Black Box LHC5132A-R3 user manual

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April 2006
LHC001A-R4 - LHC002A-R4
LHC005A-R4 - LHC006A-R4
LHC007A-MT-R3 - LHC008A-R3
LHC009A-R3 - LHC5129A-R3
LHC5130A-R3 - LHC5132A-R3
LHC5133A-R3 - LHC5134A
LHC5135A - LHC037A
LHC038A - LHC039A
100 Mbps
Compact Media Converter
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Table of Contents About the 100 Mbps Compact Media Converter . . . . . . . . .1 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Installing the 100 Mbps Compact Media Converter . . . . . .3 Configuring the 100 Mbps Compact Media Converter . . . .4 About FiberAlert and LinkLoss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Black Box Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Federal Communication Commission Radio About the 100 Mbps Compact Media Converter Frequency Interference Statement The Compact Media Converter converts between 100 Mbps twisted pair and 100 Mbps multi-mode or single-mode fiber. It is available with one RJ-45 con- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a nector for the twisted pair port and several types of fiber connectors, including ST, Class B computing device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limit

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Electrostatic Discharge Precautions LED Indicators Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage to add-in modules. Always observe The Compact Media Converter features four diagnostic LEDs. The diagram the following precautions when installing or handling an add-in module or any below shows the location of the LEDs. board assembly. 1) Do not remove unit from its protective packaging until ready to install it. 2) Wear an ESD wrist grounding strap before handling any module or com- ponent. If witho

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Installing the 100 Mbps Compact Media Converter Black Box Customer Service While the 100 Mbps Compact Media Converter comes ready to install, all con- Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX figuration changes should be made after installation. To install the Compact Media (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) Converter, make sure the unit is placed on a suitably flat surface. Then, attach the FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week cables between the Compact Media Converter a

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What Is Pulsing FiberAlert? Configuring the 100 Mbps Compact Media Converter Pulsing FiberAlert provides the same function as FiberAlert but, rather than The 100 Mbps Compact Media Converter ceasing transmission when the receiving unit goes down, Pulsing FiberAlert sends features an 8-position DIP switch for configur- pulses through the line so that once the receiving unit starts to function, transmis- ing the unit after installation. This switch is sion commences. Use Pulsing FiberAlert in the

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What is FiberAlert? About FiberAlert and LinkLoss FiberAlert is a troubleshooting feature that minimizes the problems associ- The Compact Media Converter comes with the following troubleshooting fea- ated with the loss of one strand of fiber. If a strand is unavailable, the Compact tures: Media Converter notes the lost link and will stop transmitting data and the link • FX LinkLoss (LinkLoss over a Fiber cable) signal until a signal or link pulse is received. The result is that the link LED •