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AT-FS238a/1
AT-FS238b/1
AT-FS238a/2
AT-FS238b/2
Bridging Converters
Installation Guide
PN 613-50431-00 Rev A
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Copyright 2003 Allied Telesyn, Inc. 960 Stewart Drive, Suite B, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesyn, Inc. Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. All other product names, company names, logos or other designations mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Allied Telesyn, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specificati
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Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement Standards: This product meets the following standards. U.S. Federal Communications Commission Declaration Of Conformity Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesyn, Inc. Manufacturer Address: 960 Stewart Drive, Suite B Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA Manufacturer Telephone: 408-730-0950 Declares that the product: Bridging Converter Model Numbers: AT-FS238a/1, AT-FS238b/1, AT-FS238a/2, AT-FS238b/2 This product complies with FCC Part 15B, Class B Limits: This d
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Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement RFI Emission EN55022 Class B 1 Warning: In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 2 Immunity EN55024 3 Warning: This product requires shielded cables to comply with emission and immunity standards. If it is used with unshielded cables, the user may be required to take measures to correct the interference problem at their own expense. 4 Elect
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AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide Importante: El Apéndice B contiene mensajes de seguridad traducidos para la instalación de este equipo. Cuando vea el símbolo , vaya al Apéndice B para ver el mensaje de seguridad traducido a su idioma. Obs! Bilaga B innehåller översatta säkerhetsmeddelanden avseende installationen av denna utrustning. När du ser , skall du gå till Bilaga B för att läsa det översatta säkerhetsmeddelandet på ditt språk. v
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Table of Contents Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement ......................iii Welcome to Allied Telesyn .......................................................................... ix Where to Find Web-based Guides ................................................................... ix Document Conventions .................................................................................... ix Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical Support .............................................
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Table of Contents Chapter 2 Installing the Bridging Converter ...........................................................13 Verifying Package Contents ............................................................................13 Planning the Installation ................................................................................14 Selecting a Site .........................................................................................15 Installing the Bridging Converter ..................
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Welcome to Allied Telesyn This guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters. Where to Find Web-based Guides The Allied Telesyn web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com offers you an easy way to access the most recent documentation, software, and technical information for all of our products. For product guides, select “Support & Services” from our web site. Document Conventions This guide uses the following conventions: Note Notes provides
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Welcome to Allied Telesyn Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical Support You can contact Allied Telesyn technical support online or by telephone, or e-mail. Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Knowledge Base at http:\\kb.alliedtelesyn.com. You can use the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff and review answers to previously asked questions. Telephone Support For Technical Support by telephone, contact Allied Telesyn at one of the
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AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide Returning Products Products for return or repair must first be assigned a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesyn without a RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense. To obtain an RMA number, contact Allied Telesyn’s Technical Support at one of the following locations: North America Europe, Africa, and the Middle Toll-free: 1-800-762-1664 East Fax: 1-425-806-1050 Tel: +44-1793
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Chapter 1 Overview The AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters are the 10/100Mbps fast switch single-mode fiber transceivers which can send and receive on two different wavelengths (1310nm and 1550nm) on a single-mode fiber cable. The AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters include the following models: ❑ AT-FS238a/1 ❑ AT-FS238b/1 ❑ AT-FS238a/2 ❑ AT-FS238b/2 Below is how to differentiate between the models mentioned above: ❑ AT-FS238a/1 = (1310TX/1550RX) - 15 k
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Overview The fiber optic port operates at 100 Mbps, while the twisted pair port operates at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. Both ports feature half- and full-duplex operation. AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters can be installed on a desktop or in an AT-MCR12 chassis. These bridging converters are easy to install and do not require software configuration or management. Note The AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters are designed to be used in pairs; therefore, the AT-
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AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide The back panel of the AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters features a receptacle power connector and DIP switches for manually configuring the ports. Note The AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Bridging Converters are designed with 2 different receptacle connectors: 12VDC only or 12-50VDC version models. Figure 3 illustrates the back panel of the AT-FS238a/x or the AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters with 3-prong receptacl
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Overview Table 1 lists the maximum operating distances for the bridging converters. Table 1 Maximum Operating Distances 100Base-FX 10Base-T/100Base-TX Model Maximum Operating Maximum Operating Connector Connector 1 2 Distance Distance AT-FS238a/1 SC 15 km (9.3 mi) RJ-45 100 m (328 ft) AT-FS238b/1 AT-FS238a/2 SC 40 km (24.8 mi) RJ-45 100 m (328 ft) AT-FS238b/2 1. Maximum distance for 100 Mbps optical datalinks is dependent on the following factors: type of optical fiber, duplex mode of both en
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AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide Figure 5 illustrates the power connector provided with the unit. Figure 5 Power Connector for the 12-50VDC Version Converter Key Features The AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters have the following features: ❑ LEDs for unit and port status ❑ Auto MDI/MDI-X ❑ Mode selection button that toggles between Link Test, MissingLink , and Smart MissingLink ❑ DIP switches for configuring the ports ❑ Half- or full-duplex operation
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Overview Status LEDs Table 2 defines the LEDs for the bridging converters. Table 2 Status LEDs LED Color Description PWR Green Power is applied to the unit. AUTO NEG Green Auto-negotiation on the twisted pair port is enabled. OFF Auto-negotiation on the twisted pair port is disabled. 100M Green The twisted pair port is operating at 100 Mbps. OFF The twisted pair port is operating at 10 Mbps. LNK Green A valid link has been established on the port. Blinking Data is being received or transmitted
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AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Installation Guide Twisted Pair Port The AT-FS238a/x and AT-FS238b/x Series Bridging Converters have one 10Base-T/100Base-TX twisted pair port. The twisted pair port features a RJ-45 connector. Port Speed The twisted pair port is compliant with the 10Base-T and 100Base-TX standards and is capable of either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps operation. You can set the port speed manually or, since the port is IEEE 802.3u auto-negotiation compliant, you can allow the bridg
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Overview Auto MDI/MDI-X An RJ-45 twisted pair port on a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet network device can have one of two possible wiring configurations: MDI or MDI-X. The RJ-45 port on a PC, router, or bridge is typically wired as MDI, while the twisted pair port on a bridging converter or hub is usually MDI-X. To connect two 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network devices together that have dissimilar port wiring configurations, such as MDI to MDI-X, you would usually use a straight-through twisted pai
