B&B Electronics 856-19717-57 User Manual

IE-MiniFiberLinX-II

(Non-Telco, Telco

and Telco/Last Gasp)

Operation Manual

Above illustrations are representative; some minor differences may be present in actual product

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 A

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 A

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.

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Table of Contents

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement ....................................................ii

Warranty............................................................................................................ii

About the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II Non-Telco, Telco and with Telco/Last Gasp..........1

iView² Management Software ............................................................................2

Installation .........................................................................................................3

DIN Rail Mounting.............................................................................................3

Mini-Serial Port ..................................................................................................3

LED Operation...................................................................................................4

Powering Options ..............................................................................................4

Features and Configuration ................................................................................5

Auto Negotiation, Duplex Mode and Speed.......................................................5

Assigning IP Information .....................................................................................9

Configuration .....................................................................................................9

Software Configuration.....................................................................................10

Main Configuration Screen...............................................................................11

Removing Trap Destinations.............................................................................13

System Description ..........................................................................................26

Using iView2....................................................................................................28

Configuration File Save/Restore Function..........................................................30

Uploading a Saved Configuration File through iConfig ......................................33

Uploading a Saved Configuration File through TFTP .........................................34

Product Applications ........................................................................................36

Modes of Operation.........................................................................................37

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................40

IE-MiniFiberLinX-II Modes of Operations..........................................................41

Specifications ...................................................................................................42

Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines.......................................................................43

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions...................................................................43

Safety Certifications..........................................................................................44

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About the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II Non-Telco, Telco and with Telco/Last Gasp

The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II is an optical demarcation network interface device (CPE), allowing fiber network operators to connect to and manage remote network segments. Advanced networking capabilities allow operators to easily observe both end points and the fiber link between them as a single management entity, rather than as separate networks. No host management traffic is visible to the remote or customer network nor is access to the customer network required, guaranteeing endto-end data integrity. The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II offers 802.3ah OAM (passive). Management is also available via the copper port; see Mode One for configuration instructions.

NOTE

Unless noted otherwise, all reference to the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II in this manual are also applicable to the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II with: Non-Telco, Telco and Telco/Last Gasp.

The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II includes one 100 Mbps fiber port (OPTICS), one 10/100 twisted pair data port (DATA), and one auxiliary Craft port for serial configuration (with the included adapter). The twisted pair port can Auto Negotiate or be set manually for 10 or 100 Mbps, and half or full-duplex. The optics port operates at 100 Mbps, full duplex mode only. Powering options include AC and DC power as well as Power over Ethernet, functioning as a Powered Device (PD) compliant with

802.3af.

The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II is 802.1Q VLAN compatible, supporting a full-range of VLAN IDs, and offering Q-in-Q tagging and a 2-tier queue for differential prioritization (802.1p). The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II also includes the LinkLoss and FiberAlert as well as LinkFault Pass Through (LFPT) features for troubleshooting, loopback testing functionality, bi-directional bandwidth control, and optional protection against Broadcast storms. IMC Networks offers a Graphical User Interface (GUI) based element management system called iView², which runs on SNMP.

Single-strand fiber versions of the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II allow two wavelengths to share one fiber strand — Full-Duplex data travels on different wavelengths for example, 1310 nm and 1550 nm — doubling the capacity of fiber.

The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II with Telco/Last Gasp provides support for the Last Gasp feature. This feature alerts the end user if power to the device fails. A Trap can be sent to indicate the down condition if Last Gasp is enabled via the CLI. Refer to the Unit Control Settings section on page 26.

The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II w/Telco and Telco/Last Gasp, provides support for Telco

environments,

48 VDC.

Management

The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II is capable of accepting IP-based management traffic from its Data and/or Fiber ports. Management can be configured on either port via the iView2 software. When connected to an iMcV-FiberLinX-II, Host-to- Remote management is IP-less.

iView² Management Software

iView² is a network management application for IMC Networks’ intelligent networking devices. It features a GUI, which provides network managers the ability to monitor and control IMC Networks’ products. The application is available in several versions including Web-Server version 3.0 and can also function as a snap-in module for HP OpenView Network Node Manager

iView² supports the following

platforms:

• Windows NT

• Windows 2000

• Windows XP

• Windows 7

• Windows Vista

iConfig Utility

iConfig is an in-band utility created by IMC Networks, used for SNMP configuration for IMC Networks’ SNMP-manageable devices.

The iConfig feature allows the following to be performed:

• Set an IP address, subnet mask and default gateway

• Define community strings and SNMP traps

iConfig also includes an authorized IP address system and restricted access to MIB groups which are supported by IMC Networks’ manageable devices. These extra layers of security do not affect SNMP compatibility. iConfig can upload new versions of the system software and new MIB information. It also includes diagnostic capabilities for faster resolution of technical support issues.

Default Username/Password

The default user ID and password for both iConfig and Telnet are the following:

User: admin / Password:admin

Installation

To install the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II into a network environment, connect the proper twisted-pair and fiber cables. In a standalone configuration, or if direct management is desired, assign an IP Address to the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II after installation. Refer to Assigning IP Information for information on assigning an IP Address.

NOTE

Since single-strand fiber products use optics that transmit and receive on two different wavelengths, single-strand fiber products must be deployed in pairs or connected with two compatible IMC Networks single-strand fiber products. For example, connect IE-MiniFiberLinXII, TX/SSFX-SM1310-SC (which has 1310 xmt and 1550 rcv) to a product which has 1550 xmt and 1310 rcv, e.g. iMcV-FiberLinX-II, TX/SSFX-SM1550-SC. The two connected products must also have the same speed and distance capabilities (i.e. both are single-mode [20 km] or both are single/PLUS [40 km]).

The unit shall be installed in a Restricted Access Location when installed for use in a Tma above 50°C.

DIN Rail Mounting

The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II can be mounted with two DIN Rail clips, a hardware option available through IMC Networks. The DIN Rail clips include screws, to allow the installation onto a DIN Rail. Install the screws into DIN Rail clips, which should be mounted perpendicular to the DIN Rail. Snap the converter onto the clips. To remove the converter from the DIN Rail, use a flat-head screwdriver into the slot to gently pry the converter from the rail.

Autocross Feature for Twisted Pair Connection

All twisted pair ports on the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II include AutoCross, feature that automatically selects between a crossover workstation and a straight-through connection depending on the connected device.

Mini-Serial Port

Included with the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II is a serial port adapter for configuration.

A standard AC mini-jack on the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II provides a local RS-232, Craft interface for management. A special mini-jack to DF-9F cable is provided for direct connection to a PC serial port.

NOTE

To log on through the serial port, set the computer/terminal for VT-100 emulation, with; 38.4K

baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, no FlowControl.

LED Operation

The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II features two diagnostic LEDs:

FX LNK/ACT This LED is on when a FX Link exists and blinks when data passes

through the fiber connection.

TX LNK/ACT This LED is on when a TX Link exists and blinks when data passes

through the twisted-pair connection.

Powering Options

The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II powering options include AC and DC power as well as Power over Ethernet, functioning as a PD compliant with 802.3af. The DC Terminal block allows you to daisy-chain one IE-MiniFiberLinX-II to another. To use the DC terminal block, connect to any one positive and any one negative terminal from a power source. The illustration shows the wiring configurations for the DC terminal block (12 to 48 VDC).

Non-Telco Version

+5 to 24 VDC

Telco Version

+5 to 24 VDC

12 to 48 VDC 7 to 50 VDC

NOTE

For Telco Only: It does not matter which terminal is referenced (connected to) earthground. For example, when using a -48 VDC supply in which the positive rail is connected to earth-ground, simply connect this side to a terminal block “+” terminal and the -48 VDC side to the negative terminals.

CAUTION: This equipment is designed to permit the connection of the grounded conductor of the DC supply circuit to the grounding conductor at the equipment.

If this connection is made, all of the following conditions must be met:

• This equipment shall be connected directly to the DC supply system grounding

electrode conductor or to a bonding jumper from a grounding terminal bar or bus to which the DC supply system grounding electrode conductor is connected.

• This equipment shall be located in the same immediate area (such as, adjacent

cabinets) as any other equipment that has a connection between the grounded conductor of the same DC supply circuit and the grounding conductor, and also the point of grounding of the DC system. The DC system shall not be grounded elsewhere.

• The DC supply source is to be located within the same premises as the

equipment.

• Switching or disconnecting devices shall not be in the grounded circuit

conductor between the DC source and the point of connection of the grounding electrode conductor.

• When powering the unit via the Power-Over-Ethernet option (i.e. using DC

power provided over an Ethernet cable connected to the Ethernet port), do not connect any other power source (cables) to the unit even if the power is in the off state. This is to maintain isolation as called out in the 802.3af and 802.3at specifications.

Features and Configuration

The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II offers a full feature set including Auto Negotiation, Selective Advertising, FiberAlert, AutoCross, read/write VLANs, SNMP management, bandwidth control, and loopback testing. Features can be configured through software or via a serial port, Telnet session, iConfig or SNMP.

Unit software updates can be downloaded through TFTP and iConfig.

Auto Negotiation, Duplex Mode and Speed

The twisted pair port on the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II Auto Negotiates for speed and duplex mode. The optics port does not Auto Negotiate; it operates at 100 Mbps FullDuplex. Use the management software to configure the features on the twisted pair ports.

The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II ships from the factory with Auto Negotiation enabled on the twisted pair port. In this mode, the port automatically negotiates for speed and duplex.

The twisted pair port on the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II can also be manually set for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps operation and for Half- or Full-Duplex (i.e. 10 Mbps Full-Duplex, 10 Mbps Half-Duplex, 100 Mbps Full-Duplex or 100 Mbps Half-Duplex).

Selective Advertising, when used in combination with Auto Negotiation, advertises only the configured speed and duplex mode for the twisted pair port. If a specific speed and/or duplex mode is desired, Selective Advertising should be used rather than Force Mode, when connecting to devices that ONLY Auto Negotiate.

Bandwidth Control

The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II includes bi-directional bandwidth control, which can be independently set in 32 Kbps increments up to 100 Mbps. Bandwidth control can be configured through iView² or a console session. The device features an integrating algorithm with a 64 Kb buffer, allows traffic bursts, to prevent lost data.

This allows

operators to offer tiered services. See the iView² for configuration information.

FX LinkLoss, TX LinkLoss and FiberAlert

During normal operation, link integrity pulses are transmitted by all point-to-point Ethernet devices. When an IE-MiniFiberLinX-II receives valid link pulses, it knows the device to which it is connected is up, and the copper or fiber cable coming from that device is intact. The appropriate link LED is lit to indicate this. For troubleshooting information using the LinkLoss and FiberAlert features of the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II modules, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual.

WARNING

The FiberAlert and LinkLoss features cause data interruptions designed to alert remote sites of line failures. These data interruptions can be misinterpreted as module failures if these features are not enabled properly. Enable these features only when the resulting data interruptions and causes are well understood.

FX LinkLoss

FX LinkLoss is link integrity monitoring feature that forwards fiber link faults to the RJ45 DATA port to indicate that a fiber link fault has occurred.

TX LinkLoss

TX LinkLoss is a link integrity monitoring feature that forwards an RJ-45 link fault to the fiber connected device to indicate that a link fault has occurred.

FiberAlert

FiberAlert minimizes the problems associated with the loss of one strand of fiber. Normally when a single strand of fiber is lost, the transmitting side of the connection is unaware that there is a fault. FiberAlert returns faults back on the fiber they came in on.

Using LinkLoss and FiberAlert

In a typical central site to remote site media conversion, it is recommended the LinkLoss and FiberAlert features are enabled as indicated in the following:

FiberAlert and LinkLoss

Feature Enabled Fault Location Port Affected

FiberAlert Remote Side Only Fiber Fiber TX LinkLoss Remote Side (or both) Twisted Pair Fiber FX LinkLoss Host Side (or both) Fiber Twisted Pair

WARNING

Do not enable FiberAlert on both modules when using them in pairs. This will cause them to lock up when a fault occurs on the fiber. Only enable FiberAlert on the remote module.

Link Fault Pass Through (LFPT)

Link Fault Pass-Through (LFPT) is a troubleshooting feature that combines TX and FX LinkLoss from both the local and remote IE-MiniFiberLinX-II. LFPT is enabled by turning on both FX and TX LinkLoss on both modules. This feature allows either end of the conversion to detect a link fault occurring at the other end of the media conversion chain.

Regardless if there is a break in segment 1, 2 or 3, the link will drop on the switches at both ends. The link fault is passed through the media conversion and is observed at each end. It acts just like it would if the devices were directly connected.

Loopback Testing

The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II includes Loopback testing functionality. During loopback testing, management traffic entering the uplink port is still capable of managing the device. This is selectable form the UNIT screen in a serial/Telnet session or through iView².

The menu of choices in the CLI includes:

• No loopback, normal traffic mode

• Loopback Enabled

• Loopback, Source/Destination address swap

• Loopback, address swap and clear Multicast bit

• No learning on fiber or Data ports

The menu of choices in iView² includes:

• Off

• ON

• On- Address Swap

• On-Address swap + Clear MC

Loopback Testing on Remote or Standalone

No loopback, normal traffic mode

The standard mode in which the units function, either as stand-alone or Host/Remote.

Loopback Enabled

Loopback mode without address swap

Loopback, Source/Destination Address Swap

A Layer 2 Ethernet switch will discard all received packets with the same MAC address as sent packets. To avoid this issue the Loopback feature can swap the source and destination MAC addresses on the looped data. (This selection can cause a frame with a multicast source address to be created, which violates the IEEE standard.)

Loopback, Address Swap and Clear Multicast Bit

In addition to swapping the source and destination MAC addresses on the looped data, the Loopback feature can also be set to clear the multicast bit. This allows the looped data to avoid being blocked by any multicast settings.

Loopback Testing in a Host/Remote configuration

The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II is strictly a CPE device; configuration on a Host would require an iMcV-FiberLinX-II; select No Learning on OPTICS and DATA Ports on the Host; on the Remote, choose SRC/DST Address Swap or Address Swap and Clear Multicast Bit.

Host: No Learning on OPTICS and DATA Ports

The Loopback feature can be set to disable address learning on the OPTICS (or UPLINK) and DATA ports, allowing the loopback to be performed without interference from MAC address filtering functions. This is a function on the HOST unit. Set the REMOTE unit for Loopback then set the HOST to disable learning so Loopback frames pass from the OPTICS port to the DATA port.

Remote: Source/Destination Address Swap

Address Swap and Clear Multicast Bit

NOTE

Units should not be in the Default Mode when performing LoopBack tests.

Assigning IP Information

To utilize SNMP-management in a standalone environment, the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II IP configuration information (e.g., IP address, subnet mask, etc.) must be assigned by using iConfig (from iView²), by using the unit’s serial port or by using DHCP.

These methods will also allow you to create community strings, assign access rights, configure traps and more. iConfig offers more options than serial port configuration. After assigning the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II an IP address, use iView² or another SNMPcompatible Network Management System (NMS) for remote configuration, monitoring and management.

Configuration

The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II includes many features that function automatically or are configurable via iView², iConfig, or a serial/Telnet session.

Software Configuration

The following table presents port options configurable from iView² or from a serial/Telnet session. Refer to the iView² section later in this chapter or the iView² Help file for more information. For information on configuring VLANs, refer to the Serial Configuration/Telnet Session section in this chapter.

Feature iView² Serial/Telnet

FX/TX LinkLoss FiberAlert Loopback Auto Negotiation Selective Advertising Force Mode FlowControl Bandwidth Control VLANs Last Gasp (Telco /LastGasp model only

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9

The following table presents management options configurable via iConfig or a serial/Telnet session.

Feature iView² Serial/Telnet

PROM Software Download/Upload Telnet Session TFTP Trigger Software Download Setup (TFTP) DHCP Configuration File/Save Restore

9 9 9

The following options are configurable through both iConfig and Serial:

• IP Address

• Subnet Mask

• Default Gateway

• MIB Community

• Traps Assignment

• Users

• Passwords

• Access Level

• Reboot

Main Configuration Screen

Press

Enter

, at the prompt, to display the main configuration screen.

The following displays are available:

Saved Values (displays changes made during current session)

• IP Address (must be assigned during initial configuration)

• Subnet Mask (must be assigned during initial configuration)

• Default Gateway (default router for IP traffic outside subnet)

• Server IP Addr (for the TFTP server)

• New Prom File (firmware file name)

Current Values (displays values currently in use)

• IP Address (IP address of SNMP agent)

• Subnet Mask (mask to define IP subnet)

• Default Gateway (default router for IP traffic outside subnet)

• Server IP Addr (for the TFTP server)

• New Prom File (firmware file name)

NOTE

Reboot the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II for changes to take effect. To reboot, type on the main configuration screen, or power cycle the chassis. If a use the

key. Any changes to the configuration may result in a momentary loss of connection.

Delete

reboot

key is not available,

at the prompt

Command List

I P T K C U E Reboot D Space Bar

Assigning TCP/IP Information

To modify the Saved Parameter Values (i.e., assign IP address and subnet mask), and

press pressing skip. When finished, press Current Values can only be saved and acted on after the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II has been successfully rebooted.

. Then, enter the IP address and subnet mask for the connected device,

Enter

= Enter New Saved Parameter Values = Change Password = New Trap Destination = Remove ALL Trap Destinations = New Community String = Delete ALL Community Strings = End Session = Reboots the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II = Enable/disable DHCP = Opens the Device Specific Configuration Options

after each. A default gateway can also be assigned, or press

Enter

, then type

reboot

for changes to take effect. The

Enter

Password Protection for Serial Port Connections

Password protection is provided for the serial configuration process by pressing P on the main configuration screen. Enter a password, keeping in mind that passwords are case-sensitive and must not exceed eight characters or include spaces, and press

Enter

. This password will be requested whenever logging on. To remove password protection, select becomes lost, contact 624-1070.

Assigning Trap Destinations

Traps are sent by the manageable device to a management PC when a certain event takes place. To enter a trap destination, press prompt, enter the appropriate IP address and press the community string (that the destination device has been configured to accept) and

Enter

press and deactivate traps, use iConfig for configuration. Supported traps include: Link Down, Link Up, Cold Start, Warm Start and Authentication Failure.

. This function enables ALL of the device traps. To individually activate

and, instead of entering a password, press

IMC Networks Technical Support at (949) 465-3000 or (800)

. At the “Enter a New IP Address.”

Enter

. If a password

. Then, type the name of

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