Allied Telesis AT-MC104ST/FS3, FS4 User Manual

AT-MC104XL
AT-MC104LH
AT-MC104SC/FS3, FS4
AT-MC104ST/FS3, FS4

Version 3 Fast Ethernet Media Converters

Installation Guide

PN 613-10781-00 Rev D

Copyright  2000 Allied Telesyn International, Corp.
960 Stewart Drive Suite B, Sunnyvale CA 94086 USA

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written
permission from Allied Telesyn International, Corp.

Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. All other product names,
company names, logos or other designations mentioned herein are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Allied Telesyn International Corp. reserves the right to make changes in specifications
and other information contained in this document without prior written notice. The
information provided herein is subject to change without notice. In no event shall Allied
Telesyn 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 Telesyn International Corp.
has been advised of, known, or should have known, the possibility of such damages.

Safety Warnings

Standards

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacture Name: Allied Telesyn International, Corp.
Manufacture Address: 960 Stewart Drive, Suite B

Manufacture Telephone: [phone]
Declares that the Product: Fast Ethernet Media Converters
Model Numbers: AT-MC104XL, AT-MC104LH, AT-MC104SC/FS3,

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:

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.

: This product meets the following standards.

U.S. Federal Communications Commission

Sunnyvale, CA 94086 USA

AT-MC104ST/FS3, AT-MC104SC/FS4,
AT-MC104ST/FS4

- 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.

Industry Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference­Causing Equipment Regulations.

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

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RFI Emission
Immunity
Electrical Safety
Laser

Power to the hub must be sourced only from the adapter.

USA/CANADA

Use a UL Listed/CSA Certified AC adapter of DC 12V, 500mA.

EN55022 Class B
EN50082-1 1997
TUV-EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950
EN60825

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EUROPE - EU

Use TÜV licensed AC adapter of DC 12V, 500mA.

UK

Use a UK Safety Approved AC adapter of DC 12V, minimum 500mA.

Important

equipment. When you see the
your language.

Wichtig

Geräts. Wenn Sie
Sicherheitshinweis in Ihrer Sprache nach.

Vigtigt

dette udstyr. Når De ser symbolet
sikkerhedsadvarsler i Deres eget sprog.

Belangrijk

deze apparatuur. Wanneer u de
veiligheidsinstructies in uw taal.

Important

équipement. Lorsque vous voyez le symbole
la traduction de ces instructions dans votre langue.

Tärkeää

Kun näe

Importante

questa apparecchiatura. Il simbolo
sicurezza nella propria lingua.

Viktig

utstyret. Når du ser
sikkerhetsinformasjonen på ønsket språk.

Importante

equipamento. Quando vir o símbolo
idioma no Anexo A.

Importante

instalación de este equipo. Cuando vea el símbolo
mensaje de seguridad traducido a su idioma.

Obs

denna utrustning. När du ser
säkerhetsmeddelandet på ditt språk.

: Appendix A contains translated safety statements for installing this

: Anhang A enthält übersetzte Sicherheitshinweise für die Installation dieses

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: Tillæg A indeholder oversatte sikkerhedsadvarsler, der vedrører installation af

: Appendix A bevat vertaalde veiligheidsopmerkingen voor het installeren van

: L'annexe A contient les instructions de sécurité relatives à l'installation de cet

: Liite A sisältää tämän laitteen asentamiseen liittyvät käännetyt turvaohjeet.

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-symbolin, katso käännettyä turvaohjetta liitteestä A.

: l’Appendice A contiene avvisi di sicurezza tradotti per l’installazione di

: Tillegg A inneholder oversatt sikkerhetsinformasjon for installering av dette

: O Anexo A contém advertências de segurança traduzidas para instalar este

: El Apéndice A contiene mensajes de seguridad traducidos para la

! Bilaga A innehåller översatta säkerhetsmeddelanden avseende installationen av

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, go to Appendix A for the translated safety statement in

sehen, schlagen Sie in Anhang A den übersetzten

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, skal De slå op i tillæg A og finde de oversatte

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ziet, raadpleeg Appendix A voor vertaalde

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, reportez-vous à l'annexe A pour consulter

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Table of Contents

Safety Warnings
Welcome to Allied Telesyn

Where to Find Web-based Guides ................................................................... vii

Document Conventions .................................................................................... vii

Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical Support................................................viii

Online Support ......................................................................................... viii

Telephone and Fax Support..................................................................... viii

E-mail Support ......................................................................................... viii

Returning Products ........................................................................................... ix

FTP Server......................................................................................................... ix

For Sales or Corporate Information .................................................................. x

Tell Us What You Think .................................................................................... x

AT-MC104 Series Fast Ethernet Media Converters

Key Features....................................................................................................... 2

Status LEDs ................................................................................................ 3

Link Test/MissingLink Button................................................................... 3

External AC/DC Power Adapter................................................................. 4

Network Topologies ............................................................................................ 5

Installing the Media Converter ......................................................................... 6

Planning the Installation............................................................................ 6

Cable Specifications .................................................................................... 7

Verifying the Package Contents................................................................. 9

Reviewing Safety Precautions .................................................................... 9

Installing the Media Converter ................................................................ 10

Testing the Installation ............................................................................ 11

Warranty Registration ..................................................................................... 13

Technical Specifications................................................................................... 13

Physical Specifications.............................................................................. 13

Agency Certifications ................................................................................ 13

Power Requirements ................................................................................. 13

Single-mode Port Specifications ............................................................... 14

Multimode Port Specifications (All Models) ............................................ 16

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Appendix A
Translated Safety Statements

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Appendix B
AT-MC104 Series Installation Guide Feedback

Appendix C
Technical Support Fax Order

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Welcome to Allied Telesyn

This guide contains instructions on how to install an AT-MC104 Series Fast
Ethernet Media Converter.

Where to Find Web-based Guides

The Allied Telesyn web site at
easy way to access the most recent documentation and technical information
for all of our products. For product guides, you can go directly to the following
web page:

www.alliedtelesyn.com/support/prd_libs.htm

www.alliedtelesyn.com

provides you with an

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Document Conventions

This guide uses several conventions that you should become familiar with first
before you begin to install the product.

Note

A note provides additional information.

Caution

A caution indicates that performing or omitting a specific action may
result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Warning

A warning indicates that performing or omitting a specific action may
result in bodily injury.

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Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical Support

There are several ways to contact Allied Telesyn technical support: online,
telephone, fax or e-mail.

Online Support

You can request technical support online by filling out the Technical Support
Form at

Telephone and Fax Support

www.alliedtelesyn.com/forms/support.htm

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Americas

United States, Canada, Mexico,
Central America, South America
Tel: [phone], option 4
Fax: [phone]

Asia

Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia,
Indonesia, Korea, Philippines, China,
India, Hong Kong
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Australia

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

France

France, Belgium, Luxembourg,
The Netherlands, Middle East, Africa
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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E-mail Support

United States and Canada

[e-mail]

Germany

Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Eastern
Europe
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Italy

Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey,
Israel
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Japan

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

United Kingdom

United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway,
Sweden, Finland
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Latin America, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Caribbean, and Virgin Islands

[e-mail]

United Kingdom, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland

[e-mail]

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AT-MC104 Series Installation Guide

Returning Products

Products for return or repair must first be assigned a Return Materials
Authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesyn without a
RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.

To obtain an RMA number, contact Allied Telesyn’s Technical Support at one
of the following locations:

North America

2205 Ringwood Ave
San Jose, CA 95131
Tel: [phone], option 4
Fax: [phone]

Latin America, the Caribbean,
Virgin Islands

Tel: international code + 425-481-3852
Fax: international code + 425-483-9458

European Customer Support Centre

10/11 Bridgemead Close
Westmead Industrial Estate
Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 7YT
England
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Mexico and Puerto Rico

Tel: [phone], ext 3852 or

1-800-424-4284, ext 3852

Mexico only: 95-800-424-5012, ext 3852
Fax: international code + 425-489-9191

FTP Server

If you know the name of a specific driver that you need for an Allied Telesyn
device, you can download the software by connecting directly to our FTP
server at:

At login, enter ‘anonymous’. Enter your e-mail address for the password as
requested by the server at login.

ftp://gateway.centre.com

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For Sales or Corporate Information

Allied Telesyn International, Corp.

19800 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200
Bothell, WA 98011
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Allied Telesyn International, Corp.

960 Stewart Drive, Suite B
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Tel: [phone] (USA and Canada)
Fax: [phone]

Tell Us What You Think

If you have comments or suggestions to improve this or other Allied Telesyn
documents, please fill out the “AT-MC104 Series Installation Guide Feedback”
on page 29 and return the form to us at the address or fax number provided.
You can also provide feedback online by filling out the Send Us Feedback
Form at

www.alliedtelesyn.com/forms/feedback.htm

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AT-MC104 Series Fast Ethernet Media Converters

The AT-MC104 Series Media Converters include the following models:

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AT-MC104XL

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AT-MC104LH

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AT-MC104SC/FS3

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AT-MC104ST/FS3

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AT-MC104SC/FS4

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AT-MC104ST/FS4

AT-MC104 Series Fast Ethernet Media Converters are designed to extend the
distance of your network by interconnecting multimode fiber optic cabling and
single-mode fiber optic cabling. The media converters allow you to
interconnect LAN devices that are physically separated by large distances.

Each media converter features two 100Base-FX ports with either SC or ST
connectors. One port uses multimode fiber optic cabling and has a maximum
distance of 2 kilometers (1.2 miles). The second port uses single-mode fiber
optic cabling and has a maximum distance of 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) to 100
kilometers (62 miles), depending on the model. These units operate at 100
Mbps and feature half-duplex and full-duplex operation.

The media converters can be installed either as standalone units, such as on a
table, or in an AT-MCR12 Rackmount Chassis or AT-TRAY4 Rackmount Tray.
AT-MC104 Series Media Converters are easy to install and do not require any
software configuration or management. Figure 1 shows an AT-MC104 Series
Media Converter.

CLASS 1

LASER LIGHT

DO NOT STARE

INTO BEAM

M/L
ON

LNK TST

TX RX

SINGLE MODE MULTI MODE

100Base-FX

LNK
ACT

TX RX

100Base-FX

LNK

ACT

PWR

M/L ON

MC104XL SINGLE MODE / MULTI MODE FIBER FAST ETHERNET MEDIA CONVERTER

Figure 1

AT-MC104 Series Media Converter (AT-MC104XL model)

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Table 1 list the maximum cabling distances for each model.

Table 1

Model

AT-MC104XL SC SC 15 km (9.3 mi) 2 km (1.2 mi)

AT-MC104LH SC SC 40 km (24.8 mi) 2 km (1.2 mi)

AT-MC104SC/FS3 SC SC 75 km (46.5 mi) 2 km (1.2 mi)

AT-MC104ST/FS3 ST ST 75 km (46.5 mi) 2 km (1.2 mi)

AT-MC104SC/FS4 SC SC 100 km (62 mi) 2 km (1.2 mi)

AT-MC104ST/FS4 ST ST 100 km (62 mi) 2 km (1.2 mi)

1. Maximum distance may be less depending on the duplex mode of the end stations and the type of fiber optic
cabling used with the port.

Port 1

(Single-mode)

Maximum Operating Distances

Type of Connector Maximum Distance

Port 2

(Multimode)

Port 1

(Single-mode)

Port 2

(Multimode)

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Key Features

The media converters have the following key features:

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LEDs for unit and port status

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Two 100Base-FX fiber optic ports

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Link Test/MissingLink button for performing a link test on the fiber
ports and notifies node of connection failures

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Half- or full-duplex operation

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External AC/DC power adapter

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Standard size for use with an AT-MCR12 chassis or AT-TRAY4 tray

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Status LEDs

Table 2 defines the system LEDs.

AT-MC104 Series Installation Guide

Table 2

LED State Color Description

LNK ON Green Link is established on the port.

ACT ON Green Data is being received on the port.

PWR ON Green Power is applied.

M/L ON ON

OFF

Green The MissingLink feature is activated on the media

Status LEDs

converter.

The MissingLink feature is disabled and the unit is
operating in the link test mode.

Link Test/MissingLink Button

The Link Test/MissingLink button allows you to perform a link test on the
ports on the media converter. This button also allows you to activate the
MissingLink feature on the unit. Both features are describe in the following
section.

Link Test.

between the ports on the media converter and the nodes that are connected to
the ports. If a network problem occurs, you can perform a link test to determine
which port is experiencing a problem, and be able to focus on the fiber optic
cable and node where the problem resides.

The link test is a fast and easy way for you to test the connections

A link test is performed when the button is in the LNK TST (OUT) position. For
instructions on performing a link test, refer to “Testing the Installation” on
page 11.

Note

Performing a link test does not interfere with a media converter’s ability
to pass network traffic.

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