ANTAIRA FCU-280 Series User manual

10/100/1000Base-T to 1000Base-SX/LX
Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter
User’s Manual

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FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
regulations for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the 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 user’s guide, 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.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference, in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
Energy Saving Note of the Device
This power required device does not support Standby mode
operation.
For energy saving, please remove the DC-plug or push the
hardware Power Switch to OFF position to disconnect the device
from the power circuit.
Without removing the DC-plug or switching to OFF, the device
will still consume power from the power source. In the view of
Saving Energy and reducing unnecessary power consumption, it
is strongly suggested to power off or to remove the DC-plug for
the device if this device is not intended to be active.

WEEE Warning
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and
human health as a result of the presence of
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment, end users of electrical and electronic
equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out
wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted
municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.
Revision
User’s Manual for Antaira Gigabit Ethernet Converter
Rev 3.1 (November 2013)
Part No: 2010-AA4230-470

Table of Contents
1. PRODUCT FEATURES ......................................................... 6
2. MODEL LIST..................................................................... 7
3. CHECKLIST ...................................................................... 8
4. PRODUCT OUTLOOK.......................................................... 9
5. LINK FAULT PASS THROUGH (LFP) ................................... 14
6. INSTALLING THE CONVERTER.......................................... 17
7. DUPLEX MODE SUPPORT ................................................. 19
8. LED INDICATION ............................................................ 20
9. CABLE CONNECTION PARAMETER ................................... 21
10. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ............................................. 22

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1. Product Features
●Complies with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX,
IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T, IEEE 802.3z 1000Base-SX/LX
Ethernet standard
●Bridge mode Media Converter with TP port supports
10/100/1000Base-T and auto-MDI / MDIX
●Auto-Negotiation for 10/100/1000Base-T; Half-duplex or Full-
duplex for 10Mbps and 100Mbps, full-duplex for 1000Mbps
●LED indicators for simple diagnostics and management
●Provides DIP switch for LFP function (Disable / Enable) setting
●Compact in size, easy installation
●OAM (TS-1000 and IEEE 802.3ah) supported
●9K Jumbo frame supported
●Can be installed on Antaira’s Media Converter Chassis

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2. checklist
Your FCU-280x package should contain the following items:
●The Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter
●AC-DC Power Adapter (Output: 5VDC, 2A max.)
●This User’s Manual
If any items are missing or damaged, please consult the dealer
from which you purchased your Gigabit Ethernet Converter.
Note
WDM models has one vacant SFP module slot. The
mini GBIC SFP module is not bundled with the
package.

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3. Product outlook
Overview
Real Panel
TOP Panel
Front Panel
Bottom
5V DC
Figure 1: Multi-Mode/Single-Mode Duplex Model

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Real Panel
TOP Panel
Front Panel
Bottom
5V DC
Figure 2: SFP Model

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Real Panel
TOP Panel Bottom
5V DC
Front Panel
Figure 3: WDM (Single-Strand Fiber) Model
Left View
The Front Panel of the Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter consists
of one 1000Base-SX / 1000Base-LX / mini-GBIC SFP / 1000Base-
LX WDM ports and one Auto-Sensing 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet
RJ-45 Port, one DIP switch for LFP ON/OFF. Figure 4 & 5 & 6
shows a front panel of Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter.

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Figure 4: Multi-Mode/Single-Mode Duplex Model
Figure 5: SFP Model
Figure 6: WDM (Single-Strand Fiber) Model

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Rear View
The rear panel of the Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter indicates
one DC jack, which accepts input power with 5V DC 2A.
5V DC
Figure 7: One DC jack for DC power input.
Note
The device is a power-required device, it means,
it will not work till it is powered. If your networks
should be active all the time, please consider
using a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) for your
device. It will prevent you from network data loss
or network downtime.
In some areas, installing a surge suppression
device may also help to protect your Gigabit
Ethernet Media Converter from being damaged by
unregulated surge or current to the converter or
the power adapter.

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4. link Fault Pass through (lFP)
The LFP function includes the Link Fault Pass Through
function (LLCF/LLR) and the DIP Switch design. LLCF/LLR can
immediately alert administrators about problems with the link
media and provide an efcient solution to monitor the net. The
DIP Switch can disable or enable the LFP function.
With LLCF (Link Loss Carry Forward), when a device connected
to the converter loses the TP line link, the converter’s ber will
disconnect the link of transmit. With LLR (Link Loss Return),
when a device connected to the converter and loses the ber
line link, the converter’s ber will disconnect the link of transmit.
Both can immediately alert administrators about link media
problems and provide an efcient solution to monitor the net.
Link Loss Carry Forward (LLCF)
The FCU-280x incorporates an LLCF function for troubleshooting
a remote connection. When LFP function is enabled, the FL/TP
ports do not transmit a link signal until they receive a link signal
from the opposite port.
The diagram below shows a typical network conguration with a
good link status using the FCU-280x for remote connectivity.
Media
Converter
Management
Station
Switch/Hub
w/SNMP
Management
Station
Media
Converter
Switch/Hub
w/SNMP
TP TP
Fiber
Cable
LFP ONLFP ON
lLED lit = established link °LED unlit = no link
Media
Converter
Management
Station
Switch/Hub
w/SNMP
Management
Station
Media
Converter
Switch/Hub
w/SNMP
TP TP
Broken
Fiber
Cable
LFP ONLFP ON
lLED lit = established link °LED unlit = no link

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If the connection breaks, the FCU-280x link loss forwards to the
switch/hub that generates a trap to the management station.
The administrator can then determine the source of the issue.
Media
Converter
Management
Station
Switch/Hub
w/SNMP
Management
Station
Media
Converter
Switch/Hub
w/SNMP
TP TP
Fiber
Cable
LFP ONLFP ON
lLED lit = established link °LED unlit = no link
Media
Converter
Management
Station
Switch/Hub
w/SNMP
Management
Station
Media
Converter
Switch/Hub
w/SNMP
TP TP
Broken
Fiber
Cable
LFP ONLFP ON
lLED lit = established link °LED unlit = no link
*Units are shipped with the LFP function enabled (ON).
Link Loss Return (LLR)
The ber ports of the FCU-280x have been designed with an
LLR function for troubleshooting a remote connection. LLR works
in conjunction with LLCF.
When LFP function is enabled *(by default), the port’s
transmitter shuts down when its receiver fails to detect a valid
receive link. LLR should only be enabled on one end of the link
and is typically enabled on either the unmanaged or remote
device.
The diagram below shows a typical network conguration with
a good link status using the FCU-280x for remote connectivity.
Note that LLR and LLCF are enabled as indicated in the diagram.

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Media
Converter
Management
Station
Switch/Hub
w/SNMP Station
Media
Converter Switch/Hub
Fiber
Cable
LFP OFFLFP ON
lLED lit = established link °LED unlit = no link
Media
Converter
Management
Station
Switch/Hub
w/SNMP Station
Media
Converter
Management
Switch/Hub
TP TP
Broken
Fiber
LFP ONLFP ON
lLED lit = established link °LED unlit = no link
Port 2 Port 1
Link Loss Carried Forward
Link Loss Returned
Link Loss Carried Forward
If one of the optical conductors is bad (as shown in the diagram
box below), the converter with LLR function will return a no-link
condition to its link partner. With LLCF function also enabled,
the no-link condition is carried forward to the switch/hub
where a trap is generated to the management station, and the
administrator can then determine the source of the loss.
Media
Converter
Management
Station
Switch/Hub
w/SNMP Station
Media
Converter Switch/Hub
Fiber
Cable
LFP OFFLFP ON
lLED lit = established link °LED unlit = no link
Media
Converter
Management
Station
Switch/Hub
w/SNMP Station
Media
Converter
Management
Switch/Hub
TP TP
Broken
Fiber
LFP ONLFP ON
lLED lit = established link °LED unlit = no link
Port 2 Port 1
Link Loss Carried Forward
Link Loss Returned
Link Loss Carried Forward
Note
LFP function is turned on by default. This feature
can also be turned off via the side DIP-switch.
If you are familiar with the network installa-
tion, for diagnostic purpose (i.e. check which
end is broken), you can turn it off and reset the
converter to make it take effect. Otherwise, please
leave it at the default position.

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5. installing the conVerter
Stand-alone Installation
To install a FCU-280x stand-alone, on a desktop or shelf, simply
follow the steps below:
Step 1: Turn off the power of the device/station on the
network to which the FCU-280x will be attached.
Step 2: Ensure that there is no activity in the network.
Step 3: Attach ber cable from the FCU-280x to the ber
network. TX, RX must be paired at both ends.
Step 4: Connect the 5VDC power adapter to the FCU-280x
and verify that the Power LED is lit.
Step 5: Turn on the power of the device/station; the PWR
LEDs should light when all cables are attached.
Figure 8: FCU-280x installation
Note
To prevent from optic acceptor malfunction, check
both wires / transmitter before powering on the
converter.

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SFP Model Installation
Step 1: Connect the ber cable. Attach the duplex LC
connector on the network cable into the SFP
transceiver.
Step 2: Attach ber cable from the media converter to the
ber network. TX, RX must be paired at both ends.
Step 3: Connect the 5VDC power adapter to the media
converter and verify that the Power LED is lit.
Step 4: Turn on the power of the device/station; the PWR
LEDs should light when all cables are attached.
Figure 9: SFP Model installation
Note
It’s recommended that Antaira SFP Modules be
used in the Antaira converters. If you insert a SFP
transceiver that is not supported, the converter
will not recognize it.

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6. duPlex Mode suPPort
The FCU-280x is one-channel media conversion
between 10/100/1000Base-T and 1000Base-SX/LX. The
10/100/1000Base-T port can work under Auto-negotiation mode.
However, the 1000Base-SX/LX ber port only works under forced
1000Mbps full duplex mode.

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7. led indication
LED Color Description
PWR Green Lit: When +5VDC power detected.
Fiber
LNK/ACT Green
Lit: To indicate the link through that ber
port is successfully established.
Blink: Indicates that the ber port is
actively sending or receiving data.
TP LNK/
ACT Green
Lit: To indicate the link through that port
is successfully established.
Blink: Indicates that the port is actively
sending or receiving data.
TP 1000 Green
Lit: When the port runs in 1000Mbps Full
duplex.
Off: When the port runs in 10/100Mbps
Full duplex.

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8. cable connection ParaMeter
The wiring details are as below:
Cables:
Standard Fiber Type Cable Specication
1000Base-SX
(850nm) Multi-mode 50/125μm or 62.5/125μm
1000Base-LX
(1300nm)
Multi-mode 50/125μm or 62.5/125μm
Single-mode 9/125μm
Wiring Distances:
Standard Fiber Diameter
(micron)
Modal
Bandwidth
(MHz * km)
Max.
Distance
(meters)
1000Base-SX MM
62.5
62.5
50
50
100
200
400
500
220
275
500
550
1000Base-LX
MM
62.5
50
50
5
4
5
550
SM 9N/A 5000*