FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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 the
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 the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The use of non-shielded I/O cables may not guarantee compliance with FCC RFI limits. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B
limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe B
prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
Warranty
IMC Networks warrants to the original end-user purchaser that this product, EXCLUSIVE OF SOFTWARE, shall be free
from defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use in accordance with IMC Networks' instructions
and directions for a period of six (6) years after the original date of purchase. This warranty is subject to the limitations set
forth below.
At its option, IMC Networks will repair or replace at no charge the product which proves to be defective within such
warranty period. This limited warranty shall not apply if the IMC Networks product has been damaged by unreasonable
use, accident, negligence, service or modification by anyone other than an authorized IMC Networks Service Technician
or by any other causes unrelated to defective materials or workmanship. Any replaced or repaired products or parts carry
a ninety (90) day warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is longer.
To receive in-warranty service, the defective product must be received at IMC Networks no later than the end of the
warranty period. The product must be accompanied by proof of purchase, satisfactory to IMC Networks, denoting
product serial number and purchase date, a written description of the defect and a Return Merchandise Authorization
(RMA) number issued by IMC Networks. No products will be accepted by IMC Networks which do not have an RMA
number. For an RMA number, contact IMC Networks at PHONE: (800) 624-1070 (in the U.S and Canada) or (949) 4653000 or FAX: (949) 465-3020. The end-user shall return the defective product to IMC Networks, freight, customs and
handling charges prepaid. End-user agrees to accept all liability for loss of or damages to the returned product during
shipment. IMC Networks shall repair or replace the returned product, at its option, and return the repaired or new
product to the end-user, freight prepaid, via method to be determined by IMC Networks. IMC Networks shall not be
liable for any costs of procurement of substitute goods, loss of profits, or any incidental, consequential, and/or special
damages of any kind resulting from a breach of any applicable express or implied warranty, breach of any obligation
arising from breach of warranty, or otherwise with respect to the manufacture and sale of any IMC Networks product,
whether or not IMC Networks has been advised of the possibility of such loss or damage.
EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, IMC NETWORKS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THIS IMC NETWORKS PRODUCT, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION ANY SOFTWARE ASSOCIATED OR INCLUDED. IMC NETWORKS SHALL DISREGARD AND NOT BE
BOUND BY ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON, INCLUDING EMPLOYEES,
DISTRIBUTORS, RESELLERS OR DEALERS OF IMC NETWORKS, WHICH ARE
INCONSISTENT WITH THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE
EXPRESS WARRANTY STATED ABOVE.
Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that IMC Networks product manuals and promotional materials
accurately describe IMC Networks product specifications and capabilities at the time of publication. However, because of
ongoing improvements and updating of IMC Networks products, IMC Networks cannot guarantee the accuracy of printed
materials after the date of publication and disclaims liability for changes, errors or omissions.
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Table of Contents
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement ....................................................ii
Warranty............................................................................................................ii
About the iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX........................................................................1
LED Operation...................................................................................................1
Installing iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX Modules ...........................................................2
Configuring the iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX ...............................................................3
Auto Negotiation (TX and FX) .............................................................................5
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................9
IMC Networks Technical Support.....................................................................10
Specifications ...................................................................................................10
Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines.......................................................................11
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions...................................................................11
Certifications....................................................................................................12
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About the iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX
The iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX is an SNMP-manageable, IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000
switching media converter that converts both speed and media.
Each iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX module provides a single conversion between one of the
following:
• 10Base-T twisted pair and 1000Base-SX/LX multi-mode or single-mode fiber
• 100Base-TX twisted pair and 1000Base-SX/LX multi-mode or single-mode fiber
• 1000Base-T twisted pair and 1000Base-SX/LX multi-mode or single-mode fiber
LED Operation
Each iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX module features diagnostic LEDs that provide information
on features and ports.
iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX w/LFPT
PWR
1000
100
10
LNK/ACT
FDX
FXLL
TXLL
LNK/ACT
FA
Glows green when powered
Glows green at 1000 Mbps
Glows green at 100 Mbps
Glows amber at 10 Mbps
Glows green when a link is established
Blinks green when data activity occurs (this is true for
both LNK/ACT LEDs)
Glows amber in Full-Duplex mode
Off in Half-Duplex mode, blinks if collisions occur
Glows green when FX LinkLoss is enabled
Blinks when FX LNK is lost
Glows green when TX LinkLoss is enabled
Blinks when TX LNK is lost
Glows green when a link is established
Blinks green when data activity occurs
Glows green when FiberAlert is enabled
NOTE
Blinking does not display within iView².
The twisted pair port on the iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX includes AutoCross, a feature that
automatically selects between a crossover workstation or pass-through connection
depending on the connected device.
Installing iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX Modules
The iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX installs in any IMC Networks chassis, each requiring one
slot.
Step Action
1 To install a module, remove the blank brackets covering the slots where the
module is to be installed (if present) by removing the screws on the outside
edges of the bracket.
2 Slide the module into the chassis, via the card guides, until the module is
seated securely in the connector.
3 Secure the module to the chassis by tightening the captive screw.
4 Save any “blanks” removed during installation for future use should the
configuration requirements change.
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