Omnitron Systems Technology iConverter GX/F User manual

ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This document supports revision “xx/10” of the GX/F.
Please refer to the serial number label on the GX/F for
the revision number of your product. This revision
incorporates the following improvements to the GX/F:
1. Product enhancements now prevent unpredictable
behavior under undefined or incompatible DIP-Switch
selections.
2. LINKMODEShavebeenincreasedtoincludeRFD+LS
and RFD+LP modes. Improvements to LED behavior
havebeenmadeto accommodate these newlinkmodes.
OVERVIEW
The iConverter GX/F media converter provides Gigabit
1000X fiber to Fast Ethernet 100FX fiber conversion. It
is a member of the modular iConverter product family
and supports multimode, single-mode and single-fiber
options. The iConverter GX/F repeats, regenerates and
re-timesthefiberopticsignal,andmultipleGX/Frepeaters
can be cascaded to extend total network distances.
iConverter®GX/F User Manual
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Using its switch-based architecture, the GX/F can be
used as a two-port fiber converter, or using its two
additional 10/100 Ethernet backplane ports, it can
connect to adjacent modules and accommodate
In-Band management or multi-module configurations
(the different iConverter Chassis models provide
backplanelinks to connect between adjacent modules).
The GX/F can be used in an unmanaged or managed
fashion.Whenunmanaged,it can beinstalledina chassis
without a management module. To be managed, a
Network Management Module (NMM) or an iConverter
module with built-in management (such as a 10/100M or
GX/TM) must be installed in the same chassis.
Advanced Features
TheGX/F features PortVLAN and TagVLAN, which allow
control of traffic flow between both the fiber ports and the
backplane ports. It also features Port Access Control,
whichfacilitates enabling anddisabling of individualports.
TheGX/F supportsreporting ofMIB statistics. Statistics
are available for 32 variables per port, reporting a wide
range of real-time packet statistics to provide
performance and operational monitoring.
NOTE: Using the advanced features listed above
requires management via an NMM, or an iConverter
module with built-in management (such as a 10/100M
or a GX/TM) and NetOutlook™Management Software,
a third-party SNMPmanagement software or Telnet.
For more information on using and configuring these
advanced features, please refer to the NetOutlook
ManagementSoftware usermanual.
PORTSTRUCTURE
Using a 4-port switch design, the GX/F features a front-
plane 1000Mbps Gigabit fiber port (P1), a 100Mbps
Fast Ethernet fiber port (P2) and two 10/100 Ethernet
backplane copper ports (“A” and “B”) that can connect
to adjacent modules within the same chassis.
When the GX/F “A” and “B” Ethernet backplane ports are
enabled(usingthe“BPAEN”and“BPBEN”DIP-Switches),
they connect via the chassis backplane to the slots on
theleftand right sidesoftheGX/F module. Whenanother
switch-based module with backplane ports such as a
second GX/F or an NMM is installed in an adjacent slot, it
can be connected via the backplane to the GX/F to form
a multi-module configuration.
GX/F Application Example
Chassis
Backplane
GX/F Module
Internal
10/100/1000
switch chip
Fiber
1000 port
Fiber
100 port
NMM Module
NMM
front /
back
select
NMM UTP
10 port
4Tx Module
Internal
10/100
switch chip
4-port 10/100 UTP
Switch
“A” Link “B” Link
A Port B Port A Port B Port A Port B Port
Slot 1 (odd) Slot 2 (even) Slot 3 (odd)
Fig.1 In-BandManagedGX/FApplication
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Fig. 1 depicts a chassis with three modules plugged
into three of its adjacent backplane slots (beginning
with an odd numbered slot). The adjacent slots are
connected via the backplane using the “A” and “B”
10/100 links. In this example, the GX/F in the center
slot connects to the slot on its left using the “A” link
and to the slot on its right using the “B” link.
The module on the left is a Network Management Module
(NMM) connecting via its “A” backplane port to the GX/F,
facilitating “In-Band” management (via the fiber uplink).
The module on the right is a 4-port 10/100 switch module
(4Tx)connecting to theGX/F via its“B” port. This3-module
configuration forms an effective managed 4-port 10/100
Ethernet switch with one Gigabit fiber uplink port and one
Fast Ethernet fiber port.
ThisexampleshowshowtheGX/Fcanbeusedasamanaged
or unmanaged media converter or as a building block in
creating flexible and effective network switch configurations.
For more information about individual chassis “A” and “B”
backplanelinks,referto the specific chassis’usermanual.
LINKMODES
In order to accommodate different user needs, the GX/F
supports five different linking modes (see Fig. 2).
In“LinkSegment”(LS)mode(“Normal”mode),aporttransmits
a Link signal independently of any received Link at any port.
Forexample, P2 transmitsa Link regardlessof the receiving
of a Link at P1 [Fig. 2(a) & 2(b)].
In “Link Propagate” (LP) mode (sometimes referred
to as “Link-Loss-Carry-Forward”), a port transmits a
Link signal only when receiving a Link on the other
front-plane port, and a loss of a received Link at one
port causes the other front-plane port to drop its link
out. For example, P2 transmits a Link only when
receiving a Link at P1 [Fig. 2(c)].
In Remote Fault Detection + Link Segment (RFD+LS),
thefiber port transmitsa Linksignal only whenreceiving
a Link at the fiber port. As a result, fiber faults (no Link
received at the fiber) are looped-back and can be
reported to the network core [Fig. 2(d)].
In “Remote Fault Detection + Link Propagate” (RFD+LP)
mode, the P1 port transmits a Link signal only when both it
and P2 are receiving Link signals. A loss of a received Link
signal at P1 is Looped-back to P1 and propagated to P2,
causing both to stop transmitting the Link signal [Fig. 2(e)].
Also, the loss of a received Link at P2 is propagated to
both P1 and P2, which stop transmitting the Link signal.
NOTE: Connectingtwoconverters bothsetto RFD isnot
supportedandwillcausea“deadlyembrace”lockup(refer
tothe Port11000FXAuto-NegotiationDIP-Switchsection).
“Symmetrical Fault Detection” (SFD) mode operates
similarly to the Remote Fault Detection (RFD) mode. In
SFD mode, the loss of a received Link at P1 is Looped-
Back to P1 and propagated to P2, causing both to stop
transmitting the Link signal [Fig. 2(f)] and also causing
blinking in a connected GX/F P1 “Link” LED indicator.
Connecting two converters which are both set to SFD is
permitted and facilitates a dual-loop-back feature where
P1fiber faults canbereported to bothends of thenetwork.
NOTE: ConvertersinSFD modemustbedeployedinpairs,
and the “LS” DIP-Switch position must also be selected.
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Port 1 (P1), Gigabit
1000X
Port 2 (P2), Fast Ethernet
100FX
(e)
Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2
SFD SFD
P1P1 P2P2
(d)
(a)
(b)
(c)
Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2
LP RFD+LP
P1P1 P2P2
Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2
LS LS
P1P1 P2P2
Switch 1
Switch 1
Converter A
Converter A
Converter B
Converter B
Switch 2
Switch 2
LS
LP
LS
LP
P1
P1
P1
P1
P2
P2
P2
P2
1000F
Fiber
100Fx
Fiber
100Fx
Fiber
(f)
Switch 1 Converter A Converter B Switch 2
LP RFD+LS
P1P1 P2P2
LED Status depends on connected device
LED Lit LED Blinking LED Off
LED Status (Blinking/off) depends on connected device
Fig.2 GX/F Link Modes
GX/FMODEL NUMBERREFERENCE CHARTS
iConverter GX/F Dual/Single-Fiber Converters
Port 1 - 1000x
Dual Fiber
(Fiber Type /
Distance /
Wavelength)
Port 2 - 100Fx
Single Fiber
(Fiber Type /
Distance /
Wavelength)
Connecto
r
Type
(P1/P2)
SC/SC
MM / 220m / 550m
1
/
850nm SM / 20km / Tx1310nm, Rx 1550nm 8562-05
MM / 220m / 550m
1
/
850nm SM / 40km / Tx1310nm, Rx 1550nm 8562-06
MM / 220m / 550m
1
/
850nm SM / 20km / Tx1550nm, Rx 1310nm 8562-07
MM / 220m / 550m
1
/
850nm SM / 40km / Tx1550nm, Rx 1310nm 8562-08
SM / 12km / 1310nm SM / 20km /
Tx1310nm, Rx 1550nm 8563-15
SM / 12km / 1310nm SM / 40km /
Tx1310nm, Rx 1550nm 8563-16
SM / 12km / 1310nm SM / 20km /
Tx1550nm, Rx 1310nm 8563-17
SM / 12km / 1310nm SM / 40km /
Tx1310nm, Rx 1550nm 8563-18
For wide temperature (-40 to 60º C), add a "W" to the end of the model
number. Consult factoryfor extended temperature (-40 to +75º C) models
.
When using single-fiber (SF) media converter models, the Tx wavelength
on one end has to match the Rx wavelength on the other.
1
62.5/125µm, 100/140µm multimode fiber up to 220m. 50/125µm
multimode fiber up to 550m. Refer to the fiber cable manufacturer for
multimode distance specifications.
iConverter GX/F Dual Fiber Converters
Port 1 - 1000X
(Fiber Type /
Distance /
Wavelength)
Port 2 - 100FX
(Fiber Type /
Distance /
Wavelength)
Connector Types (P1/P2)
SC/SC LC/LC MT-RJ/
MT-RJ
MM / 220m /
550m
1
/ 850nm MM / 5km / 1310nm 8562-00 - 8564-00
MM / 220m /
550m
1
/ 850nm SM / 30km / 1310nm 8562-01 - 8564-01
MM / 220m /
550m
1
/ 850nm SM / 60km / 1310nm 8562-02 - -
MM / 220m /
550m
1
/ 850nm SM / 120km / 1550nm 8562-03 - -
SM / 12km /
1310nm MM / 5km / 1310nm 8563-10 - 8565-10
SM / 12km /
1310nm SM / 30km / 1310nm 8563-11 8567-11 8565-11
SM / 12km /
1310nm SM / 60km / 1310nm 8563-12 8567-12 -
SM / 12km /
1310nm SM / 120km / 1550nm 8563-13 8567-13 -
For wide temperature (-40 to 60º C), add a "W" to the end ofthe model
number. Consult factory for extended temperature (-40 to +75º C
) models.
Whenusing single-fiber (SF) media converter models, the Tx wavelength
on one end has to match the Rx wavelength on the other.
1
62.5/125µm, 100/140µm multimode fiber up to 220m. 50/125µm
multimode fiber up to 550m. Refer to the fiber cable manufacturer for
multimode distance specifications.

DIP-SWITCH SETTINGS
Front Panel DIP-Switch Settings
Fig.3 Front Panel DIP-Switches
Link Segment/Link Propagate “LS/LP” DIP-Switch
This DIP-Switch controls the Link Propagate or Link
Segment modes. When the DIP-Switch is in the “LS”
position(factorysetting), Link Segmentmode is enabled.
In the “LP” position, Link Propagate mode is enabled.
Remote Fault Detection “RFD” DIP-Switch
To enable Remote Fault Detection mode, set the “RFD”
DIP-Switch to the “RFD” position.
To enable RFD + LS mode, also set the LS/LP DIP-
Switch to the “LS” position. To enable RFD + LP mode,
set the LS/LP DIP-Switch to the “LP” position.
The RFD DIP-Switch selection is ignored on ports set to
Auto-Negotiation mode.
NOTE: Connecting two converters with both set to RFD
modeis notsupportedand will causea“deadlyembrace”
lockup.
Symmetrical Fault Detection “SFD” DIP-Switch
To enable Symmetrical Fault Detection mode, set the
“SFD” DIP-Switch to the “SFD” position, the “LS/LP”
DIP-Switch to the “LS” position and the “RFD”
DIP-Switch to the “Off” position.
Any other DIP-Switch configuration will disable
Symmetrical Fault Detection mode.
NOTE: ConvertersinSFDmodemustbedeployedinpairs.
Board-Mounted DIP-Switches
BPAEN
BPBEN
MAN
=
=
=
Backplane “A” Enabled
Backplane “B” Enabled
P1 Manual
AN
=
Off
Off
P1 Auto Negotiate
ON
HD = P2 Half Duplex FD
=P2 Full Duplex
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Fig.4 Board Mounted DIP-Switches
Backplane A Enable “BPAEN” DIP-Switch
Whenthe“BPAEN”DIP-Switchis inthe“ON”(right) position,
the A Ethernet backplane port is enabled. This port allows
connectivity to an adjacent module. When the “BPAEN”
DIP-Switch is in the “Off” position (left, factory setting), the
A port is isolated from the backplane.
Backplane B Enable “BPBEN” DIP-Switch
WhentheBackplaneBEnable“BPBEN”DIP-Switchisinthe
“ON”(right)position,theBEthernetbackplaneportisenabled.
This port allows connectivity to an adjacent module. When
the “BPBEN” DIP-Switch is in the “Off” position (left, factory
setting), the B port is isolated from the backplane.
Port 1 1000FX Auto-Negotiation “P1 AN / MAN”
DIP-Switch
When set to the Auto-Negotiate “AN” (factory setting),
this DIP-Switch enables the Gigabit Fiber Port to sense
its duplex mode automatically. If the connected device
cannot provide the proper signal to indicate its own
mode of operation, the P1 Manual “MAN” DIP-Switch
position should be selected to force Full-Duplex mode
on Port 1. This facilitates the connection to devices that
donot auto-negotiate properlyon theirGigabit fiber port.
Note: In order for Gigabit fiber ports to link up, the
linking two devices (ports) must be set to the same
mode(either Manualor Auto-Negotiate).
When the P1 1000FX Fiber is set to Auto-Negotiation
Mode, the device receiving the fault acts as if it is in
RFD mode.
NOTE: In older versions of firmware, RFD was not
defined on ports set to Auto-Negotiation.
Port 2 100Fx Full/Half Duplex “P2 FD / HD”
DIP-Switch
The P2 Full/Half-Duplex DIP-Switch selects the duplex
mode for the 100Mbps (FX) P2 port. When set to
Full-Duplex “FD” (left, factory setting), the P2 port
operates in Full-Duplex mode. When set to Half-Duplex
“HD” position (right), P2 operates in Half-Duplex mode.
NOTE: Port 2 100FX is not defined for Auto-Negotiate
modeper the IEEE802.3 and isalways in Manual mode.
UNUSEDDIP-SWITCHES
The following DIP-Switches are present on the GX/F
but are unused and do not affect any functionality:
4) P2 AN/MAN
6) P2 100/10
7)P2 1000/10-100
8)P2AX/MANX
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GX/F SPECIFICATIONSMOUNTING AND CABLEATTACHMENT
The iConverter GX/F modules are hot-swappable and
can be installed into any iConverter chassis. To install
in a chassis, perform the following steps:
1. Slide the iConverter module into the selected slot
while aligning it with the installation guides. Ensure
that the module is firmly seated against the
backplane.
2. Secure the module to the chassis using the panel
fastener screw (attached to the module).
3. Connect an appropriate multimode or single-mode
fiber cable to the Gigabit P1 fiber port.
4. Connect the cable to a compatible Gigabit device.
5. Connect an appropriate multimode or single-mode
fiber cable to the 100BASE-FX P2 fiber port.
6. Connect the cable to a compatible 100BASE-FX
device.
NOTES: Each transmit (Tx) port must connect to the
receive port of the attached device; the receive (Rx)
port must connect to the transmit port.
Whenusing single-fiber (SF)models, theTx wavelength
onone end must match theRx wavelength on the other
and the converters must be used in matched pairs
(example: model 8562-05 must be matched with model
8562-07).
LEDINDICATORS
LED COLOR DESCRIPTION
Pwr: Yellow On--Power
F/O P1 FDX: Green On--Full-Duplexdetected
F/O P1 Lk/Act: Green On--Link / Blink--activity
F/O P2 Lk/Act: Green On--Link / Blink--activity
F/O P2 FDX: Green On--Full-Duplexdetected
Model Type GX/F
Protocols 1000BASE-SX/LX,
100BASE-FX
Fiber
Connectors SC, MT-RJ, LC,
Single-Fiber SC
Controls BP Enable, LS/LP, RFD,
F/O Auto/Man,
F/O FDX/HDX
LED Displays Power, F/O link, FDX/HDX
Dimensions W:0.85" x D:4.5" x H:2.8"
Weight 8 oz.
Compliance UL, CE, FCC Class A
Power
Requirement 1.5A @ 3.3VDC (typical)
Temperature Standard: 0 to 50ºC
Wide: -40 to 60º C
Storage: -40 to 80ºC
Humidity 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude -100m to 4000m
MTBF (hrs) 730,000