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iConverter GX/TM Media Converter
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Network Interface Device
STANDALONE AND PLUG-IN MODULE
USER MANUAL
Release 3.4
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Table of Contents 1.0 Overview ....................................................................................................................3 1.1 General Description....................................................................................................3 1.1.1 Advanced Features ....................................................................................................3 2.0 Port Structure .................................................................................
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1.0 OVERVIEW This document describes the installation and configuration of the iConverter GX/TM standalone Network Interface Device and plug-in modules. The difference between the module types are indicated using the following legend throughout this User Manual: SA - Standalone PI - Plug-In 1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ® The Omnitron iConverter GX/TM is a carrier-class media converter and a Network Interface Device (NID) that provides 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T (10/100/1000) to 1000BASE-X Fi
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2.0 PORT STRUCTURE 2.1 OVERVIEW The front panel of the GX/TM provides access to the management (serial console), 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. The plug-in module features two additional Ethernet ports for connectivity via the chassis backplane. 2.1.1 Management Port PI SA The GX/TM features a Serial RS-232 Console Port (aka Craft Interface) which can be connected to a computer for
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19-Module Chassis 5-Module Chassis 2-Module Chassis 1-Module Redundant Chassis 3.0 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 3.1 OVERVIEW The following steps outline the installation and configuration procedures for the GX/TM. Refer to the specified sections for detailed instructions. • Configure DIP-switches (Section 3.2) • Installing the Module and Connecting Cables (Section 3.3) • Configure Module via Command Line Interface (Section 3.4) • Verify Operation (Section 3.5) When the setup and configuration pr
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3.2 CONFIGURING DIP-SWITCHES PI SA The GX/TM 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. DIP-switch Locations 3.2.1 Board-Mounted Bank 1 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
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NOTE: When the fiber optic port operates in Auto-Negotiation mode, the port advertises for Pause. When the fiber optic port operates in Manual mode, Pause is disabled. NOTE: The fiber optic port of the GX/TM works in Full-Duplex mode in both Auto and Manual Negotiation modes. 3.2.1.2 SW2 - UTP Auto/Manual Negotiation “AN/Man” When this DIP-switch is in the “AN” position (factory default), the UTP port automatically determines the Speed, Duplex and Pause mode of the connecting UTP device. If
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3.2.1.3 SW3 - UTP Speed Gigabit/10-100 “1000/10-100” When the “1000/10-100” DIP-switch is in the “1000” position (factory default), the UTP always operates in 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation mode. The UTP port auto-negotiates to a speed of 10Mbps, 100Mbps or 1000Mbps with the connected UTP device. In this mode, the UTP “AN/Man” and UTP “100/10” DIP- switches have no effect. When the “1000/10-100” DIP-switch is in the UP 10/100Mbps “10-100” position and the UTP “AN/Man” DIP-switch is in the “Man
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3.2.2 Board-Mounted Bank 2 Settings PI SA DIP-switch Bank 2 is available on both the plug-in and standalone modules. PI SA Switch Left (Factory Default) Right Switch Down (Factory Default) Up SW1 A-DS: Port A Disabled A-EN: Port A Enabled SW3 Off: Pause: Pause Disable Pause Enable SW2 B-DS: Port B Disabled B-EN: Port B Enabled SW4 Reserved Reserved SW3 Off: Pause: SW5 Auto: Man: Pause Disable Pause Enable UTP Auto Crossover UTP Manual Crossover SW4 M/SL: SL: Master/Slave Auto-Select Slave-Mo
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3.2.2.5 SW5 - UTP 10/100 Auto/Manual Crossover “AX/MANX” The GX/TM features 10/100 Auto Crossover, which allows it to connect to a switch or a workstation with either straight-through or Crossover UTP cables. The 10/100 Auto Crossover feature is only available when the UTP port is operating in Auto-Negotiation mode. The UTP port operates in Auto-Negotiation mode when the “AN/Man” DIP-switch is in the Auto- Negotiate “AN” position, or when the “1000/10-100” DIP-switch is in the Gigabit “1000” po
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3.3 INSTALLING PLUG-IN MODULES AND CONNECTING CABLES PI a. Carefully slide the module into an open slot in the chassis. Align the module with the installation guides and ensure that the module is firmly seated against the backplane. Secure the module by fastening the front panel thumbscrew (push in and turn clockwise to tighten) to the chassis front. Verify the “Pwr” LED is ON (indicating the chassis is powered). SA a. The GX/TM standalone Network Interface Device (NID) is available in tableto
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3.4 CONFIGURE THE MODULE VIA COMMAND LINE INTERFACE PI SA To configure, attach the GX/TM to a DB-9 serial (RS-232) equipped computer with terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal. The GX/TM Serial Console Port (DCE) is a mini DIN-6 female connector which can be changed to a DB-9 connector with the included adapter (Part #8082-0). Attach the ends of a serial cable to the serial port of the PC and the Serial Console Port of the GX/TM. This is a standard asynchronous serial interface
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The Management Options screen will be displayed. PI SA Management Options iConverter, Serial Agent Network Management 1: Chassis and Module Management 2: Set Module Identifier Management Module Preferences 3: IP and Control Preferences 4: SNMP Preferences 5: Abandon Preference Changes 6: Save Preference Changes 7: Restore to Factory Defaults 8: Restart Management Module 9: Other Networking Features Management Module Maintenance 10: Firmware Update 11: Set Date/Time IP Add
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3.4.1 Setting IP and Control Preferences An IP address is required for the SNMP manager to address the GX/TM. The factory default setting is 192.168.1.220. The IP address can be configured manually or automatically as a DHCP client. 3.4.1.1 Setting IP Parameters Manually To manually configure the IP address and control parameters, select 3 from the Management Options screen. The IP and Control Preferences screen will appear. PI SA IP and Control Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial Agent 1:
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3.4.1.2 Setting IP Parameters as DHCP Client To configure the IP automatically as a DHCP client, select 9 from the Management Options screen. The Other Networking Features screen will appear. PI SA Management Options iConverter, Serial Agent Network Management 1: Chassis and Module Management 2: Set Module Identifier Management Module Preferences 3: IP and Control Preferences 4: SNMP Preferences 5: Abandon Preference Changes 6: Save Preference Changes 7: Restore to Factory Defau
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To set the Chassis Number, select 4 at the IP and Control Preferences screen, press and follow the instructions to enter the chassis number. To set the Chassis Name, select 5 at the IP and Control Preferences screen, press and follow the instructions to enter the chassis name. NOTE: When the NMM is installed into the chassis and is set to Remote OAM, the chassis number of the GX/TM is automatically assigned by the NMM. PI SA IP and Control Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial A
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PI SA IP and Control Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial Agent 1: Set IP 192.168.1.220 2: Set Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 3: Set Gateway 192.168.1.1 4: Chassis Number 1 5: Chassis Name (also sysName) GX/TM 6: Enable/Disable TELNET Enabled 7: Enable/Disable FTP Disabled 8: Enable/Disable Soft Switch Reload Disabled 9: TELNET Password ***** 10: FTP Password 11: Serial Password Enter Choice, Management Options Screen(0), (H)elp, E(x)it > To save the new values, select 0 and
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PI SA SNMP Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial Agent Chassis Number = 1 SNMP Engine ID 80001CAE03000687003B19 1: sysContact Omnitron (949) 250-6510 2: sysLocation Irvine, CA USA 3: SNMP Writes Enabled SNMP v1/v2c ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4: Read Community ***** 5: Write Community ***** 6: Agent Enabled SNMP V3 -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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To set User 1 security, select 10 at the SNMP Preferences screen, press and then follow the screen prompts. To set the User 2 security, select 13 at the SNMP Preferences screen, press and then follow the screen prompts. To set User 1 privacy password, select 11 at the SNMP Preferences screen, press and then follow the screen prompts. To set the User 2 privacy password, select 14 at the SNMP Preferences screen, press and then follow the screen prompts. To set Use
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3.4.3 Management Processor VLAN Support The GX/TM Management Processor can independently transmit and receive Management Data with an IEEE 802.1Q tag. To enable and configure this feature, type 9 from the Management Options screen to access the Other Networking Features screen. PI SA Other Networking Features Screen iConverter, Serial Agent 1: Enable/Disable DHCP Client Disabled 2: Enable/Disable Keep Alive Trap Disabled 3: Keep Alive Trap interval (10-600 secs) 10 4: Enable/Dis
