Black Box LGC215A User manual

USER MANUAL
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LGC215A
Media Converter
10G Base-T to 10G Base-R
10/100/1000Base-T to 1000Base-X
POE+ Gigabit Ethernet Converter SFP
UTP
RX
ACT
Link
10G
SD
PWR
Link
ACT
10/100/1000BT
TO 1000BX
POE+ GB MEDIA
CONVERTER

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1. SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 What’s Included................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Hardware Description......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
3. LINK-FAULT PASSTHROUGH (LFP) ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
4. INSTALLING THE CONVERTER............................................................................................................................................................... 7
5. POE FUNCTION......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
APPENDIX A: TWISTED-PAIR AND FIBER CABLES................................................................................................................................... 9
A.1 RJ-45 Cable Pin Assignment ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
A.2 Fiber Optic Cable .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
APPENDIX B: REGULATORY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................... 11
B.1 FCC Statement ...................................................................................................................................................................................................11
B.2 NOM Statement ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
APPENDIX C: DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS ............................................................................................................................................ 13
C.1 Disclaimer .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
C.2 Trademarks Used in this Manual..................................................................................................................................................................... 13

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TABLE 1-1. SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Approvals FCC Class B, CE, RoHS
Description
Pure Networking Copper to Fiber Media Converter - 10/100/1000BASE-TX to 1000BASE-X SFP PoE+
Connectors (1) RJ-45, (1) SFP cage
Media Supported
UTP: CAT5/5e/6;
Fiber: Multimode (MM): 50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm;
Fiber Single-mode (SM): 9/125 µm
Distance CATx: 328 ft. (100 m)
Forwarding Rate 10 Mbps: 14,880 pps, 100 Mbps: 148,800 pps, 1000 Mbps: 1,480,000 pps
Frame Sizes Up to 9216 bytes
Power
Media converter: 48 VDC, 72 W, barrel connector;
External power adapter included: In-line type, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 48 VDC, 1.5 A, IEC320 C13/
C14, with US power cord
Standards
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3U, 10/100BASE-TX, 100BASE-FX, IEEE 802.3x flow control for full-duplex mode,
802.3ab 1000BASE-T, 802.3z 1000BASE-X, 802.3at PoE+ (25W)
Dimensions 1” H x 3.7” W x 2.7” D (2.5 x 9.4 x 6.9 cm)
Weight 0.7 lb. (0.3 kg)
Temperature
Operating: 32 to 122° F (0 to 50° C);
Storage: -4 to +158° F (-20 to +70° C)
Mounting Standalone
CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS

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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The 10/100/1000BASE ‐T to 1000BASE-X-PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet Converter SFP supports Gigabit copper and fiber media for network
connection. This converter can be used as a standalone unit.
2.2 WHAT’S INCLUDED
Before you start installing the Converter, verify that the package contains the following:
10/100/1000BASE ‐T to 1000BASE-X-PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet Converter SFP
48-VDC power adapter
Power cord
If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or [e-mail]
2.3 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the front and back panels of the converter. Table 2-1 describes its components.
1 2 3
FIGURE 2-1. FRONT PANEL
4 5
FIGURE 2-2. BACK PANEL

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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
TABLE 2-1. MEDIA CONVERTER COMPONENTS
NUMBER IN FIGURE 2-1 OR 2-2 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
1 SFP cage SFP module installs here
2
LED indicators See Table 2-2
3 RJ-45 connector Links to RJ-45 cable
4 Barrel connector for power Links to 47–57-VDC power supply
5 4-position DIP switch Set for LFP or 10M operation
TABLE 2-2. LED INDICATORS
LED NAME STATUS DESCRIPTION
PWR ON Power is ON and normal
FX Link/ACT
ON Connection Status display for fiber link. ON indicates that the fiber link is correctly connected
Blinking Packet is being transmitted through the FX end
OFF Port link is down
SD
ON Fiber signal is detected
OFF No fiber signal detected
1000M
ON Link is operating at 1000 Mbps
OFF Link is operating at 10/100 Mbps
TX Link/Act
ON Connection status display for copper link. ON indicates that the link is correctly connected
Blinking Active status display of copper link. Packet is being transmitted through the TX end
OFF Port link is down
PoE
ON Port is provided 52-VDC power toa remote powered device (PD)
OFF Port is not providing 52-VDC power to a remote powered device (PD)
TABLE 2-3. DIP SWITCHES
LED NAME STATUS DESCRIPTION
LFP
ON Turn ON the Link Fault Passthrough (LFP) detection
OFF Turn OFF the Link Fault Passthrough (LFP) detection
10M
ON Twisted-pair link is operating at 10 Mbps
OFF Twisted-pair link is operating at 100/1000 Mbps

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CHAPTER 3: LINK FAULT PASSTHROUGH (LFP)
The LFP function includes the Link Fault Pass Through function (LLCF/LLR) and the DIP Switch design. LLCF/LLR can immediately
alarm administrators the problem of the link media and provide efficient solution to monitor the net. By setting the DIP switch, you
can disable or enable the LFP function.
LLCF (Link Loss Carry Forward) means that when a device connected to the converter and the TP line loses the link, the converter’s
fiber will disconnect the link of transmit. LLR (Link Loss Return) means that when a device connected to the converter and the fiber
line loses the link, the converter’s fiber will disconnect the link of transmit. Both can immediately alarm administrators that there is
a problem with the link media.
NOTE: The LFP function is turned off as default. This feature can also be turned on via the side DIP-Switch. If you are not familiar
with the network installation and for diagnostic purposes (i.e. check which end is broken), you can turn it on and reset the converter
to make it take effect. Otherwise, keep it in the default position.
Management
Station
Switch/Hub
w/SNMP
Media
Management
Switch/Hub
Converter
Media
Converter
LFP ON LFP ON
Fiber CableTP TP
FIGURE 3-1. LFP FUNCTION

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CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING THE CONVERTER
Follow these steps to install the PoE+ Media converter:
1. Turn off the power of the device/station in a network to which the Switch will be attached.
2. Ensure that there is no activity in the network.
3. Install the SFP module.
TABLE 4-1. COMPATIBLE SFPS
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
LFP411 SFP - 1250-Mbps, Extended Diagnostics, 850-nm Multimode Fiber, 550-m, LC
LFP412 SFP - 1250-Mbps, Extended Diagnostics, 1310-nm Multimode Fiber, 2-km, LC
LFP413 SFP - 1250-Mbps, Extended Diagnostics, 1310-nm Single-Mode Fiber, 10-km, LC
LFP414 SFP - 1250-Mbps, Extended Diagnostics, 1310-nm Single-Mode Fiber, 30-km, LC
LFP418 SFP - 1250-Mbps, Extended Diagnostics, 1550-nm Single-Mode Fiber, 80-km, LC
LFP420, LFP421
SFP - 1250-Mbps, Extended Diagnostics, 1550-nm TX, 1310-nm RX, Simplex, Single-Mode Fiber, 10-km, LC;
SFP - 1250-Mbps, Extended Diagnostics, 1310-nm TX, 1550-nm RX, Simplex Single-Mode Fiber, 10-km, LC
LFP416 SFP - 1250-Mbps, Extended Diagnostics, 10/100/1000BASE-T, SGMII Interface, RJ-45
NOTE: LFP420, LFP421 are single-strand fiber SFPs, so they must be used in pairs.
NOTE: Use the LFP416 for a copper interface.
NOTE: Only the built-in copper interface will do PoE.
4. Attach a fiber cable from the Switch to the fiber network.
5. Attach a CAT5/5e/6 UTP cable from the 10/100/1000BASE-T network to the RJ-45 port on the switch.
6. Connect the 48-VDC power adapter to the switch and verify that the Power LED lights up.
7. Turn on the power of the device/station, the TX Link and FX Link LEDs should light when all cables are attached.

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CHAPTER 5: POE FUNCTION
Before your installation, we recommended that you check your network environment. If there is an IEEE 802.3at/802.3af device you
need to power on, the switch can provide a way to supply power for this Ethernet device conveniently and easily. The Switch equips
an AC-DC adapter with 52-VDC input and it injects the DC power into the pin of the twisted pair cable (Pin 1, 2, 3 and 6).
550m~120km 100 meters
LGC215A
PoE+ camera
Switch
Data Data + Power
Fiber optic cable Twisted-pair cable
FIGURE 5-1. POE INSTALLATION

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APPENDIX A: TWISTED-PAIR AND FIBER CABLES
A.1 RJ-45 CABLE PIN ASSIGNMENT
There are 8 wires on a standard UTP/STP cable and each wire is color-coded. The following diagrams show the pin allocation and
color of straight cable and crossover cable connections.
1
234568
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1 2 3 6
FIGURE A-1. RJ-45 CONNECTOR PINNING
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
FIGURE A-1. STRAIGHT-THROUGH AND CROSSOVER CABLE PINNING
NOTE: Make sure your connected cables have the correct pin assignment and color as above picture before deploying the cables
into your network.
SIDE 1 SIDE 2
1 - White/Orange 1 - White/Orange
2 - Orange 2 - Orange
3 - White/Green 3 - White/Green
4 - Blue 4 - Blue
5 - White/Blue 5 - White/Blue
6 - Green 6 - Green
7 - White/Brown 7 - White/Brown
8 - Brown 8 - Brown
SIDE 1 SIDE 2
1 - White/Orange 1 - White/Green
2 - Orange 2 - Green
3 - White/Green 3 - White/Orange
4 - Blue 4 - Blue
5 - White/Blue 5 - White/Blue
6 - Green 6 - Orange
7 - White/Brown 7 - White/Brown
8 - Brown 8 - Brown
STRAIGHT- THROUGH CABLE PINNING
CROSSOVER CABLE PINNING

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APPENDIX A: TWISTED-PAIR AND FIBER CABLES
A.2 FIBER OPTIC CABLE
TABLE A-1. FIBER OPTIC PATCH CABLE
STANDARD FIBER TYPE CABLE SPECIFICATION
1000BASE-SX (850 nm) Multimode 50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm
1000BASE-LX (1300 nm)
Multimode 50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm
Single-mode 9/125 µm

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APPENDIX B: REGULATORY INFORMATION
B.1 FCC STATEMENT
Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or telephone
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables and power cords are required to connect this device to a personal computer or other
Class B certified device.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques
de classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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APPENDIX B: REGULATORY INFORMATION
B.2 NOM STATEMENT
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o
cerca de una alberca, etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación.
Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico
sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes
que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u
otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o
como se indique en el aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados
sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de venti-
lación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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APPENDIX C: DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS
C.1 DISCLAIMER
Black Box Corporation shall not be liable for damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential or cost of cover
damages, resulting from any errors in the product information or specifications set forth in this document and Black Box Corporation
may revise this document at any time without notice.
C.2 TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Black Box and the Black Box logo type and mark are registered trademarks of Black Box Corporation.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

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