Allied Telesis MMC10G Series User manual

613-002801 Rev A
MMC10G Series
Layer 1 Mini Media Converters
MMC10GSP/SP
MMC10GT/SP
Installation Guide

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Electrical Safety and Emissions
Standards
This section contains the following:
“US Federal Communications Commission”
“Industry Canada”
“Emissions, Immunity and Electrical Safety Standards” on page 4
“Translated Safety Statements” on page 4
US 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
Radiated Energy
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.

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Emissions, Immunity and Electrical Safety Standards
RFI Emissions FCC Class A, EN55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A, VCCI Class A, RCM
Warning
In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures. E84
EMC (Immunity) EN55024, EN55035, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3
Electrical Safety EN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950-1 (CULUS), UL62368-1, EN62368-1, CAN/CSA
C22.2 No. 60950-1
Warning
Laser Safety: EN60825 L7
Translated Safety Statements
Important: Safety statements that have the symbol are translated into multiple languages in the
Translated Safety Statements document at www.alliedtelesis.com/library.
Remarque: Les consignes de sécurité portant le symbole sont traduites dans plusieurs langues
dans le document Translated Safety Statements, disponible à l'adresse www.alliedtelesis.com/
library.

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Contents
Preface............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Symbol Conventions .................................................................................................................................. 12
Contacting Allied Telesis............................................................................................................................ 13
Chapter 1: Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Front and Back Panels............................................................................................................................... 17
Port Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Features..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Twisted-Pair Port ................................................................................................................................. 20
Auto-Negotiation or Full-Duplex .......................................................................................................... 20
Auto MDI/MDI-X .................................................................................................................................. 20
Loopback Tests ................................................................................................................................... 20
LEDs.................................................................................................................................................... 22
MMC10GT/SP and MMC10GSP/SP Back Panel.......................................................................... 22
MMC10GT/SP Front Panel ........................................................................................................... 23
MMC10GSP/SP Front Panel.........................................................................................................25
DIP Switches ....................................................................................................................................... 25
LED Modes ................................................................................................................................................ 27
Normal Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Smart MissingLink™ (SML) ................................................................................................................. 27
SML Example Scenarios in Normal Condition .............................................................................. 28
SML Example Scenarios with Connection Down in One Media Converter Configuration ............ 29
SML Example Scenarios with Connection Down in Two Media Converters Configuration........... 30
Enabling SML................................................................................................................................ 31
Guidelines to the LED Modes.............................................................................................................. 31
External AC/DC Power Adapter ................................................................................................................. 32
Resetting the Media Converter .................................................................................................................. 33
Chapter 2: Beginning the Installation ............................................................................................................ 35
Reviewing Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................... 36
Selecting a Site for the Media Converter ................................................................................................... 38
Planning the Installation ............................................................................................................................. 39
Unpacking the Media Converter................................................................................................................. 41
Supported Accessories .............................................................................................................................. 42
MMCWLMT Wall Mount Kit ................................................................................................................. 42
MMCR18 Chassis Kit .......................................................................................................................... 42
MMCTRAY6 Tray ................................................................................................................................ 43
Chapter 3: Installation ................................................................................................................................... 45
Installation Options..................................................................................................................................... 46
Desktop Installation.................................................................................................................................... 47
MMCWLMT Kit Installation......................................................................................................................... 48
Chapter 4: Powering On and Cabling the Media Converter .......................................................................... 53
Installing the SFP Transceiver ................................................................................................................... 54
Powering On and Cabling the Media Converter......................................................................................... 56

Contents
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Cabling Guidelines ...............................................................................................................................56
Applying Power and Connecting the Network Cables..........................................................................56
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 59
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................63
Physical Specifications ...............................................................................................................................63
Environmental Specifications .....................................................................................................................64
Power Specifications ..................................................................................................................................64
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications ................................................................................64
RJ45 Connector and Port Pinouts .............................................................................................................. 65

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Figures
Figure 1: MMC10GT/SP Front Panel................................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 2: MMC10GSP/SP Front Panel ................................................................................................................................ 17
Figure 3: Media Converter Back Panel................................................................................................................................ 17
Figure 4: Loopback Test for MMC10GT/SP ........................................................................................................................ 21
Figure 5: PWR and SYS LEDs on the Back Panel.............................................................................................................. 22
Figure 6: Port LEDs on the MMC10GT/SP Media Converter .............................................................................................. 23
Figure 7: Port LEDs on the MMC10GSP/SP Model ............................................................................................................ 25
Figure 8: DIP Switches on Back Panel................................................................................................................................ 25
Figure 9: SML in Normal Condition with One Media Converter........................................................................................... 28
Figure 10: SML in Normal Condition with Two Media Converters ....................................................................................... 28
Figure 11: SML with Copper Connection Down in One Media Converter Configuration ..................................................... 29
Figure 12: SML with Fiber Connection Down in One Media Converter Configuration......................................................... 29
Figure 13: SML with Copper Connection Down in Two Media Converters Configuration ................................................... 30
Figure 14: SML with Fiber Connection Down in Two Media Converters Configuration....................................................... 30
Figure 15: SML and Loopback DIP Switch .......................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 16: Shipping Package Contents ............................................................................................................................... 41
Figure 17: MMCWLMT Kit with Brackets............................................................................................................................. 42
Figure 18: MMCR18 Rack-mount Chassis .......................................................................................................................... 43
Figure 19: MMCTRAY6 Tray ............................................................................................................................................... 43
Figure 20: Attaching the Brackets to the Media Converter.................................................................................................. 49
Figure 21: Wall-mount Template ......................................................................................................................................... 49
Figure 22: Placing the Template on the Wall....................................................................................................................... 50
Figure 23: Securing the Media Converter to the Wall.......................................................................................................... 51
Figure 24: Inserting the SFP................................................................................................................................................ 54
Figure 25: Positioning the SFP Handle in the Upright Position ........................................................................................... 55
Figure 26: Connecting 12VDC Powered Unit ...................................................................................................................... 56
Figure 27: MMC10G Series Dimensions ............................................................................................................................. 63
Figure 28: RJ45 Connector and Port Pin Layout ................................................................................................................. 65

List of Figures
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Tables
Table 1. Port Specifications for the MMC10GSP/SP ..........................................................................................................18
Table 2. Port Specifications for the MMC10GT/SP ............................................................................................................18
Table 3. PWR and SYS LEDs on the Back Panel ..............................................................................................................23
Table 4. Port LEDs for the MMC10GT/SP ..........................................................................................................................24
Table 5. Port LEDs for the MMC10GSP/SP Model ............................................................................................................25
Table 6. DIP Switches for the MMC10GT/SP Model ..........................................................................................................26
Table 7. DIP Switches for the MMC10GSP/SP Model .......................................................................................................26
Table 8. Twisted-Pair Port Cabling Specifications ..............................................................................................................39
Table 9. MMCWLMT Kit Contents ......................................................................................................................................48
Table 10. Physical Specifications .......................................................................................................................................63
Table 11. Environmental Specifications ..............................................................................................................................64
Table 12. Power Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................64
Table 13. Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications .........................................................................................64
Table 14. Pin Signals (1Gbps or 10Gbps) ..........................................................................................................................65

List of Tables
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Preface
This preface contains the following sections:
“Symbol Conventions” on page 12
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 13
This guide contains the installation instructions for the following Layer 1
Mini Media Converters.
MMC10GSP/SP
MMC10GT/SP

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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:
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Authorizations (RMAs), and contact Allied Telesis technical
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then go to www.alliedtelesis.com/contact.

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Chapter 1
Overview
This chapter contains the following sections:
“Introduction” on page 16
“Front and Back Panels” on page 17
“Port Specifications” on page 18
“Features” on page 19
“LED Modes” on page 27
“External AC/DC Power Adapter” on page 32
“Resetting the Media Converter” on page 33

Chapter 1: Overview
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Introduction
The MMC10G Series Mini Media Converters extend the distance of your
network by interconnecting LAN devices that are physically separated by
large distances.
The MMC10G Series Mini Media Converters include the following models:
MMC10GSP/SP
MMC10GT/SP
The MMC10GSP/SP is a fiber mode converter, and can be used for fiber
extension.
The MMC10GT/SP is a copper-to-fiber converter, which can be used in
Telecom or Enterprise applications where 10 Gigabit media conversion
and fiber extension is required.
Note
The MMC10G Series converters can support 1Gbps and 10Gbps
speeds, but as a layer 1 device cannot perform speed translation, so
both endpoints must be matched.

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Front and Back Panels
Figure 1 illustrates the front panel of the MMC10GT/SP Media Converter.
Figure 1. MMC10GT/SP Front Panel
Figure 2 illustrates the front panel of the MMC10GSP/SP Media
Converter.
Figure 2. MMC10GSP/SP Front Panel
Figure 3 illustrates the back panel of the MMC10G Series Media
Converter.
Figure 3. Media Converter Back Panel
1 Gbps or 10 Gbps
SFP+ Port
1 Gbps or 10 Gbps
Copper Port
1 Gbps or 10 Gbps
SFP+ Port
1 Gbps or 10 Gbps
SFP+ Port
12 VDC Input
SYS LED
PWR LED
SML ON/OFF
DIP Switch
LPBK ON/OFF
DIP Switch

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Port Specifications
The MMC10GSP/SP Media Converter allows enterprises to connect fiber
networks to fiber networks, offering a cost-effective method for integrating
fiber-optic cabling into 1Gbps SFP or 10Gbps SFP+. See Table 1 for the
port specifications of the MMC10GSP/SP Media Converter.
The MMC10GT/SP Media Converter allows enterprises to connect copper
networks to fiber networks, offering a cost-effective method for integrating
fiber optic cabling into an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) environment. See
Table 2 for the port specifications of the MMC10GT/SP Media Converter.
Table 1. Port Specifications for the MMC10GSP/SP
Model
Fiber-optic Port 1 Fiber-optic Port 2
Connector L1 Standard Connector L1 Standard
MMC10GSP/SP SFP+ 1000BASE-X/
10GBASE-R SFP+ 1000BASE-X/ 10GBASE-R
Table 2. Port Specifications for the MMC10GT/SP
Model
Fiber-optic Port Copper Port
Connector L1 Standard Connector L1 Standard
MMC10GT/SP SFP+ 1000BASE-X/
10GBASE-R RJ-45 1000BASE-T/ 10GBASE-T

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Features
Here are the key features of the MMC10G Series Media Converters:
10G copper cabling up to 100m with CAT6A
MMC10GSP/SP supports two SFP+ ports
MMC10GT/SP supports one SFP+ port and one copper RJ45 port
MMC10GSP/SP can operate with any combination of supported
multi-mode modules, single-mode modules, or direct attach cables
MMC10GT/SP can convert between 10GBASE-T and any of the
supported multi-mode modules, single-mode modules, or direct
attach cables
Supports 100% traffic throughput and has no packet restrictions
Supports built-in loopback mode for installation verification and
troubleshooting
MMC10GT/SP supports packet generation mode for
troubleshooting
Facilitates quick fault detection, isolation and reporting with Smart
MissingLink™ (SML)
Includes a DIP switch for activating the SML feature
Includes a DIP switch for Loopback mode
Utilizes a 12 VDC external wall-mount AC power adapter
Displays LEDs for immediate visual status of each port
Provides a smaller sized space-saving alternative to connected
networks
Includes installation options such as desktop, media converter
chassis, or wall mount bracket
Provides low latency (~50ns)
Supports 1G to 1G or 10G to 10G modes
Auto-detects SFP+ speed
Complies with RoHS requirements
Complies with Trade Act Agreement (TAA) requirements
Applies Auto Negotiation and Auto MDI/MDI-X on the twisted-pair
port
Note
The SFP+ transceivers are sold separately. The maximum operating
distance of the MMC10G Series is dependent on the specific SFP+
module. For a list of supported transceivers, refer to the product’s
data sheet.

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Twisted-Pair Port Here are the basic features of the twisted-pair (copper) port on the
MMC10GT/SP:
1Gbps or 10Gbps
IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation compliant
Auto MDI/MDI-X
100 meters (328 feet) maximum operating distance
RJ45 connector
The twisted-pair port features an eight-pin RJ45 connector that uses all
eight pins at 1Gbps or 10Gbps. For the port pinouts, see “RJ45 Connector
and Port Pinouts” on page 65.
Note
For twisted-pair port cabling specifications, refer to “Cabling
Guidelines” on page 56.
Auto-Negotiation
or Full-Duplex
The MMC10GT/SP Media Converter supports Auto-Negotiation at 1Gbps
or 10Gbps. The copper port will only link at the speed of the installed
SFP+ module. For example, if a 10G SFP+ module is installed, the copper
port can only link at 10G.
Auto MDI/
MDI-X
The 10Gbps RJ45 twisted-pair port on MMC10GT/SP can have one of two
possible wiring configurations: MDI or MDI-X.
The media converter features Auto MDI/MDI-X. The twisted-pair port
automatically determines the configuration of the port on the device to
which it is connected and then configures itself appropriately.
This feature allows you to use a straight-through cable when connecting
any type of device to the media converter, regardless of the wiring
configuration of the port on the device.
Loopback Tests Loopback tests are used to test the fiber optic network connection. In
loopback mode, the copper port is disabled and the fiber port is set to loop
all packets back to the sender, or generate packets, depending on the DIP
switch setting. A linked switch port can transmit test packets over the fiber
optic cable, which are then looped back by the connected MMC10G. As it
receives its original test packets, it checks for lost packets and packets
with errors, and displays the results in statistic counters. Figure 4 on page
21 shows a successful test, using an Allied Telesis switch as the link
partner.