Intellinet Network Solutions 510486, 519069, 515368 User Manual

Media
Converter

user
Manual

MODELS:
510486
510493
510509
510523
515320
515337
515344
515351
515368
519069

Shown: Model 515368

INT-MEDCON-UM-0908-01

introduCtion

Thank you for purchasing this INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS™
Media Converter. The models listed below vary in the type and number
of ports, connectors, data transfer rates and added features, but all are
designed so network managers can install ber cabling anywhere within
a network without changing the arrangement of copper-based Ethernet.
The compact size of the converter allows for easy deployment in any
narrow desktop location or wall-mount installation and, if needed, several
converters can be grouped in a 19” rack-mountable chassis.

Easy-to-follow instructions in this user manual help make installation
of this converter quick and simple, so you’ll also soon be enjoying the

benets of these features common to all models listed:

• Auto MDI/MDI-X support

• Status LEDs for easy monitoring of device status

• External power adapter

• Lifetime Warranty
This user manual is included with the following items:

519069 Ethernet Media Converter
515320 Fast Ethernet Media Converter
515337 Fast Ethernet Media Converter
515344 Fast Ethernet Media Converter
510493 Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter
515351 Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter
515368 Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter
510486 Gigabit Ethernet Redundant Link Media Converter

510509 Gigabit Ethernet WDM Media Converter (RX1550/TX1310)*
510523 Gigabit Ethernet WDM Media Converter (RX1310/TX1550)*

NOTE: Variations among the models can be noted in the Specications

section at the back of this manual. Product images in this manual may

be representational and may not exactly match the media converter in

this package.

* WDM Media Converter models 510509 and 510523 need to be installed

 aspairsonoppositesidesofthesamebercable.

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FCC Warning

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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 radiates radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the user manual, may cause
interference, which the user will be required to correct at his own

expense.

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may

cause radio inter ference, in which case the user may be required to
take adequate measures to correct.

Overview

Since all the INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS Media Converter
models represented in this manual do not share all the same features,

refer to the product or its corresponding Specications list to determine

which of the following sections or items within the sections apply to the

enclosed product. For example, not all of the LEDs dened in the status

reference chart may be featured on your media converter.

funCtions & indiCators

Auto MDI

Auto MDI (medium dependent interface) detection alleviates concerns
about cabling conguration by allowing direct connection to a workstation,
switch, LAN card, hub or other network devices when connecting between

RJ-45 ports.

Auto MDI marked next to

the RJ- 45 port on the front

panel of Model 515386.

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DIP Switches

The DIP (dual in-line package) switches on the rear panel of some models
enable a variety of functions
that are printed in a convenient
reference key alongside the
switches. NOTE: A DIP switch
reference list is also listed in the

product’s Specications. In the
example at right (model 515344),
DIP switches 6 and 7 enable
the Local Loopback (LLB) and
Remote Loopback (RLB) diagnostic functions (see Loopback Testing).

Loopback Testing

On some models (see Specications), DIP switches let you activate both

local and remote loopback diagnostic test functions. Check for proper

cable connections rst, and run the test with a trafc level of at least 50
percent of capacity to optimize the brightness of the LED indicators.
Don’t conduct both loopback tests at the same time.

Local Loopback

Use a local loopback (set the designated DIP switch to On to enable) to

check that the copper segment is connected properly. Launch a loopback

or diagnostics testing program (see NOTE below) and follow the program
instructions. Typically, the instructions will be similar to the following:

1. Enter the number of test messages (frame packets) to be sent (1–1000).

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2. Click “Start.”

3. The program will send a testing message looped in the copper segment

and display a pass/fail result.

Remote Loopback

Use a remote loopback (at the remote unit, set the designated DIP switch
to On; at the local unit, keep both loopback Dip switches Off/disabled) to
check that the ber segment is connected properly. Launch a loopback or
diagnostics testing program (see NOTE below) and follow the program
instructions. Typically, the instructions will be similar to the following:

1. Enter the number of test messages (frame packets) to be sent (1–1000).

2. Click “Start.”

3. The program will send a testing message looped in the ber segment
and display a pass/fail result.

NOTE: On a PC, use a program such as Sniffer to conduct the tests.

Other methods include the SmartBits series of testing equipment. If you

do not have access to either method, contact your vendor for advice.

IMPORTANT: Deactivate both the local and the remote loopback test

functions for normal converter operation.

Link Fault Signaling (LFS)

Link Fault Signaling (LFS) is an important function that is extremely
benecial in terms of network status monitoring. The LFS function monitors
both the copper and ber segments to ensure that the Spanning Tree

Protocol can kick in the moment a link failure occurs on either segment.
Set LFS to On for normal operations; set to Off when installing cables
or when testing the network connection.

NOTE: The LFS feature inuences both ber and copper segments.
When disruption occurs on the copper segment, the ber segment will be
disabled. When the ber segment loses signal, the copper segment will
be disabled. Any link failure — including during periods of precautionary
switching to the redundant link and during Link Fault Signaling — will
cause the ALM LED to light up (see LEDs).

To utilize the full benets of LFS, four converters can be used to build a

primary and a secondary path between two switches. The switches must

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support Spanning Tree or Fast Spanning Tree protocols. By default,

transmission of data will travel via the primary path. If a link failure is
detected, transmission will automatically be switched to the secondary
path by Spanning Tree Protocol, delivering non-stop network connectivity.

LEDs

Front panel LEDs provide at-a-glance network status and real-time

connectivity information. NOTE: The PWR (power) LED is located on
the rear panel on some models.

LED Status Indication

100 On Data packets are being transmitted at 100 Mbps.
Off Data packets are being transmitted at 10 Mbps.*
1000 On Data packets are being transmitted at 1000 Mbps.
Off Data packets are being transmitted at 10/100 Mbps.*
ACT On Data is being transmitted/received.
ALM On A failure has occurred on a ber or copper link.
COL On Data collisions are occurring.
FD/FDX On The device (or corresponding link) is operating in full
duplex mode.
Off The device (or corresponding link) is operating in half
duplex mode.
LFS On A break or disruption exists in copper or ber links.
LNK On A link has been established with a compliant device.
Flashing Data is being transmitted/received (LNK/ACT combined).

Off No valid link is established to the port.
PRI On The primary link is receiving link pulses from a
compliant device.

Off The signal has been lost on the primary ber port.

PWR On Power is being received for normal operation.
Off No power is being received.

RCV On Data packets are being received.
Flashing Data packets are being received at a slower rate.

Off No data packets are being received.
RDT On The redundant link is receiving link pulses from a
compliant device.

Off The signal has been lost on the redundant ber por t.
* Applic ablewithmul ti-spee dmodels.

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ConneCtions & installation

Ports

As mentioned in the Introduction, the type of media converter ports will
vary from model to model. Refer to each model’s Specications at the
back of this manual to identify a port, and see below for explanations of

their various uses and limits.

Auto MDI/MDI-X

Though not a port per se, the Auto MDI/MDI-X function on a converter’s
RJ-45 port alleviates concerns about cabling conguration when connecting
to a 1000Base-T device. Whether connecting to a switch, a LAN card or

any other network device via the RJ-45 port, simply plug it in and proceed.
(See Connecting Copper Cable below.)

10/100Base-TX Por t

A 10/100Base-TX port supports network speeds of either 10 Mbps or
100 Mbps, and can operate in half and full duplex transfer modes. The

RJ-45 connector is suitable for UTP cable Category 3, 4, 5 or better.

10/100/1000Base-T Port

The 10/100/1000Base-T port supports a network speed of 10 Mbps,
100 Mbps or 1,000 Mbps, and operates in full duplex transfer mode. The
RJ-45 connector is suitable for UTP cable Category 5 or better.

10/100/1000Base-TX Por t

A 10/100/1000Base-TX port supports network speeds of 10 Mbps, 100
Mbps or 1,000 Mbps, and can operate in half and full duplex transfer

modes. The RJ-45 connector is suitable for UTP cable Category 3, 4,
5 or better.

100Base-FX Port

A 100Base-FX port adds a ber Fast Ethernet link to your network device.

Compliant with IEEE 802.3u, this port can transmit data at 100 Mbps in

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