2. OVERVIE W ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Features ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 What’s Included ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
3. INSTALLING THE CONVERTERS........................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1 Initial Steps for Standalone or Rackmount Installation ................................................................................................................................. 13
3.1.1 Install the SFP Module in the SFP Cage (LHC210A and LGC210A Only) ...........................................................................................................13
3.1.2 Set the DIP Switches (LHC210A, LHC211A and LHC212A Only) ........................................................................................................................13
3.2 Installing the Converter as a Standalone Unit ................................................................................................................................................ 15
3.2.1 Connect the Media Cables (LHC210A, LHC211A, LHC212A, LGC210A, LGC211A, LGC212A) ....................................................................15
3.3 Installing the Media Converters in the 14-Slot Chassis ................................................................................................................................. 15
3.3.1 Install the Chassis in a 19" Cabinet or Rack ............................................................................................................................................................15
3.3.2 Plug the Media Converters into the Chassis Slots.................................................................................................................................................15
3.3.3 Connect the Network Cables .....................................................................................................................................................................................15
4.1.1 Finding Out the Problems ............................................................................................................................................................................................17
4.1.2 Replacing the Power Supply .......................................................................................................................................................................................17
A.2 NOM Statement ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
B.2 Trademarks Used in this Manual ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20
2
1. 87 7. 8 7 7. 2 26 9BL ACK BOX .COM
CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE 1-1. CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONDESCRIPTION
Number of Slots14
Compatible Media Converters
Media Supported
Connectors
Power
Temperature
Relative Humidity
Dimensions
Weight15.4 lb. (7.0 kg)
MountingComes with blanks and mounting hardware for 14 converters
10/100/1000BASE-T twisted pair and 10/100/1000BASE-FX fiber optic cable
Depends on media converters installed
Dual Power supplies included: (1) LHGC-RACK-PS-L and (1) LHGC-RACK-PS-R;
Input: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.0 A;
Output: 5 VDC, 12 A, 60 W;
Connector: IEC320 C14 on each power supply;
Circuit breaker for overvoltage or short circuit protection
Operating: 32 to 122° F (0 to 50° C);
Storage: -4 to 185° F (-20 to +85° C)
5 to 95%, noncondensing
3.5” H (2U) x 19” W x 9.1" D (8.9 x 48.2 x 23.1 cm)
LHC210A, LGC210A: Depends on SFP installed;
LHC211A: 1.2 mi. (2 km) over multimode fiber optic cable:
LHC212A: 12.4 mi. (20 km) over single-mode fiber optic cable;
LGC211A: 1640 ft. (500 m) over multimode fiber optic cable;
LGC212A: 6.2 mi. (10 km) over single-mode fiber optic cable
LHC210A, LHC211A, LHC212A: 10/100 Mbps, auto MDI/MDI-X;
LGC210A, LGC211A, LGC212A: 10/100/1000 Mbps, auto MDI/MDI-X
Operating: 32 to 122° F (0 to 50° C);
Storage: -4 to 158° F (-20 to +70° C)
5 to 90%, noncondensing
Each unit: 1" H x 3.7" W x 2.7" D (2.5 x 9.4 x 6.9 cm)
C210A,
1. 87 7. 8 7 7. 2 26 9BL ACK BOX .COM
3
NEED HELP?
LEAV E TH E TEC H TO US
LIVE 24/7
CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
TECHNICAL
SUPPORT
1. 8 7 7. 8 7 7. 2 2 69
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Media Converters support three types of media for network connection, including 10/100BASE-T and
10/100/1000BASE-T for twisted-pair connection and 1000BASE-FX for single-mode or multimode fiber connection. The chassis
can hold up to 14 media converters.
2.2 FEATURES
Complies with IEEE 802.3 10/100BASE-TX, 10/100/1000BASE-TX and 1000BASE-TX standards
Each media converter has one RJ-45 twisted-pair port and one MM or SM SC port or SFP module slot
Twisted-pair port supports auto-adaption rate and full/half-duplex mode, as well as auto MDI/MDI-X
Six LEDs indicate optical power and twisted-pair port status
Chassis includes a built in power supply and Media Converters come with an external power supply which will not be used
if they are going to be used in the chassis
Optional 2U chassis holds up to 14 media converters for convenient mounting in a 19" rack or cabinet
2.3 WHAT’S INCLUDED
Before you start installing the Converter, verify that the package contains the following:
LHC210A, LHC211A, LHC212A, LGC210A, LGC211A or LGC212A:
The TP- Fiber Converter
5-VDC Power Adapter
LHGC-RACK:
(2) Power supplies
(14) Rackmount brackets
If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com
4
1. 87 7. 8 7 7. 2 26 9BL ACK BOX .COM
NEED HELP?
LEAV E TH E TEC H TO US
LIVE 24/7
CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
TECHNICAL
SUPPORT
1. 8 7 7. 8 7 7. 2 2 69
2.4 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
2.4 .1 L HC 210 A
Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the front and back panels of the LHC210A converter. Tables 2-1 and 2-2 describe its components.