Allied Telesis AT-MCM02 User Manual

AT-MCM02

Optional Management Module for the
AT-MCF Series Media Converters

Installation Guide

PN 613-50232-00 Rev A

Copyright 2001 Allied Telesyn International, Corp.
960 Stewart Drive Suite B, Sunnyvale CA USA 94085

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of such damages.

Safety Warnings

Standards: This product meets the following standards.

RADIATED ENERGY
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device

pursuant to Part 15 of 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 this 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 case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Note: Modifications or changes not expressly approved of by the manufacturer or the FCC, can void
your right to operate this equipment.

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

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

RFI Emission EN55022 Class A
Warning: In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may

be required to take adequate measures.

Immunity EN50082-1 1997
Electrical Safety TUV-EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950
Laser EN60825
Important: Appendix A contains translated safety statements for installing this equipment. When you see

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Table of Contents

Safety Warnings ............................................................................................iii

Welcome to Allied Telesyn .........................................................................vii

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

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

Contacting Allied Telesyn...............................................................................viii

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

Telephone or Fax Support........................................................................viii

E-mail Support ........................................................................................... ix

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

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

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

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

Chapter 1

Overview .......................................................................................................... 1

Chapter 2

Installing the Management Module ........................................................... 3

Verifying the Package Contents ........................................................................ 3

Reviewing the Safety Guidelines .......................................................................3

Installing the Management Module .................................................................. 5

Management LEDs.............................................................................................7

Chapter 3

Configuring the Management Module ...................................................... 9

Cabling the Management Module ................................................................... 11

Loading the MIB File ....................................................................................... 12

Chapter 4

Managing a Multichannel Media Converter .......................................... 13

RS-232 Port....................................................................................................... 13

Telnet Application Protocol..............................................................................14

SNMP Management Program.......................................................................... 14

Management Commands ................................................................................. 15

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IP Commands....................................................................................................16

SET IP INTERFACE Command...............................................................16

SHOW IP INTERFACE Command ..........................................................17

SYSTEM Commands........................................................................................17

SET SYSTEM Command ..........................................................................17

SHOW SYSTEM Command......................................................................18

SNMP Commands............................................................................................. 18

SET SNMP COMMUNITY Command ..................................................... 18

SET SNMP MANAGER Command ..........................................................19

SHOW SNMP Command .......................................................................... 20

MC Commands.................................................................................................. 20

SHOW MC CHANNEL Command ........................................................... 20

SET MC MODE Command.......................................................................21

RESET MC CHANNEL Command...........................................................22

LOAD Commands.............................................................................................23

SET LOADER Command..........................................................................24

SHOW LOADER Command......................................................................24

RESTART REBOOT Command................................................................ 25

Chapter 5

Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................27

Warranty Registration .....................................................................................28

Appendix A

Translated Safety Statements ................................................................... 29

Appendix B

Technical Support Fax Order ................................................................... 41

Incident Summary............................................................................................41

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Welcome to Allied Telesyn

This installation guide contains instructions on how to install and configure
an AT-MCM02 Management Module. This guide also explains how to use the
module to manage an AT-MCF Series Media Converter.

Where to Find Web-based Guides

The Allied Telesyn web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com provides you with an
easy way to access the most recent documentation, software, 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.

Document Conventions

This guide uses several conventions that you should become familiar with
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

You can contact Allied Teleysn technical support online or by telephone, fax,
or e-mail.

Online Suppo rt

You can request technical support online by filling out the Online Technical
Support Form at www.alliedtelesyn.com/support/supportf.asp or by
accessing the Technical Support Knowledge Base from Allied Telesyn’s North
American web site. From the Knowledge Base, you can submit a question to
our technical support staff and review answers to previously asked questions.

Telephone or Fax Support

For Technical Support via fax, please fill out the “Technical Support Fax
Order” on page 41 and send it to the appropriate location listed below.

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

Australia, New Zealand
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

France

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

Germany

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

Italy

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

Japan

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

United Kingdom

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

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E-mail Suppo rt

United States and Canada

[e-mail]

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

[e-mail]

Europe

[e-mail]

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

Toll-free: 1-800-428-4835, option 4
Fax: [phone]

Latin America, the Caribbean, and
Virgin Islands

Tel: international code + 425-481-3852
Fax: international code + 425-481-3895

Mexico

Toll-free: 800-424-5012, ext 3852
Fax: international code + 425-481-3895

Australia

Toll-free: 1-800-000-880
Fax: [phone]

Europe, Africa, and the Middle East

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Puerto Rico

Tel: [phone], ext 3852 or
1-800-424-4284, ext 385

Asia and Southeast Asia

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

New Zealand

Toll-free: 0800-45-5782

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FTP Server

If you need management software for an Allied Telesyn device and you know
the file name of the software, you can download the software by connecting
directly to our FTP server at ftp.alliedtelesyn.com.

At login, enter ‘anonymous’ as the user name and your e-mail address for the
password.

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For Sales or Corporate Information

You can contact Allied Telesyn for sales or corporate information at one of the
locations below:

Allied Teleyn 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 94085
Tel: [phone] (US and Canada)
Fax: [phone]

Tell Us What You Think

If you have any comments or suggestions on how we might improve this or
other Allied Telesyn documents, please fill out the Send Us Feedback Form at
www.alliedtelesyn.com/contact/feedbackf.asp.

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Chapter 1

Overview

The AT-MCM02 is an optional management module for the AT-MCF06,
AT-MCF12, AT-MCF106, and AT-MCF112 Series Multichannel Media
Converters. When installed, the AT-MCM02 module allows you to monitor the
operating status of the media converter from a management station on your
network using either the Telnet application protocol or an SNMP
management program. The module also allows you to monitor a media
converter by directly connecting a terminal or PC to a management port on
the media converter. The AT-MCM02 module allows you to do the following:

❑ Check the link status of the fiber optic and twisted pair ports on the

media converter.

❑ Override the Link Test switch on the media converter and either start

or stop a link test.

❑ Reset the media converter channels.

❑ Download a new version of the media converter’s operating software.

Note

For instructions on how to install the media converter, refer to the
installation guide provided with the media converter.

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Chapter 2

Installing the Management Module

The installation procedures in this chapter should be performed by a network
technician who is familiar with Ethernet networks and Ethernet media
converters.

Verifying the Package Contents

Make sure the following items are included in your package. If any item is
missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesyn sales representative.

❑ One AT-MCM02 management module

❑ One control cable with a miniDIN connector and a DB9 connector

❑ This installation guide

❑ Warranty card

Reviewing the Safety Guidelines

Please review the following safety guidelines before you begin to install the
management module in the media converter.

Laser

Class 1 laser device. $ 6

Laser

Do not stare into the laser beam. $ 7

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Warning
Electric Shock Hazard: To prevent electric shock, do not remove the

cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. The unit contains
hazardous voltages and should only be opened by a trained and qualified
technician. To avoid the possibility of ELECTRIC SHOCK, disconnect
electric power to the product before connecting or disconnecting the LAN
cables. $ 8

Warning
Lightning Danger: Do not work on this equipment or cables during

periods of lightening activity. $ 9

Caution
Power cord is used as a disconnection device: To de-energize

equipment, disconnect the power cord. $ 10

Caution
Pluggable Equipment: The socket outlet should be installed near the

equipment and should be easily accessible. $ 11

Caution
Air vents: The air vents must not be blocked on the unit and must have

free access to the room ambient air for cooling. $ 12

Caution
Operating Temperature: This product is designed for a maximum

ambient temperature of 40°C. $ 13

Caution
All Countries: Install this product in accordance with local and

National Electric Codes. $ 14

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Installing the Management Module

To install the management module in your multichannel media converter,
perform the following procedure:

Warning

Installing the AT-MCM02 Management Module while the media
converter is powered ON could result in damage to the module.

1. Power OFF the media converter by performing one of the following:

❑ For an AC model, unplug the power cord from the power outlet and

then unplug the power cord from the media converter.

❑ For a DC model, follow the steps below:

Warning

When installing this equipment, alway ensure that the frame ground
connection is installed first and disconnected last. $ 15

a. Remove the positive and negative feed wires from the terminal block

by loosening the screws to the wire connections with a flathead
screwdriver.

b. Remove the frame ground wire from the terminal block by loosening

the screw to the wire connection with a flathead screwdriver.

2. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the blank faceplate from the

management module expansion slot, located on the back panel of the

media converter. See Figure 1.

AC LINE

Power Supply

100-240 VAC

Main

50-60 Hz

<

1.5A MAX

Back-Up

<<

50 W

Management

>

Port

Figure 1 Removing the Blank Faceplate

3. Remove the management module from the package and store the

packaging in a safe place.

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Caution

Wear a grounding device and observe all electrostatic discharge
precautions when installing the AT-MCM02 Management Module in the
media converter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in
damage to the unit.

4. Align the AT-MCM02 Management Module with the card guides on the

bottom on the media converter and gently slide the module into place.

Refer to Figure 2.

When the module is about 5 millimeters (0.20 inches) from the media

converter’s backplane, you will feel a slight resistance. At that point, make

sure that the edges of the AT-MCM02 Management Module are parallel to

the corresponding edges of the media converter. Continue to slide the

management module, applying slight pressure, to seat the management

module’s connectors into the media converter’s backplane.

AC LINE

Power Supply

100-240 VAC

Main

50-60 Hz

<

1.5A MAX

Back-Up

<<

50 W

Management

Management

>

>

Port

Port

AT-MCM02

Figure 2 Installing the AT-MCM02 Module

5. Secure the mangement module to the media converter by tightening the

two thumbscrews.

6. Apply power to the media converter by connecting the AC power cord or

DC wires. Refer to installation guide that came with the media converter

for instructions.

7. Check to be sure that the Power LED(s) on the front of the media

converter are green. If the LED(s) are OFF, refer to “Troubleshooting” on

page 27.

8. Check the Ready LED on the front panel of the media converter. The LED

should be green. If the LED is OFF, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 27.

9. The management module is now ready to be configured. Proceed to

Chapter 3 for instructions on how to configure the management module.

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