Allied Telesis AT-MCR1 User manual

Media Converter
Chassis
AT-MCR1
Installation Guide
PN 613-000326 Rev A

Copyright 2006 Allied Telesis, Inc.
www.alliedtelesis.com
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without
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other information contained in this document without prior written notice. The
information provided herein is subject to change without notice. In no event
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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 Telesis, 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 Telesis, Inc.
Declares that the product: Media Converter Chassis
Model Numbers: AT-MCR1
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.

Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement
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RFI Emissions FCC Part 15 Class B
Immunity EN55024
Electrical Safety EN60950 (TUV),
UL 60950-1 (cULus),
CSA C22.2
Translated Safety Statements
Important: When you see the , go to the Allied Telesis website
www.alliedtelesis.com for the translated safety statement in your
language.
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.

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Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement ..........3
Translated Safety Statements .......................................................4
Preface .........................................................................................7
How This Guide is Organized........................................................7
Document Conventions .................................................................8
Where to Find Web-based Guides ................................................9
Contacting Allied Telesis .............................................................10
Online Support ....................................................................10
Email and Telephone Support.............................................10
Returning Products..............................................................10
Sales or Corporate Information ...........................................10
Chapter 1: Overview .................................................................11
Key Features ...............................................................................12
Status LEDs.................................................................................12
Chapter 2: Installation ..............................................................13
Verifying the Package Contents ..................................................13
Selecting a Site ...................................................................14
Reviewing Safety Guidelines...............................................15
Installing a Media Converter in an AT-MCR1 Chassis ................16
Installing an AT-MCR1 Chassis On a Table or Desktop .............18
Installing an AT-MCR1 Chassis Under a Table...........................19
Wall-Mounting an AT-MCR1 Chassis..........................................22
Installing an AT-MCR1 Chassis in a Rack...................................24
Powering On an AC-Powered Chassis........................................26
Wiring and Powering On a DC-Powered Chassis .......................29
Warranty Registration..................................................................33
Contents

Contents
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ....................................................35
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ...................................37
Physical .......................................................................................37
Temperature ................................................................................37
Electrical Rating...........................................................................37
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications .................38
Compliance Standards ................................................................38
Pinout Assignments.....................................................................39

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Preface
This guide contains instructions on how to install an AT-MCR1
Fast Ethernet Switch.
How This Guide is Organized
This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
Chapter 1, ”Overview” on page 11
Chapter 2, ”Installation” on page 13
Chapter 3, ”Troubleshooting” on page 35
Appendix A, ”Technical Specifications” on page 37
This preface contains the following sections:
“Document Conventions” on page 8
“Where to Find Web-based Guides” on page 9
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 10

Preface
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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 Telesis products are
available in portable document format (PDF) on our web site at
www.alliedtelesis.com. You can view the documents online or
download them onto a local workstation or server.

Preface
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Contacting Allied Telesis
This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for
technical support as well as sales or corporate information.
Online Support
You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied
Telesis Knowledge Base: www.alliedtelesis.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 Telesis web site:
www.alliedtelesis.com.
Returning Products
Products for return or repair must first be assigned a return
materials authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied
Telesis without an RMA number will be returned to the sender at
the sender’s expense.
To obtain an RMA number, contact Allied Telesis’ Technical
Support group through the Allied Telesis web site:
www.alliedtelesis.com.
Sales or Corporate Information
You can contact Allied Telesis for sales or corporate information
on our web site: www.alliedtelesis.com. To find the contact
information for your country, select Contact Us -> Worldwide
Contacts.

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Chapter 1
Overview
The AT-MCR1, shown in Figure 1, is a chassis with internal power
designed to house one unit of an ATI media converter product.
The AT-MCR1 chassis provides convenient installation options In
addition to be desktop usage, it can also be mounted under a
table, on the wall, as well as in an industry standard 19” or 23”
racks.
Figure 1. AT-MCR1 Media Converter Chassis
The AT-MCR1 chassis comes with one mounting guide
(P/N 750-10857-00), shown in Figure 2, which is also being used
in the AT-MCR12 chassis.
Figure 2. Mounting Guide Used in AT-MCR1
1046
PWR
AT-MCR1
1047

Chapter 1: Overview
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Key Features
The AT-MCR1 chassis has the following features:
LED for unit status
One slot for an ATI standard media converter
Internal AC/DC power supplies
Desktop, wall-mount, under-table mount, or rack-mount
installation
Status LEDs
Refer to Table 1 for a description of the chassis LED.
Table 1. LED
LEDs Color Description
PWR Green
OFF
Power on the AT-MCR1 chassis
is ON.
Power on AT-MCR1 chassis is
OFF.

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Chapter 2
Installation
This section contains the procedures for installing the chassis.
Verifying the Package Contents
Make sure the following items are included in your package. If any
item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales
representative for assistance.
One AT-MCR1 Media Converter Chassis
Four protective rubber feet (for desktop use only)
Two mounting brackets
Four self-tapping screws
Four wall-mount plastic anchors
One retaining clip (AC model only)
Eight bracket-mounting screws
This installation guide
Warranty card

Chapter 2: Installation
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Selecting a Site
Be sure to observe the following requirements when choosing a
site for your chassis.
Make sure you are placing the chassis in a dust-free and
moisture-free environment.
Do not block the ventilation openings on the unit. Allow at
least 10 centimeters (4 inches) of space at the front and back
of the unit for ventilation.
Make sure that the chassis’ power is accessible and cables
can be connected easily.
Cabling should be away from sources of electrical noise such
as radios, transmitters, broadband amplifiers, power lines,
and fluorescent fixtures.
Do not place objects on top of the chassis.
Use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply
power to the chassis.

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Reviewing Safety Guidelines
Review the following safety guidelines before installing the
chassis.
Warning
Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-
energize equipment, disconnect the power cord. 5
Caution
Pluggable Equipment: The socket outlet should be installed
near the equipment and should be easily accessible. 7
Caution
Air vents: The air vents must not be blocked on the unit and
must have free access to the room ambient air for cooling.
8
Caution
Operating Temperature: This product is designed for a
maximum ambient temperature of 40°C. 9
Caution
All Countries: Install this product in accordance with local
and National Electric Codes. 10

Chapter 2: Installation
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Installing a Media Converter in an AT-MCR1
Chassis
To install a media converter in the AT-MCR1 chassis, perform the
following procedure:
1. Remove all the items from the packaging of both the ATI
media converter and the AT-MCR1 chassis and store the
packaging material in a safe place. In the event a problem
occurs and you need to return the unit, please use as much
of the original shipping material as possible.
2. Remove the screw that secures the mounting guide in the
AT-MCR1 chassis slot where you are installing the media
converter.
3. Remove the mounting guide by sliding it out, as shown in
Figure 3.
Figure 3. Removing the Mounting Guide from an AT-MCR1
Chassis
1048
PWR
AT
-MCR1

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4. Align the mounting guide on the media converter, with the
media converter positioning on its side with the top cover on
the left and the base plat on the right, as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Installing the Mounting Guide on the Media Converter
5. Install the media converter in the chassis slot by sliding the
mounting guide in the guide channel in the slot, as shown in
Figure 5.
Figure 5. Sliding the Media Converter into the Chassis Slot
6. Make sure that the power plug in the chassis plugs into the
media converter receptacle.
7. Secure the mounting guide to the chassis by re-installing its
screw (removed in Step 1).
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1000Base-T
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GIGABIT ETHERNET MEDIA CONVERTER AUTO MDI/MDI-X
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Installing an AT-MCR1 Chassis On a Table
or Desktop
To install the chassis on a table or desktop, perform the following
procedure:
1. Turn the AT-MCR1 chassis over.
2. Attach the four protective rubber feet to the bottom of the
chassis, as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6. Attaching the Rubber Feet
3. Turn the chassis over and place it on a flat and secure
surface, leaving ample space around the chassis for
ventilation.
The chassis is ready for powering up.
For cabling instructions, refer to the installation guide that
comes with the ATI media converter.
For powering up instructions, refer to “Powering On an AC-
Powered Chassis” on page 26.
1051
PWR
1000Base
AT-MC1008/GB
GIGABIT ETHERNETMEDIA CONVERTER AUTO MDI/MDI-X
1000Base-T
PWR
LINK
ACT
ML
SML
L
T
MODE
LINK
ACT
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
AT-MC R 1

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Installing an AT-MCR1 Chassis Under a
Table
The chassis can be mounted under a table using the mounting
brackets that come with the unit. The mounting screws and other
materials necessary to mount the chassis under a table are not
provided.
Note
Prior to being installed under the table, the AT-MCR1 chassis
should be wired and cabled first. For instructions, refer to
“Powering On an AC-Powered Chassis” on page 26 and
“Wiring and Powering On a DC-Powered Chassis” on
page 29.
To install an AT-MCR1 chassis under a table, perform the
following procedure:
1. If attached, remove the rubber feet, data cables, and power
cord from the chassis.
2. Select a location under a table for the chassis.
Caution
The attached mounting brackets must be used to securely
install the chassis under the table.

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3. Turn the chassis over and attach the two mounting brackets
(provided) to the sides of the chassis using the
bracketmounting screws (provided), as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7. Attaching Brackets for Under-Table Installation
4. Position and mount the chassis under the table using the
mounting screws (not provided), as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8. Mounting the Chassis under the Table
5. Make sure that the chassis is securely mounted under the
table.
The chassis is ready for powering up.
1052
PWR
1000Base
AT-MC1008/GB
GIGABIT ETHERNET MEDIA CONVERTER AUTOMDI/MDI-X
1000Base-T
PWR
LINK
ACT
ML
SML
LT
MODE
LINK
ACT
CLASS1
LASERPRODUCT
AT-MCR1
1053
PWR
1000Base
AT-MC1008/GB
GIGABIT ETHERNET MEDIA CONVERTER AUTO MDI/MDI-X
1000Base-T
PWR
LINK
ACT
ML
SML
LT
MODE
LINK
ACT
CLASS1
LASERPRODUCT
AT-MCR1