Transition Networks E-100BTX-FX-N-01, E-100BTX-FX-NLP-01 User Manual

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .5

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . .6

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Compliance Information . . . . . . . .8

USER’S GUIDE

E-100BTX-FX-N-01
E-100BTX-FX-NLP-01

PCI Media Converter

• Ethernet

• Copper to Fiber

• 100Base-TX to 100Base-FX

Transition Networks E-100BTX-FX-N-01
and E-100BTX-FX-NLP-01 series media
converters connect 100Base-TX
twisted-pair copper cables to 100Base­FX fiber optic cables and are PCI

(Peripheral Component Interconnect)
powered. These converters are designed to install directly inside a PC workstation
or file server and mount on any slot on a standard PCI. No additional power
supply is needed since the power is drawn directly from the PCI slot. Two LEDs
allow for network monitoring.

The E-100BTX-FX-N-01 series media converter is 4.8 in. (121 mm) wide while the
E-100BTX-FX-NLP-01 series media converter is 3.2 in (80 mm) wide.

* Typical maximum cable distance. Actual distance is dependent upon the

physical characteristics of the network installation.

Part Number Port One - Copper

100Base-TX

Port Two - Duplex Fiber-Optic
100Base-FX

E-100BTX-FX-N-01
E-100BTX-FX-NLP-01

RJ-45
100 m (328 ft)*

ST, 1300 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)*

E-100BTX-FX-N-01(SC)
E-100BTX-FX-NLP-01(SC)

RJ-45
100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1300 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)*

E-100BTX-FX-N-01(SM)
E-100BTX-FX-NLP-01(SM)

RJ-45
100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1310 nm single mode
20 km (12.4 miles)*

-NLP-01

-N-01

Installation

CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge
precautions when setting the 4-position switch. Failure to observe this caution
could result in damage to, and failure of, the media converter.

Set the 4-Position Switch

• The 4-position switch is
located on the circuit board.

• Use a small flat-blade
screwdriver to set the
recessed switches.

1. Auto-Negotiation

up Enable Auto-Negotiation for the copper link (see page 4).
down Disable Auto-Negotiation for the copper link.

2. Pause Control Frame

up Enable the pause feature (see page 5).
down Disable the pause feature.

3. Link Pass-Through

up Enable Link Pass-Through (see page 4).
down Disable Link Pass-Through.

4. Far-End Fault

up Enable Far-End Fault (see page 5).
down Disable Far-End Fault.

Install the Slide-in-Module

CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge
precautions when installing the slide-in-module. Failure to observe this caution
could result in damage to, and failure of, the media converter.

To install the E-100BTX-FX-N-01 or the E-100BTX-FX-NLP-01 media
converter slide-in-module:

1. Locate an empty installation slot on the PC workstation or file server.

2. Remove the screws that secure the cover over the installation slot. Retain
the screws.

3. Carefully slide the slide-in-module into the installation slot, aligning the
module with the installation guides.

4. Ensure that the module is firmly seated in the installation slot.

5. Use the screws from step 2 to secure the module to the workstation or file
server housing.

E-100BTX-FX-N-01 / E-100BTX-FX-NLP-01

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Link Pass-Through (up = enable

)

Pause (up = enable)

A

uto-Negotiation (up = enable)

Far End Fault
(up = enable)

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Installation -- Continued

Install the Copper Cable

1. Use the enclosed 100Base-TX compliant
copper cables with male, RJ-45 connectors
installed at both ends.

2. Connect the RJ-45 connector at one end of
the cable to the RJ-45 port on the media
converter.

3. Connect the RJ-45 connector at the other end
of the cable to the RJ-45 port on the network
interface card (NIC).

Install the Fiber Cable

1. Locate or build 100Base-FX compliant fiber cable with male, two­stranded TX to RX connectors installed at both ends.

2. Connect the fiber cables to the media converter as described:

• Connect the male TX cable connector to the female TX port.

• Connect the male RX cable connector to the female RX port.

3. Connect the fiber cables to the other device (another media converter,
hub, etc.) as described:

• Connect the male TX cable connector to the female RX port.

• Connect the male RX cable connector to the female TX port.

Power the Media Converter

Both the E-100BTX-FX-N-01 and the E-100BTX-FX-NLP-01 media
converters are powered by the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)
edge connector on the circuit board.

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Connect the fiber cable
to the media converter
as shown.

Connect the fiber cable

to the other device

(media converter,

hub, etc.) as shown

RX

TX

RX

TX

RJ-45 port

on the media

converter

RJ-45 port

on the network

interface card (NIC)