Allied-telesis AT-MCF2012LC/1 Bedienungsanleitung

613-000574 Rev. AFast Ethernet Media ConvertersAT-MCF2012LCAT-MCF2012LC/1Installation Guide

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11PrefaceThis guide contains the installation instructions for the AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Fast Ethernet Media Converter Modules. This preface

Preface12Safety Symbols Used in this DocumentThis document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1.Table 1. Safety SymbolsSymbol Meaning Descriptio

AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide13Where to Find Web-based GuidesThe installation and user guides for all All

Preface14Contacting Allied TelesisThis section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical support as well as sales and corporate inform

15Chapter 1OverviewThis chapter contains the following sections: “Features” on page 16 “Front Panels” on page 18 “Media Converter Channels” on page

Chapter 1: Overview16FeaturesThe AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules are designed to interconnect Fast Ethernet networking devices

AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide17 2 km (1.24 mi.) maximum operating distance using 50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µ

Chapter 1: Overview18Front PanelsThe front panels of the two media converter modules are identical. They are identified with the model name on the lef

AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide19Media Converter ChannelsThe AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 modules have t

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Chapter 1: Overview20Twisted Pair PortsThe twisted pair ports feature standard RJ-45 8-pin connectors and operate at either 10 or 100 Mbps in either h

AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide21The auto-MDI/MDI-X feature is only available when a twisted pair port is u

Chapter 1: Overview22Fiber Optic PortsThe fiber optic ports have duplex LC connectors. They are 100Base-FX compliant with a fixed operating speed of 1

AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide23Port and Channel LEDsThe LEDs on the media converter module reflect packet

Chapter 1: Overview24“L” LinkLEDThe twisted pair ports and fiber optic ports also have a Link (L) LED, shown in Figure 6, for displaying the link stat

AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide25Link LEDs and the MissingLink ModeThe Link LEDs of the ports of a channel

Chapter 1: Overview26Link LEDs and the Smart MissingLink ModeThe Smart MissingLink mode pulses the transmitter on a port when its companion port in a

AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide27Twisted Pair Port Flashing Green or AmberThe twisted pair port of the chan

Chapter 1: Overview28CDC andFDC DuplexMode andCollisionLEDsThe CDC and FDC LEDs shown in Figure 7 display the duplex mode of the ports in a channel an

AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide29The CDC and FDC LEDs are described in Table 6.Table 6. CDC and FDC Duplex

3Electrical Safety and Emissions StandardsThis product meets the following standards.RFI Emissions FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-

Chapter 1: Overview30LT, ML, andSMLChannelOperatingMode LEDsThe LT, ML, and SML LEDs shown in Figure 7 display the operating mode of a media converter

AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide31Channel Operating ModesA media converter channel has three operating modes

Chapter 1: Overview32transmitter on the companion port. This notifies the networking device connected to the port of the loss of the link on the other

AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide33node connected to that port of the loss of the link on the fiber optic por

Chapter 1: Overview34Here is an example of how the Smart MissingLink mode works. Assume that the fiber optic port in a media converter channel lost it

AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide35Guidelines toUsing theChannelOperatingModesHere are the guidelines to usin

Chapter 1: Overview36Mode Selection ButtonThe Mode Selection button shown in Figure 8 serves two purposes. One is to set the operating mode of a chann

AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide37SML LEDs, explained in “LT, ML, and SML Channel Operating Mode LEDs” on pa

Chapter 1: Overview38Guidelines to Using the Media Converter ModuleThis section lists the factors to be considered as part of the planning process pri

AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide39 During normal network operations, a media converter channel can operate

4Translated Safety StatementsImportant: The  indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated S

Chapter 1: Overview40

41Chapter 2InstallationThis chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 42 “Planning the Installation” on page 4

Chapter 2: Installation42Reviewing Safety PrecautionsPlease review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the media converter mo

AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide43All Countries: Install product in accordance with local and National Elect

Chapter 2: Installation44Planning the Installation10/100Base-TX TwistedPair CablingTable 7 lists the cable requirements for the 10/100Base-TX twisted

AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide45Fiber OpticCablingThe fiber optic ports on the AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012

Chapter 2: Installation46Unpacking the Media Converter ModuleTo unpack the module, perform the following procedure:1. Remove all components from the s

AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide47Installing the Media Converter ModuleCautionA media converter module is se

Chapter 2: Installation48NoteDo not remove a blank panel from the chassis until you are ready to install a module. An open slot allows dust to enter t

AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide494. Remove the insulator labelled “REMOVE BEFORE INSTALL” from the battery

5Preface ... 11Safety Symbols Used in this

Chapter 2: Installation505. Align the edges of the module with the guides in the slot and carefully slide the module into the chassis until it is flus

AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide516. Secure the media converter module to the chassis by tightening the two

Chapter 2: Installation52Cabling the Media Converter ModuleYou may find it useful to first review the information in “Media Converter Channels” on pag

AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide53Verifying the InstallationThis procedure verifies the installation of the

Chapter 2: Installation54page 31. If a Link LED for a port in the channel is off, the port is unable to establish a link to its networking device. Fo

55Chapter 3TroubleshootingThis chapter contains suggestions on how to troubleshoot the AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 media converter modules should

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting56After setting the channel to the Smart MissingLink or Link Test mode, observe the Link LEDs for the ports of the channel a

AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide57specifications, refer to “100Base-FX Fiber Optic Port Specifications” on p

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting58 If one or both of the networking devices are using a spanning tree protocol, use their management firmware to determine

AT-MCF2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide59Problem 8: A channel is operating in the Smart MissingLink mode and the Li

Contents6Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ...55Appendix A: Technical Specification

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting60

61Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsPhysical SpecificationsDimensions (H x W x D) 3.2 x 20.6 x 16.5 cm(1.26 x 8.1 x 6.5 in.)Weight 685 g (1.50 lb.)Env

Appendix A: Technical Specifications62Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions CertificationsEMI (Emissions): FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2, E

AT-MFC2012LC and AT-MCF2012LC/1 Media Converter Modules Installation Guide63100Base-FX Fiber Optic Port SpecificationsTable 11 lists the specification

Appendix A: Technical Specifications64ReceiverWavelength 1310 nmSensitivity -31 dBm max.Maximum Input Power -8 dBm min.Table 12. Fiber Optic Port Spec

7Figure 1: AT-MCF2012LC Series Media Converter Module ... 16Figure 2: Front Panel of the AT-MCF2012LC Module...

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9Table 1: Safety Symbols ..................... 12Table 2: “A” Activity LED ...