Allied Telesis AT-MC102XL User manual

AT-MC101XL
AT-MC102XL
AT-MC103XL
AT-MC103LH
AT-MC104XL
AT-MC104LH
Fast Ethernet Media Converters
Version 4
Installation Guide
PN 613-000235 Rev A

Copyright ©2005 Allied Telesyn, Inc.
www.alliedtelesyn.com
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written
permission from Allied Telesyn, Inc.
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trademarks of their respective owners.
Allied Telesyn, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other
information contained in this document without prior written notice. The information provided
herein is subject to change without notice. In no event shall Allied Telesyn, Inc. be liable for
any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not
limited to lost profits, arising out of or related to this manual or the information contained
herein, even if Allied Telesyn, Inc. has been advised of, known, or should have known, the
possibility of such damages.

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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.
Declares that the product: Fast Ethernet Media Converters
Model Numbers: AT-MC101XL, AT-MC102XL,
AT-MC103XL, AT-MC103LH,
AT-MC104XL, AT-MC104LH
This product complies with FCC Part 15B, Class B Limits:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device must not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Radiated Energy
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or
registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment
under Federal Communications Commission rules.
Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement
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RFI Emissions FCC Part 15 Class B, EN55022 Class B,
CISPR 22 Class B, C-TICK
Immunity EN55024
Electrical Safety UL 60950-1 (CULUS), EN60950 (TUV),
CE
Laser Safety EN60825
Warning: Class 1 Laser product. 1
Warning: Do not stare into the Laser beam. 2
Important: Appendix C contains translated safety statements for installing this equipment.
When you see the , go to Appendix C for the translated safety statement in
your language.
Wichtig: Anhang C enthält übersetzte Sicherheitshinweise für die Installation dieses
Geräts. Wenn Sie sehen, schlagen Sie in Anhang C den übersetzten
Sicherheitshinweis in Ihrer Sprache nach.
Importante: El Apéndice C contiene mensajes de seguridad traducidos para la instalación
de este equipo. Cuando vea el símbolo , vaya al Apéndice C para ver el
mensaje de seguridad traducido a su idioma.
Important : L'annexe C contient les instructions de sécurité relatives à l'installation de cet
équipement. Lorsque vous voyez le symbole , reportez-vous à l'annexe C
pour consulter la traduction de ces instructions dans votre langue.
Importante: I’Appendice C contiene avvisi di sicurezza tradotti per l’installazione di questa
apparecchiatura. Il simbolo , indica di consultare l’Appendice C per l’avviso
di sicurezza nella propria lingua.
Важно:Приложение C содержит переведенную инструкцию по безопасности при
установке данного устройства. Если Вы встретите , перейдите к
Приложению C для получения переведенной инструкции по безопасности.

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Contents
Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement .................................iii
Preface ...............................................................................................................vii
How This Guide is Organized .............................................................................vii
Document Conventions......................................................................................viii
Where to Find Web-based Guides.......................................................................ix
Contacting Allied Telesyn..................................................................................... x
Online Support.............................................................................................. x
Email and Telephone Support ...................................................................... x
Returning Products ....................................................................................... x
Sales or Corporate Information..................................................................... x
Chapter 1
Overview ............................................................................................................. 1
Key Features........................................................................................................ 6
Status LEDs.................................................................................................. 6
Auto MDI/MDI-X............................................................................................ 7
Link Test (LINK TST)/MissingLinkTM (M/L) Button ...................................... 7
Link Test ....................................................................................................... 7
MissingLink ................................................................................................... 8
Auto-Negotiation Button................................................................................ 8
External AC/DC Power Adapter.................................................................. 10
Network Topologies ........................................................................................... 11
Standalone Topology .................................................................................. 11
Back-to-Back Topology............................................................................... 12
Chapter 2
Installation ........................................................................................................ 13
Reviewing Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 14
Selecting a Site for the Media Converter ........................................................... 16
Planning the Installation..................................................................................... 17
Unpacking the Media Converter......................................................................... 19

Contents
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Installing the Media Converter ........................................................................... 20
Using the Media Converter on a Desktop................................................... 20
Installing a Media Converter in an AT-WLMT-010 Bracket Wallmounting.. 21
Installing a Media Converter in an AT-MCR12 Chassis for Rackmounting 21
Installing a Media Converter in an AT-TRAY4 for Rackmounting............... 22
Powering On and Cabling the Media Converter................................................. 23
Warranty Registration ........................................................................................ 25
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 27
Loopback Test ................................................................................................... 29
Appendix A
Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 31
Physical.............................................................................................................. 31
Temperature....................................................................................................... 31
Electrical Rating ................................................................................................. 31
Agency Certifications ......................................................................................... 32
RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts ........................................................................ 33
Fiber Optic Port Specifications........................................................................... 34
Appendix B
Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors ................................................................... 37
Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner ........................................................................ 38
Using a Swab..................................................................................................... 40
Appendix C
Translated Electrical, Safety, and Emission Information ............................. 43

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Preface
This guide contains instructions on how to install an AT-MC10x Media
Converter.
How This Guide is Organized
This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
Chapter 1, ”Overview” on page 1
Chapter 2, ”Installation” on page 13
Chapter 3, ”Troubleshooting” on page 27
Appendix A, ”Technical Specifications” on page 31
Appendix B, ”Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors” on page 37
Appendix C, ”Translated Electrical, Safety, and Emission Information”
on page 43
This preface contains the following sections:
“Document Conventions” on page viii
“Where to Find Web-based Guides” on page ix
“Contacting Allied Telesyn” on page x

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Document Conventions
This document uses the following conventions:
Note
Notes provide additional information.
Caution
Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning
Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in bodily injury.

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Where to Find Web-based Guides
The installation and user guides for all Allied Telesyn products are
available in portable document format (PDF) on our web site at
www.alliedtelesyn.com. You can view the documents online or
download them onto a local workstation or server.

Preface
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Contacting Allied Telesyn
This section provides Allied Telesyn contact information for technical
support as well as sales or corporate information.
Online Support
You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesyn
Knowledge Base: www.alliedtelesyn.com/kb. You can use the
Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff and
review answers to previously asked questions.
Email and Telephone Support
For technical support via email or telephone, refer to the Support &
Services section of the Allied Telesyn web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com.
Returning Products
Products for return or repair must first be assigned a return materials
authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesyn without an
RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.
To obtain an RMA number, contact Allied Telesyn’s Technical Support
group through the Allied Telesyn web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com.
Sales or Corporate Information
You can contact Allied Telesyn for sales or corporate information on our
web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com. To find the contact information for
your country, select Contact Us -> Worldwide Contacts.