Black Box LMC5100A, LMC5100A-DC, LMC5102A, LMC5102A-DC, LMC5104A Installation Manual

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High Density Media Converter

System II with Embedded SNMP

Installation Guide

The

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(hereafter
referred to as Media Converter System II)
features modular chassis designed for use
with Black Box

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(SNMP Modules) including media conver-

sion, mode conversion, bandwidth manage­ment and switching media conversion mod­ules. Each chassis in the Media Converter
System II Series features an SNMP-manage­ment agent embedded directly into the
backplane which eliminates the need to
purchase, install and configure a separate
management module.

The Media Converter System II Series includes 2, 8 and 18- slot chassis:

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(LMC5100A and LMC5100A-DC) and

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(LMC5102A and LMC5102A-DC) feature two or eight slots, respective­ly, for installing SNMP Modules and a fixed, internal 100-240 VAC or

-48 VDC power supply.

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(LMC5104A, LMC5105A-DC and
LMC5164A [60 watt]) is a 3U high, rackmountable chassis that features
18 slots for installing SNMP Modules, one 100-240 VAC or -48 VDC
power module and an additional slot for a second, redundant power
supply.

Installing Media Converter System II

Before installing an SNMP Module into a Media Converter System II chas-

sis, install the chassis first.When installing the chassis, be sure to observe the
following precautions to prevent electrical or mechanical damage:

• Stay within the chassis power rating to prevent overload of supply
circuits or damage to overcurrent protection and supply wiring .

• Maintain reliable earth ground, especially when connecting to a
power strip instead of directly to a branch circuit.

• Protect your chassis from exposure to sunlight and electrical or
magnetic fields.

• Ensure that the equipment rack remains stable, even with the
addition of the chassis and its associated cabling .

LMC5100A — LMC5100A-DC — LMC5102A — LMC5102A-DC
LMC5104A — LMC5105A-DC — LMC5164A

QUICK START

Installation Instructions 1

Configuration Instructions 3

DHCP Client 4

HUBCTRL32 4

DB-9 Serial Connector 5

Using/Not Using iView 8

LED Indicators 10

Fan Replacement 11

Technical Support 9

Installing Modules

Refer to the installation guide shipped with the SNMP Module for configu­ration information. To install a module, remove the blank bracket (if present)
covering the slot where you’ll be installing the module. Slide the module into
the chassis using the card guides, then secure the module to the chassis by
tightening the captive screw.

Installing a module into an 8-Slot Chassis

Connecting a Managed Media Converter System II

A Media Converter System II chassis with management enabled (discussed
below) connects to the LAN via an external 10Base-T connection. Connect
the chassis to the network by plugging one end of a CAT-5 straight-through
twisted pair cable into the port labeled “SNMP” on the Media Converter
System II chassis. Plug the other end of the cable into a device (e.g ., switch,
hub, etc.) in your existing 10 Mbps Ethernet network. The management port
always operates in half-duplex mode.

Configuring Media Converter System II

Once connected to the LAN, a Media Converter System II chassis must
have its SNMP agent enabled in order to allow for SNMP management. Do
this by moving the switch labeled “SNMP” to the “ON” position. The
“SNMP” LED will then glow green, indicating that the SNMP agent has been
enabled. Next, assign the chassis IP configuration information (e.g ., IP
address, subnet mask, etc.). There are three ways to do this:

• Using DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol)

• Using

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over an Ethernet connection

• Using the unit’s serial port

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HUBCTRL32 can also be used to upload new versions of the system soft­ware and new MIB information. It also offers diagnostic capabilities for
faster resolution of technical support issues. HUBCTRL32 works with the
following platforms: Windows 98™, Windows NT™ and Windows 2000™.

HUBCTRL32 can be found on the iView CD. For information regarding
the use of HUBCTRL32, refer to the HUBCTRL32 online help file.

A BOUT S ERIAL P ORT C ONFIGURATION

Media Converter System II chassis feature a serial port that uses an IBM­compatible DB-9 serial connector. To connect a Media Converter System II
chassis to your terminal/computer, use a straight-through (pin-to-pin) cable.
(If your computer/terminal has a serial port using a connection not compat­ible with a DB-9 COM port, use the pin connection chart for reference in
making a cable.) Make sure the
cable length is under 50 ft. (15.24
m). Plug one end of the cable into
the DB-9 connector on the Media
Converter System II chassis and the
other into the appropriate port on
your computer/terminal.

Set your computer/terminal for VT-100 emulation. The serial port on the
computer/terminal should be set for:

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,

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.

Main Configuration Screen

After running through an initial self test, the screen will display the follow­ing message: “Press <Enter> for Device Configuration.” Press Enter to be
taken to the main configuration screen which includes the following displays:

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— displays changes made during current session.

• IP Address (MUST be assigned during initial configuration)

• Subnet Mask (MUST be assigned during initial configuration)

• Default Gateway

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— displays values currently in use.

• IP Address (IP address of SNMP agent)

• Subnet Mask (mask to define IP subnet agent is connected to)

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

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• I = Enter New Saved Parameter Values

•

PP

= Change Password

•

TT

= New Trap Destination

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DB-9 PIN CONNECTION

Pin #

2
3
5

1, 4, 6-9

Function

Transmit (OUT)
Receive (IN)
Ground
Not used

Deleting Community Strings

To delete all community strings and start over, press U. You will then be
asked, “Are you sure you want to delete all future strings?” Press Y to pro­ceed, N to abort. Press Enter.

Note that the above function will delete ALL community strings. To
selectively delete community strings, use HUBCTRL32 to configure your
device.

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 T. You will
then be asked to “Enter a New IP Address.” Type the IP address of the
destination device and press Enter. Then type the name of the community
string (created earlier) and press Enter.

Note that the above function enables ALL of the traps the device is
capable of. To selectively activate and de-activate traps, use HUBCTRL32
to configure your device.

Removing Trap Destinations

To remove all trap destinations, press K. You will then be asked if you
really want to remove all trap destinations. Press Y to continue. Press N to
abort. Press Enter.

Password Protection

You can password protect the serial configuration process by pressing P
from the main configuration screen. You will be asked to enter a pass­word. (NOTE: Passwords are case sensitive.) Enter your password (spaces
are NOT allowed) and press Enter. You will then be asked for your pass­word whenever you log on or off. To remove password protection, select
P and instead of entering a password, press Enter.

Should you forget the password, use HUBCTRL32 to access the back-up
copy of the PROM, then reburn the flash PROM (or contact Black Box
technical support for assistance).

Enabling/Disabling DHCP

To Enable/Disable DHCP, press D. Type “Reboot” then the changes will
take effect.

Ending Your Session

Be sure to press E before disconnecting the cable in order to stop the
device from continuing to send feeback status through to the serial port.

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MIB-I/MIB-II SNMP statistics, transport protocol orientated statistics

(IP, ICMP, UDP, TCP), information collected on frames sent to/from
all MAC interfaces inside the agent.

MCIMC.MIB Enterprise-specific information for the agent. For

example, configuration information, port type information, link
status, etc.

U SING

MIB COMPILER

The majority of management packages have a function known as a
MIB COMPILER. This function reads in the MIB information and converts it
to machine-readable format. Refer to your management software’s docu­mentation for information on how MIB files are integrated into the software.

U SING MIB BROWSER

The information held within the management can be retrieved by using
the MIB BROWSER function of the management software.

In addition to integrating the MIB information, you need to ensure that
the community strings configured by the SNMP agent are also the ones
used by the management software. Failure to do this will result in the
inability to SET, or retrieve, MIB variables.

Once the MIB compile is complete and the management software has
“discovered” the Media Converter System II chassis, complete the follow­ing steps using the MIB BROWSER to ensure the MIB files are installed
correctly and the Media Converter System II is responding to the SNMP:

1. From the SYSTEM group of MIB-I/MIB-II, GET the variable sysDescr.0.
This should return the following information:

“Black Box SNMP-Manageable Media Converter”

2. From the SYSTEM group of MIB-I/MIB-II, SET the variable sysContact.0 to
your name.

3. From the SNMP Media Converter group of the MCIMC.MIB, GET the
value of the variable productName.1. A text value corresponding to the
type of chassis in use should appear.

If any of the above fails, please note the error message, the type of
management software being used and call Black Box technical support at
724-746-5500 for assistance.

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The LED functions for Media Converter System II are as follows:

LLNNKK

Glows green when a twisted pair link is established.
Located on the RJ-45 connector.

FFDDXX

Glows yellow when operating in Full-Duplex mode.
Located on the RJ-45 connector.

RRCCVV

Blinks yellow when unit is receiving data.

XXMMTT

Blinks green when unit is transmitting data.

MMGGMMTT

Glows green when management is enabled.

PPoowweerr//PPSS11

Glows green when unit has power.

SSNNMMPP

Glows green when the SNMP switch is in the ON position,

SNMP is enabled by switch.

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Reserved for future use.

Reset Button Operation

In the event that your management
agent should lock up, a Reset button is
present on the management board that is
accessible through a hole located near the
serial connector. By pressing the Reset
button, you will reset the management on
the chassis while allowing media conver­sion to continue. To reset the management, take a slender, non- conductive
object (about the width of a paper clip), insert it into the hole of the chassis,
and press the Reset button inside. Please observe proper ESD procedures
when resetting your chassis.

User Replaceable Fans

Although Black Box provides the highest quality fan assemblies available,
it is possible for these fans to malfunction. The mechanical nature of these
parts makes them more susceptible to wear and tear, so they often wear out
before the accompanying electronic components. With this in mind, Black
Box has designed chassis which support modular fans. This enables the cus­tomer to replace a faulty fan without having to send an entire unit in for
repair. Keeping fans functional ensures that the modules will operate within
their temperature specifications.

1) Power down and unplug the chassis.

2) Remove all modules and cables connected to the unit.

3) Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws which fasten the
fan bracket to the chassis.

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Black Box Customer Service

Call: [phone] Phone orders 24 hours a day, 7:00 AM

Monday to midnight Friday; 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday (EST)

Fax: [phone] or in North America 1-800-321-0746
Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence,

PA 15055-1018

Technical Support and fax orders 24 hours a day.

S PECIFICATIONS

Environmental

Operating Temperature: 32° - 104° F (0° - 40° C)
Storage Temperature: 0° - 160° F (-20° - 70° C)
Humidity: 5 - 95% (non-condensing)

Power

2-Slot Chassis:
AC Input Load: 100-240V ±10% VAC, 0.2/0.1 Amps.
DC Input Load: -48 ±10% VDC, 0.4 Amps
8-Slot Chassis:
AC Input Load: 100-240V ±10% VAC, 0.5/0.2 Amps.
DC Input Load: -48 ±10% VDC, 1.0 Amps

18-Slot Chassis:

AC Input Load (60W) : 100-240 VAC ±10%, 0.8/0.4A max.
AC Input Load (110W) : 100-240 VAC ±10%, 1.2/0.6A max.

Dimensions

2-Slot Chassis: 2”H x 8.9”L x 5.0”D (5.1cm x 22.6cm x 12.6 cm)

2.7 lbs (1.3 kg)

8-Slot Chassis: 4.6”H x 8.7”W x 7”D (11.6cm x 22.1cm x 17.8cm)

6.2 lbs (2.8 kg)

18-Slot Chassis: 4.6” H x 17.4” W x 9.1” D (11.6cm H x 44.3cm W x

23.2cm D) 12.9 lbs (5.9 kg)

Heat Generation

2-Slot Chassis: 70 BTU/hr. maximum
8-Slot Chassis: 170 BTU/hr. maximum
18-Slot Chassis:

400 BTU/hr. maximum

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A) Connect the equipment to a 48V DC supply source that is electrically

isolated form the alternating current source. The 48V DC source is to
be connected to a 48V DC SELV source.
B) Input wiring to terminal block must be routed and secured in such a

manner that it is protected from damage and stress. Do not route
wiring past sharp edges or moving parts.
C) A readily accessible disconnect device, with a 3mm minimum contact

gap, shall be incorporated in the fixed wiring.

3) Grounding: reliable earthing of this equipment must be maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections when connect­ing to power strips, rather than direct connections to the branch circuit.

W ARRANTY

Please contact Black Box for complete warranty information.

F EDERAL C OMMUNICATIONS C OMMISSION R ADIO
F REQUENCY I NTERFERENCE S TATEMENT

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.

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.

S AFETY C ERTIFICATIONS

UL: Listed to UL1950 and CSA 22.2, No. 950, Safety of Information

Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment.

CE: The products described herein comply with the Council Directive on

Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC ) and the Council
Directive on Electrical Equipment Designed for use within Certain
Voltage Limits (73/23/EEC). Certified to EN 60950, Safety of
Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business
Equipment. For further details, contact Black Box.

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