Perle SMI Media Converter User manual

Perle SMI
Installation Guide
Part# 5500316-15 (Rev A)

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Introduction
Perle SMI Media Converters come in two different models.
The 100/110 and the 1000/1110 Media Converters provide
high-speed managed integration of Ethernet to Fiber
networks. Whereas, the Perle 10G (gigabit) and 10GT
(gigabit with RJ-45 copper) SMI Media Converters provide
high-speed managed integration from SFP+ or XFP to
SFP+, XFP or an RJ-45 copper interface.
Overview
This guide contains instructions necessary for the
installation and operation of the Perle SMI Media
Converters. This Media Converter consists of the SMI
chassis, a MCR-MGT Management Module and one Media
Converter Module.
SMI 100/110 and 1000/1110 Media Converters provide fiber
connections of either single mode (SM) or multimode (MM).
They can operate over different wavelengths and distances,
depending on the model selected (see table below).
SMI 10G/T models provide 10 gigabit speeds with
connections of:
•SFP+ to SFP+
•SFP+ to XFP
•XFP to XFP
•SFP+ to copper
•XFP to copper

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Getting to know your SMI Media
Converter
Your SMI Media Converter package contains the following
items:
•SMI two slot chassis (single height or double height)
•A MCR-MGT Management card.
•Media Converter module. (See enclosed Media
Converter Installation guide for usage and features
for your module). Your module type will be printed on
the faceplate for the card type you ordered. Features
may include Link Mode, Fiber Fault Alerts, Loopback
and more
Other Components
•Grounding screws (for improved chassis grounding)
•Country specific power adapter
•Power cord strain relief clip
•Four rubber feet
•User Installation Guide for your Media Converter
Module
•CDROM including firmware for the MCR-MGT
Management Module and all Media Modules, MCR-
MGT Management module User guide and MCR-
MGT Management module CLI guide.
•This guide

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Front and Rear Panel Components of Single Height
Chassis
Front View
Rear View

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Front and Rear Panel Components of Double
Height Chassis
Front View
Rear View

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Installation
These are the installation steps required to install an SMI
Media Converter.
1. Connect the fiber cable/s.
2. Connect the copper cable/s.
3. Power up the SMI Media Converter. (See Powering up
the SMI Media Converter).
4. Both the power led indicator light on the MCR-MGT
Management Module and the Media Converter module
should be illuminated. (Refer to the product guides 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. Using the Perle supplied power adapter, plug the
power cord into the power cord connector at the rear of the
chassis.
1. 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 module
features such as:
• LEDs
• DIP switch settings
• Jumper settings

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Adding or Removing Modules:
The Media Converter Module comes installed in the
MCR200 chassis, however they can be removed for setting
jumpers, DIP switches or should the modules need to be
serviced.
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.
1. Loosen the Captive retainer screw on the front of the
module.
2. Gently pull 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 it. 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 (Optional)
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
1. Attach the grounding lug to one end of an 18-12 AWG
wire.
2. Attach the grounding lug to the chassis and secure with
the grounding screw(s).
Attaching the Power Cord Strain Relief Clip
1. Feed the power cord through the opening in the power
cord relief clip.
2. Attach the power cord relief clip to the chassis and
secure with the provided screw.

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3. Plug the power cord into the AC power connector at the
rear of the chassis.
4. Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate
power outlet.
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 RJ-45 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 Management module.
The following is the cable pinout required to connect the
console port to a DB-9 port on the PC.
PC
MCR
-
MGT
Management Module
DB9 serial RJ-45 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 Systems Limited.
3ft RJ-45 straight through cable. Part #:04005120
RJ-45 to DB9F-DTE (console adapter). Part #:04007040

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Configuring the Management-MGT
Module
There are a number of methods which may be used to
configure the MCR-MGT management module:
•Command Line or Menu interface via a direct serial
connection to the console port
•Command Line or Menu interface via Telnet or SSH to
module
•SNMP
•Web Browser (HTTP or HTTPS)
All of the above methods require you to configure an IP
address on the management card to be able to connect and
configure the module except for the direct serial connection
which you can connect directly to the console port. The
management 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 either the IP address of the MCR-MGT
management module (using a direct serial connection to the
Management module) or the pc’s IP address in order to
connect and configure the Management 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.

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Please note that this operation will only be valid on
MCR-MGT modules which are in a “factory default”
state.
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 web browser session with the
selected MCR-MGT module. You can achieve the same
result by manually launching your web browser and
entering the IP address of the module in the web
browsers address field.
4. You can also use Telnet, SSH or SNMP to configure the
module.
Serial Console Port
Using the proper cable connector, connect the Management
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 RJ-45 patch cable (part #04005120) to connect your
PC’s serial port to the Management module’s console port.
Set the communication parameters on your PC’s terminal
emulation program to 9600,8,n,1.
1. Press [Enter]. The management module prompt will
appear.
2. Type set server internet <IPv4 address>netmask
<mask>[Enter]
Example:
set server internet 196.12.10.9 netmask
255.255.255.0[Enter]

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1. Type save [Enter]
2. When prompted “Save config to flash ROM y/n” [Enter]
3. Type reboot [Enter]
4. When prompted “Confirm reboot unit y/n [Enter]
5. When the Management module reboots, the IP address
you entered will be active. You can now use your
favourite web browser to configure the module. Simply
enter the IP address in the web browsers address field
and press [Enter].
6. You can also use Telnet, SSH or SNMP to configure the
Management module.
Resetting the MCR-MGT Management Module To
Factory Default Settings
If it becomes necessary to return the Management 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
reboot.

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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 MCR200
Chassis.
ALM - Alarm
Off - No faults detected.
Red - A severe or critical level fault has been detected 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.
LKC - Copper –Link/Activity
On - Copper link is up.
Off - Copper link is down.

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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
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.
•If you are using a 10GT module ensure that you are
using Cat 6A or ISO Class (SRM) copper cabling.
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. 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.
Cannot connect serially to MCR-MGT Modul e
1. Make sure that the PWR LED is “Green”
2. Ensure that you are using the right cable/adapter.
3. 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.
4. 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 the entire configuration
back to a factory default state.
Cannot connect to MCR-MGT Module using an IP
address
1. Make sure that the PWR LED is “Green”
2. Make sure that the LKC LED is “Green”. (Copper link
connection is up).
3. Make sure you are using the IP address which is
configured on the MCR-MGT module.
4. 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
Oper
ating Temperature
0°C - 50°C (32°F - 122°F)
Storage Temperature -25°C - 70°C (-13°F - 158°F)
Operating Temperature
(High Power models) -40°C - 75°C (-40°F - 167°F)
Storage Temperature
(High Power models) -45°C - 80°C (-49°F - 176°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)
* Actual rating is dependent on the power consumption of
the SFP+/XFP modules inserted.
Ethernet Copper Cabling
•Cat 6A
•Straight through or Ethernet crossover

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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/
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.

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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.
Warranty / Registration
Perle’s Systems Ltd. standard Lifetime Warranty provides
customers with return to factory repairs for Perle products
that fail under the conditions of the warranty coverage.
Details can be found at:
http://www.perle.com/support_services/warranty.shtml
Contacting Technical Support
Contact information for the Perle Technical Assistance
Center (PTAC) can be found at the link below. A Technical
Support Query may be made via this web page.
www.perle.com/support_services/support_request.shtml
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