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INFORMATION
DECEMBER 2007
LMC543C LMC544C LMC546C LMC547C LMC548C LMC549C LMC550C LMC551C LMC552C LMC553C LMC554C LMC555C LMC556C LMC557C
LMC558C
Managed
Media Converter Module 10/100-II
ii
FCC and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements
Class B Digital Device. 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 in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or telephone reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables and power cords are required to connect this device to a personal computer or other Class B certified device.
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 Industry Canada.
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Notes
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Notes
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Table of Contents
FCC and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements ........... ii
Managed Media Converter Module 10/100-II Part Numbers .......................iv
About the Managed Media Converter Module 10/100-II .............................1
Serial Craft Port Connection........................................................................ 2
Management Software................................................................................ 2
About Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) ............................................. 3
About Features and Configuration .............................................................. 4
Hardware Configuration ............................................................................. 4
Installation Instructions ............................................................................... 6
Assigning IP Information ............................................................................. 7
Software Configuration............................................................................... 7
Using Telnet ............................................................................................. 17
Serial Configuration/Telnet Session .......................................................... 17
LED Operation.......................................................................................... 33
Application Overview ................................................................................ 34
Application Examples ................................................................................ 35
Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 50
Black Box Customer Service ...................................................................... 51
Specifications............................................................................................ 52
Safety Certifications .................................................................................. 53
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Managed Media Converter Module 10/100-II Part Numbers
The part numbers include the following:
Part No. Port 1 Port 2 Speed Media 1 Media 2 Dist.
LMC543C RJ45 SFP* 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
SFP SFP
LMC544C SFP* SFP* 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
SFP SFP
LMC546C RJ45 ST 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
MM1300 2 km
LMC547C RJ45 SC 10/100 Mbps Ethern et
MM1300 2 km
LMC548C RJ45 ST 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
SM1310 40 km
LMC549C RJ45 SC 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
SM1310 40 km
LMC550C RJ45 ST 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
SM1310 70 km
LMC551C RJ45 SC 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
SM1310 70 km
LMC552C RJ45 SC 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
SM1550 80 km
LMC553C RJ45 SC 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
SS1310 20 km
LMC554C RJ45 SC 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
SS1550 20 km
LMC555C RJ45 SC 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
SS1310 40 km
LMC556C RJ45 SC 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
SS1550 40 km
LMC557C RJ45 SC 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
SS1310 60 km
LMC558C RJ45 SC 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
SS1550 60 km
*Requires SFP/I55-Extended Diagnostic Module NOTE: Single strand versions (SS) display the transmi t frequency in the Media 2 column.
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Safety Certifications
UL/CUL: Listed to Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical
Business Equipment.
European Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE) requires that any equipment that bears this symbol on product or packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. This symbol indicates that the equipment should be disposed of separately from regular household waste. It is the consumer’s responsibility to dispose of this and all equipment so marked through designated collection facilities appointed by government or local authorities. Following these steps through proper disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health. For more detailed information about proper disposal, please contact local authorities, waste disposal services, or the point of purchase for this equipment.
Class 1 Laser product, Luokan 1 Laserlaite, Laser Klasse 1, Appareil A’Laser de Classe 1
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Specifications
Power Consumption (Typical):
0.530 Amps @ 5 V
Operating Temperature:
32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)
Storage Temperature:
0° to 160°F (-20° to 70° C)
Humidity:
5 to 95% (non-condensing); 0 to 10,000 ft. altitude
Dimensions:
Single Slot chassis-mounted module
Serial Port Pinout
The following table lists the pin configuration for the RJ-45/Serial connector.
Pin Signal
1 Transmit + 2 Transmit ­3 Receive + 4 None 5 Transmit Serial 6 Receive ­7 Receive Serial 8 Ground Serial
Pin 1
1
About the Managed Media Converter Module 10/100-II
The Managed Media ConverterTM provides a Fiber-To-The-Premises solution that is remotely manageable. This solution can be deployed in a standalone configuration or in a Host/Remote pair configuration.
The standalone configuration provides the following features:
• Connects any SC or ST 100 Mbps Fiber-based VLAN network to any 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet network
• Securely separates the SNMP management network from the data network.
• Q-in-Q VLAN Extra-Tagging with EtherType (TPID) selection
• Remote monitoring and automatic alarms
• Bandwidth limiting
The Host/Remote pair configuration provides the following features:
• Extends any 10/100 Mbps Ethernet-based VLAN network over a fiber connection to any
10/100 Ethernet network
• Securely separates the SNMP management network from the data network
• Provides Q-in-Q VLAN Extra-tagging with EtherType (TPID) selection
• Remote monitoring and automatic alarms
• Bandwidth limiting
The Managed Media Converter module is a single-slot chassis-mounted module.
Compatible chassis include the following:
• LMC5101A, 1-slot Desktop Chassis, AC, Unmanaged
• LMC5201A, 2-slot Desktop Chassis, AC, Unmanaged
• LMC5103A, 1-slot MultiPower Desktop Chassis, external AC (included), DC terminal
block, Unmanaged
• LMC5202A, 2-slot, DC chassis (-35° to -70° C)
• LMC5233A - LMC5237A, 3-slot Desktop Chassis (AC or DC, dual AC or DC), with
Modular SNMP; sold separately–LMC 5200A (includes software)
• LMC5203A - LMC5206A, 6-slot rack-mount chassis (AC or DC, dual AC or DC),
Modular SNMP
• LMC5227A, 20-slot rack-mount chassis, 1 AC, Modular SNMP
• LMC5207A, 20-slot rack-mount chassis, 2 AC, Modular SNMP
• LMC5208A, 20-slot rack-mount chassis, 2 DC, Modular SNMP
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The Managed Media Converter module includes the following port configurations:
• Fixed-port configuration:
―
10/100 Mbps RJ45 data port (DATA)
―
100 Mbps ST or SC fiber port (OPTICS), or 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 copper port (UPLINK port on the all-RJ45 port version)
―
10/100 Mbps RJ-45/Serial port (EXT MGMT) for isolating management traffic and for connecting a serial cable.
• Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) configuration:
―
10/100 Mbps SFP or RJ-45 data port (DATA)
―
100 Mbps SFP port (OPTICS)
―
10/100 Mbps RJ-45/Serial port (EXT MGMT) for isolating management traffic and for connecting a serial cable
All RJ-45 ports auto-negotiate or can be manually set to 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps, and Half or Full Duplex. Fiber ports operate at 100 Mbps and auto-negotiate Full-Duplex.
Managed Media Converter modules include LinkLoss and FiberAlert for troubleshooting, loopback testing functionality, and protection against Broadcast Storms.
You can easily configure the Managed Media Converter by using either the serial port craft connection or the management software.
Serial Craft Port Connection
A serial craft port connection to the module is included on the Managed Media Converter module. This port is located on the RJ-45 EXT MGMT port and is accessed by using the included RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter. The serial connection provides access the Managed Media Converter module configuration screens (these configuration screens are also accessible from a Telnet connection).
Management Software
iView² is the management software designed specifically for the family of managed modules. It features a graphical user interface (GUI) and gives network managers the ability to monitor and control the intelligent products (designated with the “i” prefix).
iView
2
is available in several versions and can also function as a snap-in module for HP
OpenView
TM
Network Node Manager. Refer to the iView² Chassis online help for more
information regarding configuring and managing the Managed Media Converter module.
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• Make sure READ/WRITE Community Strings for Managed Media Converter and iView²
are the same.
• Make sure that none of the twisted pair ports on the Managed Media Converter are
connected to the twisted pair port on the iMediaCenter chassis or the management module in an iMediaChassis series chassis.
SNMP
SNMP
Management
Module
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Troubleshooting
• If two Managed Media Converter units are not communicating properly, make sure one is
a Host and the other is a Remote. If the second unit is NOT configured as a Remote, it will be recognized as a Standalone unit and the Host and Remote units will not communicate properly. Setting the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port management DIP switch (3) to the ON position on both modules will allow you to perform a simple ping test.
• If you cannot establish a link on a twisted pair port, make sure the cable is in working
order; if not, replace the cable (Managed Media Converter includes AutoCross; you should detect a link regardless of the Cat5 cable type).
• If you cannot establish a fiber link, make sure that the fiber transceivers on Managed
Media Converter are not over/under driving the fiber receivers. Make sure the fiber mode and wavelength on both Managed Media Converter units match (i.e., both are 1310 nm single-mode fiber).
• Make sure the port speeds on Managed Media Converter match those on the end devices
connected to Managed Media Converter. Black Box recommends configuring all connected devices to Auto-Negotiation, or if using Force mode, be sure speed and duplex match.
• If using single-strand fiber, make sure the pair of devices is made of compatible single-
strand fiber devices. For example, a Managed Media Converter TX/SSFX-SM1310-SC which transmits 1310 nm and receives 1550 nm must be connected to a device which transmits 1550 nm and receives 1310 nm.
• If using a Managed Media Converter unit with an SFP port and it is not functioning
properly or at all, make sure that the installed SFP modules is the correct speed (100 Mbps).
• When using the FiberAlert feature, make sure that FiberAlert is enabled on only one unit
when connecting two Managed Media Converter units or when connecting a Managed Media Converter to another Black Box media converter which includes the FiberAlert feature.
• If management is not functioning properly, make sure that the DIP switch settings are
accurate for the port you want to manage over.
• To restore the unit to factory default settings, use the
cleandb
function via the serial port
(refer to the
Device-Specific Options from the Command Line
section for more information). This is especially helpful if you feel you have configured the module improperly. Black Box recommends using this function on both units in Host/Remote applications, and then reconfiguring all of the settings.
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iConfig Utility
iConfig is a configuration utility (in iView²) that lets you quickly and easily complete the first stages of SNMP configuration for SNMP-manageable devices. With iConfig you can set the IP address, set the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway, define the Community Strings, and define SNMP Traps. iConfig can also be used to upload new versions of system software.
iConfig offers an authorized IP address system and access restriction to MIB groups supported by the manageable devices. These extra layers of security are purely optional and do not effect SNMP compatibility in any way.
The default user ID for both iConfig and Telnet is:
User: admin
/
Password: admin
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the network administrator to store and maintain the password lists.
iConfig works with the following platforms:
• Windows™ 98 • Windows NT • Windows 2000 • Windows XP • Windows Vista
In addition, there are Java versions of iView² for other Java capable operating systems such as Linux.
iConfig is available as a standalone application as well as being built in to the standalone version of iView² (Windows 98 users must use the standalone version of the iConfig utility). Both applications are included on the iView² CD. For more information regarding the use of iConfig, refer to the iConfig online help located in iView
2
.
About Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP)
The Managed Media Converter module includes a Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) client. By default, the DHCP client is disabled. When a DHCP server is present on the network, the DHCP client will initiate a dialogue with the server during the boot up sequence. The server will then issue an IP address, Default Gateway and Subnet mask to the module chassis. Once the new IP address is received, the Managed Media Converter will reboot with the new IP address. When a DHCP server is not on the network, make sure that DHCP is disabled and use iConfig or serial configuration to manually set the IP addresses (refer to the
Serial Configuration/Telnet Session
section for DHCP Enable/Disable information).
DHCP servers give out lease times; devices renew their leases based on the administrator­specified time. When a device cannot renew its lease, and the lease expires, the device will be given the IP address 10.10.10.10 and reboot.
If an IP address is already assigned to the device, and DHCP is then enabled, that original IP address is saved. When DHCP is disabled, the saved IP address will be reinstated and the device will reboot.
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About Features and Configuration
The Managed Media Converter built-in features include the following:
• AutoCross
• Broadcast Storm Protection
The Managed Media Converter configurable features include the following:
• Securely separates the SNMP management network from the data network
• IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging
• Q-in-Q VLAN Extra-Tagging with Ethertype (TDIP) selection
• Remote traffic monitoring
• Remote automatic alarms
• Bandwidth limiting
• FiberAlert (loss return) for Fiber versions only
• FX and TX LinkLoss (loss pass through)
• Loopback testing
• Autonegotiation
• Selective Advertising
These features are software configurable from the serial port craft connection, a Telnet session, iConfig, iView
2
, or from the DHCP client. The serial craft port connection and the Telnet session provide the best line setup and initialization configuration tools. iConfig and iView
2
provide the best monitoring, management, and maintenance tools.
Hardware Configuration
Before installing the module in a chassis, there are two features that must be selected using DIP switches. These feature selections include the following:
• Enable/Disable management on each port
(DIP switches 1, 2, and 3)
• Configure the module to be either a Standalone, a Host, or a Remote
(DIP switches 7 and 8)
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5. Enter up to 32 VLAN IDs in the Data VLANs rows. VLAN IDs can range from 1 to
4094.
Data Vlans <Optics <----> Data> VLAN 1 [0 ] [101 ] VLAN 12 [0 ] [112 ] VLAN 23 [0 ] [123 ] VLAN 2 [0 ] [102 ] VLAN 13 [0 ] [113 ] VLAN 24 [0 ] [124 ] VLAN 3 [0 ] [103 ] VLAN 14 [0 ] [114 ] VLAN 25 [0 ] [125 ] VLAN 4 [0 ] [104 ] VLAN 15 [0 ] [115 ] VLAN 26 [0 ] [126 ] VLAN 5 [0 ] [105 ] VLAN 16 [0 ] [116 ] VLAN 27 [0 ] [127 ] VLAN 6 [0 ] [106 ] VLAN 17 [0 ] [117 ] VLAN 28 [0 ] [128 ] VLAN 7 [0 ] [107 ] VLAN 18 [0 ] [118 ] VLAN 29 [0 ] [129 ] VLAN 8 [0 ] [108 ] VLAN 19 [0 ] [119 ] VLAN 30 [0 ] [130 ] VLAN 9 [0 ] [109 ] VLAN 20 [0 ] [120 ] VLAN 31 [0 ] [131 ] VLAN 10 [0 ] [110 ] VLAN 21 [0 ] [121 ] VLAN 32 [0 ] [132 ] VLAN 11 [0 ] [111 ] VLAN 22 [0 ] [122 ]
6. Press S or F3 to save the settings.
7.
Type
reboot
.
Now the Managed Media Converter is configured to pass only packets with tags containing the VLAN IDs defined in the Data VLANs table. VLAN ID numbers defined in this table must not be the same as the number used for the Management VLAN ID.
ON
S1
1
2
34567890
EXT MGMT port management
DIP switch (1) is set to ON (default).
DATA: Up to 32
V
LAN IDs OPTICS: Up to 32
V
LAN IDs
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VLAN Filter
The VLAN filter mode allows you to isolate a segment of the network to only accept data using some or all of the 32 available VLAN IDs.
Configuring
To configure this mode, perform the following:
1.
From the Main Configuration Screen, press the space bar and type
config
. The
Configuration Screen displays:
2.
Enter N in the Transparent Mode field and press any key (except S or Q) to open the VLAN screen:
3.
Enter Y in the Tags column of both the Optics row and the Data row to enable Data VLANs.
VLAN IDs Priorities Tags Current Saved Current Saved Ports Data VLANs are used only Optics [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ Y ] if Tags are enabled on both Data [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ Y ] the Optics and Data Ports.
4. Enter a VLAN ID in the
Management Vlan
VLAN IDs field.
Saved VLAN Values <Active after reboot>. Current VLAN Values <Active now>. VLAN IDs Priorities Tags
Current Saved Current Saved Ports Data VLANs are used only Optics [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ] if Tags are enabled on both Data [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ] the Optics and Data Ports. Management Vlan EXT Mgmt Tag SNMP [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ]
Data Vlans <Optics <----> Data> VLAN 1 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 12 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 23 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 2 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 13 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 24 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 3 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 14 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 25 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 4 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 15 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 26 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 5 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 16 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 27 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 6 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 17 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 28 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 7 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 18 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 29 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 8 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 19 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 30 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 9 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 20 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 31 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 10 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 21 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 32 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 11 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 22 [0 ] [0 ] Valid Vlan IDs are between 1 and 4094. Valid priorities are between 0 and 7. T
yp
e S or F3 to save the changes. Type Q or F4 to quit and cancel changes.
Transparent Mode – with either (not both) Data and Optics Mgmt dipswitches set to on, all traffic passes between Optics and Data port EXCEPT what has been defined as the Management Domain. The Management Domain can either be defined as untagged traffic or traffic with a specified VLAN ID.
In Transparent Mode with BOTH Optics and Data Mgmt dipswitches set to off, all traffic passes between the Optics and Data Ports.
Default Mode – the unit passes only Untagged Packets. The unit is currently in Default Mode. Enter Y for Transparent Mode, N for no Transparent Mode or <enter> to
move to other options [ N ]
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DIP Switch Settings
Before installing the Managed Media Converter, use the DIP switches to set the hardware­configurable features. The DIP switches are located on switch S1 on the Managed Media Converter card. Refer to the diagram and table for switch settings and available features.
Switch Function Default Setting
1
Management on EXT MGMT port ON
2
Management on DATA port
OFF
3
Management on OPTICS or UPLINK port
OFF
4
Factory use - Do not change
OFF
5
Factory use - Do not change
OFF
6
Factory use - Do not change
OFF
7
Remote Module OFF
8
Host Module OFF
9
Factory use - Do not change
OFF
0
Factory use - Do not change
OFF
Host/Remote and Standalone Units
The Managed Media Converter can be used as a Host, Remote, or Standalone unit. Refer to the
Application Examples
section for examples.
When two Managed Media Converter units are used as a pair, configure one as a Host unit (DIP switch 8 = On) and the other as a Remote unit (DIP switch 7 = On). As a Host unit, the Managed Media Converter requests management information from the attached Remote unit. It then displays that information, along with its own, when queried by SNMP. As a Remote unit, the Managed Media Converter will respond to requests for management information from an attached Host unit.
The Managed Media Converter default configuration is as a Standalone unit (DIP switches 7 and 8 = Off).
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Management Traffic
Although the Managed Media Converter provides a twisted pair port solely for management traffic (EXT MGMT), you can configure the Managed Media Converter to accept management traffic from any of its three ports. You can enable management on more than one port, or you can disable management on all of the ports, if desired.
DIP switch 1 = On for management on the EXT MGMT port. DIP switch 2 = On for management on the DATA port. DIP switch 3 = On for management on the OPTICS or UPLINK port.
NOTE: Remote modules can only pass management from the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port to the EXT
MGMT port. Management is blocked from the DATA port regardless of the DI P switch setting.
Installation Instructions
Each Managed Media Converter module requires one slot in a chassis. To install the module in a chassis, remove the blank faceplates covering the slots, if necessary, where you want to install the module. Then slide the module into the chassis card guides until the module is seated securely in the connector. Secure the module to the chassis by tightening the captive screw.
The Managed Media Converter module includes on-board SNMP logic. When installed in an iMediaChassis, manage the Managed Media Converter module from the chassis by using the Unified Management Agent (UMA). Refer to http://www.blackbox.com
for more information
about using UMA with iConfig and iMediaChassis.
When installed in a managed chassis, you can also manage the Managed Media Converter module from the chassis by using the Unified Management Agent (UMA). Refer to the iView
2
online help for more information on using UMA with iConfig, a managed chassis and
Managed Media Converter.
Managed Media Converter modules not managed by UMA must have an IP address assigned to them after installation before they can be managed. Refer to the
Assigning IP Information
section for more information.
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Now the Managed Media Converter is configured to pass only VLAN ID 13 from the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port to the DATA port. Untagged packets arriving at the DATA port (Tags = N) receive a tag (VLAN ID = 13) before being sent out of the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port. The VLAN ID number used for a port must be different than the number used for the Management VLAN ID.
ON
S1
1
2
34567890
EXT MGMT port management
DIP switch (1) is set to ON (default).
OPTICS:
V
LAN ID=13
DATA: Untagged data
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Configuring OPTICS port VLAN
To configure this mode, perform the following:
1.
From the Main Configuration Screen, press the space bar and type
config
. The
Configuration Screen displays:
2.
Enter N in the Transparent Mode field and press any key (except S or Q) to open the VLAN screen:
3.
Enter Y in the Tags column of the Optics row and N in the Data row. Enter a VLAN ID in the VLAN IDs Current column of the Data row (for example, 13).
VLAN IDs Priorities Tags Current Saved Current Saved Ports Data VLANs are used only Optics [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ Y ] if Tags are enabled on both Data [0 ] [13 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ] the Optics and Data Ports.
4. Enter a VLAN ID in the
Management Vlan
VLAN IDs field.
5.
Press S or F3 to save the settings.
6.
Type
reboot
.
Saved VLAN Values <Active after reboot>. Current VLAN Values <Active now>. VLAN IDs Priorities Tags
Current Saved Current Saved Ports Data VLANs are used only Optics [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ] if Tags are enabled on both Data [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ] the Optics and Data Ports. Management Vlan EXT Mgmt Tag SNMP [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ]
Data Vlans <Optics <----> Data> VLAN 1 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 12 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 23 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 2 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 13 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 24 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 3 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 14 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 25 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 4 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 15 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 26 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 5 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 16 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 27 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 6 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 17 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 28 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 7 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 18 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 29 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 8 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 19 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 30 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 9 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 20 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 31 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 10 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 21 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 32 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 11 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 22 [0 ] [0 ] Valid Vlan IDs are between 1 and 4094. Valid priorities are between 0 and 7. T
yp
e S or F3 to save the changes. Type Q or F4 to quit and cancel changes.
Transparent Mode – with either (not both) Data and Optics Mgmt dipswitches set to on, all traffic passes between Optics and Data port EXCEPT what has been defined as the Management Domain. The Management Domain can either be defined as untagged traffic or traffic with a specified VLAN ID.
In Transparent Mode with BOTH Optics and Data Mgmt dipswitches set to off, all traffic passes between the Optics and Data Ports.
Default Mode – the unit passes only Untagged Packets. The unit is currently in Default Mode. Enter Y for Transparent Mode, N for no Transparent Mode or <enter> to
move to other options [ N ]
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Small Form-Factor Pluggable ports (SFP)
When using a Managed Media Converter module with SFPs, you must install a 100 Mbps speed SFP. Many SFPs, including those from Black Box, feature enhanced diagnostics capabilities with a Digital Diagnostics Monitoring Interface (DDMI). DDMI statistics provide real-time access to transceiver operating parameters such as voltage, temperature, laser bias current, and both transmitted and received optical power. DDMI information can be accessed in iView
2
clicking
Tables
>
SFP Info
.
NOTE: Managed Media Converter has been tested with the Black Bo x SFP modules. You can install
any MSA-compliant SFP module. However, Black Box does not guarantee the functionality of non-Black Box SFP modules due to possible non-conformity with the SFP design standa rds.
Autocross Feature for T wi st ed Pair Connection
All twisted pair ports on the Managed Media Converter include AutoCross, a feature that automatically selects between a crossover workstation and straight-through connection depending on the connected device.
Assigning IP Information
When the Managed Media Converter is installed in a managed chassis, you can use UMA to manage your Managed Media Converter without an IP address (refer to the iView² online help for more information on UMA). When the Managed Media Converter is not installed in a managed chassis, SNMP-management is not accessible until the Managed Media Converter IP information (e.g., IP address, subnet mask, etc.) is configured (using iConfig, a serial port craft connection, or DHCP).
In addition to assigning an IP address and Subnet Mask, you can create Community Strings, assign access rights, configure Traps, and more. After assigning Managed Media Converter an IP address, you can use iView² or another SNMP-compatible Network Management System (NMS) to remotely configure, monitor and manage the Managed Media Converter.
Software Configura ti on
The following sections describe the features you can configure by using the software.
Autonegotiation, Duplex Mode, and Speed
The DATA and EXT MGMT ports on the Managed Media Converter module auto-negotiate for speed and duplex mode. This module also provides the option of selectively advertising or forcing the speed and duplex mode. You configure these port features by using the serial port, Telnet, or iView
2
. Refer to the iView² online help for Managed Media Converter module
configuration information.
Autonegotiation
The Managed Media Converter ships from the factory with Autonegotiation enabled on the twisted-pair ports. In this mode, the ports negotiate for speed and duplex.
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Forcing the Speed and Duplex Mode
You can manually set the twisted-pair ports on the Managed Media Converter for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps operation at Half- or Full-Duplex (i.e. 10 Mbps Full-Duplex, 10 Mbps Half-Duplex, 100 Mbps Full-Duplex, etc.).
Selective Advertising
Selective Advertising, when used in combination with Autonegotiation, advertises only the configured speed and duplex mode for the twisted pair port. If a specific speed and/or duplex mode are desired, Black Box recommends using Selective Advertising, rather than Force Mode, when connecting to devices that only use auto-negotiation.
Bandwidth Control
The Managed Media Converter includes bi-directional bandwidth control. This allows you to independently set the bandwidth limit from the DATA Port to the OPTICS (or UPLINK) Port and vice versa in a single Managed Media Converter application. In a dual Managed Media Converter application you can set it from the Host unit to the Remote unit and vice versa (i.e. the bandwidth on the DATA ports on Host or Remote modules can be limited independently).
Loopback Testing
For troubleshooting, Managed Media Converter includes Loopback testing functionality. This option should only be implemented on standalone and remote modules.
Loopback allows looping back of all frames arriving on the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port (except for the device’s management traffic). When in Loopback mode, the Managed Media Converter module stops the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port traffic from continuing on out of the DATA port.
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.
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.
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. This allows the loopback to be performed without interference from MAC address filtering functions.
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4. Enter a VLAN ID in the
Management Vlan
VLAN IDs field.
5.
Press S or F3 to save the settings.
6.
Type
reboot
.
Now the Managed Media Converter is configured to pass only VLAN ID 13 from the DATA port to the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port. Untagged packets arriving at the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port (Tags = N) receive a tag (VLAN ID = 13) before being sent out of the DATA port. The VLAN ID number used for a port must be different than the number used for the Management VLAN ID.
ON
S1
1
2
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EXT MGMT port management
DIP switch (1) is set to ON (default).
OPTICS: Untagged data
DATA:
V
LAN ID=13
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Port VLAN
The Port VLAN mode allows you to configure the Managed Media Converter to accept only data tagged with one specific VLAN ID. This mode can be configured for either the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port or the DATA port.
Configuring DATA port VLAN
To configure this mode, perform the following:
1.
From the Main Configuration Screen, press the space bar and type
config
. The
Configuration Screen displays:
2.
Enter N in the Transparent Mode field and press any key (except S or Q) to open the VLAN screen:
3.
Enter Y in the Tags column of the Data row and enter a VLAN ID in the VLAN IDs Current column of the OPTICS row (for example, 13).
VLAN IDs Priorities Tags Current Saved Current Saved Ports Data VLANs are used only Optics [0 ] [13 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ] if Tags are enabled on both Data [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ Y ] the Optics and Data Ports.
Saved VLAN Values <Active after reboot>. Current VLAN Values <Active now>. VLAN IDs Priorities Tags
Current Saved Current Saved Ports Data VLANs are used only Optics [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ] if Tags are enabled on both Data [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ] the Optics and Data Ports. Management Vlan EXT Mgmt Tag SNMP [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ]
Data Vlans <Optics <----> Data> VLAN 1 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 12 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 23 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 2 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 13 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 24 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 3 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 14 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 25 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 4 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 15 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 26 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 5 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 16 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 27 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 6 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 17 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 28 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 7 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 18 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 29 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 8 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 19 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 30 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 9 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 20 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 31 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 10 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 21 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 32 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 11 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 22 [0 ] [0 ] Valid Vlan IDs are between 1 and 4094. Valid priorities are between 0 and 7. T
yp
e S or F3 to save the changes. Type Q or F4 to quit and cancel changes.
Transparent Mode – with either (not both) Data and Optics Mgmt dipswitches set to on, all traffic passes between Optics and Data port EXCEPT what has been defined as the Management Domain. The Management Domain can either be defined as untagged traffic or traffic with a specified VLAN ID.
In Transparent Mode with BOTH Optics and Data Mgmt dipswitches set to off, all traffic passes between the Optics and Data Ports.
Default Mode – the unit passes only Untagged Packets. The unit is currently in Default Mode. Enter Y for Transparent Mode, N for no Transparent Mode or <enter> to
move to other options [ N ]
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FX/TX LinkLoss and FiberAlert
During normal operation, link integrity pulses are transmitted by all point-to-point Ethernet devices. When a Managed Media Converter receives valid link pulses, it knows that the device to which it is connected is up and sending pulses, and that the copper or fiber cable coming from that device is intact. The appropriate “LNK” (link) LED is lit to indicate this.
CONNECTED
DEVICE
CONNECTED
DEVICE
HOST REMOTE
Normal operation with no faults
The Managed Media Converter also sends out link pulses from its copper and fiber transmitters, but normally has no way of knowing whether the cable to the other device is intact and the link pulses are reaching the other end. The combination of FiberAlert and LinkLoss allows this information to be obtained, even when physical access to a remote device (and its link integrity LED) is not available.
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WARNING
FiberAlert and LinkLoss features cause data interruptions de signed to alert remote sites of line failures. These data interruptions can be misinterpreted as module failures when these features are enabled. Enable these features only when the resulting data interruptions and causes are well understood.
FX LinkLoss
FX LinkLoss is a link integrity monitoring feature that forwards fiber link faults to the next port in the link chain to indicate that a fiber link fault has occurred.
Normally when a fault occurs on the fiber segment of a Managed Media Converter conversion, only the fiber port LEDs on the modules indicate a fault. None of the devices connected to the RJ-45 ports are aware of the fault.
Cable fault without FX LinkLoss Enabled
X
X
X
X
X
X
CONNECTED
DEVICE
CONNECTED
DEVICE
HOST REMOTE
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4. Enter the extra tag VLAN ID (for example, 8), the Priority (optional), and the EtherType (optional). These values must be identical on both Managed Media Converter modules.
The Data Tag is [8 ] Data Priority is [0 ]
Are Extra Tags left on the Data Port? [ N ]
Select the TPID for the Extra Tag 1 = 8100, 2 = 9100, 3 = 9200 Extra Tag TPID [ 1 ] [8100]
5. On the Host Managed Media Converter module, enter Y in the
Are Extra Tags
left on the Data Port?
field to only accept the Extra Tag VLAN ID on the DATA port. On the Remote Managed Media Converter module, enter N to have the Extra Tag VLAN ID added to incoming and removed from outgoing data on the DATA port.
6.
Select the Extra Tag TPID EtherType (optional).
7.
Press S or F3 to save the settings.
8.
Type
reboot
. Repeat steps for second module.
Now the Managed Media Converter Host/Remote pair is configured to pass only VLAN ID 8 data from the Host Managed Media Converter to the Remote Managed Media Converter where the VLAN ID 8 tag is removed before sending the data out of the Remote DATA port. The Extra Tag VLAN ID 8 is added to all data received on the Remote DATA port before being sent to the Host Managed Media Converter where the VLAN ID 8 tag remains on the data leaving the Host DATA port.
HOST
ON
S1
1
2
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ON
S1
1
2
34567890
HOST REMOTE
ON
S1
1
2
34567890
ON
S1
1
2
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REMOTE DATA: Untagged and Tagged Data
HOST DATA: Untagged and Tagged Data wrapped in Extra Tag of VLAN ID=8
Host DIP switch (8) set to ON
Remote DIP switch (7) set to ON
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Transparent with Extra Tagging
Transparent with Extra Tagging mode can add an extra tag to data received on the DATA port. By using Extra Tagging in a Host/Remote Managed Media Converter pair, all data received on the Remote Managed Media Converter DATA port can be extra-tagged and sent out of the Host Managed Media Converter DATA port with a unique tag for identification in the Host cloud. In the reverse direction the extra tag is removed before sending the data out of the Remote Managed Media Converter DATA port.
Configuring
To configure this mode, perform the following:
Set the Extra Tag Mode on both of the Managed Media Converter modules:
1.
From the Main Configuration Screen, press the space bar and type
config
. The
Configuration Screen displays:
2.
Enter Y in the Transparent Mode field and press any key (except S or Q) to open the Transparent Mode Setup screen.
3.
Enter Y in the
Do you want to enter the Extra Tag mode?
field. The
screen expands to displays the Extra Tag mode fields:
Do you want to enter the Extra Tag mode? Enter Y for Extra Tagging. Enter N if you do not want Extra Tags [ Y ] The Data Tag is [0 ] Data Priority is [0 ] Are Extra Tags left on the Data Port? [ N ]
Select the TPID for the Extra Tag 1 = 8100, 2 = 9100, 3 = 9200 Extra Tag TPID [ 1 ] [8100]
TRANSPARENT MODE SETUP Is a VLAN tag required on Management packets? [ Y ]
Do you want to enter the Extra Tag mode? Enter Y for Extra Tagging. Enter N if you do not want Extra Tags [ N ]
Are VLAN Tags required on the EXT Port? [ N ] Type S or F3 to save the new information
Type Q of F4 to quit and cancel changes Reboot is required for any change to take affect.
Transparent Mode – with either (not both) Data and Optics Mgmt dipswitches set to on, all traffic passes between Optics and Data port EXCEPT what has been defined as the Management Domain. The Management Domain can either be defined as untagged traffic or traffic with a specified VLAN ID.
In Transparent Mode with BOTH Optics and Data Mgmt dipswitches set to off, all traffic passes between the Optics and Data Ports.
Default Mode – the unit passes only Untagged Packets. The unit is currently in Default Mode. Enter Y for Transparent Mode, N for no Transparent Mode or <enter> to
move to other options [ Y ]
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When FX LinkLoss is enabled on the Managed Media Converter module, the fiber fault is forwarded to that module’s RJ-45 connection. This turns off the link on the RJ-45 port which can then be detected by the connected device.
Cable fault with FX LinkLoss enabled on host
FX LinkLoss
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CONNECTED
DEVICE
CONNECTED
DEVICE
HOST REMOTE
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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.
Cable fault without TX LinkLoss enabled
X
X
X
X
X
X
CONNECTED
DEVICE
CONNECTED
DEVICE
HOST REMOTE
When a fault occurs on a twisted pair segment joining a device to a Managed Media Converter module, the link fault is not detected by the device connected to the Managed Media Converter module by fiber.
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Are VLAN Tags required on the EXT Port? [ N ]
f. Press S or F3 to save the settings. This will set all traffic with VLAN ID 7 as
management.
g.
Type
reboot
.
Now the Managed Media Converter is configured to pass all data between the OPTICS (or UPLINK) and DATA ports except that which is tagged with VLAN ID 7. All data tagged with VLAN ID 7 is considered management traffic and passes from the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port to the EXT MGMT port only. The Managed Media Converter is configured to receive untagged data from the twisted pair EXT MGMT port and add the VLAN ID 7 before sending it out of the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port.
ON
S1
1
2
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EXT MGMT and OPTICS (or UPLINK)
port management DIP switches
(1 and 3) are set to ON.
On
Off
On
Port
SNMP
DIP Switch
Settings
DATA: Untagged Data and Tagged Data (without the management)
OPTICS: Untagged Data, Tagged Data including management with VLAN ID = 7
EXT MGMT: Management
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Transparent with Tagged Management
Transparent with Tagged Management mode passes both tagged and untagged traffic between the DATA port and the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port. By using a VLAN Tag you can isolate and route the management path in the module. This method can be used with or without continuing the management path down the EXT MGMT port.
Configuring
To configure this mode, perform the following:
1.
Set the management DIP switch ON for the ports using management (in this example it is the OPTICS (or UPLINK) 3 = ON and EXT MGMT 1 = ON).
2.
Set Transparent Mode to allow both tagged and untagged traffic to pass:
a.
From the Main Configuration Screen, press the space bar and type
config
. The
Configuration Screen displays:
b.
Enter Y in the Transparent Mode field and press any key (except S or Q) to open the Transparent Mode Setup screen.
c.
Enter Y in the
Is a VLAN tag required on Management packets?
field. The screen displays the management tag fields:
Is a VLAN tag required on Management packets? [ Y ] The Management Tag is [0 ] Management Priority is [0 ]
d. Enter the management tag (VLAN ID) and the priority (optional).
Is a VLAN tag required on Management packets? [ Y ] The Management Tag is [7 ] Management Priority is [0 ]
e. Make sure the
Are VLAN Tags required on the EXT Port?
field is set to N.
TRANSPARENT MODE SETUP Is a VLAN tag required on Management packets? [ Y ]
Do you want to enter the Extra Tag mode? Enter Y for Extra Tagging. Enter N if you do not want Extra Tags [ N ]
Are VLAN Tags required on the EXT Port? [ N ] Type S or F3 to save the new information
Type Q of F4 to quit and cancel changes Reboot is required for any change to take affect.
Transparent Mode – with either (not both) Data and Optics Mgmt dipswitches set to on, all traffic passes between Optics and Data port EXCEPT what has been defined as the Management Domain. The Management Domain can either be defined as untagged traffic or traffic with a specified VLAN ID.
In Transparent Mode with BOTH Optics and Data Mgmt dipswitches set to off, all traffic passes between the Optics and Data Ports.
Default Mode – the unit passes only Untagged Packets. The unit is currently in Default Mode. Enter Y for Transparent Mode, N for no Transparent Mode or <enter> to
move to other options [ Y ]
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When TX LinkLoss is enabled on the remote Managed Media Converter module, a twisted pair fault turns off the fiber port transmitter. This allows the fiber-connected device to detect a link fault.
TX LinkLoss
Cable fault with TX LinkLoss enabled on remote
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CONNECTED
DEVICE
CONNECTED
DEVICE
HOST REMOTE
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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.
Single fiber fault without FA enabled
X
X
X
X
CONNECTED
DEVICE
CONNECTED
DEVICE
HOST REMOTE
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Now the Managed Media Converter is configured to pass only tagged data between the OPTICS (or UPLINK) and DATA ports. All untagged data is considered management traffic and passes from the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port to the EXT MGMT port.
ON
S1
1
2
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EXT MGMT and OPTICS (or UPLINK)
port management DIP switches
(1 and 3) are set to ON.
On
Off
On
Port
SNMP
DIP Switch
Settings
DATA: Tagged Data Only
OPTICS: Tagged Data and Untagged Management Domain Traffic
EXT MGMT: Untagged Management Domain Traffic
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Configuring for EXT MGMT
By adding a connection to the EXT MGMT port and configuring the Managed Media Converter, you can continue the management path past the module.
To configure this mode, perform the following:
1.
Set the management DIP switch ON for the ports using management (in this example it is the OPTICS (or UPLINK) 3 = ON and EXT MGMT 1 = ON).
2.
Set Transparent Mode to allow both tagged and untagged traffic to pass:
a.
From the Main Configuration Screen, press the space bar and type
config
. The
Configuration Screen displays:
b.
Enter Y in the Transparent Mode field and press any key (except S or Q) to open the Transparent Mode Setup screen.
c.
Press S or F3 to save without setting any transparent mode options. This will set all untagged traffic as management (
Is a VLAN tag required on Management
packets? [ N ]
).
d.
Type
reboot
.
TRANSPARENT MODE SETUP Is a VLAN tag required on Management packets? [ N ]
Do you want to enter the Extra Tag mode? Enter Y for Extra Tagging. Enter N if you do not want Extra Tags [ N ]
Are VLAN Tags required on the EXT Port? [ N ] Type S or F3 to save the new information
Type Q of F4 to quit and cancel changes Reboot is required for any change to take affect.
Transparent Mode – with either (not both) Data and Optics Mgmt dipswitches set to on, all traffic passes between Optics and Data port EXCEPT what has been defined as the Management Domain. The Management Domain can either be defined as untagged traffic or traffic with a specified VLAN ID.
In Transparent Mode with BOTH Optics and Data Mgmt dipswitches set to off, all traffic passes between the Optics and Data Ports.
Default Mode – the unit passes only Untagged Packets. The unit is currently in Default Mode. Enter Y for Transparent Mode, N for no Transparent Mode or <enter> to
move to other options [ Y ]
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When FiberAlert is enabled on the remote module (preferred use), a fault on the receive side of the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port causes the transmitter side to turn off. This allows the fiber connected device to detect a fault in its transmission fiber.
FiberAlert
Single fiber fault with FiberAlert enabled on remote
X
X
X
X
X
X
CONNECTED
DEVICE
CONNECTED
DEVICE
HOST REMOTE
WARNING
Do not enable FiberAlert on both modules when using Managed Media Converter in pairs. This will cause them to lock up when a fault occurs on the fiber. Only enable FiberAlert on the remote module.
Using LinkLoss and FiberAlert
In a typical central site to remote site media conversion, it is recommended that you enable the LinkLoss and FiberAlert features as indicated in the table.
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
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Link Fault Pass-Through
Link Fault Pass-Through (LFPT) is a troubleshooting feature that combines TX and FX LinkLoss from both the local and remote Managed Media Converter modules. 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. FiberAlert can also be added to the remote side of the pair to further assist in locating a fault.
FX+TX LinkLoss
Cable fault with LFPT enabled (FX+TX LL on both modules)
X
X
1
CONNECTED
DEVICE
CONNECTED
DEVICE
HOST REMOTE
2
3
1.
A cable fault occurs on the remote twisted pair.
2.
TX LinkLoss detects the fault and disables the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port.
3.
FX LinkLoss detects the fiber loss and disables the DATA port.
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.
Last Gasp
The Managed Media Converter includes a Last Gasp feature, which sends a trap (configured in iView²) when the power to the module fails.
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Now the Managed Media Converter is configured to pass only tagged data between the OPTICS (or UPLINK) and DATA ports. All untagged data is considered management traffic and is only passed to and from the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port.
ON
S1
1
2
34567890
OPTICS (or UPLINK) port management
DIP switch (3) is set to ON.
Off
Off
On
Port
SNMP
DIP Switch
Settings
DATA: Tagged Data Only
OPTICS: Tagged Data and Untagged Management Data
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2. Set Transparent Mode to allow both tagged and untagged traffic to pass:
a.
From the Main Configuration Screen, press the space bar and type
config
. The
Configuration Screen displays:
b.
Enter Y in the Transparent Mode field and press any key (except S or Q) to open the Transparent Mode Setup screen.
c.
Press S or F3 to save without setting any transparent mode options. This will set all untagged traffic as management (
Is a VLAN tag required on Management
packets? [ N ]
).
d.
Type
reboot
.
TRANSPARENT MODE SETUP Is a VLAN tag required on Management packets? [ N ]
Do you want to enter the Extra Tag mode? Enter Y for Extra Tagging. Enter N if you do not want Extra Tags [ N ]
Are VLAN Tags required on the EXT Port? [ N ] Type S or F3 to save the new information
Type Q of F4 to quit and cancel changes Reboot is required for any change to take affect.
Transparent Mode – with either (not both) Data and Optics Mgmt dipswitches set to on, all traffic passes between Optics and Data port EXCEPT what has been defined as the Management Domain. The Management Domain can either be defined as untagged traffic or traffic with a specified VLAN ID.
In Transparent Mode with BOTH Optics and Data Mgmt dipswitches set to off, all traffic passes between the Optics and Data Ports.
Default Mode – the unit passes only Untagged Packets. The unit is currently in Default Mode. Enter Y for Transparent Mode, N for no Transparent Mode or <enter> to
move to other options [ Y ]
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Using Telnet
You must assign the Managed Media Converter an IP address before using a Telnet session (this is not necessary when you are using UMA). Refer to the
Assigning IP Information
section for more information. All of the configurations that you can perform from the serial port can also be performed using a Telnet session. You can only use one Telnet session at a time.
There are three levels of Telnet account access:
• User:
View status, change own password, and reboot.
• Operator:
User privileges plus allowed to change settings.
• Administrator:
Operator privileges plus allowed to add/delete accounts and reinitialize
the unit to default settings (cleandb).
NOTE: The serial port (EXT MGMT) is always set t o Administrator level. Your password for Telnet
sessions is the password that you set and use in iConfig (refer to the iConfig section for more information).
Serial Configuration/Telnet Session
The following sections describe serial configuration (including VLAN configuration), Telnet session configuration, and DHCP configuration.
NOTE: Some screens may show TX and FX for the port titles where TX = DATA port and
FX = OPTICS (or UPLINK) port. These examples are taken from firmware version 512-00A0.
Basic Device configuration
Main Configuration Screen
After running through an initial self test, the screen will display the following message: “Press <Enter> for Device Configuration.” Press
Enter
open the main configuration screen:
Saved Values. <These values will be active after reboot
>
IP Address - 000.000.000.000 Subnet Mask - 000.000.000.000 DHCP is not active Default Gateway - 000.000.000.000 Server IP Addr - 000.000.000.000 New PROM File - filename
Current Values. <These values are in use now> IP Address - 000.000.000.000 Subnet Mask - 000.000.000.000 Default Gateway - 000.000.000.000 Server IP Addr - 000.000.000.000 New PROM File - filename
Community String: public Access: r/w Press I to enter new saved parameter values. Press P to change Password.
Press T to enter new Trap Destination. Press K to remove ALL Trap Destinations. Press C to enter new Community String. Press U to remove ALL Community Strings. Press E to End session. Type REBOOT to reboot unit. Press D for DHCP On/Off. Press SpaceBar for additional commands.
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This screen contains the following options:
Saved and Current Values
Saved values display the changes made during the current session and current values display the values currently in use:
• IP Address (IP address of SNMP agent)
• Subnet Mask (mask to define IP subnet to which agent is connected)
• Default Gateway (default router for IP traffic outside of the subnet)
• Server IP Addr (TFTP server)
• New PROM File (TFTP new file name)
Commands List
I = Allows you to enter new Saved Parameter values
P = Allows you to change the password*
T = Allows you to enter new Trap Destinations
K = Allows you to remove All Trap Destinations
C = Allows you to create SNMP Community Strings
U = Allows you to delete All SNMP Community Strings
E = Allows you to end the session*
REBOOT = Allows you to reboot the unit
D = Allows you to enable or disable DHCP
Space Bar= Opens the device specific configuration options screen.
* Individuals with User-level rights can only view port status and port settings, change their password, end a session, and reboot the unit.
NOTE: You must reboot the Managed Media Converter after maki ng any modifications to the Saved
Values for your changes to take effect. To reboot, type the word reboot at the prompt on the main configuration screen. Since a Delete key is not available on VT-100 terminal emulators, use the F2 key instead.
Assigning IP Information
Press I to modify the Saved Parameter Values (i.e., assign IP address and subnet mask). You will be prompted to enter the IP address and subnet mask for the connected device. Press
Enter
after each. You can also assign a default gateway to allow the unit to be visible beyond
the local network (press
Enter
to skip). When finished, press
Enter
, then type
reboot
for the changes to take effect. The Current Values on the Main Configuration screen are updated to match the Saved Values.
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Application Examples
The following are application examples of the different VLAN configuration modes available using the Managed Media Converter. If you require assistance configuring an application, contact Technical Support.
The application modes include the following:
• Default
• Transparent with Untagged Management
• Transparent with Tagged Management
• Transparent with Extra Tagging (Q-in-Q)
• Port VLAN
• VLAN Filtering.
NOTE: When configuring VLAN IDs, remember that you can use any VLAN ID between 1 and 4,094.
The VLAN IDs used in the following applications are for example purposes ONLY.
Default
Default mode passes only untagged data between the DATA port and the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port. This mode is the factory default and is provided as a starting point from which to configure the Managed Media Converter modules. It is not intended as a mode for normal use.
NOTE: Default Mode does not provide any management traffic protection and is not recommended
for normal use.
Transparent with Untagged Management
Transparent with Untagged Management mode passes tagged traffic between the DATA port and the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port and isolates the untagged traffic as the management domain.
Configuring without EXT MGMT
To configure this mode, perform the following:
1.
Set the management DIP switch ON for the ports using management (in this example it is the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port: 3 = ON).
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FA:
Glows green when FiberAlert is enabled.
FTL
(Far TX Link):
• Host
: Glows green when a link is established on remote (far-end) DATA port.
• Remote
: Glows green when unit is configured as Remote.
• Standalone
: LED remains OFF.
LNK/ACT:
• Glows green when link is established on port.
• Blinks green during data activity on port.
FDX/COL:
• Glows yellow when port is operating in Full-Duplex.
• Blinks yellow when collisions occur on port.
Application Overview
Before using Managed Media Converter in your network, decide the following:
• How many Managed Media Converter units will you use?
• How do you want to manage the Managed Media Converters?
• Will you define VLAN IDs?
How many Managed Media Converter units will you use?
• Two for a Host/Remote application-allows IP-less management providing greater security
• One for a single solution application
How do you want to manage Managed Media Converter?
You can manage Managed Media Converter through any of its three ports (and any combination thereof) or from the chassis. Using the EXT MGMT/OPTICS (or UPLINK) port combination separates management traffic from the data and provides the highest level of security.
Will you define VLAN IDs?
When you want to use VLAN traffic with specific tags on any/all of the DATA ports, you will need to disable Transparency and define VLAN IDs (refer to
VLAN Configuration
section).
When you want to use both VLAN tagged and untagged traffic, enable Transparency.
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Creating SNMP Community Strings
The default community string is named “public” and has read/write access. It is recommended that you create custom community strings (with read-only access for general use and another with read/write access for the administrator) and test them before deleting “Public”. To create a new community string, go to the main configuration screen and press
C
. Enter the name of
the new community (up to 16 characters, no spaces) and press
Enter
. Then type one of the
following to assign the community string’s access rights:
•
R
= read-only access • W = read/write access •
Enter
= abort
Deleting SNMP Community Strings
To delete all community strings and start over, press U. You will then be prompted, “Are you sure you want to delete all community strings?” Press
Y
to proceed, N to abort. Press
Enter
to
finish.
This function will delete all community strings. If you want to be able to selectively delete community strings, use iConfig to configure your device.
Assigning SNMP 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 (that the destination device has been configured to accept) and press
Enter
. Select whether the trap is for SNMP version 2c and press
Enter
. This function enables all of the device traps. When you want to selectively activate and de-activate traps, use iConfig to configure your device.
Supported traps include: Link Down, Link Up, Cold Start, Warm Start, Last Gasp, and Authentication Failure.
When deployed in pairs, Managed Media Converter also supports the following traps:
• Remote Unit Lost
• Remote Unit Found
• Far End TX Link Up
• Far End TX Link Down
• Remote Unit Cold Start
• Remote Unit Warm Start
Removing SNMP Trap Destinations
To remove all trap destinations, press K. You will then be prompted, “Are you sure you want to delete all trap destinations?” Press
Y
to continue, press N to abort. Press
Enter
to finish.
This function will delete all trap destinations. If you want to be able to selectively delete trap destinations, use iConfig to configure your device.
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Password Protection
Passwords have the following requirements:
• The password must be between 1 and 8 characters long.
• The password can be made up of a combination of any ASCII characters except spaces.
• Passwords are case sensitive.
You can password protect the serial configuration process by pressing
P
from the main configuration screen. You will be prompted to enter a password. Enter your password (do not use spaces) and press
Enter
. You will then be asked for your password whenever you log on.
To remove password protection, select
P
and instead of entering a password, press
Enter
.
Passwords are a way to make the management of the device secure. It is your responsibility to store and maintain the password lists. If the passwords are lost, neither you nor Black Box has a way to "decode" it. Refer to the iView² iConfig online help for more password information.
If the serial password is forgotten, you must contact tech support for assistance in resetting the password. If the iConfig username and password are forgotten, you can launch a console session through the serial port, and type in the command
cleandb
. If both the serial and the
iConfig passwords are forgotten, you must contact technical support.
Ending Your Session
Make sure you press E to end the session before you disconnect the serial cable. This will stop the continuous stream of data that is sent to the serial port.
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LED Operation
Managed Media Converter features diagnostic LEDs. The functions are as follows:
Port LEDs
FDX/COL:
• Glows yellow when port is operating in Full-Duplex.
• Blinks yellow when collisions occur on port.
LNK/ACT:
• Glows green when link is established on port.
• Blinks green during data activity on port.
Diagnostic LEDs
FCU
(Far CPU Up):
• Host: Glows green when far end is detected.
• Remote: Glows green when unit is configured as Remote.
• Standalone Unit: LED remains OFF.
SNMP:
This LED glows green to indicate that this is an SNMP manageable module.
EXT 100:
Glows green when EXT MGMT port is operating at 100 Mbps. When SFP is used for the DATA port, this LED is labeled as LNK/ACT and will function as such.
DATA 100:
Glows yellow when DATA port is operating at 100 Mbps. When an SFP is used for the DATA port, this LED is labeled as FDX/COL and will function as such.
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This screen includes the following parameters:
• Receive Bandwidth limit
• Transmit Bandwidth limit
• Unit Rate Control
RX Bandwidth Limit
This allows you to set the receive bandwidth limit (up to 100 Mbps) for both the DATA and OPTICS (or UPLINK) ports. Entering a setting of either 0 or 100,000,000 will result in a limit of 100 Mbps.
TX Bandwidth Limit
This allows you to set the transmit bandwidth limit (up to 100 Mbps) for both the DATA and OPTICS (or UPLINK) ports. Entering a setting of either 0 or 100,000,000 will result in a limit of 100 Mbps.
Unit RateControl Enable/Disable
This allows you to enable/disable the bandwidth limiting feature on this unit.
------------------------- Bandwidth Control Settings -----------------------------
Optics Port Data Port RX Bandwidth Limit, 0 For None 0 0 TX Bandwidth Limit, 0 For None 0 0
Unit RateControl Enable/Disable Disable
Use Arrow Keys To Move Cursor. Press Space Bar To Change Value. Press RETURN To Set New Value. Press Q or F4 to Exit.
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Command List (Space Bar)
The Managed Media Converter includes several device-specific options. To access these options, press the
Space Bar
from the Command List section of the Main Configuration
screen, type the name of the action you want to perform (as shown below) and press
Enter
.
cleandb –
Allows you to reboot the unit with a clean database. There are two levels of cleandb: The first level resets the Telnet/iConfig password and all of the SNMP database values. The second level additionally resets the IP address, IP Subnet, Gateway, VLAN settings, CLI command settings, serial port password and security settings.
download -
Downloads firmware from the Server IP address by using TFTP.
ifstats -
Displays interface statistics.
rmstats -
Displays RMON statistics.
version -
Displays the firmware and hardware version information.
reboot -
Reboots the unit.
security -
Allows non-standard network configuration.
port –
Allows you to display port status values and configure ports.
config –
Allows you to configure VLAN and Transparent modes of operation.
accounts –
Allows you to add/delete Username/Password accounts.
Administrators must maintain a password list.
sysdescr -
Allows you to enter the MIB-II system description information.
unit -
Allows you to display and change unit settings.
bw -
Allows you to display and change bandwidth settings.
Command Descriptio
n
-------- ----------­cleandb Reboot With Clean Database download File Download ifstats Display Port Statistics rmstats Display Port RMON Statistics version Show Firmware Version reboot Reboot Unit security Configure Non-Standard Network Settings port Display And Change Port Settings config Set mode of operation accounts Add or Delete Username/Password Accounts sysdescr Change System Descriptions unit Display And Change Unit Settings bw Display And Change Bandwidth Settings
-> Press RETURN To Go Back To Main Screen.
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Downloading Files
The Managed Media Converter allows you to download firmware from a central server by using TFTP. To download firmware by using either a serial connection or a Telnet session, perform the following:
1.
Enter the TFTP server IP Address and the name of the Prom file you want to download (case sensitive) into the Main Configuration screen.
2.
Reboot the unit to make these settings current.
3.
Press the
Space Bar
from the Command List section of the Main Configuration screen.
The Device-Specific Options screen displays.
4.
Type
download,
and press
Enter
. The Download a File screen displays with the IP Address of the TFTP server and the name of the file you want to download. Confirm that the server IP address and the filename are correct.
5.
Press
Enter
. The release notes are displayed. Use the space bar to page through the notes.
6.
When you reach the end of the notes, enter Y to start downloading the file.
7.
The download progress displays and ends with a successful download message or with an error message.
8.
Press Q or F4 to return to the Device-Specific Options screen.
When the Managed Media Converter is installed in a managed chassis, you have option of using UMA to update the firmware (refer to the iView
2
online help for more information on
using UMA with iConfig, iMediaChassis and Managed Media Converter).
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Unit FiberAlert –
This allows you to enable/disable FiberAlert and LinkLoss functionality on
the unit (same as Port screen option). The settings include the following:
• No FiberAlert Or LinkLoss Enabled
• FXLinkLoss Only, Enabled
• TXLinkLoss Only, Enabled
• FiberAlert Plus FXLinkLoss Enabled
• FiberAlert Plus TXLinkLoss Enabled
• TXLinkLoss Plus FXLinkLoss Enabled
• TXLinkLoss + FXLinkLoss + FiberAlert Enabled
• FiberAlert Only
Unit LoopBack –
This allows you to enable/disable Loopback functionality on the unit (same
as Port screen option). The settings include the following:
• No LoopBack, Normal Traffic Mode
• LoopBack Enabled
• LoopBack, Src/Dest Address Swap
• LoopBack, Address Swap, Clear Multicast bit
• No Learning on OPTICS (or UPLINK) or DATA Ports
Max FrameSz –
This allows you to enter the maximum frame size
(from 1518 to 1916) on the unit by using the number keys.
802.1p Base Pri –
This allows you to set the threshold between low and high priority on the unit. For example, when the Base VLAN Priority is set to 4, priority settings of 0 through 3 are low priority and settings of 4 through 7 are high priority. When the Base VLAN Priority is set to 3, priority settings of 0 through 2 are low priority and priority settings of 3 through 7 are high priority.
BrdCast Max Rate –
This allows you to set the Broadcast Storm protection. Valid values are 0-20% where 0% disables Broadcast Storm protection. The setting is the percentage of line speed where broadcast frames will be dropped. For example, if the setting is 1% and the unit detects that broadcast traffic is exceeding 1% of the line speed then the unit will discard broadcast frames. The suggested setting is 1%.
Bandwidth Configuration
The Managed Media Converter allows you to view bandwidth status and to configure bandwidth from a serial connection or a Telnet session. In the Main Configuration screen, press the space bar, type
bw
and press
Enter
to be taken to the Bandwidth Control Settings
screen:
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Default Mode
Entering N in the Tags column of both the Optics and Data rows will place the Managed Media Converter in Default mode.
Unit Configuration
The Managed Media Converter allows you to view unit status as well as configure some unit features by using a serial connection or a Telnet session. From the Main Configuration screen, press the space bar, type
unit
, and press
Enter
to open the Unit Control Settings screen. In this screen you can view the unit FlowControl, FiberAlert/LinkLoss, Loopback, Maximum Frame Size, and 802.1p Base Priority (logging-in as a User in a Telnet session allows you to view these settings but prevents you from changing the settings).
Unit FlowControl –
This allows you to enable/disable Flow Control functionality on the unit (same as Port screen option). You must enable this to use Flow Control on any port. The settings include the following:
• Disable FlowControl Globally
• Enable FlowControl If Port Allows
Saved VLAN Values <Active after reboot>. Current VLAN Values <Active now>. VLAN IDs Priorities Tags
Current Saved Current Saved Ports Data VLANs are used only Optics [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ] if Tags are enabled on both Data [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ] the Optics and Data Ports. Management VLAN EXT Mgmt Tag SNMP [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ]
Data VLAN <Optics <----> Data> VLAN 1 [0 ] [900 ] VLAN 12 [0 ] [911 ] VLAN 23 [0 ] [922 ] VLAN 2 [0 ] [901 ] VLAN 13 [0 ] [912 ] VLAN 24 [0 ] [923 ] VLAN 3 [0 ] [902 ] VLAN 14 [0 ] [913 ] VLAN 25 [0 ] [924 ] VLAN 4 [0 ] [903 ] VLAN 15 [0 ] [914 ] VLAN 26 [0 ] [925 ] VLAN 5 [0 ] [904 ] VLAN 16 [0 ] [915 ] VLAN 27 [0 ] [926 ] VLAN 6 [0 ] [905 ] VLAN 17 [0 ] [916 ] VLAN 28 [0 ] [927 ] VLAN 7 [0 ] [906 ] VLAN 18 [0 ] [917 ] VLAN 29 [0 ] [928 ] VLAN 8 [0 ] [907 ] VLAN 19 [0 ] [918 ] VLAN 30 [0 ] [909 ] VLAN 9 [0 ] [908 ] VLAN 20 [0 ] [919 ] VLAN 31 [0 ] [930 ] VLAN 10 [0 ] [909 ] VLAN 21 [0 ] [920 ] VLAN 32 [0 ] [931 ] VLAN 11 [0 ] [910 ] VLAN 22 [0 ] [921 ] Valid Vlan IDs are between 1 and 4094. Valid priorities are between 0 and 7. Type S or F3 to save the changes. Type Q or F4 to quit and cancel changes.
------------------------- Unit Control Settings ----------------------------­Unit FlowControl Disable FlowControl Globally Unit FiberAlert TXLinkLoss Plus FXLinkLoss Enabled Unit LoopBack No LoopBack, Normal Traffic Mode Unit Max FrameSz Oversized Frames: 1536
802.1p Base Pri Base Priority 4 Brdcast Max Rate Max Broadcast rate 1% Use Arrow Keys To Move Cursor. Press Space Bar To Change Value.
Press RETURN To Set New Value. T
yp
e Q or F4 to Exit.
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Port Configuration
The Managed Media Converter allows you to view port status and configure some port features from a serial connection or a Telnet session. From the Device-Specific options list, type
port
and press
Enter
to be taken to the Port Status/Control screen.
In the Port Status Values area of this screen you can view the link status, link lost counter, duplex status, and port speed.
In the Port Control Settings area of the Port screen you can set the following:
Port Enable -
Allows you to enable or disable the port. Both Port Enable and Admin Status must be enabled (enabled and up) to enable the port. This setting can be disabled from iView
2
.
Admin Status -
Allows you to enable (Up) or disable (Down) the port. Both Port Enable and Admin Status must be enabled (enabled and up) to enable the port. This setting can be disabled from MIB-II compatible software.
Port Speed Ctrl -
Allows you to set the port for Auto-Negotiation or to force one of the
following speeds:
• 10 Mbps Half-Duplex
• 10 Mbps Full-Duplex
• 100 Mbps Half-Duplex
• 100 Mbps Full-Duplex
Make sure that the port speeds on the host and remote units are configured identically.
------------------------- Port Status Values ---------------------------­ Optics Data EXT Mgmt
Link Status Up Up Down Link Lost Cntr 0 0 0 Duplex Status Full Full Half Port Speed 100 Mbits 100 Mbits 10 Mbits
------------------------- Port Control Settings --------------------------­ Data EXT Mgmt
Port Enable Enabled Enabled Admin Status Up Up Port Speed Ctrl Autoneg. Autoneg. Advertise Ctrl Advert All Advert All Advertise FlowC Adv Flow Adv Flow Force FlowCtrl Frc FlowCt Flow Auto Flow Auto Unit FlowControl Ena. FlowC
Use Arrow Keys To Move Cursor. Press Space Bar To Change Value. Press RETURN To Set New Value. Press Q Or F4 To Exit
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Advertise Ctrl -
This is the Selective Advertising feature. Selective Advertising is used in combination with Auto-Negotiation to advertise your selected speed and duplex mode for the DATA and EXT MGMT ports. This allows you to advertise: all speeds and duplex modes; 10 Mbps Half-Duplex; 10 Mbps Full-Duplex; 100 Mbps Half-Duplex; 100 Mbps Full-Duplex; 10 Mbps Half and Full-Duplex; etc. You must enable Auto-Negotiation for Selective Advertising to work.
NOTE: When specific speeds and/or duplex modes are desired, Black Box recommends using
Selective Advertising, instead of Force Mode, when connecting to devices that can only auto­negotiate.
Advertise FlowC and Force FlowCtrl -
These are the Flow Control features.
When you are using Flow Control functionality on any port, you must enable Flow Control (refer to
Unit Flow Control
for more information). Then configure each port individually:
• To use Auto-Negotiation and Flow Control:
Advertise FlowC = Advertise Flow, Force FlowCtrl = Flow Auto.
• To use Auto-Negotiation but not Flow Control
Advertise FlowC = No Flow.
• To use Flow Control and force the port speed (Port Speed Ctrl)
Advertise FlowC = Advertise Flow, Force FlowCtrl = Frc FlowCt.
All RJ-45 ports feature Flow Control in Full-Duplex and Back Pressure Flow control in Half­Duplex.
Unit FlowControl -
This allows you to enable or disable Flow Control functionality on the
unit. You must enable this to use Flow Control on any port.
Transparent Mode
The Managed Media Converter can be configured to allow several combinations of VLAN tagging and management. This manual refers to the most useful combinations as “modes.”
These modes include the following:
• Default (for initial setup purposes only)
• Transparent with Untagged Management
• Transparent with Tagged Management
• Transparent with Extra Tagging (Q-in-Q)
• Port VLAN
• VLAN Filtering
The application of these modes is described in detail in the
Application Examples
section.
NOTE: Default mode is the factory default and is provided as a starting point from which to
configure the Managed Media Converter modules. This mode does not provide adequate management isolation and is not recommended for normal use.
This section describes the telnet/serial port screens and fields available for configuring the Managed Media Converter modes.
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In the above example, management traffic will only pass between the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port and the EXT MGMT port regardless of the DIP switch settings.
WARNING
Do not leave the Management Vlan VLAN IDs field defined as zero (0). This will disable management traffic on the Managed Media Converter. You must enter a VLAN ID between 1 and 4094 (excluding the VLAN IDs used for the Port VLAN or for the Data VLANs).
Do not use this Management Vlan VLAN ID field when no other VLAN modes are defined (Transparent mode). This may result in unwanted behavior.
Port VLAN Filter
This parameter allows you to pass traffic with up to 32 separate VLAN IDs between the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port and the DATA port. To enable the Data Vlans fields, you must enter Y in the Tags column for both the Optics and Data rows. Enter up to 32 VLAN IDs in the Data Vlans fields.
Saved VLAN Values <Active after reboot>. Current VLAN Values <Active now>. VLAN IDs Priorities Tags
Current Saved Current Saved Ports Data VLANs are used only Optics [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ Y ] if Tags are enabled on both Data [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ Y ] the Optics and Data Ports. Management VLAN EXT Mgmt Tag SNMP [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ]
Data Vlans <Optics <----> Data> VLAN 1 [0 ] [900 ] VLAN 12 [0 ] [911 ] VLAN 23 [0 ] [922 ] VLAN 2 [0 ] [901 ] VLAN 13 [0 ] [912 ] VLAN 24 [0 ] [923 ] VLAN 3 [0 ] [902 ] VLAN 14 [0 ] [913 ] VLAN 25 [0 ] [924 ] VLAN 4 [0 ] [903 ] VLAN 15 [0 ] [914 ] VLAN 26 [0 ] [925 ] VLAN 5 [0 ] [904 ] VLAN 16 [0 ] [915 ] VLAN 27 [0 ] [926 ] VLAN 6 [0 ] [905 ] VLAN 17 [0 ] [916 ] VLAN 28 [0 ] [927 ] VLAN 7 [0 ] [906 ] VLAN 18 [0 ] [917 ] VLAN 29 [0 ] [928 ] VLAN 8 [0 ] [907 ] VLAN 19 [0 ] [918 ] VLAN 30 [0 ] [909 ] VLAN 9 [0 ] [908 ] VLAN 20 [0 ] [919 ] VLAN 31 [0 ] [930 ] VLAN 10 [0 ] [909 ] VLAN 21 [0 ] [920 ] VLAN 32 [0 ] [931 ] VLAN 11 [0 ] [910 ] VLAN 22 [0 ] [921 ] Valid Vlan IDs are between 1 and 4094. Valid priorities are between 0 and 7. T
yp
e S or F3 to save the changes. Type Q or F4 to quit and cancel changes.
Saved VLAN Values <Active after reboot>. Current VLAN Values <Active now>. VLAN IDs Priorities Tags
Current Saved Current Saved Ports Data VLANs are used only Optics [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ Y ] if Tags are enabled on both Data [13 ] [13 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ] the Optics and Data Ports. Management Vlan EXT Mgmt Tag SNMP [0 ] [200 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ]
Data Vlans <Optics <----> Data>
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Transparent with Extra Tagging
This parameter allows you to restrict traffic to a single VLAN ID tag for the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port by entering
Y
in the Tags column of the Optics row. In the VLAN IDs - Saved column of the Data row, enter the VLAN ID tag to be used (in this example, 13). This VLAN ID will be added to all untagged traffic entering the DATA port and removed from all traffic leaving the DATA port.
Port VLAN on DATA port
This parameter allows you to restrict traffic to a single VLAN ID tag for the DATA port by entering
Y
in the Tags column of the Data row. In the VLAN IDs - Saved column of the Optics row, enter the VLAN ID tag to be used (in this example, 13). This VLAN ID will be added to all untagged traffic entering the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port and removed from all traffic leaving the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port.
Management VLAN and EXT MGMT Tag
This parameter allows you to configure a VLAN ID for management traffic by entering an ID in the VLAN IDs – Saved column of the SNMP row (in this example, 200). This parameter provides the option of adding this VLAN ID to all untagged traffic entering the EXT MGMT port (EXT Mgmt Tag = N) or restricting the EXT MGMT port to pass only traffic bearing this VLAN ID (EXT Mgmt Tag = Y).
Saved VLAN Values <Active after reboot>. Current VLAN Values <Active now>. VLAN IDs Priorities Tags
Current Saved Current Saved Ports Data VLANs are used only Optics [0 ] [13 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ] if Tags are enabled on both Data [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ Y ] the Optics and Data Ports. Management Vlan EXT Mgmt Tag SNMP [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ]
Data Vlans <Optics <----> Data>
Saved VLAN Values <Active after reboot>. Current VLAN Values <Active now>. VLAN IDs Priorities Tags
Current Saved Current Saved Ports Data VLANs are used only Optics [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ Y ] if Tags are enabled on both Data [0 ] [13 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ] the Optics and Data Ports. Management Vlan EXT Mgmt Tag SNMP [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ]
Data Vlans <Optics <----> Data> VLAN 1 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 12 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 23 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 2 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 13 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 24 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 3 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 14 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 25 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 4 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 15 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 26 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 5 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 16 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 27 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 6 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 17 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 28 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 7 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 18 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 29 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 8 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 19 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 30 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 9 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 20 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 31 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 10 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 21 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 32 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 11 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 22 [0 ] [0 ] Valid Vlan IDs are between 1 and 4094. Valid priorities are between 0 and 7. T
yp
e S or F3 to save the changes. Type Q or F4 to quit and cancel changes.
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The Managed Media Converter modes are configured using the
config
command from the Device-Specific Options screen. This will open the Transparent Mode screen or the VLAN Mode screen depending on the current configuration.
Transparent Mode Screen
The Transparent Mode screen is displayed when the Managed Media Converter module is configured in Default mode, or in Transparent mode.
From this screen you can enter
Y
to enable the Transparent Mode and the Transparent Mode
Setup screen, or enter
N
to enable VLAN IDs and the VLAN Mode screen.
Transparent Mode Setup Screen
When you enable the Transparent Mode, the next screen is the Transparent Mode Setup screen:
From this screen you can set the following parameters:
• VLAN Tag on Management Packets
• Extra Tag Mode
• VLAN Tag on EXT MGMT port
TRANSPARENT MODE SETU
P
Is a VLAN tag required on Management packets? [ N ] Do you want to enter the Extra Tag mode? Enter Y for Extra Tagging.
Enter N if you do not want Extra Tags [ N ] Are VLAN Tags required on the EXT Port? [ N ] Type S or F3 to save the new information
Type Q of F4 to quit and cancel changes Reboot is required for any change to take affect.
Transparent Mode
–
w
ith either (not both) Data and Optics Mgmt dipswitches set to on, all traffic passes between Optics and Data port EXCEPT what has been defined as the Management Domain. The Management Domain can either be defined as untagged traffic or traffic with a specified VLAN ID.
In Transparent Mode with BOTH Optics and Data Mgmt dipswitches set to off, all traffic passes between the Optics and Data Ports.
Default Mode – the unit passes only Untagged Packets. The unit is currently in Default Mode. Enter Y for Transparent Mode, N for no Transparent Mode or <enter> to
move to other options [ N ]
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Transparent with VLAN Tag on EXT MGMT Port
This parameter allows you to use all untagged data as the management domain by entering N, or allows you to define a VLAN ID tag for the management domain by entering
Y
. When you
enter
Y
, this field expands to display the Management Tag field and the Management Priority
field.
WARNING
Do not leave the Management Tag field defined as zero (0). This will disable management traffic on the Managed Media Converter. You must enter a VLAN ID between 1 and 4094 (excluding the VLAN ID used for th e Extra Tag).
Make sure that this Tag is defined identically on Host/Remote configurations, or the Host will not be able to manage the Remote.
Extra Tag Mode
This parameter allows you to add a VLAN ID tag to all traffic (tagged or untagged) arriving on the DATA port by entering
Y
. This ID can optionally be kept or removed when leaving the DATA port. When you enter Y, this field expands to display the Data Tag, Data Priority, Leave Tags on Data Port, and TPID fields. The TPID setting allows you to set the EtherType of the Extra Tag frame to either 8100 (standard), 9100 (special use), or 9200 (special use).
TRANSPARENT MODE SETUP
Is a VLAN tag required on Management packets? [ N ]
Do you want to enter the Extra Tag mode? Enter Y for Extra Tagging. Enter N if you do not want Extra Tags [ Y ] The Data Tag is [20 ] Data Priority is [7 ] Are Extra Tags left on the Data Port? [ N ]
Select the TPID for the Extra Tag 1 = 8100, 2 = 9100, 3 = 9200 Extra Tag TPID [ 1 ] [8100]
Are VLAN Tags required on the EXT Port? [ N ] Type S or F3 to save the new information
Type Q of F4 to quit and cancel changes Reboot is required for any change to take affect.
TRANSPARENT MODE SETUP Is a VLAN tag required on Management packets? [ Y ] The Management Tag is [7 ] Management Priority is [0 ]
Do you want to enter the Extra Tag mode? Enter Y for Extra Tagging. Enter N if you do not want Extra Tags [ N ]
Are VLAN Tags required on the EXT Port? [ N ] Type S or F3 to save the new information
Type Q of F4 to quit and cancel changes Reboot is required for any change to take affect.
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Transparent Mode Setup Screen
This parameter allows you to add the management VLAN ID tag to all untagged data arriving at the EXT MGMT port by entering
N
, or allows you to restrict the EXT MGMT port to only
accept data tagged with the management VLAN ID by entering Y.
VLAN Mode Screen
When you enter N in the Transparent Mode screen (page 26), the next screen displayed is the VLAN Mode screen:
In this screen you can set the following parameters:
• Default Mode
• Port VLAN on OPTICS (or UPLINK) port
• Port VLAN on DATA port
• Management VLAN
• Port VLAN Filter
Saved VLAN Values <Active after reboot>. Current VLAN Values <Active now>. VLAN IDs Priorities Tags
Current Saved Current Saved Ports Data VLANs are used only Optics [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ] if Tags are enabled on both Data [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ] the Optics and Data Ports. Management VLAN EXT Mgmt Tag SNMP [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ]
Data Vlans <Optics <----> Data> VLAN 1 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 12 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 23 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 2 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 13 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 24 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 3 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 14 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 25 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 4 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 15 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 26 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 5 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 16 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 27 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 6 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 17 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 28 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 7 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 18 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 29 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 8 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 19 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 30 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 9 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 20 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 31 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 10 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 21 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 32 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 11 [0 ] [0 ] VLAN 22 [0 ] [0 ] Valid Vlan IDs are between 1 and 4094. Valid priorities are between 0 and 7. T
yp
e S or F3 to save the changes. Type Q or F4 to quit and cancel changes.
TRANSPARENT MODE SETU
P
Is a VLAN tag required on Management packets? [ Y ] The Management Tag is [7 ] Management Priority is [0 ]
Do you want to enter the Extra Tag mode? Enter Y for Extra Tagging. Enter N if you do not want Extra Tags [ N ]
Are VLAN Tags required on the EXT Port? [ N ]
Type S or F3 to save the new information Type Q of F4 to quit and cancel changes
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