or improper site preparation or maintenance No other warran
7. er data transmission Half Duplex when fiber link is active has no meaning when fiber link is not active Full Duplex when link fiber is active On Fiber link er link Blinking Fiber data transmission Page 9 managed or unmanaged media converter to create flexible and effective network switch configurations To find out about individual chassis A and B backplane links refer to the specific chassis user manual LINK MODES In order to accommodate different user needs the 2Fx supports four different linking modes In Link Segment LS sometimes referred to as the Normal mode a port transmits a Link signal independently of any received Link at any other port For example the P1 transmits a Link regardless of the P2 receiving a Link Fig 2 a amp b In Link Propagate LP sometimes referred to as Link Loss Carry Forward a port transmits a Link signal only when receiving a Link at its other port For example the P1 transmits a Link only when receiving a Link at the P2 Fig 2 c In Remote Fault Detection RFD the fiber port transmit a Link signal only when receiving a Link at the fiber port As a result fiber faults no Link received at the fiber are looped back and can be reported to the network core Fig 2 d In Remote Fault Detection Link Propagate RFD LP the P2 transmits
8. h is in the right RFD position the Remote Fault Detection mode is enabled In RFD mode the 2Fx propagates the presence or absence of an incoming Link signal from a fiber port receive side to the transmit side of the fiber port When this DIP Switch is in the right RFD position and the LS LP DIP Switch is in the right LP position Remote Fault Detection Link Propagation mode is enabled In RFD LP mode the 2Fx propagates the presence or absence of an incoming Link signal from the P1 receive side to the transmit side of both the P1 and the P2 In turn the presence or absence of an incoming Link signal from the P2 receive side is propagated to the transmit side of P1 Note that connecting two converters with both set to RFD mode is an illegal setting and will cause a deadly embrace lockup Symmetrical Fault Detection SFD DIP Switch When this DIP Switch is in the right position the Symmetrical Fault Detection SFD mode is enabled In this mode two 2Fx media converters can be deployed in tandem so that the absence of an incoming Link signal on the receive side of any port on either media converter forces the absence of Link signal on all other ports of both media converters MOUNTING AND CABLE ATTACHMENT iConverter modules are hot swappable and can be installed into any chassis in the iConverter family 1 Carefully slide the tConverter module into the i
9. nstallation slot aligning the module with the installation guides Ensure that the module is firmly seated against the backplane 2 Secure the module by securing the panel fastener screw attached to module to the chassis front 3 Attach each fiber port via the appropriate multimode or single mode fiber cable to a 100BASE FX Fast Ethernet device The iConverter transmit Tx must attach to the receive side on the other device the receive Rx must attach to the transmit Page 8 When the 2Fx s A and B ports are enabled using the A EN and B EN DIP Switches they connect to the slots on the left and right sides of the 2Fx module via the chassis A and B backplane links When other switch based iConverter modules with backplane port connections such as a 4 port 10 100 switch module 4Tx and an NMM are installed in adjacent slots they can be connected via the chassis backplane to the 2Fx to facilitate a multi module configuration 2Fx Application Example Chassis Backplane Internal 10 100 select a switch chip NMM UTP Fiber Fiber 4 port 10 100 UTP 10 port 100 port 100 port Switch NMM Module 2Fx Module 4Tx Module Fig 1 In Band Managed 2Fx Application Fig 1 depicts a chassis with three modules plugged into three of its adjacent backplane slots The modules are connected to the backplane using the A and B backplane 10 100 Ethernet ports The modules in adjacent slots are connected
10. o adjacent modules and accommodate flexible network configurations like in band management and multi module configurations The iConverter 19 Module 5 Module or 2 Module Chassis have backplanes that facilitate connectivity between adjacent modules The 2Fx can be used in an unmanaged or managed fashion When unmanaged it can be installed in an iConverter Chassis without a Network Management Module NMM or iConverter 10 100M To be managed an NMM or 10 100M module must be installed in the same chassis Advanced Features The 2Fx features Port VLAN and Tag VLAN which allow complete control of traffic flow between both fiber ports and chassis backplane ports on a module and Port Access Control which facilitates enabling and disabling of individual ports The 2Fx also supports individual port bandwidth control and reporting of MIB statistics Note that using the Advanced Features listed above requires the use of the NMM or 10 100M and the NetOutlook Management Software or third party SNMP management software or Telnet For more information on using and configuring the Advanced Features please refer to the NetOutlook Management Software user manual PORT STRUCTURE Using a 4 port switch design the 2Fx features two front plane fiber ports and two 10 100 Ethernet backplane ports A and B that can connect to adjacent modules within the same chassis Page 2 Remote Fault Detection RFD DIP Switch When this DIP Switc
11. ty is expressed or implied Omnitron specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose Page 11 In Symmetrical Fault Detection SFD the P2 transmits a Link signal only when receiving a Link at the P1 The P1 transmits a Link only when receiving a Link signal both at the P1 and the P2 As a result P1 faults no Link received at the fiber are looped back and can be reported to the network core In addition connecting two back to back converters which are both set to SFD facilitates dual loop back where P1 faults are reported to both ends of the network A blinking fiber link LED indicates a fault of the transmit P1 or P2 cables of the converter whose LED is blinking Fig 2 f Note that converters in SFD mode must be deployed in pairs DIP SWITCH SETTINGS Front Panel DIP Switch Settings P1 Full Duplex FDX __I HDX P1 Half Duplex P2 Full Duplex FDX _ HDX P2 Half Duplex Fig 3 Front Panel DIP Switches P1 Fiber Full Half Duplex FDX HDX DIP Switches Setting the P1 Fiber Full Half Duplex FDX HDX DIP Switch to Half Duplex HDX allows for connecting to a hub with a shared non switched fiber port or a workstation that supports only Half Duplex Setting this DIP Switch to Full Duplex FDX allows for connecting to a switch or a workstation that supports Full Duplex operation P2 Fiber Full Half Duplex FDX H
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