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April 2010
LBMC300-MMST
LBMC300-MMSC
10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter
Provides one channel to convert 10BASE-T/
®
BLACK BOX
100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX media.
Use as a standalone device or with a standard 19" rackmount chassis.
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10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in
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NOM Statement 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5. E l aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc. 6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carr
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10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia. 16. E l cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo. 17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
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Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 5
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10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter Table of Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications .............................................................................................7 2. Overview .................................................................................................8 2.1 Introduction......................................................................................8 2.2 Features ..........................................................................
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Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Emissions: FCC Part 15 Class A, CE Mark Fixed Ports: (1) TX port, (1) FX port Forwarding Rate: 14,880 pps for 10 Mbps; 148,800 pps for 100 Mbps ® Safety: UL 60950-1 Speed: 10/20 Mbps for half-/full-duplex 10BASE-T; 100/200 Mbps for half-/full-duplex 100BASE-TX/FX Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX Switching Method: Store and forward User Controls: (1) 6-position DIP switch Connectors: LBMC300-MMST: (1) pair of ST
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10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction LBMC300-MMST and LBMC300-MMSC converters provide one channel for media conversion between 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX. They can be used as a standalone device or with a standard 19” chassis as shown in Figure 2-1. An LBMC300-MMST or LBMC300-MMSC media converter provides one TX port and one FX port. For the FX port, you can use multimode fiber cable with an SC or ST connector, depending on the model. The TX port
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Chapter 2: Overview • Non-blocking full wire-speed forwarding rate • Support broadcast storm filtering • Backpressure and IEEE 802.3x compliant flow control • Front-panel status LEDs • External AC to DC power adapter • Used as a standalone device or with a chassis • Hot-swappable when used with a chassis 2.3 What’s Included Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. • Media Conver
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10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter Table 2-1. Front-panel components. Number Component Description 1 SC or ST connector Fiber link 2 LEDs See Table 4-1 in Chapter 4. 3 RJ-45 connector Twisted-pair link 2.4.2 Back Panel Figure 2-3 shows the back panel of the media converter. Table 2-2 describes its components. 4 5 Figure 2-3. Back panel. Table 2-2. Back-panel components. Number Component Description 4 6-position DIP switch Configuration 5 Barrel connector Power Page 10
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Chapter 3: DIP Switch Settings 3. DIP Switch Settings A close-up view of the DIP switches appears in Figure 3-1. Settings for the 6-position DIP switch are described in Table 3-1. Figure 3-1. DIP switches. Table 3.1 DIP switch settings. DIP Switch Down (Default setting) Up Description Number 1 Enable LFPT Disable LFPT LFPT = Link-fault passthrough 2 Enable auto-negotiation Enable forced for TX port mode for TX port 3 TX port forced to TX port forced to 100 Mbps 10 Mbps 4 TX po
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10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter To set the DIP switches: 1. F irst, disconnect the converter from the power. Then toggle Pin 2 of the DIP switch to the up position to enable the forced mode for TX port. NOTE: Pin 2 must be toggled up before setting speed and duplex mode manually. 2. Toggle down Pin 3 to force the TX port at the speed of 100 Mbps. Or toggle up Pin 3 for 10-Mbps speed. 3. Toggle down Pin 4 to force the TX port at full-duplex mode. Or toggle up Pin 4 for half-dup
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Chapter 4: LED Indicators 4. LED Indicators The LED indicators give you instant feedback on status of the converter. Table 4-1. LED indicators and their functions. LED State Indication PWR Steady Power on Off Power off 100 (Mbps) Steady Connected at 100 Mbps speed Off Connected at 10 Mbps speed LNK/ACT Steady A valid network connection is established Flashing Transmitting or receiving data Off Valid connection not established, and the unit is not transmitting/receiving data FD
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10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter 5. Link-Fault-Passthrough Connect the FX ports of Media Converters A and B through the fiber cable. 1. L ink Fault on the FX port of Media Converter A: A Link Fault condition will be sensed on the TX port whenever Media Converter A detects a Link Fault condi- tion on the FX port. Thus, the 100, LNK/ACT, and FDX/COL LEDs of the TX port of Media Converter A would be off. 2. L ink Fault on the TX port of Media Converter A: A Link Fault condition will b
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Chapter 6: Installation 6. Installation This chapter gives step-by-step installation instructions for the converter. 6.1 Selecting a Site for the Equipment As with any electric device, you should place the equipment where it will not be subjected to extreme temperatures, humidity, or electromagnetic interference. Specifically, the site you select should meet the following requirements: • T he ambient temperature should be between 32 and 113 degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 45 degrees Celsius). • The
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