Omnitron iConverter 4Tx VT
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1. osr Omnitron Systems Technology Inc iConverter 4Tx VT 4 Port Manageable Switch Module User Manual Port 1 P1 Port 2 P2 Port 3 P3 Port 4 P4 iConverter 4 Port Managed Ethernet Switch For wide temperature 40 to 60 C modules add a W to the end of the model number Consult factory for other configurations and extended temperature 40 to 75 C modules OVERVIEW The Omnitron iConverter 4Tx VT Manageable Switch module is a compact 4 Port 10 100 Ethernet switch that can be expanded across the iConverter chassis When installed in an iConverter chassis the 4Tx VT features two 10 100 Ethernet Backplane Ports that connect to adjacent iConverter modules This design permits flexible network configurations like the unique in band management remote access of management module without additional wire uplink and versatile multi module configurations see the APPLICATION EXAMPLE section of this manual for details The Converter 19 Module 5 Module and 2 Module chassis all have Backplanes that facilitate connectivity between adjacent modules The iConverter 1 Module chassis supports the 4Tx VT as standalone 4 Port switch The 4Tx VT supports UTP auto negotiation for 10 100Mbps speeds in Full Duplex and Half Duplex modes and also features automatic UTP crossover capability for hassle free attachment to hubs switches and workstations DIP Switches are available for configuring UTP Ports 1 and 2 with all fo2. When this DIP Switch is in the LEFT position factory default the 4Tx VT Backplane Port A is disabled and isolated from the Backplane To enable the Backplane Port A the DIP Switch should be set to the A EN position Enabling the 4Tx VT Backplane Port A allows Ethernet connectivity to an adjacent module via the Backplane A Link Backplane Port A Enable Disable B EN DIP Switch When this DIP Switch is in the LEFT position factory default the 4Tx VT Backplane Port B is disabled and isolated from the Backplane To enable the Backplane Port B the DIP Switch should be set to the B EN position Enabling the 4Tx VT Backplane Port B allows Ethernet connectivity to an adjacent module via the Backplane B Link UTP _Auto Negotiate Manual AN MAN DIP Switch for Port 1 or Port 2 When this DIP Switch is in the UTP Auto Negotiate AN position factory default the designated UTP port automatically determines and matches the speed and duplex Page 4 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
3. 92618 USA E mail support omnitron systems com URL www omnitron systems com Page 10 mode of the connecting UTP device If the connecting UTP device cannot provide the proper signal to indicate its own mode of operation then the DIP Switch should be set to the UTP Manual mode MAN position Manual mode requires manually configuring the UTP port to match the speed and the duplex mode of the connecting UTP device configurable using the 10 100 and HD FD DIP Switches When a UTP port is configured for Auto Negotiation either by setting the AN MAN DIP Switch to AN position or via software control automatic crossover detection is enabled for that particular UTP port Automatic crossover detection is disabled when the UTP port is configured for manual negotiation UTP 10 100Mbps 10 100 DIP Switch for Port 1 or Port 2 When the UTP AN MAN DIP Switch described above is in the manual MAN position the 10 100 DIP Switch determines the speed of operation for the designated UTP port Setting the 10 100 DIP Switch to UTP 100Mbps 100 position factory default forces the UTP port to operate at 100Mbps Setting this DIP Switch to UTP 10Mbps 10 position forces the UTP port to operate at 10Mbps Adjust the 10 100 DIP Switch to match the speed of the connecting UTP device UTP Full Half Duplex HD FD DIP Switch for Port 1 or Port 2 When the UTP AN MAN DIP
4. Port VLAN for UTP Ports and Backplane Ports A and B Port Access Control for UTP Ports MIB Statistics Reporting Tag VLAN for UTP Ports and Backplane Ports A and B Bandwidth Allocation for UTP Ports Software controlled settings can be selected to override DIP Switch settings For more information on using and configuring the Advanced Features please refer to the NetOutlook Management Software user manual Page 6 Notes Form 040 08481 001B 9 07 Page 12
5. Switch described above is in the manual MAN position the UTP Full Half Duplex HD FD DIP Switch determines the duplex operation mode for the UTP port Setting the UTP Full Half Duplex HD FD DIP Switch to UTP Full Duplex FD factory default position forces the UTP port to operate in Full Duplex Setting this DIP Switch to UTP Half Duplex HD forces the UTP port to operate in Half Duplex Adjust the UTP Half Full Duplex DIP Switch to match duplex mode the connecting UTP device When the UTP AN MAN DIP Switch is in the Auto Negotiate AN position and the UTP Full Half Duplex DIP Switch is in the Full Duplex FD position the UTP port Auto Negotiates to Full or Half Duplex When in the Half Duplex HDX position the UTP port functions only in Half Duplex Page 5 Notes Page 11 Software Controlled Switch Settings Additional settings are available via software control when a 4Tx VT is installed in an iConverter chassis with a Management Module such as the Network Management Module or the 10 100M Media Converter and Management Module The following settings can be controlled via Serial Console Telnet Console NetOutlook Management Software or other third party SNMP based clients Enabling 10 100 Ethernet Backplane Port A and B UTP Ports 1 4 Auto Manual Negotiation mode selection UTP Ports 1 4 10 100 speed selection UTP Ports 1 4 Full Half Duplex mode selection
6. ckplane Ports are enabled the Converter module can communicate via the Ethernet Backplane Link A and B with other switch based modules in adjacent slots The Backplane Port A and Port B can be independently enabled Page 2 4Tx VT SPECIFICATIONS Model Type 4Tx VT 10BASE T 100BASE TX UTP itis BP Enable Auto Man LED Displays Power 10 100 UTP Link Dimensions _ W 0 85 x D 4 5 x H 2 8 UL CE FCC Class A Power 0 7A 3 3VDC typical Standard 0 to 50 C Temperature Wide 40 to 60 C Storage 40 to 80 C Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing MTBF hrs 740 000 Page 8 When the 4Tx VT Backplane Ports A and B are enabled configurable using board mounted DIP Switches A EN and B EN they connect via the chassis Backplane Links A and B to the adjacent module slots on the left and right side of the 4Tx VT module Through the 10 100 Ethernet Backplane Links the 4Tx VT module can expand network configuration with other switch based iConverter modules that have Backplane Ports such as the 10 100M or an additional 4Tx VT APPLICATION EXAMPLE 4Tx VT Backplane Application Slot 1 Slot 2 A Link Chassis B Link to Slot 3 Backplane Ta Internal 10 100 switch chip Internal 10 100 switch chip hs 100 Serial 10 100 4 port 10 100 UTP Fiber port DIN UTP port Switch 10 100M Module 4Tx VT Module Fig 1 4Tx VT Backplane Application Figure 1 ill
7. g and disabling of individual UTP ports Bandwidth Allocation and reporting of MIB statistics MIB statistics are available for 32 variables per port reporting a wide range of real time packet statistics to provide performance and operational monitoring The 4Tx VT also features Tag VLAN and supports security and QoS prioritization based on IEEE 802 1Q and 802 1p specifications These specifications allow control of data flow between the four front panel UTP ports and the Ethernet Backplane Ports Note that software control for configuring Advanced Features listed above requires a chassis with an iConverter Management Module such as the Network Management Module or the 10 100M Media Converter and Management Module For more information on using and configuring the Advanced Features please refer to the NetOutlook Management Software user manual PORT STRUCTURE Front Panel and Backplane Ports Using a 6 port switch architecture the 4Tx VT features four 10 100Mbps UTP ports on the front panel and two additional 10 100Mbps Ethernet connections on the Backplane Ports A and B The Backplane Ports allow Backplane Ethernet connectivity between adjacent modules in an iConverter chassis Between each two adjacent chassis slots is a Backplane Link A or B which can carry the 10 100Mbps Ethernet data between the two modules Some switch based iConverter modules have a Backplane Port A and a Backplane Port B When the Ba
8. ur ports configurable via software control MOUNTING AND CABLE ATTACHMENT iConverter modules are hot swappable and can be installed into any chassis in the iConverter family 1 After configuring the DIP Switches carefully slide the iConverter module into the installation slot aligning the module with the installation guides Ensure that the module is firmly seated against the Backplane 2 Secure the module by fastening the panel thumb screw attached to the module to chassis front 3 If the chassis also has a management module installed configure the 4Tx VT via the management module 4 Attach the UTP ports via a Category 5 cable to a 10BASE T or 100BASE TX Ethernet device LED INDICATORS LED Color Description Power Yellow On Power Port 1 100 Link Green On Link Blink activity Port 1 10 Link Green On Link Blink activity Port 2 100 Link Green On Link Blink activity Port 2 10 Link Green On Link Blink activity Port 3 100 Link Green On Link Blink activity Port 3 10 Link Green On Link Blink activity Port 4 100 Link Green On Link Blink activity Port 4 10 Link Green On Link Blink activity Page 7 4Tx VT Advanced Features The 4Tx VT features Port VLAN control on the UTP and Backplane Ports Port VLAN restricts broadcast data to predetermined network paths therefore eliminating unauthorized packet sniffing Other advanced features include Port Access Control which facilitates enablin
9. ustrates one of the many applications of the 4Tx VT when used in an iConverter Chassis By enabling Backplane Port A on both modules the 4Tx VT in slot 2 is communicating to the 10 100M in slot 1 via the Backplane Link A The connected iConverter 10 100M module is a 10 100Mbps UTP to Fiber media converter with integrated management capability The 10 100M provides the long haul network uplink via the 100 Fiber Port and the 4Tx VT distributes Page 3 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 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 TO THE INDICATED ADDRESS 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 Bu
10. yer 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 warranty is expressed or implied Omnitron specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose Page 9 the network service locally via the 4 port 10 100 UTP Switch along with the 10 100M s 100 UTP Port Therefore the 4Tx VT and the 10 100M form a managed 5 port switch with a fiber uplink Additional expandability is available by connecting other iConverter modules to the chassis DIP SWITCH SETTINGS i AEN a Mm BEN AN CEE MAN j 100 CEE 10 UA FD CEE HD AN CEE MAN 100 C 10 53 FD CEE HD Left Position Right Position Fig 2 4Tx VT DIP Switch Label Backplane Port A Enable Disable A EN DIP Switch
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