Allied Telesis AT-MMC2000LX-LC, AT-MMC2000-SC, AT-MMC2000LX-SC, AT-MMC200LX-SC, AT-MMC200LX-ST User Manual

MMC2000/200 Series

Mini Switching Media Converters

 AT-MMC2000/SC

 AT-MMC2000/ST

 AT-MMC2000/LC

 AT-MMC2000/SP

 AT-MMC2000LX/SC

 AT-MMC2000LX/LC

 AT-MMC200/SC

 AT-MMC200/ST

 AT-MMC200/LC

 AT-MMC200LX/SC

 AT-MMC200LX/ST

Installation Guide

613-002037 Rev. D

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Electrical Safety and Emissions

Note

Note

Standards

This section contains the following:

 “US Federal Communications Commission”

 “Industry Canada”

 “Emissions, Immunity and Electrical Safety Standards” on page 4

 “Translated Safety Statements” on page 4

US Federal Communications Commission

Radiated Energy

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.

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

Industry Canada

Radiated Energy

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Emissions, Immunity and Electrical Safety Standards

Warning

Warning

RFI Emissions FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, CISPR 22 Class A, VCCI Class A, RCM

In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.  E84

EMC (Immunity) EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3

Electrical Safety EN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950-1 (

Laser Safety: EN60825  L7

CULUS

)

Translated Safety Statements

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

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Contents

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

Symbol Conventions .................................................................................................................................. 12

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

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

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 16

Features .............................................................................................................................................. 16

Twisted-Pair Port ................................................................................................................................. 18

Auto MDI/MDI-X .................................................................................................................................. 18

Auto-Negotiation or 100 Mbps Full-Duplex Mode................................................................................ 18

LEDs.................................................................................................................................................... 19

Smart MissingLink™ (SML) ................................................................................................................. 21

SML Example Scenarios............................................................................................................... 21

SML Example Scenarios with Two Connected Media Converters................................................ 22

Enabling SML................................................................................................................................ 23

External AC/DC Power Adapter .......................................................................................................... 23

Front and Back Panels............................................................................................................................... 25

Reset the Media Converter ........................................................................................................................ 28

Chapter 2: Installation ................................................................................................................................... 29

Reviewing Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................... 30

Selecting a Site for the Media Converter ................................................................................................... 32

Planning the Installation ............................................................................................................................. 33

Unpacking the Media Converter................................................................................................................. 37

Installing the Media Converter ................................................................................................................... 40

Installing the Media Converter on a Desktop....................................................................................... 40

Installing the SFP Transceiver ................................................................................................................... 41

Powering On and Cabling the Media Converter......................................................................................... 44

Cabling Guidelines .............................................................................................................................. 44

Applying Power and Connecting the Network Cables ......................................................................... 44

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 47

Appendix A: Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................ 51

Physical Specifications............................................................................................................................... 51

Environmental Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 51

Power Specifications.................................................................................................................................. 52

Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications ................................................................................ 52

RJ45 Connector and Port Pinouts.............................................................................................................. 52

Fiber-Optic Port Specifications................................................................................................................... 54

Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber-Optic Connectors .............................................................................................. 57

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 57

Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner ................................................................................................................ 58

Using a Swab ............................................................................................................................................. 60

Appendix C: AT-MMCWLMT Kit Installation .................................................................................................. 63

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Contents

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Figures

Figure 1: PWR and SYS LEDs ............................................................................................................................................ 19

Figure 2: Port LEDs ............................................................................................................................................................. 19

Figure 3: SML in Normal Condition...................................................................................................................................... 21

Figure 4: SML with Fiber Connection Down ........................................................................................................................ 21

Figure 5: SML with Copper Connection Down..................................................................................................................... 22

Figure 6: SML in Normal Condition with Two Media Converters ......................................................................................... 22

Figure 7: SML with Copper Connection to End Node Down................................................................................................ 22

Figure 8: SML with Fiber Connection Between Media Converters Down ............................................................................ 23

Figure 9: MMC2000/200 Series Converter Rear Panel DIP Switches................................................................................. 23

Figure 10: MMC2000/200/SC Series and MMC2000/200/LX/SC Series Front Panel ......................................................... 25

Figure 11: MMC2000/200/ST Series and AT-MMC200/LX/ST Front Panel ........................................................................ 25

Figure 12: MMC2000/200LC Series and AT-MMC2000/LX/LC Front Panel ....................................................................... 26

Figure 13: AT-MMC2000/SP Front Panel............................................................................................................................ 26

Figure 14: Media Converter Back Panel.............................................................................................................................. 27

Figure 15: MMC2000/200/SC Series and MMC2000/200/LX/SC Series Shipping Package Contents............................... 37

Figure 16: MMC2000/200/ST Series and AT-MMC200LX/ST Shipping Package Contents ............................................... 38

Figure 17: MMC2000/200/LC Series and AT-MMC2000/LX/LC Shipping Package Contents ............................................ 38

Figure 18: AT-MMC2000/SP Shipping Package Contents .................................................................................................. 39

Figure 19: Removing the Dust Plug from an SFP Slot .............................................................................

Figure 20: Inserting the SFP................................................................................................................................................ 42

Figure 21: Positioning the SFP Handle in the Upright Position ........................................................................................... 42

Figure 22: Connecting 12VDC Powered Unit ...................................................................................................................... 44

Figure 23: RJ45 Connector and Port Pin Layout ................................................................................................................. 52

Figure 24: Ferrule in an SC Connector Plug........................................................................................................................ 57

Figure 25: Unclean and Clean Ferrule................................................................................................................................. 58

Figure 26: Cartridge Cleaner ............................................................................................................................................... 58

Figure 27: Rubbing the Ferrule Tip on the Cleaning Surface .............................................................................................. 59

Figure 28: Lint-Free and Alcohol-Free Swabs..................................................................................................................... 60

Figure 29: Cleaning a Recessed Ferrule............................................................................................................................. 61

Figure 30: Attaching the Brackets to the Media Converter .................................................................................................. 64

Figure 31: Wall-mount Template ......................................................................................................................................... 64

Figure 32: Placing the Template on the Wall....................................................................................................................... 65

Figure 33: Securing the Media Converter to the Wall.......................................................................................................... 66

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List of Figures

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Tab les

Table 1. Connecting Networks ............................................................................................................................................16

Table 2. Media Converter LED Functional Descriptions .....................................................................................................20

Table 3. Twisted-Pair Port Cabling Specifications ..............................................................................................................34

Table 4. Copper Connection Speed/Duplex Settings and Resulting Speed - MMC2000 ...................................................34

Table 5. Copper Connection Speed/Duplex Settings and Resulting Speed - AT-MMC200 ...............................................36

Table 6. Physical Specifications .........................................................................................................................................51

Table 7. Environmental Specifications ................................................................................................................................51

Table 8. Power Specifications ............................................................................................................................................52

Table 9. Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications ...........................................................................................52

Table 10. MDI Pin Signals (10 or 100 Mbps) ......................................................................................................................53

Table 11. MDI-X Pin Signals (10 or 100 Mbps) ..................................................................................................................53

Table 12. Pin Signals (1000 Mbps) .....................................................................................................................................53

Table 13. Fiber Type ..........................................................................................................................................................54

Table 14. AT-MMC2000 Fiber-Optic Port Specifications ....................................................................................................54

Table 15. AT-MMC200 Fiber-Optic Port Specifications ......................................................................................................55

Table 16. AT-MMC2000LX Fiber-Optic Port Specifications ...............................................................................................55

Table 17. AT-MMC200LX Fiber-Optic Port Specifications .................................................................................................55

Table 18. AT-MMCR WLMT Kit Contents ...........................................................................................................................63

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List of Tables

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Preface

This preface contains the following sections:

 “Symbol Conventions” on page 12

 “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 13

This guide contains the installation instructions for the following Mini
Switching Media Converters.

 AT-MMC2000/SC

 AT-MMC2000/ST

 AT-MMC2000/SP

 AT-MMC2000/LC

 AT-MMC2000LX/LC

 AT-MMC2000LX/SC

 AT-MMC200/SC

 AT-MMC200/ST

 AT-MMC200/LC

 AT-MMC200LX/SC

 AT-MMC200LX/ST

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Symbol Conventions

Note

Caution

Warning

Warning

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.

Laser 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 Return Merchandise
Authorizations (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 an RMA request via our interactive

support center.

MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching 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, select your region and country,
then go to www.alliedtelesis.com/contact.

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Chapter 1

Overview

This chapter contains the following sections:

 “Introduction” on page 16

 “Front and Back Panels” on page 25

 “Reset the Media Converter” on page 28

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Chapter 1: Overview

Introduction

The MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converters are designed
to extend the distance of your network by interconnecting LAN devices
that are physically separated by large distances.

The MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converters include the
following models:

 AT-MMC2000/SC

 AT-MMC2000/ST

 AT-MMC2000/SP

 AT-MMC2000/LC

 AT-MMC2000LX/LC

 AT-MMC2000LX/SC

 AT-MMC200/SC

 AT-MMC200/ST

 AT-MMC200/LC

 AT-MMC200LX/SC

 AT-MMC200LX/ST

Features Here are the key features of the MMC2000/200 Series converters:

 The media converter provides a smaller-sized space-saving

alternative that allows enterprises to connect copper networks to
fiber networks, offering a cost-effective method for integrating
fiber-optic cabling into a 10/100/1000 or 10/100 UTP environment.
See Table 1 for the specifications of the ports that the media
converter is equipped with.

Table 1. Connecting Networks

Fiber-optic Port

Models

Connector L1 Standard

AT-MMC2000/LC LC

Copper Port

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AT-MMC2000/SC SC

AT-MMC2000/ST ST

AT-MMC2000LX/LC LC

AT-MMC2000LX/SC SC

1000Base-SX

10/100/1000Base-T

1000Base-LX

MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converter Installation Guide

Note

Note

Table 1. Connecting Networks (Continued)

Fiber-optic Port

Models

Copper Port

Connector L1 Standard

AT-MMC2000/SP SFP slot 100/1000Base-X 10/100/1000Base-T

AT-MMC200/LC LC

AT-MMC200/SC SC

AT-MMC200/ST ST

AT-MMC200LX/SC SC

AT-MMC200LX/ST ST

 Smart MissingLink™ (SML)

 Auto Negotiation and Auto MDI/MDI-X on the twisted-pair port

 Wall-moun

 Support for Jumbo frames up to 10kB

 LEDs for unit and port status

 DIP switch for activating the SML feature

 DIP switch for 100 Mbps full-duplex mode or Auto-Negotiation

 12 VDC external wall-mount AC power adapter

 The AT-MMC2000LX/nn and AT-MMC200LX/nn models operate

with a single-mode fiber optic cable.

 The fiber port of the AT-MMC2000/nn model has a maximum

operating distance of 500m.

100Base-FX

10/100Base-TX

100Base-LX

 The fiber port of the AT-MMC200/nn model has a maximum

operating distance of 2km.

 The fiber port of the AT-MMC2000/200LX/nn model has a

maximum operating distance of 20km.

The parameter nn can be SC, ST, SP, or LC.

For more details, see “Fiber-Optic Port Specifications” on page 54.

 The AT-MMC2000/SP model has a plug-in SFP cage fiber

connection. 100Mbps and 1Gbps modules are supported.

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Chapter 1: Overview

Note

Note

For the AT-MMC2000/SP model, you must purchase the SFP
transceiver separately. The maximum operating distance of the AT­MMC2000/SP is dependent on the specific SFP module. For a list of
supported transceivers, contact your Allied Telesis distributor or
reseller.

Twisted-Pair Port Here are the basic features of the twisted-pair (copper) port:

 IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation compliant

 Auto MDI/MDI-X

 100 meters (328 feet) maximum operating distance

 RJ45 connector

The twisted-pair port features an eight-pin RJ45 connector that
uses four pins at 10 or 100 Mbps and all eight pins at 1000 Mbps.
For the port pinouts, see “RJ45 Connector and Port Pinouts” on
page 52.

Auto MDI/

MDI-X

Auto-Negotiation

or 100 Mbps Full-

Duplex Mode

For twisted-pair port cabling specifications, refer to Table 3 on
page 34.

An RJ45 twisted-pair port on a 100 Mbps Ethernet network device can
have one of two possible wiring configurations: MDI or MDI-X. The RJ45
port on a PC, router, or bridge is typically wired as MDI, while the twisted­pair port on a switch or hub is usually MDI-X.

The media converter features Auto MDI/MDI-X. The twisted-pair port
automatically determines the configuration of the port on the device to
which it is connected and then configures itself appropriately.

For example, if a port on a media converter is connected to a port on a
bridge, which is typically wired as MDI, the port on the media converter
automatically configures itself as MDI-X.

This feature allows you to use a straight-through cable when connecting
any type of device to the media converter, regardless of the wiring
configuration of the port on the device.

You can set the twisted-pair port to 100 Mbps full-duplex mode or Auto­Negotiation mode using the PORT 1 (right) DIP switch on the rear panel.
See Figure 9 on page 23.

 When this DIP switch is in the FORCE 100 F/D (up) position, the

twisted-pair port is forced to 100 Mbps full-duplex mode, and Auto
Negotiation is disabled.

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Note

PWR

SYS

FIBER

P2

L/A

COPPER

P1

L/A

 When in the AUTO NEG (down) position, the twisted-pair port

operates in Auto-Negotiation mode.

100 Mbps full-duplex mode should not be used unless absolutely
necessary because forcing 100 Mbps full-duplex in most
applications is likely to cause a duplex mismatch, in turn, causing
poor network performance. 100 Mbps full-duplex mode should only
be used when the link partner is already forced to 100 Mbps full­duplex operation, and Auto Negotiation is disabled on the link
partner. In this specific case, using Auto Negotiation on the media
converter would result in a duplex mismatch.

LEDs Figure 1 shows the PWR and SYS LEDs.

Figure 1. PWR and SYS LEDs

Figure 2 shows the port LEDs.

Figure 2. Port LEDs

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Note

Table 2 describes the media converter’s LEDs.

Table 2. Media Converter LED Functional Descriptions

LED State Description

Off The media converter is not receiving power.

PWR

Steady Green The media converter is receiving power.

Off The media converter is not operational and

will not pass traffic.

SYS

COPPER

P1 L/A

(L = Link;

A = Activity)

Solid Green

The media converter is operational.

(with

Heartbeat)

The SYS LED will flicker briefly at a
regular interval. This “heartbeat”
indicates that the internal system is
running normally.

Slow Blinking

An error is present on the media converter.

Green

Off The port has not established a link.

Steady Green The port has an established link to a network

device, but it is not transmitting or receiving
network packets.

Rapid Blinking

Green

Slow Blinking

Green

The port is transmitting or receiving network
packets.

SML is on and detects a failure on the fiber
port.

Off The port has not established a link.

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FIBER P2

L/A

(L = Link;

A = Activity)

Steady Green The port has an established link to a network

device, but it is not transmitting or receiving
network packets.

Rapid Blinking

Green

Slow Blinking

Green

The port is transmitting or receiving network
packets.

SML is on and detects a failure on the copper
port or the remote fiber port when operating
in a back-to-back configuration with another
MMC2000/200 Series media converter. See
Figure 7 on page 22.