MRV Communications MC112FL User manual

MC112FL
Ethernet 12-Port Media Converter
User Manual
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MC112FL User Manual ML47766, Rev. 02 July 2007
Standards Compliance
This equipment is designed to comply with UL 1950; CSA 22.2 No 950; FCC Part 15 Class B;
CE-89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC.
FCC Notice
WARNING: This equipment is designed to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 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 for the interference at the user’s own expense.
The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without approval of
the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
It is suggested that the user use only shielded and grounded cables when appropriate to ensure
compliance with FCC Rules.
Disclaimer
MRV® reserves the right to make changes to any technical specifications in order to improve
reliability, function, or design.
MRV
reserves the right to modify the equipment at any time and in any way it sees fit in order to
improve it.
MRV provides this document without any warranty of any kind, whether expressed or implied,
including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose.
The user is advised to exercise due discretion in the use of the contents of this document since
the user bears sole responsibility.
Trademarks
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Copyright © 2007 by MRV
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced without the prior permission of MRV.
This document and the information contained herein are proprietary to MRV and are furnished to the
recipient solely for use in operating, maintaining and repairing MRV
equipment. The information within may
not be utilized for any purpose except as stated herein, and may not be disclosed to third parties without
written permission from MRV.
Document Number: ML47766 Document Revision: Rev. 02 Release Date: July 2007
Contact Information
For customer support, you can:
• Contact your local MRV representative
• E-mail us at [email protected]
• Visit our MRV Web site at http://www.mrv.com
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Contents
About this Manual.............................................................................5
Audience ....................................................................................................................................5
Latest Revision..........................................................................................................................5
Organization...............................................................................................................................5
Typographical Conventions.....................................................................................................5
Acronyms...................................................................................................................................5
Safety Requirements........................................................................6
Before Installing ........................................................................................................................6
Before Powering On..................................................................................................................6
During Operation.......................................................................................................................7
Servicing ....................................................................................................................................7
Overview............................................................................................8
Function .....................................................................................................................................8
Features......................................................................................................................................8
Application.................................................................................................................................8
Layout.........................................................................................................................................9
Front...................................................................................................................................... 9
Rear....................................................................................................................................... 9
Installation.......................................................................................10
Safety........................................................................................................................................10
Package Contents ...................................................................................................................10
Requirements...........................................................................................................................10
Tools & Equipment.............................................................................................................. 10
Mounting.............................................................................................................................. 10
Power .................................................................................................................................. 10
Device.................................................................................................................................. 10
Cabling ................................................................................................................................ 10
Accessories .............................................................................................................................10
Procedure.................................................................................................................................11
Unpacking and Inspection................................................................................................... 11
Mounting.............................................................................................................................. 11
Power Line Connection....................................................................................................... 11
Cabling ................................................................................................................................ 11
Verification........................................................................................................................... 11
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Operation .........................................................................................13
Monitoring................................................................................................................................13
Connectivity Verification ........................................................................................................13
Appendix A: Cable Requirements ................................................14
10Base-T Twisted-Pair Cable .................................................................................................14
10Base-FL MultiMode Cable...................................................................................................14
Appendix B: Cleaning Optical Connectors..................................15
General .....................................................................................................................................15
Tools and Equipment..............................................................................................................15
Procedure.................................................................................................................................15
Appendix C: Product Specification ..............................................16
Figures
Figure 1: Application of MC112FL.................................................................................................. 8
Figure 2: Front View of MC112FL .................................................................................................. 9
Figure 3: Rear View of MC112FL................................................................................................... 9
Tables
Table 1: MC112FL Front Panel LEDs .......................................................................................... 13
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MC112FL User Manual ML47766, Rev. 02 July 2007
About this Manual
Audience
This manual is intended for the use of network administrators who wish to apply, install, and
operate the MC112FL Media Converter. The network administrator is expected to have working
knowledge of Ethernet networking.
Latest Revision
The latest revision of the user manual can be found at:
ftp.international.mrv.com/support/tech_data
Organization
This manual is organized into the following:
Safety Requirements – Specifies the safety requirements that must be met at all times.
Overview – Provides a general introduction to the MC112FL in the following respects: function,
features, layout, application, and layout.
Installation – Specifies the installation requirements and accessories, and shows how to mount
and network connect the MC112FL.
Operation – Describes operation of the MC112FL.
Appendix A: Cable Requirements – Describes the cable requirements for the 10Base-T and
10Base-FL ports of the MC112FL.
Appendix B: Cleaning Optical Connectors – Describes a recommended procedure for cleaning
optical connectors.
Appendix C: Product Specification – Provides useful technical specifics on the MC112FL.
Typographical Conventions
The typographical conventions used in this document are as follows:
Convention Explanation
Italics This typeface is used for emphasis.
This icon represents important information.
This icon represents risk of personal injury, system damage, or data loss.
Acronyms
AWG American Wire Gage
dB deciBel
RX Receive Data
STP Shielded Twisted Pair
TX Transmit Data
UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair
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