Allied Telesis AT-MC102XLPCI User Manual

AT-MC102XLPCI

100TX to 100FX(SC) PCI Bus Media Converter

Installation Guide

613-001527 Rev. A

Copyright © 2012 Allied Telesis, Inc.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesis, Inc.

Allied Telesis and the Allied Telesis logo are trademarks of Allied Telesis, Incorporated. All other product names, company names,
logos or other designations mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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written notice. The information provided herein is subject to change without notice. In no event shall Allied Telesis, Inc. be liable for
any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits, arising out of or related
to this manual or the information contained herein, even if Allied Telesis, Inc. has been advised of, known, or should have known, the
possibility of such damages.

Electrical Safety and Emissions
Standards

This product meets the following standards.

U.S. Federal Communications Commission

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesis, Inc.

Declares that the product: Media Converter

Model Numbers: AT-MC102XLPCI

This product complies with FCC Part 15B, Class B Limits:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
must not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Radiated Energy

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15
of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your
authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules.

Industry Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

RFI Emissions

FCC Class B, CISPR 22 Class B, EN55022 Class B, VCCI Class B,
C-TICK

Immunity

EN55024

Electrical Safety

UL 60950-1 (

), EN60950 (TUV), CSA, NRTL, CE

CULUS

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Chapter :

Translated Safety Statements

Important: The  indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF
document titled “Translated Safety Statements” posted on the Allied Telesis website at
alliedtelesis.com.

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Contents

Preface ............................................................................................................................................................ 11

Document Conventions .................................................................................................................................... 12

Contacting Allied Telesis .................................................................................................................................. 13

Chapter 1: Product Overview ....................................................................................................................... 15

Key Features .................................................................................................................................................... 16

Status LEDs...................................................................................................................................................... 17

Auto MDI/MDIX................................................................................................................................................. 18

Auto-Negotiation............................................................................................................................................... 19

MissingLink & Link Test Features..................................................................................................................... 21

MissingLink Feature ................................................................................................................................... 21

Link Test Feature ....................................................................................................................................... 21

Configuring MissingLink & Link Test Features........................................................................................... 22

Chapter 2: Installation ................................................................................................................................... 23

Reviewing Safety Precautions.......................................................................................................................... 24

Pre-Installation Checklist .................................................................................................................................. 25

Planning the Installation ............................................................................................................................. 25

Unpacking the Media Converter................................................................................................................. 25

Replacing the Bracket ................................................................................................................................ 27

Configuring Auto-Negotiation ..................................................................................................................... 28

Configuring MissingLink & Link Test .......................................................................................................... 28

Installing a Network Adapter Card.................................................................................................................... 29

Connecting the Network Cables ....................................................................................................................... 32

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 35

Twisted-Pair LED ....................................................................................................................................... 35

Fiber Port LED ........................................................................................................................................... 35

Link Test..................................................................................................................................................... 36

Appendix A: Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................ 37

Cable Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 38

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Figures

Figure 1. AT-MC102XLPCI Media Converter ..................................................................................................................... 16

Figure 2. Status LEDs ........................................................................................................................................................ 17

Figure 3. PC Board Location of Jumper J4......................................................................................................................... 19

Figure 4. PC Board Location of Jumper J5......................................................................................................................... 22

Figure 5. Removing the Bracket ......................................................................................................................................... 27

Figure 6. Installing the New Bracket................................................................................................................................... 27

Figure 7. Removing the PC Cover...................................................................................................................................... 29

Figure 8. Removing the Faceplate From PCI Slot.............................................................................................................. 30

Figure 9. Inserting the Adapter with a High-profile Bracket................................................................................................ 30

Figure 10. Securing the Adapter with a High-profile Bracket.............................................................................................. 31

Figure 11. Connecting the Fiber Optic Cable to the AT-MC102XLPCI Media Converter ................................................... 32

Figure 12. Connecting the Twisted-pair Cable to the AT-MC102XLPCI Media Converter................................................. 33

Figure 13. RJ-45 Connector and Port Pin Layout............................................................................................................... 39

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List of Figures

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Tab le s

Table 1. LED Functions ......................................................................................................................................................17

Table 2. Auto-Negotiation Configuration- Jumper J4 Positions ..........................................................................................20

Table 3. MissingLink & Link Test - Jumper J5 Positions ....................................................................................................22

Table 4. AT-MC102XLPCI 100Mbps Media Converter Items .............................................................................................26

Table 5. Twisted-Pair Cable Requirements for the 100Base-TX Ports ..............................................................................38

Table 6. RJ-45 Pin Signals for MDI and MDI-X ..................................................................................................................39

Table 7. Fiber Optic Cable Loss Budget .............................................................................................................................39

Table 8. Fiber Optic Launch Power ....................................................................................................................................40

Table 9. Fiber Optic Receive Power ...................................................................................................................................40

Table 10. Fiber Optic Cable Distance .................................................................................................................................40

Table 11. Fiber Optic Loss Specifications ..........................................................................................................................41

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Tables

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Preface

This guide contains instructions on how to install an AT-MC102XLPCI
100Mbps Media Converter.

This preface contains the following sections:

❒ “Safety Symbols” on page 12

❒ “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 13

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Preface

Note

Caution

Warning

Warning

Safety Symbols

This document uses the following conventions:

Notes provide additional information.

Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in bodily injury.

Warnings inform you that an eye and skin hazard exists due to the
presence of a Class 1 laser device.

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Contacting Allied Telesis

If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis
technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied
Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for
the following services on this page:

❒ 24/7 Online Support - Enter our interactive support

center to search for answers to your questions in our
knowledge database, check support tickets, learn
about RMAs, and contact Allied Telesis technical
experts.

❒ USA and EMEA phone support - Select the phone

number that best fits your location and customer type.

❒ Hardware warranty information - Learn about Allied

Telesis warranties and register your product online.

❒ Replacement Services - Submit a Return Merchandise

Authorization (RMA) request via our interactive support
center.

AT-MC102XLPCI 100Mbps Media Converter Installation Guide

❒ Documentation - View the most recent installation

guides, user guides, software release notes, white
papers and data sheets for your product.

❒ Software Updates - Download the latest software

releases for your product.

For sales or corporate contact information, go to
www.alliedtelesis.com/purchase and select your region.

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