Perle SMI Media Converter User manual

P/N 5500316-10
Perle SMI Media Converter
Installation Guide

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Introduction
Perle SMI Media Converters provide seamless high-speed
managed integration of Ethernet to Fiber networks.
Overview
This guide contains instructions necessary for the
installation and operation of the Perle SMI Media Converter.
This Media Converter consists of the MCR200 chassis, a
MCR-MGT Management Module and one Media Converter
Module.
The fiber connection can be either single mode (SM) or
multimode (MM) and can operate over different wavelengths
and distances, depending on the model selected (see table
below).
Model Model
Type
(xxxx)
Connector
(cc) Mode Distance Wavelength
SMI-xxxx-M2cc05 1000/1110 SC/ST/LC MM 550 m
1804 ft. 850 nm
SMI-xxxx-M2cc02 100/110 SC/ST/LC MM 2 km
1.2 mi. 1310 nm
SMI-xxxx-S2cc10 1000/1110 SC/ST/LC SM 10 km
6.2 mi. 1310 nm
SMI-xxxx-S2cc20 100/110 SC/ST/LC SM 20 km
12.4 mi 1310 nm
SMI-xxxx-S2cc40 1000/100
1110/110 SC/ST/LC SM 40 km 24.9 mi. 1310 nm
SMI-xxxx-S2cc70 1000/1110 SC/ST/LC SM 70 km
43.5 mi. 1550 nm
SMI-xxxx-S2cc80 100/110 SC/ST/LC SM 80 km
49.7 mi 1550 nm
SMI-xxxx-S2cc120 1000/100
1110/110 SC/ST/LC SM 120 km 74.6mi 1550 nm
SMI-xxxx-S1SC10U 1000/1110 SC SM 10 km
6.2 mi. 1310/1490 nm
SMI-xxxx-S1SC10D 1000/1110 SC SM 10 km
6.2 mi. 1490/1310 nm
SMI-xxxx-S1SC20U 100/110 SC SM 20 km
12.4 mi. 1310/1550 nm

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Model Model
Type
(xxxx)
Connector
(cc) Mode Distance Wavelength
SMI-xxxx-S1SC20D 100/100 SC SM 20 km
12.4 mi. 1550/1310 nm
SMI-xxxx-S1SC40U 100/110 SC SM 40 km
24.9 mi 1310/1550 nm
SMI-xxxx-S1SC40D 100/110 SC SM 40 km
24.9 mi 1550/1310 nm
SMI-xxxx-SFP 1000/1110 SPF Note 1 Note 1
Note 1: Fiber characteristics will depend on the SFP fiber module
selected.
Visit Perle’s web site for the most up to date Installation
guides, models and specifications:
http://www.perle.com/
Getting to know your SMI Media
Converter
Unpacking your SMI Media Converter
Your SMI Media Converter consists of the following items:
A MCR-MGT Management card
•See section in this guide for Setting up your MCR-
MGT Mangement Module
Media Converter module
•See enclosed Media Converter Installation guide for
usage and features for your module. These may
include Link Mode, Fiber Fault Alerts Loopback and
more.
SMI chassis
•Two slot chassis
Other Components
•Grounding screws (for improved chassis grounding)

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•Country specific power adapter
•Power cord strain relief clip
•Four rubber feet
•User installation guide for the Media Converter
Module
•CDROM including firmware for the MCR-MGT
Management Module and Media Modules, MCR-
MGT User guide and MCR-MGT CLI guide.
•This guide
Front and Rear Panel Components
Front View
Rear View

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Installation
These steps are needed to get fiber connectivity.
1. Connect the fiber cable.
2. Connect the copper cables.
3. Power up the SMI Media Converter.
4. Both the power led indicator lights on the MCR-MGT
management module and the media module should be
illuminated. (Refer to the product guide that came with
your SMI Media Converter for individual LED definitions).
Powering up the SMI Media Converter
Note: The SMI Chassis should always be grounded for safe and
proper operation. See Grounding the SMI Chassis
1. Using the Perle supplied power adapter, plug the power
cord into the power cord connector at the rear of the
chassis.
2. Plug the other end of the power adapter into an
appropriate power outlet.
See the media converter module guide that came with your
SMI Media Converter to access media converter modules
features:
•LEDs
•DIP switch settings
•Jumper settings
Removing Modules
The Media Converter Module may need to be removed for
setting jumpers or DIP switches, if the defaults are not
appropriate. Also either module can be removed should
servicing be required.

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Caution: Observe electrostatic discharge precautions when
installing or removing the Module(s) from the Chassis.
Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to the
Module(s) and/or chassis.
Perle Modules can be removed by:
1. Loosen the Captive retainer screw on the front of the
module.
2. Gently pulling the module towards you.
3. Set any jumpers and/or DIP switches on the Module to
the desired operating mode. (Refer to the product guides
that came with your SMI Media Converter).
4. Gently slide the module back into the slot until it
becomes flush with the front of the chassis. Light
pressure may be needed to seat the module. Do not
force the module as you might damage the module. If
there is resistance, remove the module and check the
module’s backplane connector for damage to the pins. If
the module’s backplane connector is not damaged, try to
reinsert the module again
5. Tighten the Captive retainer screw to ensure the module
is locked in place.

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Grounding the SMI Chassis (Optimal )
If your installation requires additional grounding the following
procedure can be followed.
Grounding the chassis requires the following items:
•One grounding lug (not provided).
•One 18 - 12 AWG wire (not provided).
•Cross-head screwdriver (not provided).
Note: For your safety, when installing this equipment, always
ensure that the chassis ground connection is installed first
and disconnected last.
Attaching the Grounding Lug
•Attach the grounding lug to one end of an 18-12 AWG
wire.
•Attach the grounding lug to the chassis and secure with
the grounding screw(s).
Attaching the Power cord strain relief clip
•Feed the power cord through the opening in the power
cord relief clip.

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•Attach the power cord relief clip to the chassis and
secure with the provided screw.
•Plug the power cord into the AC power connector at the
rear of the chassis.
Plug the other end of the power cord into an
appropriate power outlet.

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MCR-MGT Management Module
Your SMI Media Converter comes with a powerful MCR-
MGT Management Module that allows you to configure,
monitor and control your SMI Media Converter.
Features
•Management access through AAA security such as
RADIUS, TACACS, LDAP, Kerberos and NIS.
•IPV4 and IPV6 network environments.
•Central management and configuration through
SNMPV3 as well as SNMPV1/2.
•Management module access via Browser, Telnet or SSH
over 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet.
•Cisco pin compatible RJ45 console port on Management
module for easy cabling connections.
•Local Event logging and SYSLOG
•Quickly restore manufacturing configuration settings.
Making Connections to the
Management Module
Connecting To The LAN
•Depending on the speed at which you plan to operate
your Ethernet connection, locate compliant copper
cables with male, RJ-45 connectors installed at both
ends.
•Connect the RJ-45 cable between the MCR-MGT
Ethernet port and the hub or switch port which will
connect the module to your Ethernet LAN.

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Note: The MCR-MGT module supports Auto MDI/MDIX detection
which allows for the use of a straight-through or cross-over
Ethernet cable.
Connecting To The Console Port
•This is a serial connection. It will allow you to connect a
terminal or PC with terminal emulation software to the
console port of the MCR-MGT module.
•The following is the cable pinout required to connect the
console port to a DB-9 port on the PC.
PC
MCR-MGT
DB9 serial RJ45 Console Port
8 (CTS) 1 (RTS)
6 (DSR) 2 (DTR)
2 (RxD) 3 (TxD)
5 (GND) 5 (GND)
3 (TxD) 6 (RxD)
4 (DTR) 7 (DSR)
7 (RTS) 8 (CTS)
Alternately, you can purchase the following two parts from
Perle System Limited.
•3ft RJ45 straight through cable. Part #:04005120
•RJ-45 to DB9F-DTE (console adapter). Part #:04007040

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Configuring The MCR-MGT Module
There are a number of methods which may be used to
configure the MCR-MGT module. They are;
•Command Line or Menu interface via a direct serial
connection to the console port
•Command Line or Manu interface via Telnet or SSH to
module
•SNMP
•HTTP or HTTPS to Module
•All of the above (except for the serial connection on the
console port) require IP access to the MCR-MGT
Module. The module is pre-configured with an IP
address of 10.0.0.10 with a subnet mask of 255.0.0.0. If
the PC that you are using does not reside on this subnet,
you will need to modify the IP address of the MCR-MGT
module.
The following are two methods in which to set the IP
address of the MCR-MGT management Module.
Perle SetIP Utility
On the CD provided with the MCR-MGT module, you will
find an executable called “Perle SetIP”. You can run it
directly from the CD or copy it to your local PC drive and
execute it from there.
When the program runs, you can do the following;
1. From the list of devices displayed, click on the MCR-
MGT module you wish to set the IP address on and then
click on the “Assign IP” button at the top of the screen.
Please note that this operation will only be valid on
MCR-MGT modules which are in a “factory default”
state.

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2. To manually assign the IP address, click on “Assign IP
manually”, key in the desired IP address and press the
“Assign IP” button. If a DHCP server is available on this
subnet, you can choose to have the module obtain its IP
address via your DHCP server by clicking on the “Assign
IP using DHCP” button and then pressing the “Assign IP”
button.
3. For modules which have been assigned IP address, you
can click on the “manage” button on the top of the
screen to launch a browser session with the selected
MCR-MGT module. You can achieve the same result by
manually launching your browser and entering the IP
address of the module in the browsers address field.
4. You could also use Telnet, SSH or SNMP to configure
the module at this point.
Serial Console Port
1. Using the proper cable connector, connect the MCR-
MGT module to the serial port on your PC. Perle
Systems has available for purchase an RJ-45 to DB9F-
DTE console adapter (part #04007040) which can be
used in conjunction with an RJ45 patch cable (part
#04005120) to connect your PC’s serial port to the MCR-
MGT module’s console port.
2. Set the communication parameters on your PC’s
terminal emulation program to 9600,8,n,1.
3. Press [Enter]. The MCR-MGT prompt will appear.
4. Type set server internet <IPV4 address>netmask
<mask>[Enter]
5. Example;
6. set server internet 196.12.10.9 netmask
255.255.255.0[Enter]
7. Type save[Enter]
8. When prompted “Save config to flash ROM y/n” – type y
or yes [Enter]

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9. Type reboot[Enter]
10. When prompted “Confirm reboot unit y/n – type y or yes
[Enter]
11. When the MCR-MGT module reboots, the IP address
you entered will be active. You can now use your
favourite browser to configure the unit. Simply enter the
IP address in the browsers address field and press
enter.
12. You could also use Telnet, SSH or SNMP to configure
the module at this point.
Resetting the MCR-MGT Management Module to
factory default
•If it becomes necessary to return the module to the
factory default settings, press and hold the “RESET”
button on the front of the module for 3 seconds (you can
use a paper clip to do this). This will return the
configuration to the factory default settings and will force
the module to re-boot.

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LED Status for the Management
Module
The MCR-MGT module has four status LEDs, which are
used to monitor the operational status of the MCR-MGT
Module in the network and the status of the MCR Chassis.
ALM- Alarm
•Off - No faults detected.
•Red - The MCR-MGT firmware has identified a severe or
critical level fault in the system.
PWR - Power
•Green - Power is on and the module is in normal
operation mode.
•Green blinking - The MCR-MGT Module is initializing.
The bootup should complete within 1 minute, at which
time the PWR LED should go solid green.
•Off - The MCR-MGT module has no power.
•Red - Unrecoverable hardware error on MCR-MGT
module.

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LKC – Copper –Link/Activity
•On - Copper link is up.
•Off - Copper link is down.
•Blinking (quickly) - Copper link is up and is sending or
receiving data.
100/1000
•Green - The Ethernet speed on the management module
is detected at 1000 Mbps. (Gigabit)
•Yellow - The Ethernet speed on the management
module is detected at 100 Mbps.
•OFF - The Ethernet speed on the management module
is detected at 10 Mbps

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Troubleshooting
General
•Ensure power is supplied to the Media Converter – use
of the supplied power adapter is highly recommended.
•Ensure that the Media Converter Module and MCR-MGT
Management Module are securely seated in the chassis
(See the section Removing Modules in this guide).
•Ensure both devices on either end of the fiber are
compatible. If using a simplex fiber connection, ensure
that you have both an Upstream (U) and Downstream
(D) Media Converter.
•Ensure all cabling is of the correct type and is in good
working order.
•For duplex fiber connections, ensure the RX and TX has
been reversed between the two Media Converters.
No connectivity
•Refer to the media converter guide that came with your
SMI Media Converter.
Loopback Mode
•The fiber connection can also be verified by configuring
the SMI Media Converter for loopback mode. Refer to
the Media converter guide that came with your SMI
Media Converter for DIP switch setup.
MCR-MGT “PWR” LED is OFF
•Ensure that the management module is inserted into the
chassis correctly. See Removing Modules.
•Ensure that the MCR Chassis is connected to an
external power source.

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MCR-MGT “PWR” LED is RED
•The MCR-MGT module is defective. It will need to be
replaced.
MCR-MGT “PWR” LED is Blinking Green
The MCR-MGT module is in the process of booting up. If this
state persists for longer then one minute, reset the module by
momentarily pressing the reset switch on the front of the module.
See Front view – reset switch.
Cannot connect serially to MCR-MGT Modul e
•Make sure that the PWR LED is “Green”
•Ensure that you are using the right cable/adapter.
•If you see garbage characters, the baud rate of the serial
port may have been changed from the original 9600
baud. Configure your terminal emulation to match
configured speed.
•If you don’t know what the speed is, you could reset the
module to “factory default” by pressing and holding the
reset switch ( 3 seconds) on the front of the MCR-MGT
module. NOTE, this will erase all of the configuration
back to a factory default state.
Cannot connect to MCR-MGT Module using IP
•Make sure that the PWR LED is “Green”
•Make sure that the LCK LED is “Green”. (Copper link
connection is up).
•Make sure you are using the IP address which is
configured on the MCR-MGT module.
•If you don’t know what the IP address is, you can use
the “SetIP” utility provided on the CD to display the IP
address of all units on your LAN segment.

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Technical Specifications for the SMI Media Converter
The following applies to all SMI-xxxx Media Converters:
Max Power Input/Consumption:12V DC/15 Watts
Operating Temperature: 0°C - 50°C (32°F - 122°F)
Storage Temperature: -25°C - 70°C (-13°F - 158°F)
Operating Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Operating Altitude: Up to 3,048 m (10,000 ft)
Weight without cards 0.566 kg (lbs)
Weight with cards 0.722 kg (lbs)
Dimensions 175 mm by 145 mm by 23 mm
6.9 in. by 5.7 in. by .90 in.
Model Power
Consumption Current
MTBF (Hours)
excluding
Power
adapter
MTBF (Hours)
including
Power
adapter
SMI-1000 4.98 watts 0.42 amps
at 12 V DC
248,259 169,698
SMI-1000-SFP 4.98 watts 0.42 amps at
12 V DC
268,167 178,770
SMI-1110 4.1 watts 0.34 amps at
12 VDC
238,087 164,883
SMI-1110-SFP 4.1 watts 0.34 amps at
12 V DC
256,533 173,524
SMI-100 3.98 watts 0.33 amps at
12 V DC
245,769 168,532
SMI-110 4.1 watts 0.34 amps at
12 V DC
246,403 168,829

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Ethernet Copper Cabling
•Category 5 UTP or STP
•24-22 AWG Straight through or Ethernet crossover
Console Port Cabling Requirements
Pinout Console Port
1RTS (out)
2 DTR (out)
3 TxD (out)
4 GND
5 GND
6 RxD
7 DSR (in)
8 CTS (in)
Note: Please refer to the product page on the Perle website
for the most up to date specifications.
http://www.perle.com/

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Compliance Information
FCC
This product has been 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
instructions in this Guide, 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.
EN 55022 Class A
WARNING This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
EN 55024 Class A
Laser Safety – IEC 60825-1:2007
This product meets Class I Laser safety requirements per IEC-60825-1:2007
standard and complies with FDA/CDRH 21 CFR1040.10 and 21 CFR1040.11.
WARNING: Visible and invisible laser radiation may be present when cables are
not connected. Do not stare into the beam or view the beam directly with optical
instruments. Failure to observe this warning could result in an eye injury or
blindness.
WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.