Omnitron Systems Technology iConverter Gx AN User Manual
iConverter® Gx AN Media Converter
STANDALONE AND PLUG-IN MODULE
USER MANUAL
Table of Contents
1.0 Overview ....................................................................................................................3
1.1 General Description....................................................................................................3
2.0 Port Structure .............................................................................................................4
2.1 Overview.....................................................................................................................4
2.1.1 UTP and Fiber Ports ..................................................................................................4
3.0 Installation Procedure ................................................................................................5
3.1 Overview.....................................................................................................................5
3.2 Configuring DIP-switches ...........................................................................................5
3.2.1 Board-Mounted DIP-switch Settings ..........................................................................6
3.3 Installing the Module and Connecting Cables ............................................................8
3.4 Verifying Operation ................................................................................................... 10
4.0 Configuring the Module via Command Line Interface..............................................11
4.1 Overview...................................................................................................................11
4.2.1 SFP Status ...............................................................................................................15
5.0 Gx AN Specifications................................................................................................17
6.0 Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................................................18
6.1 Overview...................................................................................................................18
6.1.1 Power Issues............................................................................................................18
6.1.2 Fiber Issues..............................................................................................................18
6.1.3 UTP Issues...............................................................................................................19
7.0 Warranty...................................................................................................................20
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1.0 OVERVIEW
This document describes the installation and configuration of the iConverter Gx AN standalone and plug-in
modules. The difference between the module types are indicated using the following legend throughout
this User Manual:
- Standalone
SA
- Plug-In
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1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Omnitron iConverter® Gx AN provides 1000BASE-T UTP to 1000BASE-X Fiber media conversion.
The fiber optic port supports auto and forced negotiation configuration via DIP-switches. The UTP port
automatically detects and advertises the Duplex and Pause abilities of connected Gigabit fiber optic and
UTP devices.
The iConverter Gx AN models with fixed-fiber connectors are available with multimode (MM) dual-fiber ,
single-mode (SM) dual-fiber and single-mode single-fiber (SF) options. They support ST , SC, LC and MT RJ connectors with distances up to 220/550m over MM fiber, 140km over SM fiber and 40km over SF.
The Gx AN Small Form Pluggable (SFP) model supports a wide variety of 1000BASE-X SFP transceivers
available.
The Gx AN plug-in module is a managed media converter when installed in a chassis with a management
module such as the Network Management Module (NMM) or the 10/100M2. The standalone module is an
unmanaged media converter supporting DIP-switches for configuration options.
IMPORTANT
This manual provides information on the installation and configuration of the module using the command
line interface (serial console). For ongoing network management, Omnitron Systems recommends
NetOutlook, an SNMP-based Network Management Software.
NetOutlook provides an efficient, user-friendly way to configure, monitor and manage devices installed
on a single network or on a series of networks by providing an intuitive graphical display with real-time
status and alarm (trap) information. The user can easily manage iConverter equipment on a large
Enterprise network or Metropolitan Area network (MAN) from a single location without the need of
additional resources.
The firmware of the Network Management Module (NMM) and NetOutlook must be at revision
3.3c or later to support the Gx AN plug-in module.
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2.0 PORT STRUCTURE
2.1 OVERVIEW
The front panel of the Gx AN provides access to the UTP and fiber ports. The fiber port will vary
depending on the connector type; ST , SC, MT-RJ, LC or SFP supporting 1000BASE-FX transceivers.
2.1.1 UTP and Fiber Ports
PI SA
The fiber interface supports the 1000BASE-X protocol. The fiber interface operates in manual mode or
auto-negotiation and supports Full-Duplex operation.
The UTP Ethernet port supports 1000BASE-T protocols, auto-negotiation mode for Half and Full-Duplex.
When the fiber port is operating in manual mode, the UTP port can be manually forced to negotiate to a
specific duplex mode.
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3.0 INST ALLA TION PROCEDURE
3.1 OVERVIEW
The following steps outline the installation and configuration procedures for the Gx AN. Refer to the
specified sections for detailed instructions.
• Configuring DIP-switches (Section 3.2)
• Installing the Module and Connecting Cables (Section 3.3)
• Verifying Operation (Section 3.4)
When the setup and configuration procedures are completed, the Gx AN has been configured with the basic
setup requirement for standard operation. To configure the module with additional features, see Section
4.0, “Detailed Module Configuration”.
3.2 CONFIGURING DIP-SWITCHES
PI SA
The Gx AN plug-in module has two board-mounted DIP-switches. The standalone unit has one bank of
DIP-switches. The locations of the DIP-switches are illustrated below.
Switch 1
Bank 1
Switch 8
Left
Right
DIP-switch Locations
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3.2.1 Board-Mounted DIP-switch Settings
PI SA
DIP-switch Bank 1 is available on both the plug-in and standalone modules. The table indicates the position
of the switch; Left/Down or Right/Up. As indicated in the DIP-switch location diagram, Left and Right
refers to the plug-in module and Down and Up refers to the standalone module.
(Left/Right)
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Switch
P1 AN:
SW1
SW2
SW3
SW4
SW5
SW6 - SW8 See Link Mode DIP-switch Table in Section 3.2.1.4
Port 1
Fiber Auto-Negotiation
P2 AN:
Port 2
UTP Auto-Negotiate
FDX:
Port 2
UTP Full-Duplex
OFF:
Port 2
Pause Disable
OFF:
Port 2
Asymmetric Pause Not
Advertised
Left/Down
(Factory D efault)
(Up/Down)
SA
Right/Up
P1 MAN:
Port 1
Fiber Manual Negotiation
P2 MAN:
Port 2
UTP Manual
HDX:
Port 2
UTP Half-Duplex
PAUSE:
Port 2
Pause A dvertisement
Enable
AS YM:
Port 2
Asymmetric Pause
Advertistment
3.2.1.1 SW1 - Port 1 Auto/Manual Negotiation “AN MAN”
When this DIP-switch is in the Auto-Negotiate “AN” position (factory default), the fiber optic port is
transparent to the network and allows the end devices connected to the module to advertise through the
module and establish negotiated settings between the end devices. If Port 2 (UTP) is not connected, the
fiber port will not be able to establish a fiber link. In the AN mode, the DIP-switches for Pause, Port 2
(UTP) and link modes RFD and SFD are ignored.
If two Gx AN modules are connected together and Port 1 is configured for Auto-Negotiation, the mode of
operation will be determined by the devices connected to Port 2 (UTP). Port 1 is transparent to the process.
When this DIP-switch is in the Manual “MAN” position, the advertised values of Port 2 is controlled by
DIP-switches SW2 through SW5.
3.2.1.2 SW2 and SW3 - Port 2 (UTP) Settings “AN MAN” “FDX HDX”
These DIP-switches are only valid when Port 1 is set to “MAN”. Port 2 is always set to Auto-Negotiation
and DIP-switch SW2 and SW3 only defines what modes are advertised. See Port 2 (UTP) Configuration
Matrix.
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