Black Box LMC5000A User manual

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Chassis available with
or without SNMP
embedded.
Choose a chassis and
add only the media
converters you need.
Built-in cooling fans
on System II chassis.
LinkLoss and/or
FiberAlert diagnostics
on converter modules.
Bandwidth Manager
enables you to control
bandwidth per each
port.
Copper-to-fiber, fiber-
to-fiber, and single-
strand fiber modules
available.
Layer 2 converters
increase network
efficiency.
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ish you could effectively
manage the media converters
in your rapidly growing network
without ever having to leave your
computer room? The High-Density
Media Converter System or the
High-Density Media Converter
System II with Embedded SNMP
gives you the ability to do just that.
Use either chassis to monitor
and manage the media converters
in your network right from your
desk. Eliminate guesswork, avoid
downtime, and isolate problems
without having to visit your wiring
centers. They’re particularly useful
in mission-critical enterprise and
service-provider applications.
Choose the size of chassis to
fit your application. We offer small
tabletop configurations as well
as high-port density rackmounted
models. Because the systems
are modular, you can add whatever
equipment works best for you.
SNMP management, which is
embedded in the System II chassis
and available as a modular add-on
to the original chassis, helps you
diagnose network problems by
monitoring both copper and fiber
link status as well as the chassis’
temperature and voltage levels.
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KeyFeatures
HIGH-DENSITYMEDIACONVERTERSYSTEMS
SNMP traps can alert you to
potential network failures so you
incur less downtime and spend
less time troubleshooting. You
can assign a name to each of the
various ports and if a link failure
occurs, you’ll be notified with the
port’s name.
With the High-Density Media
Converter System II with Embedded
SNMP, you receive a CD-ROM that
contains iView management
software. This software enables
you to configure the chassis and
its modules in minutes and provides
you with a cross-platform
application for managing intelligent
networking devices from virtually
any 32-bit Windows system. It also
includes MIBs for SNMP.
Compatible with Windows®
95/98, Windows 2000, Windows NT®
4, and HTML, the user-friendly,
comprehensive iView program
uses a clear graphical user
interface (GUI). It even shows an
on-screen representation of the
actual device control panels and
gives you detailed information
about the conversion ports.
You can also use the included
MIBs with any standard SNMP
program, such as HP®OpenView®.
This enables you to view SNMP’s
in-depth technical data in iView’s
easy-to-use interface. You can
even display statistics as charts.
The Chassis
High-Density Media Converter
System
There are two basic chassis
types to choose from in this family:
the 2-slot model and the 18-slot
model.
The 2-slot table-top chassis
(LMC5000A) is ideal for fiber-to-the
desktop applications or remote
locations. You can install one or
two media converter modules for
an unmanaged LMC5000A system.
The 18-slot rackmount chassis
(LMC5001A) provides a central hub
for your media converters. Use it for
installation in a central location,
such as a computer room. And
with 18 slots, you’re guaranteed
maximum flexibility. At 3U high, the
18-slot chassis is rackmountable
and is available with an AC power
supply. You can also add
a redundant power supply
(LMC5004AC or LMC5005DC).
High-Density Media Converter
System II with Embedded SNMP
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eliminating the need to install a
separate management module or
software in your system. Just
add your media converter module(s)
and, for greater control, a Band-
width Manager module.
The 1-port model (LMC5101A)
holds one media converter module
and is powered by an autosensing
115-/240-VAC power supply. It’s
perfect for the desktop when you
only need to add one fiber link.
The 2-port model (LMC5100A)
features a small footprint, houses
two media converter modules, and
is powered by an AC power supply.
For even more conversions,
order either our 8-port model
(LMC5102A), which has an AC
power supply, or our 18-port
chassis, which we offer with
either an AC (LMC5104A) or DC
(LMC5105A-DC) power supply. Also
available are rackmount ears
(LMC5102A-RM) for the LMC5102A.
Although the 18-slot chassis
comes with its AC or DC power
supply already installed, you can
order a second power supply in the
form of a module (LMC5106AC or
LMC5107DC) that slides into the
chassis. The chassis ships with
blank plates preinstalled.
In addition to internal power
supplies, all chassis feature
redundant, 6.8-cfm-rated cooling
fans to keep them from becoming
overheated and causing downtime.
In situations where you need
to disable chassis management,
simply move the built-in SNMP
switch to the off position. Even
though this makes the modules
unmanageable, the SNMP agent
continues to communicate with
installed modules. Turning
management back on returns the
modules to management control
and any settings you’ve set in iView.
A chassis that has its management
enabled can be connected to a
switch, hub, or other network
device via a Category 5 straight-
through twisted-pair cable that you
plug into the unit’s external
10BASE-T (RJ-45) connection.
Because the chassis has an
embedded DHCP agent, its IP
address is dynamically assigned
when connected to a LAN with a
DHCP server.
Configuring the chassis
Once you connect the chassis
to your network, begin by assigning
the device its own IP address. This
initial configuration can be done
in-band through the chassis’
10BASE-T port while using the
HubControl utility that’s included
on the iView CD or out-of-band
through the chassis’ front-panel
RS-232 serial port using Dynamic
Configuration Host Protocol
(DCHP).
Of the two IP-address
assignment routes, the second
is the simplest. Simply plug one end
of the included straight-through-
pinned cable to the DB9 connector
and the other end into the
appropriate port on your computer
or terminal that’s set for VT100™
emulation.
The HubControl utility can
also be used to initiate remote
SNMP configuration for SNMP-
manageable devices. This way,
you can get a head start on adding
subnet masks, trap assignments,
and other management functions.
You also use HubControl to upload
new versions of the system
software and new MIB information.
Once the chassis has an IP
address assigned, use the iView
software or another SNMP-
compatible network management
system, such as HP OpenView,
to remotely configure, monitor, and
manage the modules you install in
the chassis. Program subnet masks
and default gateways, create
community strings (for both read-
only and read/write access),
configure traps—all within a
password-protection process!
Bandwidth Manager
Making the most of available
bandwidth becomes more impor-
tant as Internet use increases. To
allocate bandwidth in the most
cost-effective way within a network
LAN/WAN environment, add a
Bandwidth Manager (LE1028C) to
any of the chassis.
Ideal for Web hosting, server
colocation, and service provider
applications, this 2-port networking
device enables you to easily and
inexpensively control bidirectional
bandwidth in 1-kbps increments up
to 10 Mbps.
Configure the module in
minutes using the iView software,
which comes with the unit and
installs on any network PC. This CD
provides a clear, easy-to-use GUI to
help you manage your Bandwidth
Manager and enables you to
throttle link speeds “on the fly.”
Or use an SNMP application,
such as HP OpenView. Within
five minutes, you can configure
bandwidth by simply dialing in the
desired amount.
An ISP, for instance, can use
the Bandwidth Manager to quickly
adjust the uplink or downlink speed
to meet and guarantee a wide
range of bandwidth requirements
for its subscribers. By fine-tuning
the amount you provide to
customers, you can minimize
bandwidth waste and ensure
a better use of resources.
Because it offers bidirectional
bandwidth control, you can adjust
bandwidth on traffic travelling
between upstream and down-
stream ports. This feature makes
the Bandwidth Manager highly
suited for environments where you
need to provide multiple levels of
service to end users, such as in a
business park or multi-tenant
building.
The Bandwidth Manager has
two shielded RJ-45 10BASE-T ports
(Ports A and B) for network conn-
ections and a DB9 (RS-232) DTE
serial port for IP configuration. You
can configure both RJ-45 ports for
half- and full duplex operation to
match the mode of your connected
hardware.
Choose either Port A or Port B
to assign bandwidth; do this using
iView or manually by flipping DIP
switches on the module’s
component side. Using iView, you
can set the bandwidth of the
module‘s data ports up to 10 Mbps
and forward it in each direction (A
to B or B to A). To edit the data rate
for each port in iView, choose
between 12 predefined rates or
enter your own custom rate in
granular, 1-kbps increments.
For each data port, choose a
mode for forwarding or discarding
frames that come in contact with
the Bandwidth Manager. Among
your choices are general modes for
forwarding all traffic to your LAN
or forwarding just IP/ARP traffic.
The latter option best suits filtering
traffic from the Internet to a LAN.
You’re also given inclusionary
modes in which the Bandwidth
Manager forwards only IP/ARP
packets that fall into a certain range
while either allowing or preventing
all non-IP traffic to pass.
Or use exclusionary
modes where the module forwards
everything except what you specify
in an IP address range, including
non-IP traffic, or forwards all
IP/ARP packets minus what you
specify in an IP range. The second
option is best for filtering traffic
from a LAN to the Internet or a
WAN.
Once you assign an IP address
to the module, use iView or another
SNMP-based network
management application to
configure and remotely manage
the Bandwidth Manager.
If you don‘t enable bandwidth-
management capabilities on the
device, you can essentially use the
module as a 10BASE-T to 10BASE-T
extender instead.
Interface Converters
Populate either system with a
mix of hot-swappable copper-to-
fiber or fiber-to-fiber media
converter modules.
Fiber modules are available
in one- or two-strand models.
Because one-strand models use
only a single strand of fiber optic
cable, you can make two connec-
tions over your duplex fiber cable
instead of one. This can lead to
significant savings in cabling costs.
Read on for brief summaries
of the media converter modules.
Please note that all distances and
speeds listed depend on the use
of quality cable and, in the case of
the fiber modules, the actual fiber
budget and loss of the particular
installation.
LGC5108C-R2–LGC5109C-R2
These 1.25-Gbps modules are
perfect for applications involving
Gigabit Ethernet within enterprise
and service-provider network
infrastructures. Operating at Layer
1, they convert Gigabit twisted-pair
signals to 1000BASE-SX or
1000BASE-LX fiber optics.
The LGC5108C-R2 provides a
single 1.25-Gbps conversion
between copper and 850-nm
multimode fiber, providing dis-
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The LGC5109C-R2, the Plus SC
model, supports distances up to
10 kilometers (6.2 mi.) over single-
mode fiber.
LGC5844C–LGC5847C
These 1.25-Gbps modules use
WDM to send bidirectional signals
over a single strand of single-mode
fiber. This enables you to effectively
double your throughput by creating
two separate links on your duplex
fiber optic cable
Operating at Layer 1, they
convert Gigabit twisted-pair signals
to 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX
fiber optics.
The LGC5844C and LGC5845C
models support distances of up to
10 kilometers (6.2 mi.) ; the
LGC5846C and LGC5847C support up
to 40 kilometers (24.9 mi.).
LMC5113C–LMC5114C,
LMC5116C–LMC5117C
These modules performs Fast
Ethernet copper-to-fiber media
conversion at Layer 1. Two
converter modules transmit data
over single-strand (simplex) fiber.
Simply install the two modules
at the opposite ends of the same
strand as a matched pair.
The modules include:
• The LMC5113C, which is the
1310-nm transmit/1550-nm
receive module, and the
LMC5114C, which is the
1550-nm transmit/1310-nm
receive module. Both
support 2
0 kilometer (12.4 mi.)
distances.
• The LMC5116C is the 1310-nm
transmit/1550-nm receive
module, and the LMC5117C is
the 1550-nm transmit/
1310-nm receive module.
Both support
40 kilometer
(24.9 mi.
) distances.
LGC5950C, LGC5952C–LGC5953C
These 10-/100-/1000-Mbps
Ethernet modules perform Layer 2
conversions from twisted-pair to
two-strand multimode or single-
mode fiber optic segments.
Because they work with all
Ethernet speeds, you can keep your
legacy devices even as you migrate
your network to Gigabit speed.
The twisted-pair RJ-45 port can
be set for autonegotiation or for 10-,
100-, or 1000-Mbps speed. All
ports—copper and fiber—can be
set for half- or full duplex operation.
The multimode module
(LMC5950C) supports up to 300
meters (984.3 ft.). The single-mode
Plus model (LMC5952C) extends
the reach of fiber segments up to 40
kilometers (24.9 mi.); the Long model
up to 70 kilometers (43.5 mi.).
LGC5940C–LGC5943C
These 10-/100-/1000-Mbps
Ethernet modules perform Layer 2
conversions from twisted-pair to
single-strand single-mode fiber
optic segments. Because they use
only a single fiber strand, you can
set up two links rather than one on
duplex fiber cable.
These single-strand modules
are sold individually only and must
be used in pairs. The LGC5940C
module works with the LGC5941C
module; the LGC5942C module
works with the LGC5943C module.
The twisted-pair RJ-45 port can
be set for autonegotiation or for 10-,
100-, or 1000-Mbps speed. All
ports—copper and fiber—can be
set for half- or full duplex operation.
The LGC5940C and LGC5941C
support distances of up to 10
kilometers (6.2 mi.); the Plus models
extend distance up to 40 kilometers
(24.9 mi.).
LMC5118C–LMC5121C
These 10-/100-Mbps Ethernet
modules perform Layer 2
conversions from twisted-pair to
two-strand multimode or single-
mode fiber optic segments. They
enable you to configure the RJ-45
port for autonegotiation or to set
its speed at 10 or 100 Mbps, as well
as for half- or full duplex operation.
The fiber port can be set for half-
or full duplex, too.
The single-mode Plus models
(LMC5120C–LMC5121C) extend
the reach of fiber segments up to 40
kilometers (24.9 mi.). The multimode
modules (LMC5118C–LMC5119C)
support 2-kilometer (1.2-mi.)
distances.
LMC5122C–LMC5124C,
LMC5126C–LMC5127C
This family of media converter
modules is similar to the LMC5113C
family except that these modules
autonegotiate 10- or 100-Mbps
connection speed and duplex mode
on the twisted-pair side and
operate as Level 2 converters.
Like their Fast Ethernet-only
cousins, the 10-/100-Mbps modules
communicate over only one strand
of fiber. The LMC5122C includes
matched pairs of modules that you
install at the opposite ends of the
same fiber strand. The LMC5122C
enables you to send data on single-
mode fiber at distances of 20
kilometers (12.4 mi.).
You can also order the transmit
and receive modules as individual
modules:
• From the our LMC5122C set,
the individual modules are
the LMC5123C, which is the
1310-nm transmit/1550-nm
receive module, and the
LMC5124C, which is the
1550-nm transmit/1310-nm
receive module. Both
support 20 kilometer (12.4-
mi.) distances.
• The LMC5126C is the
1310-nm transmit/1550-nm
receive module, and the
LMC5127C is the 1550-nm
transmit/1310-nm receive
module. Both support
40
kilometer (24.9 mi.)
distances.
LMC5006C–LMC5012C
These media converters
support ATM so you can establish
low-cost copper-to-fiber conver-
sion for either OC-3 155-Mbps
ATM rings or OC-12 622-Mbps
or 1250-Mbps data/Internet
backbones.
They’re ideal for ATM network
managers who require fiber links
to connect their network-side
switching equipment to the OC-3
ATM backbone.
For OC-3 networks, we offer:
• The LMC5006C, which
provides a single 155-Mbps
ATM conversion between
copper and 1300-nm
multimode fiber and
distances up to
20 kilometers
(12.4 mi.) on the fiber
segments.
• The LMC5007C, which
converts 155-Mbps ATM
between copper and
1300-nm single-mode fiber
and, as a Plus SC model,
supports fiber distances of
40 kilometers (24.9 mi.) .
• The LMC5008C, which offers
even greater distances—up
to 80 kilometers (49.7 mi.)!—
while providing a single 155-
Mbps ATM conversion
between copper and 1300-
nm single-mode fiber.
• The LMC5009C, which offers
the same 80 kilometers
(49.7 mi.) distances of the
LMC5008C but uses 1550-nm
wavelength on single-mode
fiber.
For 622-Mbps OC-12 networks,
we offer the LMC5010C module,
which provides a conversion
between 1300-nm multimode and
1310-nm single-mode fiber while
offering distances up to
40 kilometers (24.9 mi.) on the
single-mode side.
The LMC5011C–LMC5012C
models give you 1250-Mbps ATM
speeds on OC-12 networks while
converting 850-nm multimode to
either 1300-nm single-mode (with
the LMC5011C) or 1550-nm single-
mode (with the LMC5012C). The
modules operate independent of
protocol, so you can use them in
Gigabit as well as ATM
applications.
When used for Gigabit Ethernet,
the LMC5011C can be used as a
short haul (SX) to long-haul (LX)
converter supporting distances of
220 meters (721.8 ft.) on the
multimode port and 40 kilometers
(24.9 mi.) on the single-mode port.
The LMC5012C can be used for
Gigabit Ethernet conversions from
short haul to extra long haul. In this
application, it provides distances
of 220 meters (721.8 ft.) on the
multimode port and 70 kilometers
(43.5 mi.) on the single-mode side.
LMC5014C-R2–LMC5017C-R2,
LMC5018C–LMC5019C,
LMC5020C-R2–LMC5021C-R2,
LMC5036C
These 10-Mbps media
converter modules offer traditional
conversion between 10BASE-T
Ethernet devices and 10BASE-FL
multimode fiber optic devices.
The LMC5014C-R2 and
LMC5015C-R2 convert to 850-nm
multimode and support up to 2
kilometers (1.2 mi.) on half-duplex
and up to 4 kilometers (2.5 mi.) on
full-duplex. The modules differ only
in their fiber connectors (ST®for the
LMC5014C-R2 and SC for the
LMC5015C-R2).
For even greater distances
while converting to multimode,
order either the LMC5016C-R2 (with
ST connectors) or LMC5017C-R2
(SC connectors). They’re identical
to the LMC5014C-R2 and
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convert to 1300-nm multimode and
support up to 8 kilometers (5 mi.)
when operating at full-duplex. Use a
pair of these converters at opposite
ends of the same fiber optic link to
increase your fiber reach.
We also offer five 10BASE-T
to 1310-nm single-mode fiber optic
interface converter modules
(LMC5018C–LMC5019C, LMC5020C-
R2–LMC5021C-R2, LMC5036C).
The LMC5018C (with ST
connectors) and the LMC5019C (SC
connectors) offer distances up to 2
kilometers (1.2 mi.) on a single-
mode link operating at half-duplex
and 20 kilometers (12.4 mi.)
operating at full-duplex. The Plus
models, the LMC5020C-R2 (ST),
LMC5021C-R2 (SC), and LMC5036C
(1310 nm), go further—up to 40
kilometers (24.9 mi.) while operating
at full duplex. At half-duplex, they
transmit up to 2 kilometers (1.2 mi.).
LMC5022C–LMC5023C,
LMC5026C–LMC5027C
Order these 100-Mbps modules
to convert between 100BASE-TX
and 100BASE-FX devices.
The 1300-nm multimode
modules—the LMC5022C with ST
connectors and the LMC5023C with
SC connectors—support distances
of 400 meters (1312.3 ft.) at half-
duplex and up to 5 kilometers
(3.1 mi.) at full duplex.
For longer distances, order a
module that operates over 1300-nm
single-mode fiber and has Plus
connectors. The LMC5026C (ST)
and LMC5027C (SC) support a
distance of 400 meters (1312.3 ft.)
at half-duplex and 30 kilometers
(18.6 mi.) at full duplex.
LMC5028C–LMC5035C
These protocol-independent
modules convert single-mode to
multimode fiber. They’re typically
used between Ethernet devices
operating at 100-Mbps speeds over
fiber, although they can also be
used in an OC-3 ATM (155-Mbps)
environment.
With the modules that convert
between 1300-nm single-mode
Plus and 1300-nm multimode
(LMC5028C–LMC5029C), you can
achieve distances up to 7 kilo-
meters (4.3 mi.) on the multimode
port and up to 40 kilometers (24.9
mi.) on the single-mode port (with
both ports running at full duplex).
The LMC5028C has ST connectors;
the LMC5029C has SC.
For the same type of 1300-nm
single-mode to 1300-nm multimode
conversions but at even greater
distances, order the LMC5030C
(ST) or LMC5031C (SC). These
versions enable you to extend your
fiber segments up to 2 kilometers
(1.2 mi.) on the multimode port and
up to 80 kilometers (49.7 mi.) on the
single-mode port.
For applications where you
need to convert from 1300-nm
multimode to 850-nm single-mode,
order either the LMC5032C,
LMC5033C, LMC5034C, or
LMC5035C. As with our other fiber-
to-fiber converters, these modules
support 100-Mbps conversion
between fiber devices in Ethernet
networks as well as 155 Mbps in
ATM OC-3 environments. They
differ only in their connectors and
distance supported on the single-
mode side (all support 2-kilometer
[1.2-mi.] distances on the multimode
side). The LMC5032C, which has
Plus ST connectors, and the
LMC5033C, which has Plus SC
connectors, support distances up to
40 kilometers (24.9 mi.) over single-
mode cable. The Long ST and SC
models (LMC5034C and LMC5035C,
respectively) support up to 80
kilometers (49.7 mi.) over single-
mode fiber.
LME001A–LME008A
These modules enable you to
extend 1.544 Mbps T1/J1 or 2.048
Mbps E1 copper-based circuits
over fiber optic cable. They’re ideal
for use with PBX systems and
routers.
These modules are selectable
to support 1.544 Mbps T1 (ANSI
T1.403), 2.048 Mbps E1 (G.703), or
1.544 Mbps J1. They include full
diagnostics including three modes
of operation for loopback testing
(Fiber Analog Loopback, Fiber
Digital Loopback and Twisted-Pair
Digital Loopback), a line integrity
test feature, and a Transmit Data
Source diagnostic feature.
Multimode models
(LME001A–LME003A) support
distances of up to 2 kilometers
(1.2 mi.). Single-mode Plus models
support distances of up to 40
kilometers (24.9 mi.); single-mode
Long models support up to 80
kilometers (49.7 mi.).
LME020A–LME026A
Specialized converters provide
a conversion from BNC Coax cable
to fiber for DS-3, E-3, or STS-1
applications. They’re ideal in MAN
access applications, for linking
buildings over a campus area
network, or anywhere incoming
coaxial circuits need to be
converted to fiber for distribution.
The modules are selectable for
45 Mbps (DS3), 34 Mbps (E3), or
52 Mbps (STS-1). They feature
advanced line conditioning, jitter
suppression, and loopback testing
capabilities.
Multimode models
(LME020A–LME021A) support
distances of up to 2 kilometers
(1.2 mi.). Single-mode Plus models
support distances of up to 40
kilometers (24.9 mi.); single-mode
Long models support up to 80
kilometers (49.7 mi.).
PoE Media Converters
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Media Converters are the ideal
remote units for use with the
High-Density Media Converter
System.
They enable you to take
advantage of PoE’s minimal
external power supply require-
ments. This gives you added
distance, since you don’t have to
position the PoE device near a
power outlet. To use the media
converters, simply connect only
one electrical outlet to power
both the media converter and a
PoE device. This allows you to
place PoE access points up to
30.5 meters (100 ft.) away from a
power outlet.
Models are available for
2-strand multimode or single-
mode twisted-pair to fiberoptic
cable. Possible distances with
these models include 300 meters
(984.3 ft.), and 2 or 40 kilometers
(1.2 or 24.9 mi.) using the SX or FX
standard. Fiberoptic connector
types on the media converters are
ST or SC.
LinkLoss and FiberAlert
A LinkLoss™ function is
included on the modules that
interface with twisted-pair copper,
and a FiberAlert™ feature is
included on the modules that
connect to fiber links.
Both LinkLoss and FiberAlert
notify you of “silent failures” and
help you troubleshoot problems.
No more time wasted searching
for them! A link can be checked by
physically observing the status of
the media converter’s Link LED.
The FiberAlert function informs
you when a fault occurs on one
fiber strand and the link is, in turn,
incapable of carrying bidirectional
communications between two fiber
devices. Essentially, with FiberAlert,
the link status of one end is
mirrored at the opposite end.
If a strand isn’t available, and
you have FiberAlert enabled, the
receiver end device notes the loss
of the link and stops transmitting
data until it receives a signal or link
pulse. This means that the link
status can be seen at both ends
through the respective Link LEDs,
thus helping you to identify and
isolate faults anywhere in the fiber
loop. FiberAlert works even if the
fiber devices are separated by
great distances.
LinkLoss is a feature that‘s
similar to FiberAlert in that faults on
one port are mirrored on the other.
But in the case of LinkLoss, a fault
on the fiber port is mirrored to an
Ethernet twisted-pair port rather
than another fiber port. So if the
fiber link is lost at the converter, the
converter disables the twisted-pair
Link LED. With LinkLoss enabled,
the link status of the fiber segment
will always be reflected by the
twisted-pair segment so you’re
informed quickly of fiber problems.
Automatic crossover
Many of the twisted-pair
modules feature auto-crossover
ports to eliminate the worry of
whether to use straight- or cross-
pinned cabling. This built-
in MDI/MDI-X function
automatically determines whether
the converter has to cross over
between the four pairs on the
twisted-pair port’s RJ-45
connector.
On the twisted-pair modules
without automatic termination, you
use a pushbutton to choose the
crossover.

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Traditional fiber optic media converters require two strands of fiber to
send transmit and receive signals. Single-strand fiber conversion, however,
enables you double your fiber utilization by compressing the transmit and
receive wavelengths into one single-mode fiber strand.
The conversion is done with Wave Division Multiplexing (WDM)
technology. WDM technology transmits two signals simultaneously at
different wavelengths on the same fiber. The way it usually works is that
one unit transmits at 1550 µm and receives at 1310 µm. The other unit
transmits at 1310 µm and receives at 1550 µm. The two wavelengths operate
independently and don’t interfere with each other. This bidirectional traffic
flow effectively converts a single fiber into a pair of “virtual fibers,“ each
driven independently at different wavelengths.
TechnicallySpeaking
Chassis
Approvals: FCC Class A, Part 15; CE
Indicators: LNK, FDX, RCV, XMT,
MGMT, SNMP
Temperature Tolerance:
Operating: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C);
Storage: LMC5100A, LMC5101A,
LMC5102A, LMC5104A,
LMC5105A-DC: 21 to 160°F
(-6 to +71°C);
LMC5000A–LMC5001A: 0 to
160°F (-18 to +71°C)
Humidity Tolerance: 5 to 95%
(noncondensing)
Power: LMC5000A–LMC5001A:
100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz,
0.8/0.4 A;
LMC5100A: 100–240 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 0.2/0.1 A;
LMC5101A: 115/240 VAC,
autosensing;
LMC5102A: 100–240 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 0.5/0.2 A;
LMC5104A: 100–240 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 1.2/0.6 A;
LMC5105A-DC: -48 VDC, 2.5 A
Size: LMC5000A: 2"H x 8.6"W x 5"D
(5.1 x 21.8 x 12.7 cm);
LMC5001A, LMC5104A,
LMC5105A-DC: 4.6"H x 17.4"W x
9.1"D (11.7 x 44.2 x 23.1 cm);
LMC5100A: 2"H x 8.9"W x 5"D
(5.1 x 22.6 x 12.7 cm);
LMC5101A: 1.5"H x 4.8"W x 7.3"D
(3.8 x 12.2 x 18.5 cm);
LMC5102A: 4.6"H x 8.7"W x 7"D
(11.7 x 22.1 x 17.8 cm)
Weight: LMC5000A: 2.8 lb. (1.3 kg);
LMC5001A, LMC5104A,
LMC5105A-DC: 12.9 lb. (5.9 kg);
LMC5100A: 2.7 lb. (1.2 kg);
LMC5101A: 1.3 lb. (0.6 kg);
LMC5102A: 6.2 lb. (2.8 kg)
Bandwidth Manager
Approvals: FCC Class A, Part 15; CE
Bandwidth Accuracy: +0%/-5%
Bandwidth Settings: 1 kbps to
10 Mbps
Connectors: (2) RJ-45; (1) DB9
console port
Indicators: LEDs: (1) Link, (1) RCV,
(1) SMT, (1) HDX/FDX
Temperature Tolerance:
Operating: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C);
Storage: 21 to 160°F (-6 to +71°C)
Humidity Tolerance: 5 to 95%
(noncondensing)
Power: Input: 5 V ±5% 0.5 A (typical)
PoE Media Converters
Connectors: Twisted pair: (1) RJ-45;
Fiber: (2) SC or ST
Temperature: LMC5125A–
LMC5126A, LMC5128A–
LMC5131A: Operating: 32 to 122°F
(0 to 50°C);
Storage: 0 to +160°F (-18 to
+71°C);
LMC5135A–LMC5136A,
LMC5138A–LMC5141A:
Operating: 32 to 149°F (0 to
65°C);
Storage: 0 to +160°F (-18 to
+71°C)
Power: LMC5125A–LMC5126A,
LMC5128A–LMC5131A: 100–240
VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.1/0.05 amps;
LMC5135A–LMC5136A,
LMC5138A–LMC5141A: 100–240
VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.2/0.1 amps
Size: 1.6"H x 4.8"W x 5"D (4.1 x 12.2 x
12.7 cm)
Specifications
High-Density Media Converter System Chassis (LMC5000A, LMC5001A)
• Chassis unit with blank plate(s) for media conversion module
slot(s)
• (1) power cord
• Users’ manual
High-Density Media Converter System II with Embedded SNMP 1-, 2-,
and 8-Slot Chassis (LMC5101A, LMC5100A, LMC5102A)
• Chassis unit with blank plate(s) for media conversion module
slot(s)
• CD containing iView software and related utilities and MIBs
• (1) 6-foot (1.8-m) DB9 male-to-female RS-232 console cable
• (1) power cord
• Users’ manual
High-Density Media Converter System II with Embedded SNMP
18-Slot Chassis (LMC5104A, LMC5105A-DC)
• Chassis unit that includes (17) blank plates for media conversion
module slots and (1) blank plate for the second (vacant) power
supply module slot
• (1) 6-foot (1.8-m) DB9 male-to-female RS-232 console cable
• (1) power cord
• CD containing iView software and related utilities and MIBs
• Bag of rackmounting components, including ears and screws
• Users’ manual
Bandwidth Manager (LE1028C)
• Bandwidth Manager module
• CD containing iView software and related utilities and MIBs
• (1) 6-foot (1.8-m) DB9 male-to-female RS-232 console cable
• Users’ manual
Interface Converter Modules
• Individual module and installation guide
PackagesInclude

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Ordering Information
ITEM CODE
Choose the chassis for your application…
High-Density Media Converter System
2-Slot Desktop ......................................................................................................................................................................LMC5000A
18-Slot Rackmount with AC Power Supply ..................................................................................................................LMC5001A
To add redundant power supplies to the above chassis, order…
Redundant Power Supply, AC............................................................................................................................................LMC5004AC
Redundant Power Supply, DC............................................................................................................................................LMC5005DC
Choose the chassis for your application…
High-Density Media Converter System II with Embedded SNMP Management
1-Slot Desktop ......................................................................................................................................................................LMC5101A
2-Slot Desktop ......................................................................................................................................................................LMC5100A
8-Slot Desktop ......................................................................................................................................................................LMC5102A
18-Slot Rackmount with AC Power Supply ..................................................................................................................LMC5104A
18-Slot Rackmount with DC Power Supply............................................................................................................LMC5105A-DC
To add redundant power supplies to the LMC5104A or LMC5105A-DC, order…
Redundant Power Supply, AC ............................................................................................................................................LMC5106AC
Redundant Power Supply, DC ............................................................................................................................................LMC5107DC
To rackmount the LMC5100A, order…
2-Slot Rackmount Ears ..................................................................................................................................................LMC5100A-RM
To rackmount the LMC5102A, order…
8-Slot Rackmount Ears ..................................................................................................................................................LMC5102A-RM
To manage the bandwidth on connected segments, order…
Bandwidth Manager....................................................................................................................................................................LE1028C
Then add the interface modules you need…
1.25-Gbps Ethernet, Layer 1, 2-Strand
Twisted Pair/SX 850-nm Multimode SC, 0.2 km ......................................................................................................LGC5108C-R2
Twisted Pair/LX Single-Mode Plus SC, 10 km..........................................................................................................LGC5109C-R2
1.25-Gbps Ethernet, Layer 1, 1-Strand
Transmit/Receive Individual Modules
Twisted Pair/Single-Strand SSLX , Single-Mode SC, 10 km
1310-nm Transmit/1550-nm Receive ........................................................................................................................LGC5844C
1550-nm Transmit/1310-nm Receive ........................................................................................................................LGC5845C
Twisted Pair/Single-Strand SSLX , Single-Mode Plus SC, 40 km
1310-nm Transmit/1550-nm Receive ........................................................................................................................LGC5846C
1550-nm Transmit/1310-nm Receive ........................................................................................................................LGC5847C

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Ordering Information
ITEM CODE
Fast Ethernet, Layer 1, 1-Strand
Transmit/Receive Individual Modules
Twisted Pair/Single-Strand FX Single-Mode, SC, 20 km
1310-nm Transmit/1550-nm Receive........................................................................................................................LMC5113C
1550-nm Transmit/1310-nm Receive........................................................................................................................LMC5114C
Twisted Pair/Single-Strand FX Single-Mode, Plus SC, 40 km
1310-nm Transmit/1550-nm Receive........................................................................................................................LMC5116C
1550-nm Transmit/1310-nm Receive........................................................................................................................LMC5117C
10-/100-/1000-Mbps Ethernet with Autonegotiation
Layer 2, 2-Strand
Twisted Pair/SX Multimode 850-nm SC, 300 m ..........................................................................................................LGC5950C
Twisted Pair/LX Single-Mode 1310-nm Plus SC, 40 km ..........................................................................................LGC5952C
Twisted Pair/LX Single-Mode 1550-nm Long SC, 70 km..........................................................................................LGC5953C
Layer 2, 1-Strand Transmit/Receive Individual Modules
Twisted Pair/Single-Strand Single-Mode SC, 10 km
1550-nm Transmit/1310-nm Receive ........................................................................................................................LGC5940C
1310-nm Transmit/1550-nm Receive ........................................................................................................................LGC5941C
Twisted Pair/Single-Strand Single-Mode Plus SC, 40 km
1550-nm Transmit/1310-nm Receive ........................................................................................................................LGC5942C
1310-nm Transmit/1550-nm Receive ........................................................................................................................LGC5943C
10-/100-Mbps Ethernet with Autonegotiation
Layer 2, 2-Strand
Twisted Pair/Two-Strand FX Multimode ST, 2 km ....................................................................................................LMC5118C
Twisted Pair/Two-Strand FX Multimode SC, 2 km ..................................................................................................LMC5119C
Twisted Pair/Two-Strand FX Single-Mode Plus ST, 40 km ....................................................................................LMC5120C
Twisted Pair/Two-Strand FX Single-Mode Plus SC, 40 km....................................................................................LMC5121C
Layer 2, 1-Strand
Transmit/Receive Matched Pair
Twisted Pair/Single-Strand FX Single-Mode SC, 20 km ....................................................................................LMC5122C
Transmit/Receive Individual Modules
Twisted Pair/Single-Strand FX Single-Mode SC, 20 km
1310-nm Transmit/1550-nm Receive....................................................................................................................LMC5123C
1550-nm Transmit/1310-nm Receive....................................................................................................................LMC5124C
Twisted Pair/Single-Strand FX Single-Mode Plus SC, 40 km
1310-nm Transmit/1550-nm Receive....................................................................................................................LMC5126C
1550-nm Transmit/1310-nm Receive....................................................................................................................LMC5127C

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Ordering Information
ITEM CODE
ATM
155 (OC3)
Twisted Pair/Multimode SC, 20 km..............................................................................................................................LMC5006C
Twisted Pair/Single-Mode Plus SC, 40 km ................................................................................................................LMC5007C
Twisted Pair/Single-Mode Long SC, 80 km ..............................................................................................................LMC5008C
Twisted Pair/1550-nm Single-Mode Long SC, 80 km ..............................................................................................LMC5009C
622 (OC12)
1300-nm Multimode SC/1300-nm Single-Mode Plus SC, 40 km ..........................................................................LMC5010C
1250 (OC12)
SX 850-nm Multimode SC/LX 1300-nm Single-Mode SC, 40 km ..........................................................................LMC5011C
SX 850-nm Multimode SC/LX 1550-nm Single-Mode SC, 70 km ..........................................................................LMC5012C
10BASE-T
Twisted Pair/850-nm Multimode ST, 4 km................................................................................................................LMC5014C-R2
Twisted Pair/850-nm Multimode SC, 4 km ..............................................................................................................LMC5015C-R2
Twisted Pair/1300-nm Multimode ST, 8 km..............................................................................................................LMC5016C-R2
Twisted Pair/1300-nm Multimode SC, 8 km ............................................................................................................LMC5017C-R2
Twisted Pair/1310-nm Single-Mode ST, 20 km..............................................................................................................LMC5018C
Twisted Pair/1310-nm Single-Mode SC, 20 km ............................................................................................................LMC5019C
Twisted Pair/1310-nm Single-Mode Plus ST, 40 km..............................................................................................LMC5020C-R2
Twisted Pair/1310-nm Single-Mode Plus SC, 40 km ............................................................................................LMC5021C-R2
Twisted Pair/1310-nm Single-Mode Plus, 40 km..........................................................................................................LMC5036C
100BASE-TX
Twisted Pair/1300-nm Multimode ST, 5 km....................................................................................................................LMC5022C
Twisted Pair/1300-nm Multimode SC, 5 km ..................................................................................................................LMC5023C
Twisted Pair/Single-Mode Plus ST, 30 km ....................................................................................................................LMC5026C
Twisted Pair/Single-Mode Plus SC, 30 km ....................................................................................................................LMC5027C
Fiber to Fiber
1300-nm Single-Mode Plus ST/1300-nm Multimode ST, 40 km ................................................................................LMC5028C
1300-nm Single-Mode Plus SC/1300-nm Multimode SC, 40 km ..............................................................................LMC5029C
1300-nm Single-Mode Long ST/1300-nm Multimode ST, 80 km ..............................................................................LMC5030C
1300-nm Single-Mode Long SC/1300-nm Multimode SC, 80 km ..............................................................................LMC5031C
1300-nm Single-Mode Plus ST/850-nm Multimode ST, 40 km ..................................................................................LMC5032C
1300-nm Single-Mode Plus SC/850-nm Multimode SC, 40 km ................................................................................LMC5033C
1300-nm Single-Mode Long ST/850-nm Multimode ST, 80 km ................................................................................LMC5034C
1300-nm Single-Mode Long SC/850-nm Multimode SC, 80 km ................................................................................LMC5035C

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Ordering Information
ITEM CODE
T1/E1/J1 Modules
Twisted Pair (RJ-48)/1300-nm Multimode ST, 2 km........................................................................................................LME001A
Twisted Pair (RJ-48)/1300-nm Multimode SC, 2 km ......................................................................................................LME002A
Twisted Pair (RJ-48)/1300-nm Multimode MT-RJ, 2 km................................................................................................LME003A
Twisted Pair (RJ-48)/1310-nm Single-Mode Plus ST, 40 km ........................................................................................LME004A
Twisted Pair (RJ-48)/1310-nm Single-Mode Plus SC, 40 km........................................................................................LME005A
Twisted Pair (RJ-48)/1310-nm Single-Mode Long ST, 80 km ......................................................................................LME006A
Twisted Pair (RJ-48)/1310-nm Single-Mode Long SC, 80 km ......................................................................................LME007A
Twisted Pair (RJ-48)/1550-nm Single-Mode Long SC, 80 km ......................................................................................LME008A
DS3/E3/STS-1 Modules
BNC Coax/1300-nm Multimode ST, 2 km ..........................................................................................................................LME020A
BNC Coax/1300-nm Multimode SC, 2 km..........................................................................................................................LME021A
BNC Coax/1310-nm Single-Mode Plus ST, 40 km ..........................................................................................................LME022A
BNC Coax/1310-nm Single-Mode Plus SC, 40 km..........................................................................................................LME023A
BNC Coax/1310-nm Single-Mode Long ST, 80 km..........................................................................................................LME024A
BNC Coax/1310-nm Single-Mode Long SC, 80 km ........................................................................................................LME025A
BNC Coax/1550-nm Single-Mode Long SC, 80 km ........................................................................................................LME026A
For remote fiber connections to PoE devices, order…
Standalone PoE Media Converters, 10-/100-Mbps
2-Strand, 1300-nm Multimode
Twisted Pair/FX
ST, 2 km ..........................................................................................................................................................................LMC5125A
SC, 2 km..........................................................................................................................................................................LMC5126A
Twisted Pair/SX
ST, 300 m ........................................................................................................................................................................LMC5128A
SC, 300 m........................................................................................................................................................................LMC5129A
2-Strand, 1300-nm Single-Mode
Twisted Pair/FX
ST, 40 km ........................................................................................................................................................................LMC5130A
SC, 40 km........................................................................................................................................................................LMC5131A
Hardened Standalone PoE Media Converters, 100-/100-Mbps
2-Strand, 1300-nm Multimode
Twisted Pair/FX
ST, 2 km ..........................................................................................................................................................................LMC5135A
SC, 2 km..........................................................................................................................................................................LMC5136A
Twisted Pair/SX
ST, 300 m ........................................................................................................................................................................LMC5138A
SC, 300 m........................................................................................................................................................................LMC5139A
2-Strand, 1300-nm Single-Mode
Twisted Pair/FX
ST, 40 km ........................................................................................................................................................................LMC5140A
SC, 40 km........................................................................................................................................................................LMC5141A