Allied Telesis MCF3000 Series User manual

613-002756 Rev. A
MCF3000 Series
Multi-channel Media Converters
MCF3300 Chassis
MCF3000/8LC Media Converter
MCF3000/8SP Media Converter
MCF3010T/4SP Media Converter
MCF3000M Management Module
MCF3300AC Power Supply
MCF3300DC Power Supply
Installation Guide

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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
This product meets the following standards.
RFI Emissions FCC Class A, EN55032 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, VCCI Class A,
ICES-003 Issue 6
EMC Immunity EN55024
Electrical Safety EN62368-1 (CE), UL62368-1 (CULUS)
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.
Warning: In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
Laser Safety EN60825

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dans le document Translated Safety Statements, disponible à l'adresse www.alliedtelesis.com/
library.

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Preface ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Document Conventions.................................................................................................................................... 12
Contacting Allied Telesis.................................................................................................................................. 13
Chapter 1: Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................... 16
MCF3300 Chassis............................................................................................................................................ 18
Media Converter Modules ................................................................................................................................ 19
Media Converter Channels............................................................................................................................... 21
MissingLink Mode............................................................................................................................................. 23
Port Link LEDs........................................................................................................................................... 23
Port Link Status.......................................................................................................................................... 23
Guidelines.................................................................................................................................................. 24
Power Supplies................................................................................................................................................. 25
Chapter 2: Media Converter Modules .......................................................................................................... 27
MCF3000/8LC and MCF3000/8SP Media Converter Modules ........................................................................ 28
Media Converter Channels ........................................................................................................................ 28
Copper Ports.............................................................................................................................................. 28
Copper Cable............................................................................................................................................. 28
Copper Port LEDs...................................................................................................................................... 29
MCF3000/8LC Fiber Optic Ports................................................................................................................ 30
MCF3000/8SP Fiber Optic Ports................................................................................................................ 30
Fiber Optic Port LEDs................................................................................................................................ 30
MCF3010T/4SP Media Converter Module ....................................................................................................... 32
Media Converter Channels ........................................................................................................................ 32
Copper Ports.............................................................................................................................................. 32
Copper Cable............................................................................................................................................. 32
Copper Port LEDs...................................................................................................................................... 33
Fiber Optic Port Transceivers .................................................................................................................... 34
Fiber Optic Port LEDs................................................................................................................................ 34
Chapter 3: MCF3000M Management Module .............................................................................................. 37
Overview........................................................................................................................................................... 38
Front Panel....................................................................................................................................................... 40
MGMT Port....................................................................................................................................................... 41
MGMT Port LEDs ............................................................................................................................................. 42
CONSOLE Port ................................................................................................................................................ 43
RESET Button.................................................................................................................................................. 44
USB Port .......................................................................................................................................................... 45
Power and System LEDs.................................................................................................................................. 46
Chapter 4: Beginning the Installation .......................................................................................................... 47
Reviewing Safety Precautions.......................................................................................................................... 48
Choosing a Site for the Media Converter Chassis............................................................................................ 52
Unpacking the MCF3300 Media Converter Chassis ........................................................................................ 53
Unpacking the MCF3300AC or MCF3300DC Power Supply ........................................................................... 57
Contents

Contents
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Unpacking the Optional MCF3000M Management Module..............................................................................59
Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clips.........................................................................................................61
Chapter 5: Installing Media Converter and Management Modules ...........................................................63
Installing Media Converter Modules..................................................................................................................64
Installing the MCF3000M Management Module ...............................................................................................67
Installing a Power Supply..................................................................................................................................71
Chapter 6: Installing the Media Converter on a Table or Desktop ............................................................75
Chapter 7: Installing the MCF3300 Chassis in an Equipment Rack ..........................................................79
Removing the Bumper Feet..............................................................................................................................80
Installing the MCF3300 Chassis .......................................................................................................................81
Chapter 8: Cabling the Media Converter and Management Modules ........................................................83
Cabling Copper Ports........................................................................................................................................84
Installing SFP/SFP+ Transceivers....................................................................................................................85
Installation Guidelines ................................................................................................................................85
Installing SFP/SFP+ Transceivers..............................................................................................................86
Cabling the MGMT Port on the MCF3000M Management Module...................................................................89
Chapter 9: Powering On and Verifying the Chassis ...................................................................................91
Powering On the MCF3300AC Power Supply ..................................................................................................92
Powering On the MCF3300DC Power Supply..................................................................................................95
Verifying the Media Converter ........................................................................................................................100
Media Converter Modules ........................................................................................................................100
MCF3000M Management Module............................................................................................................100
Starting a Local Management Session ...........................................................................................................101
Chapter 10: Replacing Modules .................................................................................................................105
Replacing Media Converter Modules..............................................................................................................106
Removing the MCF3300AC Power Supply.....................................................................................................109
Removing the MCF3300DC Power Supply.....................................................................................................113
Replacing the MCF3000M Management Module ...........................................................................................116
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................121
Media Converter Modules...............................................................................................................................122
MCF3300AC Power Supply Module ...............................................................................................................126
MCF3300DC Power Supply Module...............................................................................................................127
MCF3000M Management Module ..................................................................................................................128
Appendix A: Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................131
Physical Specifications ...................................................................................................................................132
Environmental Specifications..........................................................................................................................134
Power Specifications.......................................................................................................................................135
Certifications ...................................................................................................................................................137
RJ-45 Copper Port Pinouts.............................................................................................................................138
Micro-USB Console Port Pinouts....................................................................................................................140
Fiber Optic Ports on the MCF3000/8LC Module.............................................................................................141

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Figures
Figure 1: Front and Rear Panels of the MCF3300 Chassis..................................................................................................18
Figure 2: Media Converter Modules.....................................................................................................................................19
Figure 3: Channel 1 on a Media Converter Module..............................................................................................................21
Figure 4: MCF3300AC and MCF3300DC Power Supplies...................................................................................................25
Figure 5: Copper Port LEDs on the MCF3000/8LC and MCF3000/8SP Modules................................................................29
Figure 6: Fiber Optic Port LEDs on the MCF3000/8LC and MCF3000/8SP Modules..........................................................30
Figure 7: Link and Activity LEDs on the Copper Ports on the MCF3010T/4SP Module.......................................................33
Figure 8: Fiber Optic Port LEDs on the MCF3010T/4SP Module.........................................................................................34
Figure 9: MCF3000M Management Module.........................................................................................................................38
Figure 10: Front Panel of the MCF3000M Management Module .........................................................................................40
Figure 11: Link/Activity LED on the Management Port.........................................................................................................42
Figure 12: Pressing the Reset Button...................................................................................................................................44
Figure 13: Power and System LEDs.....................................................................................................................................46
Figure 14: MCF3300 Media Converter Chassis Shipping Box.............................................................................................53
Figure 15: Items in the MCF3300 Chassis Shipping Box.....................................................................................................54
Figure 16: Items for the MCF3300AC Power Supply............................................................................................................54
Figure 17: Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................................55
Figure 18: Pre-installed Back Panel Components - Chassis and the MCF3300AC Power Supply......................................55
Figure 19: Pre-installed Back Panel Components - Chassis and the MCF3300DC Power Supply......................................56
Figure 20: MCF3300AC Power Supply Shipping Box ..........................................................................................................57
Figure 21: MCF3300DC Power Supply Shipping Box..........................................................................................................58
Figure 22: MCF3000M Management Module Shipping Box.................................................................................................59
Figure 23: Items in the MCF3000M Management Module Shipping Box.............................................................................60
Figure 24: Installing Power Cord Retaining Clips.................................................................................................................61
Figure 25: Removing a Blank Cover from a Media Converter Slot.......................................................................................64
Figure 26: Sliding a Media Converter Module into the Chassis............................................................................................65
Figure 27: Seating a Media Converter Module on the Backplane Connector.......................................................................66
Figure 28: Securing a Media Converter Module...................................................................................................................66
Figure 29: Removing the Blank Panel from the Management Module Slot..........................................................................67
Figure 30: Removing the Battery Insulator from the MCF3000M Management Module ......................................................68
Figure 31: Installing the Management Module......................................................................................................................69
Figure 32: Seating the MCF3000M Management Card on the backplane Connector..........................................................69
Figure 33: Tightening the Captive Screws on the MCF3000M Management Module..........................................................70
Figure 34: Loosening the Captive Screws on the Blank Cover on a Power Supply Slot......................................................71
Figure 35: Removing the Blank Cover from a Power Supply Slot........................................................................................72
Figure 36: Positioning the MCF3300AC Power Supply........................................................................................................72
Figure 37: Seating the Power Supply on the Connector in the Chassis...............................................................................73
Figure 38: Securing the MCF3300AC Power Supply Module...............................................................................................73
Figure 39: Parts of the Bumper Feet ....................................................................................................................................75
Figure 40: Inserting the Rivet Housing into the Bumper Foot...............................................................................................76
Figure 41: Placing the Bumper Foot on a Base Corner Hole ...............................................................................................76
Figure 42: Inserting the Rivet into the Bumper Foot.............................................................................................................77
Figure 43: Removing the Bumper Feet.................................................................................................................................80
Figure 44: Attaching the Rack-mount Brackets to the MCF3300 Chassis............................................................................81
Figure 45: Installing the MCF3300 Chassis in an Equipment Rack......................................................................................82
Figure 46: Installing Fiber Optic Transceivers in the MCF3000/8SP Module.......................................................................86
Figure 47: Removing the Dust Cover from a Transceiver ....................................................................................................87
Figure 48: Positioning the Transceiver Handle in the Upright Position.................................................................................87
Figure 49: Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable to a Transceiver................................................................................................88

Figures
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Figure 50: Cabling the MGMT Port on the MCF3000M Management Module .....................................................................89
Figure 51: Raising the Retaining Clip on the MCF3300AC Power Supply ...........................................................................92
Figure 52: Connecting the AC Power Cord...........................................................................................................................92
Figure 53: Positioning the Power Cord Retaining Clip..........................................................................................................93
Figure 54: Connecting the Power Cord to an AC Power Source..........................................................................................93
Figure 55: DC Terminal Block...............................................................................................................................................96
Figure 56: Stripped Wire.......................................................................................................................................................96
Figure 57: Wrapping the Wire Strands..................................................................................................................................96
Figure 58: Loosening the Ground Screw on the MCF3300DC Power Supply......................................................................97
Figure 59: Connecting the Ground Wire to the DC Terminal Block......................................................................................98
Figure 60: Verifying the DC Wire Installation........................................................................................................................98
Figure 61: Connecting the Management Cable to the CONSOLE Port..............................................................................101
Figure 62: Connecting the USB Cable to Your Computer ..................................................................................................102
Figure 63: Loosening the Two Captive Screws on the Media Converter Module...............................................................106
Figure 64: Sliding the Media Converter Module from the Chassis......................................................................................107
Figure 65: Installing the Slot Cover over a Media Converter Slot.......................................................................................108
Figure 66: Disconnecting the Power Cord from the AC Power Source ..............................................................................109
Figure 67: Raising the Power Cord Retaining Clip on the MCF3300AC Power Supply .....................................................109
Figure 68: Disconnecting the Power Cord from the MCF3300AC Power Supply...............................................................110
Figure 69: Loosening the Two Captive Screws on the MCF3300ACPower Supply ...........................................................110
Figure 70: Pulling on the Handle to Disconnect the MCF3300AC Power Supply from the Chassis...................................111
Figure 71: Sliding the MCF3300AC Power Supply from the Chassis.................................................................................111
Figure 72: Installing the Blank Cover on the Power Supply Slot.........................................................................................112
Figure 73: Power Wires on the MCF3300DC Power Supply..............................................................................................113
Figure 74: Loosening the Two Captive Screws on the MCF3300DC Power Supply..........................................................114
Figure 75: Pulling on the Handle to Disconnect the MCF3300DC Power Supply from the Chassis...................................114
Figure 76: Sliding the MCF3300DC Power Supply from the Chassis.................................................................................115
Figure 77: Disconnecting Cables and USB Device from the MCF3000M Module..............................................................117
Figure 78: Loosening the Captive Screws on the MCF3000M Management Module.........................................................117
Figure 79: Disconnecting the MCF3000M Management Module from the Backplane Connector......................................118
Figure 80: Removing the MCF3000M Management Module from the MCF3300 Chassis.................................................118
Figure 81: Installing the Blank Management Slot Cover.....................................................................................................119
Figure 82: Tightening the Captive Screws on the Blank Management Slot Cover.............................................................119
Figure 83: Media Converter Chassis Dimensions...............................................................................................................132
Figure 84: Bracket Hole Locations......................................................................................................................................133
Figure 85: Pin Layout (Front View) of the RJ-45 Connectors.............................................................................................138

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Tables
Table 1: MCF3000 Product Family ......................................................................................................................................16
Table 2: MCF3000 Media Converter Modules .....................................................................................................................20
Table 3: Link/Activity LEDs on the Copper Ports on the MCF3000/8LC and MCF3000/8SP Modules ...............................29
Table 4: Link/Activity LEDs for the Fiber Optic Ports on the MCF3000/8LC and MCF3000/8SP Modules .........................31
Table 5: Copper Port LEDs on the MCF3010T/4SP Module ...............................................................................................33
Table 6: Fiber Optic Port LEDs on the MCF3010T/4SP Module .........................................................................................34
Table 7: Link/Activity LED on the MGMT Port .....................................................................................................................42
Table 8: Power and System LEDs .......................................................................................................................................46
Table 9: Product Dimensions .............................................................................................................................................132
Table 10: Product Weights ................................................................................................................................................133
Table 11: Ventilation Requirements ...................................................................................................................................133
Table 12: Environmental Specifications .............................................................................................................................134
Table 13: Maximum Power Consumption (Watts) .............................................................................................................135
Table 14: Input Voltages ....................................................................................................................................................135
Table 15: Maximum Power Supply Efficiency (Based on 100V Input Voltage) .................................................................135
Table 16: Heat Dissipations (British Thermal Units/Hour) .................................................................................................135
Table 17: Product Certifications .........................................................................................................................................137
Table 18: Pin Signals for 10 or 100Mbps ...........................................................................................................................138
Table 19: Pin Signals on Copper Ports at 1000Mbps ........................................................................................................138
Table 20: Micro-USB Console Port Pin Signals .................................................................................................................140
Table 21: Specifications for the Fiber Optic Ports on the MCF3000/8LC Module .............................................................141

Tables
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Preface
This guide contains the installation instructions for the MCF3000 Multi-
channel Media Converters. This preface contains the following sections:
“Document Conventions” on page 12
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 13

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

MCF3000 Media Converter Installation Guide
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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
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the following services on this page:
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Preface
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Chapter 1
Overview
Here are the sections in this chapter:
“Introduction” on page 16
“MCF3300 Chassis” on page 18
“Media Converter Modules” on page 19
“Media Converter Channels” on page 21
“MissingLink Mode” on page 23
“Power Supplies” on page 25

Chapter 1: Overview
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Introduction
The MCF3000 product family of multi-channel media converters provides
a simple and reliable way to consolidate large numbers of geographically
separated Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, or 10 Gigabit Ethernet
networks into a central location, with fiber optic cables. The media
converter modules feature up to eight channels that function as
independent media converters for transferring network traffic between
copper and fiber optic cables. Designed for both managed and
unmanaged network environments, the modules operate with low latency
to minimize the impact on network performance along with store and
forward to prevent the propagation of incomplete or fragmented packets
on your network. The chassis has a standard 1U height and can be
installed on a table or in a standard 19-inch equipment rack.
The optional MCF3000M Module adds management capability to the
media converter modules. It has both command line and web browser
management interfaces for you to control the operating parameters of the
modules, media converter channels, and individual ports. Management
functions include displaying status information, viewing traffic statistics,
and enabling or disabling media converter modules, channels, or ports.
Management is supported directly through a CONSOLE port, which does
not require an IP address, as well as remotely over your network from your
management workstation, with the following tools:
Telnet protocol (command line interface)
Secure Shell (SSH) protocol (command line interface)
Web browser (web browser interface)
SNMP
The chassis can be powered by either one or two AC or DC power
supplies. Having two power supplies protects against network disruptions
from power supply failures. The chassis also supports hot-swapping so
that you can install or replace power supplies or media converter modules
without powering off the unit.
The components of the product are listed in Table 1.
Table 1. MCF3000 Product Family
Component Description
MCF3300 Chassis with three slots for media
converter modules, two slots for AC or DC
power supplies, and one slot for the
MCF3000M management module.

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MCF3000/8LC Media converter module with eight
channels. Each channel has one 10/100/
1000Mbps copper port and one fixed
1000Mbps (1000Base-SX) fiber optic port
with duplex LC connectors. The fiber optic
ports have a maximum operating distance
of 500 meters (1640 ft.) with 50/125µm
multimode cable or 220 meters (722 ft.)
with 62.5/125µm cable.
MCF3000/8SP Media converter module with eight
channels. Each channel has one 10/100/
1000Mbps copper port and one port for an
100Mbps (100Base-FX) or 1000Mbps
(1000Base-SX/LX) SFP transceiver.
MCF3010T/4SP Media converter module with four
channels. Each channel has one 10/100/
1000Mbps or 10Gbps (10GBase-T)
copper port and one port for a 1000Mbps
(1000Base-SX/LX) SFP or 10Gbps
(10GBase-SR/LR) SFP+ transceiver.
MCF3000M Optional management module for local or
remote management of the chassis. The
module has the following ports:
- One micro-USB CONSOLE port for local
management.
- One 10/100/1000Mbps MGMT port for
remote management over your network.
- One STACK port reserved for future
use.
- One USB host port for storing or
transferring firmware files on USB
storage devices.
MCF3300AC AC power supply.
MCF3300DC DC power supply.
Table 1. MCF3000 Product Family (Continued)
Component Description

Chapter 1: Overview
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MCF3300 Chassis
The front and rear panels of the MCF3300 Chassis are shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Front and Rear Panels of the MCF3300 Chassis
MCF3300 Power
Supply MCF3300 Power
Supply
Three Slots for Media
Converter Modules
Slot for MCF3000M
Management Module

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Media Converter Modules
The media converter modules are shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Media Converter Modules
MCF3000/8LC
MCF3000/8SP
Eight 10/100/1000Mbps
Copper Ports Eight 1000Mbps (1000Base-
SX) Fiber Optic Ports with
Duplex LC Connectors
Eight 10/100/1000Mbps
Copper Ports Eight ports for 100Mbps
(100Base-FX) or 1000Mbps
(1000Base-SX/LX) SFP
Transceivers
Four 10/100/1000Mbps or
10Gbps Copper Ports Four ports for 1000Mbps (1000Base-SX/LX) SFP or
10Gbps (10GBase-SR/LR)
SFP+ Transceivers
MCF3010T/4SP

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The basic features of the media converter modules are listed in Table 2.
Note
For a list of supported SFP and SFP+ modules, refer to the product
data sheet.
The standards and features of the modules are listed here:
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-X
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-FX
IEEE 802.3z 1000Base-X
IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T
IEEE 802.3ae 10 Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.3ae 10GBase-R
IEEE 802.3an 10GBase-T
IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation on copper ports
IEEE 802.3x Flow control - full duplex operation
Hot-swapping so modules can be installed while a chassis is
powered on.
MissingLink operating mode
Table 2. MCF3000 Media Converter Modules
Media
Converter
Module
Numberof
Channels Copper Ports Maximum
Distance
Fiber Optic
Fixed Ports or
Transceivers
Maximum
Distance
MCF3000/8LC 8 10/100/
1000Mbps 100 meters (328 feet) 1000Mbps fixed - 1000Base-SX 220 or 500 meters (722
or 1640
feet.)1
MCF3000/8SP 8 10/100/
1000Mbps 100 meters (328 feet) 100Mbps - 100Base-FX
1000Mbps
- 1000Base-SX
- 1000Base-LX
Varies by
transceiver
MCF3010T/
4SP 4 10/100/ 1000Mbps/
10Gbps
100 meters
(328 feet) 1000Mbps - 1000Base-SX
- 1000Base-LX
10Gbps
- 10GBase-T
Varies by
transceiver
1. Maximum distance of 220 meters with 62.5/125µm multimode cable or 500 meters with 50/125µm multimode
cable.