Emerson AVOCENT FIBER MEDIA CONVERTER User manual

AVOCENT®FIBER MEDIA CONVERTER
Quick Installation Guide
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The following instructions will help you
install your Avocent®Fiber Media Converter.
Should you require further assistance,
please contact Avocent Technical Support.
The Avocent®Fiber Media Converter
converts 1000BaseSX (multi-mode) or LX
(single-mode) fiber to 1000BaseT copper.
The Plug and Play Fiber Media Converter
automatically selects between a crossover
workstation and a straight-through
connection, depending on the connected
device for the twisted pair port.
The Fiber Media Converter can be
installed in an IE-PowerTray or can be
used as a standalone media converter
with a universal external switching
power cube.
1Installing the IE-PowerTray
Mount the PowerTray into your rack
using the brackets on either side of the
PowerTray.
2Installing a Fiber Media
Converter into the PowerTray
Make sure the Fiber Media Converter’s
data connectors are facing the front
of the PowerTray, then use the guides
to slide it into the PowerTray until it is
seated firmly in the backplane.
3Connecting devices
Plug one end of a CAT 5 network cable
into the twisted pair port of the Fiber
Media Converter, then plug the other
end into a device. Plug the PowerTray
into a power source and turn the power
on. A green LED on the back of the
PowerTray will illuminate when the power
is turned on.
NOTE: In a standalone configuration, the
unit can be powered by either its power
supply or with a USB cable connected to
a computer or HMX user station. Both the
power cord and USB cable are included
with the unit.
4LED operation
The Fiber Media Converter has two
LEDs. The FX LNK LED illuminates
green when a link is established on
the fiber port and blinks green when
data is passing. The TX LNK/ACT
LED illuminates amber when a link is
established on the copper port. It blinks
amber when activity is detected on the
copper port.
For additional information
Visit www.avocent.com for more
information on your Fiber Media
Converter.
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AVOCENT®FIBER MEDIA CONVERTER
Quick Installation Guide
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To Contact Avocent Technical Support: Visit www.avocent.com 590-658-501A
Emerson, Emerson Network Power and the Emerson Network Power logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Emerson Electric Co. Avocent and the Avocent logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avocent
Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. This document may contain confidential and/or proprietary information of Avocent Corporation, and its receipt
or possession does not convey any right to reproduce, disclose its contents, or to manufacture or sell anything that it may describe. Reproduction, disclosure, or use without specific authorization from Avocent Corporation is
strictly prohibited. ©2012 Avocent Corporation. All rights reserved.
Fiber optic cleaning guidelines
Fiber Optic transmitters and receivers are
extremely susceptible to contamination by
particles of dirt or dust, which can obstruct
the optic path and cause performance
degradation. For optimal system performance,
ensure the following:
• Use fiber patch cords (or connectors,
if you terminate your own fiber) only
from a reputable supplier. Low-quality
components can cause many problems in
installation.
• Dust caps are installed to ensure factory-
clean optical devices. These protective
caps should be installed when the fiber
media converter is disconnected.
• Store spare caps in a dust-free
environment such as a sealed plastic
bag so that when reinstalled they do not
introduce any contamination to the optics.
• If the optics have been contaminated,
use compressed air and methanol to
clean them.
Electrostatic discharge precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause
damage to any product containing electronic
components. Always observe the following
precautions when installing or handling:
• Do not remove the unit from its
protective packaging until it is ready for
installation.
• Wear an ESD grounding wrist strap
before handling any module or
component. If the wrist strap is not
available, maintain grounded contact
with the unit throughout any procedure
requiring ESD protection.
• After removal, always place the boards
on a grounded, static-free surface, ESP
pad or in a proper ESD bag. Do not
slide the modules or stand-alone units
over any surface.
WARNING: Integrated circuits and fiber optic
components are extremely susceptible to
electrostatic discharge damage. Do not handle
these components directly unless you are a
qualified service technicican and use tools
and techniques that conform to accepted
industry practices.
FCC radio frequency interference
statement
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits 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 the 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/her own expense.
The use of non-shielded I/O cables may not
guarantee compliance with FCC RFI limits.
This digital apparatus does not exceed
the Class A limits for radio noise emission
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulation of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Fiber Media Converter
specifications
AC wall adaptor
100 to 240 ±10% V AC input, 5V DC output,
2A max.
Power consumption (typical):
600 mA @ 5V
Operating temperature:
32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)
Storage temperature:
-4° to 158°F (-20° to 70° C)
Humidity:
5 to 90% (non-condensing); 0 to 10,000 ft.
altitude
Dimensions:
0.83”H x 1.80”W x 3.35”D (2.1cm x 4.6cm x
8.5cm)
PowerTray specifications
Power consumption (typical)
AC Input Load
100 to 240 ±10% VAC, 50/60Hz, 1.5 to
0.75A
Operating temperature
-4°F to +158°F (-20°C to +70°C)
Storage temperature
-40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C)
Humidity
5 to 95% (non-condensing); 0 to 10,000 ft.
altitude
Dimensions
2.30”H x 16.97W x 9.25”D (5.80 x 43.10 x
23.5 cm)