Planet FT-1105A User manual

10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX
Redundant Media Converter
FT-1105A / FT-1205A
User’s Manual

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Revision
PLANET Fast Ethernet Redundant Media Converter User’s Manual
FOR MODELS: FT-1105A / FT-1205A
Revision: 1.1 (November, 2007)
Part No.: 2010-AA3520-002

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 OVERVIEW............................................................ 6
Chapter 2 PRODUCT FEATURES..............................................8
Chapter 3 CHECKLIST ......................................................... 10
Chapter 4 PRODUCT OUTLOOK ............................................ 11
Chapter 5 DIP SWITCH ....................................................... 12
Chapter 6 INSTALLING THE CONVERTER ............................. 14
6.1 Stand-alone Installation............................................. 14
6.2 Chassis Installation and Rack Mounting....................... 15
Chapter 7 Redundancy ........................................................ 17
Chapter 8 Loop Back Reply.................................................. 18
Chapter 9 LED INDICATORS ................................................ 19
Chapter 10 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION................................. 21
APPENDIX A ....................................................................... 22
A.1 Device's RJ-45 Pin Assignments ................................. 22
A.2 RJ-45 cable pin assignment ....................................... 22
A.3 Fiber Optical Cable Connection Parameter ................... 23
A.4 Power Information .................................................... 24
A.5 Available Modules .................................................... 24

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Chapter 1 OVERVIEW
Thank you for choosing the Smart 10/100Base-TX to 100Base-
FX Media Converter, The Media Converter introduced here
provides one channel media conversion between 10/100Base-TX
and 100Base-FX.
About the Redundant Media Converter
The FT-1105A and FT-1205A are 3-Port Redundant Media
Converters which support conversion between 10/100Base-
TX and 100Base-FX network. Different with the other one-port
channel media converter, the Redundant Media Converters are
designed for critical networks that require ber or copper link
auto recover less than 10ms, such as ISP, telecom, hospital,
banking and enterprise. The two models of PLANET Redundant
Media converter as following:
● FT-1105A: 10/100Base-TX copper to two 100Base-FX ber
link redundancy
● FT-1205A: 100Base-FX to two 10/100Base-TX copper link
redundancy
Via the built-in DIP-switches, the two models can be congured
as 3-Port Ethernet switch or 2-Port Redundant media converter.
With the 3-Port switch mode, they work in high performance
Store and Forward mechanism, also can prevent packet loss
with IEEE 802.3x Flow Control (Full-Duplex) and Back Pressure
(Half-Duplex).
With 2-Port redundant Mode, it provides less than 10ns
link redundancy for highly critical Ethernet applications.
The redundant-mode supports auto-recover function. If the
destination port of a packet is link down, it forwards the packet
to the other port of the backup pair.
The Redundant Media Converters - FT-1105A and FT-1205A,
support conversion between 10/100Base-TX and 100Base-FX

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network. The SFP slot supports single-mode, multi-mode and
WDM small-form factory type transceiver modules for your
needs. With 100Base-FX SFP ports, the FT-1105A and FT-1205A
are with high reliability and exibility to extend the distance up
to 2Km, 20Km, or longer. It depends on the 100Base-FX SFP
transceiver modules.
Ethernet signal that allows two type segments connect easily,
efciently and inexpensively.
The converters can be used as a stand-alone unit or as a slide-
in module to the PLANET Media Converter Chassis (MC-700,
MC-1000R and MC-1500). As the other PLAENT FT-Series
media converters, they’re hot swappable in MC-Chassis.

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Chapter 2 PRODUCT FEATURES
Standard
• Complies with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u 10/100Base-TX,
100Base-FX
• IEEE 802.3x Full-Duplex Flow-Control, Back-Pressure in Half-
Duplex eliminate packets loss
Interface
• FT-1105A: Dual 10/100Base-TX Copper, One 100Base-FX SFP
Fiber optic
● FT-1205A: Dual 100Base-FX SFP Fiber optic, One
10/100Base-TX Copper
● Auto-Negotiation for 10/100Base-TX Half-Duplex or Full-
Duplex
● Supports Auto MDI/MDI-X function
● Supports Maximum frame size up to 2046Kbytes.
Redundancy
● Link status auto detect and redundant on Dual ports with
same connector type.
● Only Primary-Port is active at a time, the Backup-Port is
blocked.
● While Primary-Port link fail occur, the trafc swap to Backup-
Port automatically.
● Once the Primary-Port status back to link up, the trafc swap
from Backup-Port to Primary-Port.
● Hardware redundant swap less than 10 ms.
Mechanical
● External 5V/2A DC power supply
● LED indicators for easy network diagnose

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● DIP Switch for 3-Port operation with Fast Ethernet switch
mode or Redundant mode
● DIP switch for LPR (Loop back Reply) on / off selection
● Compact size, easy installation
● Co-work with PLANET MC family Media Chassis (MC-
700/1000R/1500)

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Chapter 3 CHECKLIST
Your FT-1105A / FT-1205A carton should contain the following
items:
The Redundant Fast Ethernet Converter
AC-DC Power Adapter (Output: 5VDC, 2A max.)
This user’s manual
If any item is missing or damaged, please consult the dealer
from whom you purchased your Redundant Fast Ethernet
Converter.
Note
FT-1105A / FT-1205A is with one vacant SFP
module slot. The 100Base-FX SFP module is not
bundled with in the package

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Chapter 4 PRODUCT OUTLOOK
FT-1105A Front Panel
● Port-1 100Base SFP slot
● Port-2 TP connector (Primary Port)
● Port-3 TP connector (Backup Port)
FT-1205A Front Panel
● Port-1 100Base SFP slot (Primary Port)
● Port-2 100Base SFP slot (Backup Port)
● Port-3 TP connector
FT-1105A / FT-1205A Rear Panel
One DC jack for DC power input and DIP switch to set 3-Port
switch mode / 2-Port Redundant and Loop back reply Enable/
Disable function.

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Chapter 5 DIP SWITCH
There is a DIP switch for the setting on converter mode of
copper and ber port. Refer to the table below for more details.
FT-1105A
Switch 1
On 2-Port Redundant (TP)
Off 3-Port Switch (default)
Switch 2
On LBR ON
Off LBR OFF (default)
2-Port Redundant (FT-1105A)
When TP Redundancy is enabled, TP Port-2 and TP Port-3 are
congured as either forwarding or disabled. At any given time,
one port will be disabled and one port will be forwarding.
3-Port Switch
When TP Redundancy is disabled, all ports (Port-1, Port-2 and
Port-3) act as normal bridging ports.
LBR (Loop Back Reply)
Enable/Disable the converter to reply for Loop Back Test.

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FT-1205A
Switch 1
On 2-Port Redundant (Fiber)
Off 3-Port Switch (default)
Switch 2
On LBR ON
Off LBR OFF (default)
2-Port Redundant (FT-1205A)
When Fiber Redundancy is enabled, Fiber Port-1 (1) and Fiber
Port-2 (2) are congured as either forwarding or disabled. At
any given time, one port will be disabled and one port will be
forwarding.
3-Port Switch
When Fiber Redundancy is disabled, all ports (Port-1, Port-2 and
Port-3) act as normal bridging ports.
Note
FT-1105A / FT-1205A supports OAM/TS-1000
protocol for remote status monitor. To enable the
OAM support function, set the DIP Switch 2 “On”.

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Chapter 6 INSTALLING THE CONVERTER
6.1 Stand-alone Installation
FT-1105A / FT-1205A is with high reliability and exibility to
extend the distance up to 2Km, 20Km, or longer. It depends on
the 100Base-FX SFP transceiver modules. The SFP transceivers
are hot-pluggable and hot-swappable. You can plug-in and out
the transceiver to/from any SFP port without having to power
down the converter.
To install a FT-1105A / FT-1205A stand-alone, on a desktop or
shelf, simply complete the following steps:
Step 1: Turn off the power of the device/station in a network to
which the FT-1105A / FT-1205A will be attached.
Step 2: Ensure that there is no activity in the network.
Step 3: Slot in the 100Base-FX SFP. Make sure both side
of the SFP transfer are with the same media type,
for example: 100Base-FX/2km to 100Base-FX/2km,
100Bas-FX/20km to 100Base-FX/20km.

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Note
It recommends using PLANET MFB-FX series
100Base-FX SFP on the converter. If you insert
a SFP transceiver that is not supported, the
converter will not recognize it.
Step 4: Connect the ber cable. Attach the duplex LC connector
on the network cable into the SFP transceiver.
Step 5: Attach ber cable from the FT-1105A/FT-1205A to the
ber network. TX, RX must be paired at both ends.
Step 6: Connect the 5VDC power adapter to the FT-1105A/FT-
1205A and verify that the Power LED lights up.
Step 7: Turn on the power of the device/station; the PWR LEDs
should light when all cables are attached.
Note
Please refer to APPENDIX-A for detailed wiring
information of the FT-1105A/FT-1205A.
To prevent from optic acceptor malfunction, check
the both wires / transmitter before power on the
converter.
6.2 Chassis Installation and Rack Mounting
To install the media converter in a 10-inch or 19-inch with
standard rack, follow the instructions described below.
Step 1: Place your FT-1105A/FT-1205A on a hard at surface,
with the front panel positioned towards your front side.

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Step 2: Carefully slide in the module until it is fully and rmly
tted into the slot of the chassis.
Figure 2-1: Insert a media converter into an available slot
Step 3: Attach a rack-mount bracket to each side of the Chassis
with supplied screws attached to the package.
Step 4: After the brackets are attached to the chassis, use
suitable screws to securely attach the brackets to the
rack, as shown in Figure 2-2.
Step 5: Proceed with the steps 4 and steps 5 of session 6.1
Stand-alone Installation to connect the network
cabling and supply power to your chassis.
Caution
You must use the screws supplied with the
mounting brackets. Damage caused to the parts
by using incorrect screws would invalidate your
warranty.

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Chapter 7 Redundancy
The FT-1105A / FT-1205A provide less than 10ms link
redundancy for highly critical Ethernet applications. The
redundant-mode supports auto-recover function. If the
destination port of a packet is link down, it forwards the packet
to the other port of the backup pair. The following gure shows
the redundant function.
Main Primary
Backup
Redundancy
< Primary Port >
Link Status : Up
Traffic Flow : Forwarding
< Backup Port >
Link Status : Up
Traffic Flow : Blocking
Main Primary
Backup
Redundancy
< Primary Port >
Link Status : Down
Traffic Flow : N/A
< Backup Port >
Link Status : Up
Traffic Flow : Forwarding
Traffic is changed from Primary-Port to Backup-Port
● Link status auto detect and redundant on Dual ports with
same connector type.
● Only Primary-Port is active at a time, the Backup-Port is
blocked.
● While Primary-Port link fail occur, the trafc swap to Backup-
Port automatically.
● Once the Primary-Port status back to link up, the trafc swap
from Backup-Port to Primary-Port.

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Chapter 8 Loop Back Reply
The FT-1105A / FT-1205A supports auto loop back reply while
receive loop back test packets on ber port. Enable this function
to tell the converter to reply ber signals request from Web
Smart media converter, such as PLANET FT-90x. You can use
this to check whether the converter can communicate with
partner converter. Please refer to the following gure.
Note
For FT-1105A only, while enable the Loop Back
Reply function, the Port-2 (TP) must be link up.

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Chapter 9 LED INDICATORS
The LED indicators give you instant feedback on status of the
converter:
System
LED Color Function
PWR Green Lit: Power on.
FT-1105A / FT-1205A -10/100Base-TX Port
LED Color Function
LNK/
ACT Green
Lit: Indicate that the port is link up.
Blink:
Indicate that the converter is
actively sending or receiving data
over that port.
Off: Indicate that the port is link down.
100 Orange
Lit: Indicate that the port is operating at
100Mbps.
Off: Indicate that the port is link down
or 10Mbps.
FT-1105A - 100Base-FX SFP Port

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LED Color Function
LNK/
ACT Green
Lit: Indicate that the port is link up.
Blink:
Indicate that the converter is
actively sending or receiving data
over that port.
Off: Indicate that the port is link down.
FDX/
COL Green
Lit:
Indicate that the connection made
through the corresponding port is
running in Full-Duplex mode.
Off:
Indicate that the connection made
through the corresponding port is
running in Half-Duplex mode.
FT-1205A -100Base-FX SFP Port
LED Color Function
1
2Green
Lit: Indicate that the port is link up.
Blink:
Indicate that the converter is
actively sending or receiving data
over that port.
Off: Indicate that the port is link down.