Allied Telesis UMC2000 Series User manual

613-002421 Rev C
UMC2000/200 Series
Mini Switching Media Converters
AT-UMC2000/SC
AT-UMC2000/LC
AT-UMC2000/SP
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
Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards .................................................................................................. 3
Preface............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Symbol Conventions .................................................................................................................................. 12
Contacting Allied Telesis............................................................................................................................ 13
Chapter 1: Overview .................................................................................................................................... 15
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Features..................................................................................................................................................... 17
AT-UMC2000/SCand AT-UMC2000/LC .............................................................................................. 17
AT-UMC2000/SP................................................................................................................................. 17
AT-UMC200/SC and AT-UMC200/ST ................................................................................................. 17
Fiber Connection ................................................................................................................................. 17
Front and Back Panels............................................................................................................................... 19
LEDs .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Reset the UMC Media Converter ............................................................................................................... 22
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 .......................................................................................................... 31
Desktop Installation ............................................................................................................................. 31
Powering ON the Media Converter...................................................................................................... 31
Installing UMC Drivers......................................................................................................................... 31
Connecting the Network Cables .......................................................................................................... 37
Installing the SFP Transceiver............................................................................................................. 37
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 41
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................ 43
Physical Specifications............................................................................................................................... 43
Environmental Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 43
Power Specifications.................................................................................................................................. 44
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications ................................................................................ 44
Fiber-Optic Port Specifications................................................................................................................... 45

Contents
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List of Figures
Figure 1: AT-UMC2000/SC and AT-UMC200/SC Front Panel........................................................................ 19
Figure 2: AT-UMC2000/LC Front Panel .......................................................................................................... 19
Figure 3: AT-UMC200/ST Front Panel ............................................................................................................ 19
Figure 4: AT-UMC2000/SP Front Panel .......................................................................................................... 20
Figure 5: UMC2000/200 series media converter Back Panel.......................................................................... 20
Figure 6: AT-UMC2000/SC and AT-UMC200/SC Shipping Package Contents .............................................. 28
Figure 7: AT-UMC2000/LC Shipping Package Contents ................................................................................ 29
Figure 8: AT-UMC200/ST Shipping Package Contents .................................................................................. 29
Figure 9: AT-UMC2000/SP Shipping Package Contents ................................................................................ 30
Figure 10: Device Manager Window ............................................................................................................... 32
Figure 11: Select “Update Driver Software”..................................................................................................... 33
Figure 12: Update Driver Software Window .................................................................................................... 33
Figure 13: Browse for Driver Software Location.............................................................................................. 34
Figure 14: Browse for Folder ........................................................................................................................... 34
Figure 15: Path Displayed to UMC Driver Folder ............................................................................................ 35
Figure 16: Progress Bar for Installing UMC Driver Software ........................................................................... 35
Figure 17: Device Manager Window Displaying UMC Device......................................................................... 36
Figure 18: Removing the Dust Plug from an SFP Slot .................................................................................... 38
Figure 19: Inserting the SFP............................................................................................................................ 38
Figure 20: Positioning the SFP Handle in the Upright Position ....................................................................... 38

List of Figures
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List of Tables
Table 1. UMC Media Converter LED Functional Descriptions ....................................................................... 21
Table 2. Physical Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 43
Table 3. Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 43
Table 4. Power Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 44
Table 5. Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications ...................................................................... 44
Table 6. AT-UMC2000 Fiber-Optic Port Specifications .................................................................................. 45
Table 7. AT-UMC200 Fiber-Optic Port Specifications .................................................................................... 45

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.
USA and EMEA phone support - Select the phone number that
best fits your location and customer type.
Hardware warranty information - Learn about Allied Telesis
warranties and register your product online.
Replacement Services - Submit an RMA request via our interactive
support center.
Documentation - View the most recent installation guides, user
guides, software release notes, white papers and data sheets for
your product.
Software Updates - Download the latest software releases for your
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
UMC2000/200 series media converter and contains the following sections:
“Introduction” on page 16
“Features” on page 17
“Front and Back Panels” on page 19
“LEDs” on page 21
“Reset the UMC Media Converter” on page 22

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Introduction
The UMC2000/200 series media converter include the following models:
AT-UMC2000/SC
AT-UMC2000/LC
AT-UMC2000SP
AT-UMC200/SC
AT-UMC200/ST
The UMC2000/200 series media converter is designed to extend the
physical reach of your network by interconnecting your computer or laptop
over large distances.
The UMC2000/200 series 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-UMC2000/SP connect a computer’s USB
port to a 100/1000Mbps 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 UMC2000/200 series 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 - refer to Table 1, “UMC Media
Converter LED Functional Descriptions” on page 21
External DC power supplied via the USB port - refer to Table 4,
“Power Specifications” on page 44
AT-UMC2000/SP The AT-UMC2000/SP features are:
SFP port supporting 1000-SX/LX and 100-FX/LX SFP modules
Supports USB 2.0 and 3.1 Gen 1 interface
Support for Jumbo frames up to 10kB
LEDs for unit and port status - refer to Table 1, “UMC Media
Converter LED Functional Descriptions” on page 21
External DC power supplied via the USB port - refer to Table 4,
“Power Specifications” on page 44
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
Supports Far-End-Fault on 100M
LEDs for unit and port status - refer to Table 1, “UMC Media
Converter LED Functional Descriptions” on page 21
External DC power supplied via the USB port - refer to Table 4,
“Power Specifications” on page 44
Fiber Connection The UMC2000/200 series 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.

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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 AT-UMC2000/SP model, you must purchase the SFP
transceiver separately. For a list of supported transceivers, contact
your Allied Telesis distributor or reseller.
Note
For the maximum operating distance and other optical parameters,
refer to Table 6 and Table 7 on page 45.

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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
Fiber SC TX & RX
Ports Fiber Port
L/A LEDL/A LED
Fiber LC TX & RX
Ports Fiber Port
L/A LED
Fiber ST TX & RX
Ports Fiber Port
L/A LED

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Figure 2 illustrates the front panel of the AT-UMC2000/SP Media
Converter.
Figure 4. AT-UMC2000/SP Front Panel
The UMC2000/200 series media converter Back Panel is shown in Figure
5.
Figure 5. UMC2000/200 series media converter Back Panel
Fiber SP SFP
Port Fiber Port
L/A LED