IMC Networks iMcV-Gigabit Network Card User Manual
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1. 2004 108 EC 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 B ama NEZ Networks 19772 Pauling Foothill Ranch CA 92610 2611 USA TEL 949 465 3000 FAX 949 465 3020 www imcnetworks com 4 que REGISTERED RoHS SZ 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 iMcV Gigabit is a trademark of IMC Networks Other brands or product names may be trademarks and are the property of their respective companies Document Number 50 80824 01 A2 November 20092. 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 twisted pair port This results in a loss of link on the device connected to the twisted pair port 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 c
3. 9 465 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 ARE HE
4. EB m IENVZT Networks iMcV Gigabit Operation Manual FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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 I 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 pr sent 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 R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par le minist re des Communications du Canada Warranty IMC Network
5. REBY 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 sse i Waranty C M i About the iMcV Gigabit Jd a eee ep RO DR Du MMC RU Hd 1 Configuration INStrUCtIONS carece e ut ett dee a De a Deni tete S HDI ton 1 LinkLoss FiberAlert and Link Fault Pass Through sss 3 Using FiberAlert and EInKEDSS aea neos docdeere b nt Ea a Se Ser Decl vede 4 Link Fault Pass Through LFPT senectt iia Te ER REM sus ati emacs 5 Additional Gigabit Features iai oisi e PORE deae a 6 Installing an iMcV MOGIUTG s cioe cote DP e ah eire orae OM e RU 6 LED Operationerne eer eee ictite tento etes oae eost e nette rte tas lets andes 7 Installation Troubleshooting asm ccc ee rrt tr Pr o M ae Fete bie un 8 SPECI CALL ON eM Et 9 IMC Networks Technical SUDDOM used etea t ertet tetto ted 10 Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines i ate ei E DU rt e i Od 11 Electrostatic Discharge PreeatitiOhs cs eg Oe Rer DES EHE
6. a RR A 11 Certifications nsere ed eer RO DL pdt a motam tamara NE 12 About the iMcV Gigabit The SNMP manageable iMcV Cigabit module provides a single conversion between 1000 Base T twisted pair and 1000 Base SX LX fiber Each iMcV Gigabit includes one RJ 45 connector and one pair of SC fiber optic connectors iMcV Cigabit modules install into any modular SNMP manageable iMediaChassis as well as the MediaChassis series which is unmanaged The iMcV Cigabit is also available in a single strand fiber version that allows two wavelengths to share one fiber strand Full Duplex data travels on different wavelengths 1310 nm and 1550 nm doubling the capacity of fiber Also one RJ 45 connector and one SC fiber connector are included iMcV Gigabit modules including 1300 nm multi mode and 1310 nm single mode TX LX 850 nm multi mode fiber TX SX and single strand versions TX SSLX will be referred to as iMcV Gigabit throughout this guide except where differences need to be indicated Configuration Instructions iMcV Gigabit Modules have user configurable features Refer to the matrix for configuring both managed via an SNMP compatible management application such as iView and unmanaged iMcV Gigabit modules Managed Modules To manage one or more iMcV Gigabit Modules an SNMP agent must be present in the chassis The iMediaChassis series requires an SNMP Management Module To configure Managed Modules install the module firs
7. es 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 If a cable fault occurs on the remote devices twisted pair port then TX LinkLoss detects the fault and disable the OPTICS port If a cable fault occurs on the remote devices fiber optics port then FX LinkLoss detects the fiber loss and disables the Twisted Pair 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 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 or via e mail at techsupport imcnetworks com Additional Gigabit Features Preferred Forced Mode The iMcV Cigabit module also includes a Preferred Forced Modes for Master Slave negotiation Preferred Mode helps determine whether the module should act as a Master or Slave Forced Mode should typically only be used when connecting to some legacy switches or when there is difficulty establishing a link The default is Preferred Mode S1 1 is ON This feature is hardware configurable only Since most switches today typically function DIP Switch as Masters IMC Ne
8. more information Specifications Environmental Operating Temperature 32 122 F 0 50 C Storage Temperature 130 158 F 25 85 C Humidity 5 95 non condensing Power Consumption Typical iMcV Gigabit w LFPT 0 55Amp Fiber Optic Specifications For fiber optic specifications please visit http www imcnetworks com adocs fcs asp 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 10 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 the
9. onverter 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 FiberAlert FA Local Site FiberAlert minimizes the un Qu problems associated with the Remote site loss of one strand of fiber If a lt zn eu strand is unavailable the IMC Os 8 uu Rev Networks device at the i XMT receiver end notes the loss of eee EG ib link The device will then stop retetmim iaoiai Remote Ste tops ranmiting 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 RCV gt WARNING Enable FiberAlert on one side of a media conversion only Enabling it on both sides would keep both transmitters off 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 Gigabit modules LFPT is enabled by turning on both FX and TX LinkLoss on both modul
10. res diagnostic LEDs that provide information on features and ports iMcV Gigabit w LFPT Glows green when a twisted pair link is established Blinks 1000 Mbps green when data is detected on the port Located on RJ 45 Gigabit connector Glows amber when port is operating in Full Duplex Mode on the RJ 45 connector Glows green when FX LinkLoss is enabled on the port Blinks when a fault occurs on the fiber port and actively disables the copper port Glows green when TX LinkLoss is enabled on the port Blinks when a fault occurs on the copper port and actively disables the fiber port Glows green when a twisted pair link is established Glows green when FiberAlert is enabled Blinks when a fault occurs on the RCV fiber line and actively disables the XMT fiber line Installation Troubleshooting e During installation first test the fiber and twisted pair connections with all troubleshooting features disabled then enable these features if desired just before final installation This will reduce the features interference with testing 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 For fiber specifications visit the IMC Networks Web site at www imcnetworks com adocs fcs asp or contact IMC Networks for
11. s 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 or 94
12. t and then configure using the management software Refer to the iView for MediaConverters online help file for additional information NOTE If the module is going to be managed via the software management configuration settings will override any hardware DIP Switch settings Unmanaged Modules Before installing configure the iMcV Gigabit Module for desired features The table below indicates the available features and settings for the module After configuring the switch for the desired settings install the module and connect the appropriate cables For further information refer to the Installing an iMcV Module section o o 9 o 3 naonana cw ea ean ns 3 g eE Pe E 5 iL 6 epee pes Lad s ieseeteostoreee t DISABLE ENABLE o0000020 For ed 4 DO NOT CHANGE iMcV Gigabit w LFPT DIP Switch on S1 Default Setting 1 jForedPrfemed ae 7 bene 6 QqRF nkos BC Factory use Do not change LinkLoss FiberAlert and Link Fault Pass Through iMcV Gigabit modules include the troubleshooting features FiberAlert TXLL FXLL and LFPT that help locate silent failures on a network Before attempting to install the module s understand how these features work and react to a specific network configuration WARNING Installing modules without understanding the effects of LinkLoss and FiberAlert can cause functioning units to appear
13. tworks recommends ON Preferred configuring iMcV Gigabit as indicated in the FX Negotiation on iMcV Gigabit The iMcV Cigabit module include a FX Auto Negotiation feature which negotiates duplex mode This feature must be enabled or disabled on both ends of the connection or there may have difficulty establishing a link If the device being connected to the iMcV Gigabit module does not support Auto Negotiation disabling the feature on the iMcV Cigabit module forces the link up DIP Switch settings for FX AN DIP Switch Setting 1 5 FX AN ON Installing an iMcV Module iMcV Modules install in IMC Networks SNMP manageable iMediaChassis series or in any MediaChassis To install an iMcV Module 1 Remove the blank bracket covering the slot where the module is to be installed by removing the screws on the outside edges of the bracket 2 Slide the iMcV Module into the chassis via the cardguides 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 if the configuration requirements change mu De AutoCross Feature for Twisted Pair Connection All twisted pair ports on the iMcV Cigabit includes AutoCross a feature that automatically selects between a crossover workstation and a straight through connection depending on the connected device LED Operation Each iMcV Cigabit Module featu
14. y do not introduce any contamination to the optics 4 df 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 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 11 Certifications CE The products described herein comply with the Council Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility
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