Specifications

Chapter 3: Configuration
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3.3 iView
2
(iConfig view)
iView
2
(iConfig view) is an in-band utility created by Black Box, used for SNMP
configuration for Black Box’s SNMP-manageable devices.
The iView
2
(iConfig view) feature allows the following to be performed:
• Set an IP address, subnet mask and default gateway
• Define community strings and SNMP Traps
iView
2
(iConfig view) also includes an authorized IP address system and
restricted access to MIB groups which are supported by Black Box’s
manageable devices. These extra layers of security do not affect SNMP
compatibility. iView
2
(iConfig view) can upload new versions of the system
software and new MIB information. It also includes diagnostic capabilities for
faster resolution of technical support issues.
3.4 Configuration via DIP Switch Settings
The IE GIGA MC TX/SFP can be configured in one of the following ways via
DIP Switch settings:
Configuration
Method
Description
4-Port Switch
(default)
In this mode, the unit acts as a standard 4-port MAC-layer
switch. In this configuration, IEEE802.3ah Passive is
enabled on both fiber ports, and can be enabled on the RJ-
45 ports through the CLI.
Dual
Converter
mode
In this configuration, the unit functions as two independent
(SFP to TX) media converters and traffic never passes
between the two converters.
1+1 SFP
Protection
Non-Revertive
mode
In this mode, the “SFP A” port (fiber or copper) is connected
through the switch to the drop ports as the main link. The
“SFP B” port (fiber or copper) is active into the MAC switch,
but no connection inside the switch is made; in this way, the
“SFP B” line is held as the standby line. The “SFP B” line is
held in the LINK state for testing and line verification, but
does not actively carry user data.
When a fault is detected on the active line, all customer
traffic is switched to the “SFP B” port. With non-Revertive
mode data is not resumed by “SFP A” port.
1+1 SFP
Protection
Revertive
mode
In this mode, the “SFP A” port (fiber or copper) is connected
through the switch to the drop ports as the main link. The
“SFP B” port (fiber or copper) is active into the MAC switch,
but no connection inside the switch is made; in this way, the