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User’s Guide
SBFTF10xx-12x
Stand-Alone Media Converter
• Copper to Fiber
10/100 Bridging 6-Port
(5 copper / 1 fiber)
10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX
The SBFTF10xx-12x 6-port Ethernet/fast Ethernet bridging media converter allows
connection of 10Base-T Ethernet and/or 100Base-TX fast Ethernet twisted-pair
copper network devices to network devices on a 100Base-FX fast Ethernet fiber
network.
Part Number Copper - five (5) ports Duplex Fiber-Optic - one (1) port
10Base-T/100Base-TX 100Base-FX
SBF
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SBFTF10xx-12x Part Number Copper - five (5) ports Fiber-Optic - one (1) port Installation -- Continued 10Base-T/100Base-TX Single Fiber SBFTF1029-120 RJ-45 SC, 1310 nm (TX)/1550 nm (RX) Set the Dip Switches 100 m (328 ft)* single mode, 20 km (12.4 miles The dip switches are located on the side of the media converter. Use a small, SBFTF1029-121 RJ-45 SC, 1550 nm (TX)/1310 nm (RX) flat-blade screwdriver or a similar device to set each dip switch. 100 m (328 ft)* single mode, 20 km (12.4 miles)
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SBFTF10xx-12x Installation -- Continued Installation -- Continued Set the Dip Switches -- Continued Set the Dip Switches -- Continued NOTE: Dip switch 4 (in the “SW” set) applies to fiber port 1 (F1). NOTE: Dip switches 1, 2, 3, and 4 (in the Config. Switches set) apply ONLY to twisted-pair copper port 2 (TP2). 4. Fiber Mode (Fiber Port 1) 4 Up (Full-Duplex) - The cable distances for fiber port UP 1 (F1) are constrained by the cable requirements (see pages 1 and 2). 1. Twisted-Pair Auto-N
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SBFTF10xx-12x Installation -- Continued Installation -- Continued If half-duplex mode is used, refer to the 512-Bit Rule (see page 9). Connect the Twisted-Pair Copper Cable If full-duplex mode is used, the 512-Bit Rule does not apply. The cable The AutoCross feature allows either MDI (straight-through) or MDI-X lengths are constrained by the cable requirements (see pages 1 and 2). (crossover) cable connections to be configured automatically, according to the network conditions. Connect t
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SBFTF10xx-12x Operation Operation -- Continued Status LEDs Product Features Use the status LEDs next to the fiber ports to monitor the media converter and the fiber network connections. Full-Duplex Network In a full-duplex network, maximum cable lengths are determined by the type PWR of cables that are used. See pages 1 and 2 for the cable specifications for the The “FD” and “LACT” LEDs near the bottom of the media different SBFTF10xx-12x models. converter refer to Fiber Port 1 (F1). LACT T
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SBFTF10xx-12x Operation -- Continued Cable Specifications The physical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3™ specifications. Product Features -- Continued Fiber Cable Bit Error Rate: <10-9 Rate Conversion single mode fiber (recommended): 9 µm The SBFTF10xx-12x media converter allows connection of 10Mb/s terminal Multimode fiber (recommended): 62.5/125 µm devices on a 10Base-T legacy Ethernet copper network to 100Mb/s terminal Multimode fiber (optional): 100/140, 85/140, 50/125 µ
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SBFTF10xx-12x Cable Specifications -- Continued Technical Specifications For use with Transition Networks Model SBFTF10xx-12x or equivalent. Copper Cable Standards IEEE 802.3™ Category 3: (Minimum requirement for 10 Mb/s operation) Data Rate 10 Mb/s, 100 Mb/s Gauge 24 to 22 AWG Attenuation 11.5 dB/100m @ 5-10 MHz Dimensions 3.25" x 1.75" x 4.8" (82 x 43 x 122 mm) Maximum Cable Distance 100 meters Weight 13 oz. (369 g) (approximate) Category 5: (Minimum requirement for 100 Mb/s operation) Power
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SBFTF10xx-12x Troubleshooting Compliance Information If the media converter fails, isolate and correct the failure by determining the CISPR22/EN55022 Class A + EN55024 answers to the following questions and then taking the indicated action: CE Mark 1. Is the power LED on the media converter illuminated? FCC Regulations NO This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide rea
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