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This guide contains instructions on how to install and configure the
AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Series Multichannel Ethe rnet Media
Converters.
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AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Multichannel
Ethernet Media Converters
The Ethernet AT-MCF106xx and the AT-MCF112xx Multichannel Media
Converters are designed to extend the reach of your network by converting
your twisted pair cabling into fiber optic cabling. These products, which
transfer Ethernet data between 100Base-TX and 100Base-FX technologies,
enable you to quickly and easily interconnect the nodes in your network to
distances of 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) to 40 kilometers (24.8 miles), depending
on the model. With this product, remote devices and networks, whic h
previously were difficult to interconnect, are easily interconnected to form one
integrated network.
The ports on the media conv erters are grouped into pairs, referred to as
“channels,” with each pair consisting of a 100Base-TX twisted pair port and a
100Base-FX fiber optic port. Each channel functions as an independent media
converter. The Ethernet AT-MCF106xx unit features six channels, providing
you with six individual media converters, wh ile the AT - M CF 1 12xx unit
features twelve channels, giving you twelve i n dividual media converters.
The twisted pair ports are designed to operate with Category 5 or better
cabling at a speed of 100 Mbps. The fiber optic ports, which also operate at a
speed of 100 Mbps, are available in a variety of connector types and support
IEEE standard Multimode Fiber (MMF) or Single-Mode Fiber ( SMF) cab le.
The multichannel media converters can be installed either as standalone
units, such as on a table, or in a standard 19-inch rack. The units are easy to
install and do not require any software configuration or software
management.
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System Models
Table 1 lists the available system models.
Models of the AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Multichannel Media Converters
Table 1
Model
Number of Media
Converter
Channels
Type of Fiber
Optic
Connector
Type of
Fiber Optic
Cabling
Maximum
Distance
1
AT-MCF106ST6STMultimode2 km (1.24 mi)
AT-MCF106SC6SCMultimode2 km (1.24 mi)
AT-MCF106MT6MT-RJMultimode2 km (1.24 mi)
AT-MCF106VF6VF-45Multimode2 km (1.24 mi)
AT-MCF106SM6SCSingle-mode15 km (9.3 mi)
AT-MCF106LH6SCSingle-mode40 km (24.8 mi)
AT-MCF112ST12STMultimode2 km (1.24 mi)
AT-MCF112SC12SCMultimode2 km (1.24 mi)
AT-MCF112MT12MT-RJMultimode2 km (1.24 mi)
AT-MCF112VF12VF-45Multimode2 km (1.24 mi)
AT-MCF112SM12SCSingle-mode15 km (9.3 mi)
AT-MCF112LH12SCSingle-mode40 km (24.8 mi)
1. The maximum distance m ay be less de pe ndi ng on the du ple x mod e and the ty pe of fiber optic
cabling.
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AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Installation Guide
Features and Components
This section describes the features and components of the AT-MCF106xx and
AT-MCF112xx Multichannel Me dia Converters. Figure 1 illustrates the fro nt
panel of an AT-MCF106xx system.
MCF106SC
100Base-TX/FX Media Converter
10Base-T
MANAGEMENT
T-LNK
F-LNK
Active
1
Tx RxTx RxTx RxTx RxTx RxTx Rx
2
3
4
5
LINK TEST
NORM
LNK
REC
TEST
RESET
6
Ready
STATIONHUBOR
POWER
BCKP
MAIN
RS232
Figure 1
Front Panel of the AT-MC106xx Multichannel Media Converter (Model AT-MCF106SC)
Figure 2 illustrates the front panel of an AT-MCF112xx system.
T-LNK
1
F-LNK
Active
7
Figure 2
Tx RxTx RxTx RxTx RxTx RxTx Rx
2
Tx RxTx RxTx RxTx RxTx RxTx Rx
8
3
9
4
10
5
11
Front Panel of the AT-MCF112xx Multichannel Media Converter (Model AT-MCF112SC)
1-6 LINK TEST
NORM
MCF112SC
TEST
NORM
TEST
7-12 LINK TEST
RESET
10Base-T
LNK
REC
RESET
Ready
STATIONHUBOR
6
12
100Base-TX/FX Media Converter
MANAGEMENT
POWER
RS232
BCKP
MAIN
3
Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic Ports
The twisted pair and fiber optic ports on the unit are paired together (see
Figure 3). Each pair is referred to as a “channel” and each channel functions
as an independent media converter. The AT-MCF106xx Multichannel Media
Converter has six channels while the AT-MCF112xx Multichannel Media
Converter has twelve channels.
Tx Rx
2
T-LNK
1
F-LNK
Active
7
Figure 3
Twisted Pair Ports.
Tx RxTx RxTx RxTx RxTx RxTx Rx
2
Tx RxTx RxTx RxTx RxTx RxTx Rx
8
3
9
4
10
5
11
Twisted Pair Port and Fiber Optic Port Channel (Model AT-MCF112SC)
The twisted pair ports are IEEE 802.3 100Base-TX
1-6 LINK TEST
NORM
MCF112SC
RESET
RESET
10Base-T
LNK
REC
Ready
STATIONHUB
100Base-TX/FX Media Converter
MANAGEMENT
RS232
OR
POWER
BCKP
MAIN
TEST
6
7-12 LINK TEST
NORM
TEST
12
compatible, and thus operate at 100 Mbps only. The ports require Category 5
or better cabling and allow for a distance of 100 meters (328 feet).
The devices that you connect to the twisted pair ports must operate at 100
Mbps. To connect a switch, hub, or router to one of these ports, you will use a
straight-thro u gh cable. Connecting a workstation to a tw isted pair port
requires a crossover cabl e.
100Base-FX Fiber Optic Ports.
The 100Base-FX fiber optic ports operat e at 100
Mbps and, depe nding on the model, operate with multimode or single-mode
fiber optic cabling.
The type of connector on the fiber optic ports w ill depend on the system model
you purchased. Ref er to Tabl e 1 on page 2 fo r the avai lable typ es of co nnect ors.
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Port LEDs
Each channel on the media converter has a series of LEDs that you can use to
monitor the status of the ports of the channel. Each twisted pair port has one
LED labelled T-LNK that indicates whether or not a link has been established
between the port and the node connected to the port. Each fiber optic port has
two LEDs, one labelled F-LNK that lights when a link has been established
with the node connected to the port and another LED labelled Active that
lights when the port is receiving traffi c.
Link Test Switch
The Link Test switch is a fast and easy way for you to test the integrity of the
fiber optic connections to the fiber optic ports on the multichannel media
converter (see Figure 4). The AT -MCF106xx system has one Link Test switch
which is used to test all six fiber optic ports on the unit. The AT-MCF112xx
has two Link Test switches; one switch is used to test the fiber optic ports in
channels 1 through 6 and the second switch is used to test the fiber optic ports
in channels 7 through 12 on the unit.
1-6 LINK TEST
NORM
TEST
7-12 LINK TEST
NORM
TEST
RESET
T-LNK
1
F-LNK
Active
7
Tx RxTx RxTx RxTx RxTx RxTx Rx
2
Tx RxTx RxTx RxTx RxTx RxTx Rx
8
3
9
4
10
Figure 4
5
11
Link Test Switch
1-6 LINK TEST
NORM
MCF112SC
LNK
REC
RESET
10Base-T
Ready
STATIONHUB
100Base-TX/FX Media Converter
MANAGEMENT
RS232
OR
POWER
BCKP
MAIN
TEST
6
7-12 LINK TEST
NORM
TEST
12
The Link Test switch is used after installation to verify that the unit and
connections are operating properly, or whenever you need to test the fiber
optic ports or the integrity of the fiber connections to the nodes connected to
the ports.
The LED next to the Link Test switch indicates the operating mode of the
fiber optic ports. If the Test LED is lit amber, a link test is being performed on
the fiber optic ports associated with the switch. The section “Verifying the
Installation” on page 19 contains instructions for performing a link test.
5
Note
Leaving the Link Test switch in the Link Test position will not affect
the operation of the media converter during normal network
operations. However, the MissingLink feature of the media converter
is disabled when the switch is in the Link Test position. Consequently,
it is recommende d that the Link Test switch be set to the Normal
position during normal network operations.
Reset Button
The Reset button allows you to reset the ports on the unit. You might need to
reset the ports after completing the installation or after adding or swapping a
power supply. Yo u m us t r eset the un it af t er a po wer disr up tion or when eve r a
general power failure status is observe d.
MissingLink Feature
The MissingLink feature enables the twisted pair and fiber optic ports of
each channel on the media converter to pass the “Link” status of their
connections to each othe r. When a chan nel detects a problem with one of the
ports, such as the loss of connecti on to a node, the channel shuts down th e
connection to the other port of the channel, thus notifying the node that the
connection has been lost.
For example, Figure 5 illustrates the two ports of Channel 1 on an
AT-MCF106xx unit. The twisted pair port in Channel 1 is connected to a port
on an AT-8224XL Ethernet switch and the fiber optic port is connected to an
AT-FS709FC Ethernet switch. If the fiber optic cable to the AT-FS709FC
switch experiences a failure, the MissingLink feature in the channel will
detect the problem and drop the link on the twisted pair port. In this way, the
AT-MCF106xx unit notifies the AT-8224XL Ethernet switch that the
connection to the AT-FS709FC Ethernet switch has been lost. If the failure
had started with the twisted pair cabling, the MissingLink feature would drop
the link to the fiber optic port.
Connected to an
AT-8224XL Ethernet Switch
6
T-LNK
F-LNK
Active
Tx Rx
7
Tx Rx
7
8
7
Tx Rx
9
7
Connected to an
AT-FS709FC Eth ern et Swit ch
Figure 5
MissingLink Example
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