Allied Telesis AT-UMC2000/SC User manual

613-002421 Rev A
UMC Media Converter
Mini Switching Media Converters
AT-UMC2000/SC
AT-UMC2000/LC
AT-UMC200/SC
AT-UMC200/ST
Installation Guide

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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
This product meets the following standards.
RFI Emissions FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, C-TICK, VCCI Class A
Immunity EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3
Electrical Safety UL60950-1, cUL CAS C22.2 No.60950-1, CE, TUV, EN60950-1, IEEE
802.3-2008, USB 3.0, USB-C
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
Radiated Energy
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15
of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Note: Modifications or changes not expressly approved of by the manufacturer or the FCC, can void your right to operate
this equipment.
Industry Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances
(RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
This Allied Telesis RoHS-compliant product conforms to the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Allied Telesis ensures RoHS conformance by requiring
supplier Declarations of Conformity, monitoring incoming materials, and maintaining manufacturing process controls.
Warning: In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. E84
Laser Safety EN60825-1 L7

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Translated Safety Statements
Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF
document titled Translated Safety Statements on the Allied Telesis website at
www.alliedtelesis.com/support.

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Table of Contents
Preface............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Symbol Conventions .................................................................................................................................. 12
Contacting Allied Telesis............................................................................................................................ 13
Chapter 1: Overview .................................................................................................................................... 15
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Features..................................................................................................................................................... 17
AT-UMC2000/SC and AT-UMC2000/LC ............................................................................................. 17
AT-UMC200/SC and AT-UMC200/ST ................................................................................................. 17
Fiber Connection ................................................................................................................................. 17
Front and Back Panels............................................................................................................................... 18
LEDs .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Reset the UMC Media Converter ............................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 2: Installation ................................................................................................................................. 23
Reviewing Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................... 24
Selecting an Installation Site ...................................................................................................................... 26
Planning the Installation ............................................................................................................................. 27
Unpacking the UMC Media Converter ....................................................................................................... 28
Installing the UMC Media Converter .......................................................................................................... 30
Desktop Installation ............................................................................................................................. 30
Powering ON the Media Converter...................................................................................................... 30
Installing UMC Drivers......................................................................................................................... 30
Connecting the Network Cables .......................................................................................................... 36
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 37
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................ 39
Physical Specifications............................................................................................................................... 39
Environmental Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 39
Power Specifications.................................................................................................................................. 40
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications ................................................................................ 40
Fiber-Optic Port Specifications................................................................................................................... 41

Contents
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List of Figures
Figure 1: AT-UMC2000/SC and AT-UMC200/SC Front Panel ............................................................................................ 18
Figure 2: AT-UMC2000/LC Front Panel .............................................................................................................................. 18
Figure 3: AT-UMC200/ST Front Panel ................................................................................................................................ 18
Figure 4: UMC Media Converter Back Panel....................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 5: AT-UMC2000/SC and AT-UMC200/SC Shipping Package Contents .................................................................. 28
Figure 6: AT-UMC2000/LC Shipping Package Contents..................................................................................................... 29
Figure 7: AT-UMC200/ST Shipping Package Contents....................................................................................................... 29
Figure 8: Device Manager Window...................................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 9: Select “Update Driver Software”........................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 10: Update Driver Software Window ........................................................................................................................ 32
Figure 11: Browse for Driver Software Location .................................................................................................................. 33
Figure 12: Browse for Folder ............................................................................................................................................... 33
Figure 13: Path Displayed to UMC Driver Folder ................................................................................................................ 34
Figure 14: Progress Bar for Installing UMC Driver Software ............................................................................................... 35
Figure 15: Device Manager Window Displaying UMC Device............................................................................................. 36

List of Figures
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List of Tables
Table 1. UMC Media Converter LED Functional Descriptions ............................................................................................20
Table 2. Physical Specifications .........................................................................................................................................39
Table 3. Environmental Specifications ................................................................................................................................39
Table 4. Power Specifications ............................................................................................................................................40
Table 5. Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications ...........................................................................................40
Table 6. AT-UMC2000 Fiber-Optic Port Specifications ......................................................................................................41
Table 7. AT-UMC200 Fiber-Optic Port Specifications ........................................................................................................41

List of Tables
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Preface
This guide contains the installation instructions for the UMC Media
Converter and this preface contains the following sections:
“Symbol Conventions” on page 12
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 13

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Symbol 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.
Warning
Laser warnings inform you that an eye and skin hazard exists due to
the presence of a Class 1 laser device.

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Contacting Allied Telesis
If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis
technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied
Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for
the following services on this page:
24/7 Online Support - Enter our interactive support center to
search for answers to your questions in our knowledge database,
check support tickets, learn about Return Merchandise
Authorizations (RMAs), and contact Allied Telesis technical
experts.
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support center.
Documentation - View the most recent installation guides, user
guides, software release notes, white papers and data sheets for
your product.
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product.
For sales or corporate contact information, go to www.alliedtelesis.com/
purchase and select your region.

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Chapter 1
Overview
This chapter describes the features and physical description of the UMC
Media Converter and contains the following sections:
“Introduction” on page 16
“Features” on page 17
“Front and Back Panels” on page 18
“LEDs” on page 20
“Reset the UMC Media Converter” on page 21

Chapter 1: Overview
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Introduction
The UMC Media Converter include the following models:
AT-UMC2000/SC
AT-UMC2000/LC
AT-UMC200/SC
AT-UMC200/ST
The UMC Media Converter is designed to extend the physical reach of
your network by interconnecting your computer or laptop over large
distances.
The UMC Media Converter:
Provides a smaller-sized space-saving alternative that allows
enterprises to directly connect the USB port of a computing device
to a fiber Ethernet network.
– The AT-UMC2000/SC and AT-UMC2000/LC
connect a computer’s USB port to a 1000Mbps
fiber network.
– The AT-UMC200/SC and AT-UMC200/ST connect
a computer’s USB port to a 100Mbps fiber network.
Is installed on a desktop.
Is easy to install and requires the installation of a software device
driver. However, it does not require any software configuration or
management.
Receives its DC power via the computer’s USB port.

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Features
Here are the key features of the UMC Media Converter converters:
AT-UMC2000/SC
and
AT-UMC2000/LC
The AT-UMC2000/SC and AT-UMC2000/LC features are:
1000Base-SX fiber-optic port
Supports USB 2.0 and 3.1 Gen 1 interface
Support for Jumbo frames up to 10kB
LEDs for unit and port status
AT-UMC200/SC
and
AT-UMC200/ST
The AT-UMC200/SC and AT-UMC200/ST features are:
100Base-FX fiber-optic port
Supports USB 2.0 and 3.1 Gen 1 interface
Support for Jumbo frames up to 10kB
LEDs for unit and port status
Supports Far-End-Fault on 100M
Fiber Connection The UMC Media Converter supports the following transceiver fiber
connections:
The AT-UMC2000/SC has a fixed dual fiber SC 1000-X
connection.
The AT-UMC2000/LC has a fixed dual fiber LC 1000-X connection.
The AT-UMC200/SC has a fixed dual fiber SC 100-FX connection.
The AT-UMC200/ST has a fixed dual fiber ST 100-FX connection.
Note
For the maximum operating distance and other optical parameters,
refer to Table 6 on page 41.

Chapter 1: Overview
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Front and Back Panels
Figure 1 illustrates the front panel of the AT-UMC2000/SC and
AT-UMC200/SC Media Converters.
Figure 1. AT-UMC2000/SC and AT-UMC200/SC Front Panel
Figure 2 illustrates the front panel of the AT-UMC2000/LC Media
Converter.
Figure 2. AT-UMC2000/LC Front Panel
Figure 3 illustrates the front panel of the AT-UMC200/ST Media Converter.
Figure 3. AT-UMC200/ST Front Panel
The UMC Media Converter Back Panel is shown in Figure 4.
Fiber SC TX & RX
Ports Fiber Port
L/A LEDL/A LED
Fiber LC TX & RX
Ports Fiber Port
L/A LED
Fiber LC TX & RX
Ports Fiber Port
L/A LED

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Figure 4. UMC Media Converter Back Panel

Chapter 1: Overview
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LEDs
The LEDs are located on both the front and rear panel of the UMC Media
Converter. See Figure 1 and Figure 2 on page 18 for the location of the
FIBER Link/Activity LED. Figure 4 on page 19 shows the SuperSpeed
USB and SYSTEM LED locations. The functional descriptions of these
LEDs are listed in Table 1.
Table 1. UMC Media Converter LED Functional Descriptions
LED State Description
FIBER
Link/Activity
Off The fiber port has not established a link.
Steady Green The port has an established link to a
network device, but it is not transmitting or
receiving network packets.
Rapid Blinking
Green
The port is transmitting or receiving
network packets.
SuperSpeed
USB
Off USB port is not connected at SuperSpeed.
Data throughput is reduced.
Steady Green The USB port is connected at
SuperSpeed.
SYSTEM
Off The media converter is not operational and
is not passing traffic.
Steady Green
(with Heartbeat)
The media converter is operational.
Note: The SYS LED will flicker briefly at a
regular interval. This “heartbeat” indicates
that the internal system is running
normally.
Slow Blinking
Green An error is present within the media
converter.