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2FXM Media Converter

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STANDALONE AND PLUG-IN MODULE

USER MANUAL

Release 3.4

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iConverter® 2FXM Media Converter and Network Interface Device STANDALONE AND PLUG-IN MODULE USER MANUAL Release 3.
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Table of Contents 1.0 1.1 1.1.1 2.0 2.1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.3 3.4 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5 3.5 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 4.3.5 4.3.6 4.3.7 4.3.8 4.3.9 4.3.10 5.0 6.0 6.1 6.1.1 6.1.2 7.0 Overview .................................................................................................................... 3 General Description .................................................................................................... 3 Advanced Features .............
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1.0 OVERVIEW This document describes the installation and configuration of the iConverter 2FXM standalone Network Interface Device and plug-in modules. The difference between the module types are indicated using the following legend throughout this User Manual: 1.1 SA - Standalone PI - Plug-In GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Omnitron iConverter® 2FXM Network Interface Device (NID) with integrated management provides Fast Ethernet (100BASE-FX) fiber-to-fiber media conversion.
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2.0 PORT STRUCTURE 2.1 OVERVIEW The front panel of the 2FXM provides access to the management (serial console) and fiber ports. The fiber ports are SFP supporting 100BASE-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 2FXM features a Serial RS-232 Console Port (aka Craft Interface) which can be connected to a computer for initial setup and configuration.
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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 2FXM. 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.
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3.2 CONFIGURING DIP-SWITCHES PI SA The 2FXM 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 on 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.
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transmitting traffic to its link partner and store incoming frames from the other port in the internal buffer until the congestion clears. If the internal buffer of the 2FXM becomes congested, it will transmit a Pause frame to its link partner. 3.2.1.2 SW2 - Fiber Port 1 Full/Half-Duplex “FDX/HDX” When the DIP-switch is in the Full Duplex “FDX” position (factory default), the fiber port will facilitate a connection that supports Full-Duplex operation.
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3.2.2 Board-Mounted Bank 2 Settings PI DIP-switch Bank 2 is only available on the plug-in module. Switch Left (Factory Default) SW1 A-DS: Backplane Port A Disabled B-DS: Backplane Port B Disabled Reserved SW2 SW3 SW4 M/SL: Master/Slave Auto-Select SW5 - SW8 Reserved 3.2.2.
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3.3 INSTALL MODULE AND CONNECT 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.
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3.4 CONFIGURE THE MODULE VIA COMMAND LINE INTERFACE PI SA To configure, attach the 2FXM to a DB-9 serial (RS-232) equipped computer with terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal. The 2FXM 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 2FXM. 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 Address = 192.168.1.
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3.4.1 Setting IP and Control Preferences An IP address is required for the SNMP manager to address the 2FXM. 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.
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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 Address = 192.168.1.
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NOTE: When the NMM is installed into the chassis and is set to Remote OAM, the chassis number of the 2FXM is automatically assigned by the NMM. PI SA IP and Control Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial Agent 1: 2: 3: Set IP Set Subnet Mask Set Gateway 192.168.1.220 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.
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PI SA IP and Control Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial Agent 1: 2: 3: Set IP Set Subnet Mask Set Gateway 192.168.1.220 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.
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PI SA SNMP Preferences Screen Chassis Number 1: sysContact 2: sysLocation 3: SNMP Writes iConverter, Serial Agent = 1 SNMP Engine ID 80001CAE03000687003B19 Omnitron (949) 250-6510 Irvine, CA USA Enabled SNMP 4: 5: 6: v1/v2c ------------------------------------------------------------------Read Community ***** Write Community ***** Agent Enabled SNMP 7: 8: 9: 10: 11: 12: V3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------Agent Enabled User 1 name (read only) guest User 2 name (
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authNoPriv provides authentication based on the HMAC-MD5 algorithm and authPriv provides DES 56-bit encryption based on the HMAC-MD5 algorithm. 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.
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3.4.3 Management Processor VLAN Support The 2FXM 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.
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3.4.4 Enabling/Disabling Soft-switch Reload The Soft-switch Reload function controls the configurations of the 2FXM and other iConverter modules managed by the 2FXM following a power up. When the Soft-switch Reload is disabled, the configurations of the 2FXM and the other managed modules (non-management modules) are determined by their hardware DIP-switch settings following a return of power.
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3.4.5 Access the 2FXM Remotely Remote access to the 2FXM is provided via SNMP, Telnet, FTP or an external serial modem connected to the Serial Console Port. 3.4.5.1 Accessing the 2FXM via NetOutlook (SNMP) The 2FXM module can be remotely accessed by SNMP-client software such as NetOutlook or third-party SNMP management software. See Setting SNMP Preferences Section 3.4.2, on how to configure the required parameters. NetOutlook Chassis View and Trap Log Screens 3.4.5.
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PI SA IP and Control Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial Agent 1: 2: 3: Set IP Set Subnet Mask Set Gateway 192.168.1.220 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.
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When the upload is complete, the 2FXM displays the update status and then automatically restarts with the newly loaded firmware. 3.4.5.4 Updating the 2FXM Firmware via FTP Using an FTP application, upload the new firmware into the FTP root directory of the 2FXM. When the file transfer is complete, the 2FXM verifies the file and then automatically restarts with the newly loaded firmware.
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3.5 VERIFY OPERATION PI SA Once the module has been installed and configured, per Sections 3.2 - 3.4, verify the module is operational by viewing the status of the LED indicators. The table below provides a description for each LED indicator. The Power LED indicates the module is receiving power from the chassis or power cord. The plug-in modules has an LED indicator for each available power supply in the chassis (the 19-Module Chassis has three, the 5-Module Chassis has two).
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4.0 DETAILED MODULE CONFIGURATION 4.1 OVERVIEW PI SA The 2FXM has module parameters that require configuration depending on the application. The Module configuration screen is accessible by selecting the module slot number from the Chassis View screen. To access the Module configuration menu, select 1 at the Management Options screen, press . The Chassis Selection screen will be displayed. From the Chassis Selection screen, select the chassis number where the 2FXM module is installed.
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PI Chassis View 19 Slot iConverter, Serial Agent Chassis Number = 1 Slot 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Model 8000-0 8903-1 8911-1 N/A 8959-0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Type NMM 10/100M 10/100M 2FXM | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Slot Model 16 N/A 17 N/A 18 N/A 19 N/A 20 N/A 21 8200-9 22 N/A Type Power Supply Module to View(1-22), Chassis Selection(0), (R)eset, (H)elp, E(x)it > 5 SA Chassis View 1 Slot iConverter, Serial Agent Chassis Number = 1 Slot 1 Model 8959-0 Module t
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PI Module - iConverter 2FXM Identifier Chassis Number Slot Number Model Number iConverter, Serial Agent =1 = 11 = 8959-0 Switch ON condition OFF condition H/W 1: Pause Enabled Pause Disabled Off 2: Port 1 HDX Port 1 FDX Off 3: Not Available Serial Number = xxxxxxxx 4: Not Available Manufacturing Date = xxxxxxxx 5: Port 2 HDX Port 2 FDX Off Product Revision = xx 6: Link Propagate Link Segment Off Software Revision = xx 7: Remote Fault Normal Off 8: Symm Fault Det Normal Off LED 9: BP A Enabled BP A Disab
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4.2 MODULE MANAGEMENT MODE From the Module configuration screen, the management mode can be changed. Select option 18 to change the mode. The management mode options will be displayed.
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4.3 PORT CONFIGURATION The Port configuration screen provides access to the port level configuration parameters, such as, Port Access, Bandwidth Control, SFP information, 802.3ah, Port VLANs, Tagged VLANs and cNode Loopback. To access the Port configuration screen, select ‘C’ from the Module configuration screen and press . The Port configuration screen will appear.
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4.3.1 Port Access The Port Access option allows the ports to be disabled/enabled while maintaining the port configuration and network link To configure Port Access, select option 1 for the Fiber port 1 and option 2 for the Fiber port 2 from the Port configuration screen. 4.3.2 Bandwidth Control The 2FXM Bandwidth Control is accessed by selecting options 21- 24 or 14 - 17 depending on the module type; plug-in or standalone. The 2FXM provides separate ingress and egress rate control on each port.
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4.3.3 SFP Information The 2FXM module will provide general and specific information on the SFP. This information is best viewed with SNMP management software. The following is the information available: 4.3.3.1 SFP A0 Information Display This section displays fixed SFP Module information for the following areas.
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PI SA SFP Information - iConverter 2FXM Identifier Chassis Number = 1 Slot Number = 1 iConverter, Serial Agent Model Number = 8959-0 Port = 1 Address A0 Page Contents =================================================== 00: 03 04 07 00 10 02 00 00 00 00 00 01 03 00 14 C8 ................ 10: 37 37 00 00 43 4F 52 45 54 45 4B 20 20 20 20 20 77..xxxxxxx 20: 20 20 20 20 00 00 00 00 43 54 2D 30 31 35 35 53 ....xxxxxxxx 30: 53 50 2D 4D 42 35 4C 44 30 30 30 30 05 1E 00 84 xxxxxxxxxxxx....
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4.3.4 802.3ah Parameters The 802.3ah parameters can be monitored and/or configured in the 802.3ah Control screen. • 802.3ah OAM State - The 802.3ah OAM State turns 802.3ah processing on or off for the selected port. When the port is configured as “Disabled” it will not respond to OAMPDUs (OAM Protocol Data Units). They will be dropped by the processor and not acted upon. When the port is configured as “Enabled”, it will respond to and be involved in the Discovery process and other supported 802.
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“Incomplete”, Discovery is in process, but is not yet completed. • Multiplexer State - Indicates the Multiplexer state (“Discard”, “Forward” or “Unknown”) of the remote ports. If “Forward” is displayed, the remote partner is forwarding non-OAMPDUs to the lower sublayer. If “Discard”, the remote partner is discarding non-OAMPDUs network frames. If “Unknown”, the Multiplexer state of the remote partner is indeterminate.
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4.3.5 802.3ah Events 802.3ah events can be accessed by selecting options 8 from the Port configuration screen. PI SA 802.
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4.3.6 Port VLAN The flow of data on the module is controlled by configuring the Port VLAN settings. The block diagram illustrates the flow of both the management traffic and the data traffic for a plug-in module (standalone modules do not have backplane access). The data traffic is controlled by a switch matrix which provides complete control of the data traffic. The management traffic is simply enabled or disabled at each port. By default traffic flows between all ports on the module.
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PI Module - iConverter 2FXM Identifier Chassis Number Slot Number Model Number iConverter, Serial Agent = 1 = 11 = 8959-0 Port VLAN Path Setup ---------------------------------11: Port 1 to Port 2 Enable On 12: Port 1 to BP A Enable On Port Access Control Setup 13: Port 1 to BP B Enable On ---------------------------------14: Port 2 to BP A Enable On 1: Port 1 Enable On 15: Port 2 to BP B Enable On 2: Port 2 Enable On 16: BP A to BP B Enable On 17: Port 1 to Mngmnt Enable On Enhanced Features 18: Port 2
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4.3.7 Tagged VLAN The 2FXM supports the IEEE 802.1Q tag VLAN packet tagging and un-tagging and the 802.1p Quality of Service priority standards. The following parameters are configured for each port: 4.3.7.1 Port Priority (PRI) This (IEEE 802.1p based) user-specified value of 0 through 7 can be assigned as a QoS priority level (0 being lowest and 7 being highest) to packets ingressing (entering) a port. If no value is specified by the user, a default priority value of “0” is assigned.
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Tagged VLAN is accessed by selecting option 4 from the Port configuration screen. The Tag VLAN Control screen will be displayed.
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4.3.8 VLAN Membership Table The VLAN Membership Table lists the permitted VLAN ID (VID) for each egress port on the module. Only packets that are assigned a VID value that matches one of the egress port’s VID memberships are allowed to egress through the port. When the Ingress Security is set to High for a specific port, the membership table is used to list the VIDs of the packets that are allowed to ingress that port. VLAN Membership is accessed by selecting option 5 from the Port configuration screen.
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PI Membership Entry - iConverter 2FXM Identifier Chassis Number = 1 iConverter, Serial Agent Slot Number = 1 Model Number = 8959-0 VLAN Table Membership Entry 1 -----------------------------1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: VLAN ID Port 1 Membership Port 2 Membership BP A Port Membership BP B Port Membership Mngmnt Port Membership 2 No No No No No 7: Submit Entry As Defined Enter Choice, Previous Screen(0), (H)elp, E(x)it > SA Membership Entry - iConverter 2FXM Identifier Chassis Number = 1 iConverter, Serial Age
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PI Membership Entry - iConverter 2FXM Identifier Chassis Number = 1 iConverter, Serial Agent Slot Number = 1 Model Number = 8959-0 VLAN Table Membership Entry 1 -----------------------------+1: +2: 3: 4: 5: 6: VLAN ID Port 1 Membership Port 2 Membership BP A Port Membership BP B Port Membership Mngmnt Port Membership 100 Yes No No No No *7: Submit Entry As Defined Enter Choice, Previous Screen(0), (H)elp, E(x)it > SA Membership Entry - iConverter 2FXM Identifier Chassis Number = 1 iConverter, Seri
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4.3.9 cNode Loopback The 2FXM has implemented Iometrix cNode Level 1 agent for testing performance metrics. The agent recognizes measurement packets and loops them back to the sending cNode device. Iometrix cNode equipment is required to obtain performance metrics. cNode configuration is accessed by selecting option 10 from the Port configuration screen.
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PI SA Port Statistic Module - iConverter 2FXM Identifier Chassis Number Slot Number Model Number iConverter, Serial Agent = 1 = 1 = 8959-0 Port Statistics ------------------------------------------Port 1 Port 2 Rx Bytes 0 0 Rx Packets 0 0 Rx Total Packets 0 0 Tx Bytes 0 0 Tx Packets 0 0 Enter Choice, Previous Screen(0), (H)elp, E(x)it > To refresh the Port Statistic screen, press .
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5.0 2FXM SPECIFICATIONS Plug-in Module Description Standalone Tabletop Standalone Wall-Mount 100BASE-FX Fiber to 100BASE-FX Fiber Converter with integrated management Protocols 100BASE-FX with 1536 bytes max. frame size Cable Types Fiber Multimode: 50/125, 62.5/125, 100/140 um, Single-mode: 9/125 um Serial RS-232, 22 to 24 AWG, 12 to 50 pF/ft. Connector Types Fiber SFP: LC Serial Mini DIN-6 female, mini DIN-6 male to DB-9 female adapter included Controls DIP-Switches and LEDs 802.
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6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 6.1 OVERVIEW The 2FXM module has several LED indicators available to assist in the determination of problems. Refer to Section 3.5, Verify Operation, for LED definitions. 6.1.1 Power Issues Problem: The Power LED does not illuminate after installation is complete or no LED indicators are ON Possible Causes: A. For standalone modules, confirm that the power supply is connected to both the module and the AC or DC power source.
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7.0 WARRANTY This product is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material and workmanship for a period of TWO YEARS from the date of shipment. A LIFETIME warranty may be obtained by the original purchaser by REGISTERING this product with Omnitron within 90 days from the date of shipment. TO REGISTER, COMPLETE AND MAIL OR FAX THE ENCLOSED REGISTRATION FORM TO THE INDICATED ADDRESS. Or you may register your product on the Internet at http://www.omnitronsystems.com.