Omnitron Systems iConverter XG+ User manual

iConverter XG+
Plug-In Module Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide describes the functions of the iConverter XG+, product revision 3.2. The
product revision number can be found by accessing the management user interface, or on serial
label as “xx/32.
Product Overview
The iConverter XG+ is a 10 Gigabit, protocol-transparent media converter with two pluggable
transceiver ports. The iConverter XG+ can be used as a copper-to-ber converter, a ber mode
converter, a WDM transponder or a ber repeater supporting the three Rs (regeneration, retiming
and reshaping). The iConverter XG+ supports tunable DWDM and high-power (power level 4)
XFP transceivers up to a combined power of 11.0 watts.
See user manual 041-8955N-002x for tunable DWDM XFP transceiver conguration information.
XFP to XFP (8599N-11)
XFP to XFP models are protocol transparent within the range of 9.95Gbps to 11.32Gbps, providing
interoperability with common protocols including: 10G Ethernet, 10G SONET/SDH, 10G Fibre
Channel and 10G OTN (G.709).
XFP to XFP models support two types of XFP transceivers: transceivers with internal clocking (more
common) and transceivers requiring an external clock source (less common). The transceivers
installed in the 8599N-11 must be the able to operate at the same data rate.
If both XFPs are internally clocked, the XG+ will automatically support rates from 9.95Gbps to
11.32Gbps.
If one or both transceivers requires external clocking, the XG+ will support rates from 9.95Gbps to
11.32Gbps by conguring the DIP-switches and jumper per Figure 3.
SFP+ to XFP (8599N-01)
The SFP+ model supports speeds between 9.95Gbps to 10.71Gbps by setting the appropriate
DIP-switches as shown in Figure 3. 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10.32Gbps) is selected by default.
The SFP+ transceiver installed in the 8599N-01 must be able to operate at the data rate as congured
by the DIP-switches in Figure 3.
Installation Procedure
1) Congure DIP-switches and Jumper
2) Install Module in Chassis and Connect Cables
3) Verify Operation
1) CONFIGURE DIP-SWITCHES AND JUMPER
DIP-SWITCH BANK 1
The location of the DIP-switches
is shown in Figure 1.
The function of DIP-switch Bank 1 is
outlined in Figure 2.
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Switch LEFT/DOWN
(Default) RIGHT/UP
SW1 Normal P1 Loopback Enabled
SW2 Normal P2 Loopback Enabled
SW3 Rate Selection
(See Figure 3)
SW4
Figure 2: DIP-switch BANK 1 Denitions
SW1 - Port 1 LOOPBACK “P1-LB”
When this DIP-switch is in the LEFT/DOWN position (factory default), Port 1 (P1) loopback is
disabled. When this DIP-switch is in the RIGHT/UP “P1-LB” position, loopback is enabled on P1.
When enabled, all data received on P1 is transmitted out P1 and all data received on port P2 is
dropped. No data is transmitted on Port 2 (P2) when loopback is enabled on P1.
For XFP transceiver models 8599N-01 and 8599N-11, only one port can be in loopback at any time.
SW2 - Port 2 LOOPBACK “P2-LB”
When this DIP-switch is in the LEFT/DOWN position (factory default), P2 loopback is disabled.
When this DIP-switch is in the RIGHT/UP “P2-LB” position, loopback is enabled on P2. When
enabled, all data received on P2 is transmitted out P2 and all data received on P1 is dropped. No
data is transmitted on P1 when loopback is enabled on P2.
For XFP transceiver models 8599N-01 and 8599N-11, only one port can be in loopback at any time.
NOTE: For the 8599N-11, the availability of the loopback feature is dependent on the capability of
the installed XFP. XFPs with XFI-side Loopback feature are required.
SW3, SW4 - RATE SELECTION
These switches are for the SFP+ models and XFP models with transceivers requiring external
clocking.
These two switches, in conjunction with Jumper J6*, congure the operating data rate of the
supported XG+. Congure the module to the data rate that corresponds to the transport protocol
used.
Jumper J6 is located on the module directly behind DIP-switch Bank 1. The factory default position
is OPEN.
Jumper J6 SW3 SW4 Speed Mode
OPEN LEFT/DOWN LEFT/DOWN 10G Ethernet (10.3125 Gb/s)
OPEN LEFT/DOWN RIGHT/UP 10G SONET/SDH (9.95328 Gb/s)
OPEN RIGHT/UP LEFT/DOWN 10G Fiber Channel (10.51875 Gb/s)
OPEN RIGHT/UP RIGHT/UP 10G OTN (G.709) (10.70923 Gb/s)
CLOSED LEFT/DOWN LEFT/DOWN *10GbE w/ FEC (11.049 Gb/s)
CLOSED LEFT/DOWN RIGHT/UP *10GbE w/ FEC stuff bytes (11.095 Gb/s)
CLOSED RIGHT/UP LEFT/DOWN *10GbFC w/ FEC (11.270 Gb/s)
CLOSED RIGHT/UP RIGHT/UP *10GbFC w/ FEC stuff bytes (11.317 Gb/s)
Figure 3: DIP-switch BANK 1 Rate Selection
* Only supported on the 8599N-11 model
DIP-SWITCH BANK 2
SW1,SW2, SW3 and SW4 - LINK MODES
These four DIP-switches congure the different link modes available on the XG+. It is recommended
to have link modes set to Link Segment (default setting - all DOWN) during the initial installation.
After the circuit has been tested and operational, congure the module for the desired mode. Refer
to Figure 4 for conguration options.
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SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 Function
DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN Link Segment (default)
UP DOWN DOWN DOWN Asymmetrical Link Propagate P1 to P2
DOWN UP DOWN DOWN Asymmetrical Link Propagate P2 to P1
UP UP DOWN DOWN Dual Asymmetrical Link Propagate
DOWN DOWN UP DOWN Remote Fault Detect for P1 and P2
UP DOWN UP DOWN RFD + Asymmetrical LP P1 to P2
DOWN UP UP DOWN RFD + Asymmetrical LP P2 to P1
UP UP UP DOWN RFD + Dual Asymmetrical LP
All combinations except UP, UP, UP UP Symmetrical Fault Detect (SFD)*
UP UP UP UP Self Diagnostic Circuit Test
Figure 4: DIP-switch BANK 2 Link Mode and Self Test Congurations
* Symmetrical Fault Detect requires bookend conguration of two iConverter XG+ modules
connected via Port 1. For detailed information on the operation of the different Link Modes, download
the application note “iConverter Link Modes” available on Omnitron’s web page:
http://www.omnitron-systems.com/downloads_iconverter.php
SELF DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT TEST (SFP+ models only)
When two XG+ modules are connected via Port 1 (Port 1 to Port 1), a self diagnostic circuit test is
supported. The XG+ initiating the circuit test (all DIP-switches to UP) will generate and send a test
pattern out Port 1 to the other XG+. The receiving XG+ will detect a good test pattern and return
the test pattern back to the initiating XG+.
A successful test will produce a green blinking (5Hz) P1 LB LED on the initiating XG+ and a green
blinking (1Hz) P1 LB LED on the receiving XG+. If the initiating XG+ does not receive a valid
response, the P1 LB LED will be blinking amber (5Hz). When the self diagnostic circuit test is
initiated, the trafc received on Port 2 of both XG+ converters will be discarded.
If loopback has been initiated, self diagnostic circuit test DIP-switch will be ignored. If self diagnostic
circuit test has been initiated, loopback DIP-switches will be ignored.
2) INSTALL MODULE IN CHASSIS AND CONNECT CABLES
The XG+ module must be installed using the following chassis congurations/guidelines:
19-Module High Airow Chassis 8201-x (AC) or 8207-x (DC). Each 120W High Airow power supply
can support up to 6 iConverter modules installed in the chassis, and three of the six modules can be
XG+. The XG+ modules must be installed directly in front of the installed High Airow power supply
and the slot on the right side of the installed XG+ module must be empty. All empty slots must have
a blank panel installed. The other iConverter modules can be installed anywhere in the chassis.
A maximum of nine XG+ modules can be installed in a 19-Module High Airow Chassis. All empty
slots must have a blank panel installed.
5-Module High Airow Chassis 8221-x (AC) or 8227-x (DC). An XG+ module can be installed in
all slots. All empty slots must have a blank panel installed.
2-Module High Airow Chassis 8232-1 (AC) or 8238-1 (DC). Only one XG+ can be installed in the
chassis. The other slot can have another iConverter module installed (NMM2, 10/100M2, etc). If
the slot is empty, it must have a blank panel installed.
1-Module Chassis is not supported with the XG+ (recommend using a standalone model).
Refer to the iConverter XG, XG+ and XGT+ Chassis Installation Guidelines for Airow and Cooling
Application Note 002-A0006 for more detailed information.
The iConverter XG+ can be used in a managed conguration by installing a Management Module
(such as an iConverter NMM2 or 10/100M2) that provides monitoring, conguration and trap
notication in the same chassis.
a. Carefully slide the XG+ module into an open slot in the chassis. Align the module with the
installation guides and ensure that the module is rmly seated against the backplane. Secure
the module by fastening the front panel thumbscrew (push in and turn clockwise to tighten) to
the chassis front. Verify the “Pwr” LED is ON (indicating the chassis is powered).
b. Insert the appropriate XFP or SFP+ transceivers into the corresponding port receptacle on
the XG+.
NOTE: The release latch of the transceiver must be in the closed position before insertion.
c. When using copper CX4 XFP, connect the cable between the converter and external device
using the recommended copper CX4 cable.
d. Connect an appropriate multimode or single-mode ber cable to the ber transceiver ports
on the XG+. It is important to ensure that the transmit (Tx) is attached to the receive side of
the device at the other end and the receive (Rx) is attached to the transmit side.
3) VERIFY OPERATION
Once the module has been installed and congured per steps 1 and 2, verify the module is operational
by viewing the LED indicators.
Legend OFF State Color ON/Blinking State
Pwr Off – No power Green Green – Power On
P1/P2
Lk
Off – No Transceiver detected
or no ber link Green
Green Solid – Fiber link
Green Blinking (1/2Hz) – When SFD is enabled,
receiving remote ber fault signal from link partner
P1/P2
Stat
Off – Transceiver does not
support digital diagnostic or
no transceiver installed
Green Green Solid – Transceiver supports digital
diagnostic and no DDMI Alarm Detected
Amber Amber Solid – Transceiver supports digital
diagnostic and DDMI alarm detected
P1/P2
LB
Off – Port loopback mode not
enabled or congured
Green
Green Solid – Port set to Loopback mode and port
in loopback
P1 LB Only
Green Blinking (1 Hz) - Port responding to Circuit
Test activation with valid Circuit Test response
Green Blinking (5 Hz) - Port initiating Circuit Test
and receiving valid Circuit Test response
Amber
Amber Solid – Port set to loopback mode, but XFP
does not support loopback
P1 LB Only
Amber Blinking (5 Hz) - Port initiating Circuit Test
and not receiving valid Circuit Test response
P1 Lk,
P1 Stat,
P2 Lk,
P2 Stat
-Amber
Simultaneous Amber Blinking (1Hz) – Ports disabled
due to installed XFP drawing more current than
allowed
Figure 5: LED Indicators
NOTE: The module does not generate data, it only passes the data it receives from the
connected equipment. So both transceivers must be installed and connected in order for
the module to pass data trafc. P1/P2 Lk LED indicates an optical connection has been
established. It does not indicate the presence of data trafc .
040-8599N-002C 8/15
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