Planet XT-715A User manual

10GBASE-T to 10GBASE-X SFP+ Media Converter
XT-715A
User's Manual

Trademarks
Copyright ©PLANET Technology Corp. 2023
Contents are subject to revision without prior notice.
PLANET is a registered trademark of PLANET Technology Corp.
All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Disclaimer
PLANET Technology does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in
all environments and applications, and makes no warranty and representation,
either implied or expressed, with respect to the quality, performance,
merchantability, or tness for a particular purpose.
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PLANET disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have
occurred.
Information in this User’s Manual is subject to change without notice and
does not represent a commitment on the part of PLANET. PLANET assumes no
responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this User’s Manual.
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this User’s Manual, and reserves the right to make improvements to this User’s
Manual and/or to the products described in this User’s Manual, at any time
without notice.
If you nd information in this manual incorrect, misleading, or incomplete, we
would appreciate your comments and suggestions.
FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and 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 Instruction manual, 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 own expense.

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CE Mark Warning
This device is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment
this equipment may cause radio interference.
WEEE Warning
To avoid the potential eects on the environment and human health
as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment, end users of electrical and electronic
equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out
wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and
have to collect such WEEE separately.
Revision
PLANET 10GBASE-T to 10GBASE-X SFP+ Media Converter User’s Manual
Model: XT-715A
Revision: 1.0 (November, 2023)
Part No: EM-XT-715A_v1.0 (2351-AA5430-000)

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction......................................................................................... 5
1.1 Package Contents .......................................................................... 5
1.2 Product Features............................................................................ 6
1.3 Product Specications .................................................................... 7
2. Hardware Description............................................................................ 9
2.1 Physical Dimensions....................................................................... 9
2.2 Converter Front Panel and LED Indicators ...................................... 10
2.3 Rear Panel .................................................................................. 11
2.4 Power Information: ...................................................................... 11
3. Installation ........................................................................................ 13
3.1 Stand-alone Installation................................................................ 13
3.2 Wall-mount Installation ................................................................ 14
3.3 Media Chassis Installation............................................................. 15
3.4 Optional DIN-rail Installation......................................................... 16
3.5 Cable Connection......................................................................... 17
APPENDIX A: Approved PLANET SFP+ Transceivers..................................... 20
APPENDIX B: Networking Connection......................................................... 22
B.1 Media Converter’s RJ45 Pin Assignments ........................................ 22
B.2 RJ45 Cable Pin Assignments .......................................................... 22

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1. Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
Thank you for purchasing PLANET XT-715A 10GBASE-T to 10GBASE-X SFP+
Media Converter. In the following sections, unless specied, the term “Media
Converter” mentioned in this manual refers to the XT-715A.
Open the box of the Media Converter and carefully unpack it. The box should
contain the following items:
XT-715A Media
Converter x 1 QR Code Sheet x 1 Power Adapter (5V, 2A) x 1
Let’s get started with your PLANET product
XT-715A
EN Please scan the QR code to browse our online User’s Manual or Quick
Installation Guide and follow the instructions to complete the setup.
User's Manual
DE
Bitte scannen Sie den QR Code sie werden per Browser zur
Bedienungsanleitung oder Schnellanleitung weiter geleitet. Folgen Sie den
Anweisungen um die Installation abzuschließen.
FR
Veuillez scanner le code QR pour obtenir notre Notice d’Utilisation en
ligne ou notre Guide d’Installation Rapide et suivez les instructions pour
compléter la conguration
ES
Escanee el código QR para encontrar el Manual del Usuario en línea o
la Guía de Instalación Rápida y siga las instrucciones para completar la
conguración.
IT Scansiona il codice QR per consultare online il Manuale utente o la Guida di
installazione rapida e segui le istruzioni per completare la congurazione.
PT Por favor, escaneie o QR code para navegar no Manual do Usuário ou Guia
de Instalação Rápida. Siga as instruções para completar a conguração.
PL
Zeskanuj kod QR, aby otworzyć naszą internetową instrukcję obsługi
lub instrukcję szybkiej instalacji. Postępuj zgodnie z instrukcjami, aby
zakończyć poprawną kongurację.
RU
One word modify: Отсканируйте QR-код, чтобы просмотреть наше
онлайн-руководство пользователя или руководство по быстрой
настройке, и следуйте инструкциям для завершения настройки
RO Te rugam sa scanezi codul QR, pentru a descarca User’s Manual sau Quick
Installation Guide si a urmari instructiunile necesare in nalizarea instalarii
AR
Need more help?
PLANET online FAQs:
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Technical Support: [email protected]
Copyright © PLANET Technology Corp. 2023.
Contents are subject to revision without prior notice.
PLANET is a registered trademark of PLANET Technology Corp.
All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Part No. 2361-AA5430-000
If any of these are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer
immediately; if possible, retain the carton including the original packing
material, and use them again to repack the product in case there is a need to
return it to us for repair.
The XT-715A comes with one vacant SFP module slot. The mini
GBIC SFP module is not included in the package.

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1.2 Product Features
zPhysical Port
 Media conversion between 2.5G/5G/10GBASE-T and 10GBASE-X SFP+
ber optic
 Copper RJ45 port supports 2.5G/5G/10GBASE-T auto-negotiation and
auto-MDI/MDI-X
10GBASE-X SFP+ Fiber Optic allows
- Multi-mode ber using LC connector
- Single-mode ber using LC connector
zLayer 2 Features
 IEEE 802.3bz/an/ae Ethernet standard compliant
Non-blocking full wire-speed forwarding rate
 IEEE 802.1Q tag-based VLAN transparency, multicast passthrough
16K jumbo frame
 IEEE 802.3x full-duplex and half-duplex back pressure ow control to
eliminate the loss of packets
zMechanical
 Metal case
LED indicators for easy network diagnostics
 100 meters over Cat 6A/Cat 7 at 10Gbps RJ45 port
 External 5V DC, 2A power input socket
 Wall mounting or DIN-rail installation (optional)
0 to 50 degrees C operating temperature
Compact in size, Plug and Play installation
 Best with PLANET’s 10”/19” Media Converter Chassis (MC-700/MC-1500/
MC-1500R/MC-1500R48)

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1.3 ProductSpecications
Model XT-715A
Interface
Copper Port 2.5G/5G/10GBASE-T Ethernet RJ45 interface
Auto-negotiation, auto MDI/MDI-X
SFP Interface 10GBASE-X SFP+ interface
Fiber Mode May vary on SFP Module
Fiber Port Type
(connector) SFP, LC type
Fiber Maximum
Distance May vary on SFP Module
Network Cables
2.5G/5G/10GBASE-T:
2.5G--Cat 5e/Cat 6/Cat 6A/Cat 7
5G--Cat 6/Cat 6A/Cat 7
10G--Cat 6A/Cat 7
Cat 5e/6/6A/7 UTP cable (100 meters, max.)
EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100 meters.)
10GBASE-X:
50/125μm or 62.5/125μm multi-mode ber optic
cable, up to 300m
9/125μm single-mode ber optic cable, up to 80km
Hardware Specications
Enclosure Metal case
Dimensions
(W x D x H) 93.5 x 70 x 26 mm
Weight 216g
LED
System: PWR (Green)
10GBASE-X SFP+ Interface: Fiber LNK/ACT (Green)
10GBASE-T Ethernet Port: TP LNK/ACT (Green)
Power Supply DC 5V, 2A Power Socket, external AC-to-DC adapter
Installation Wall-mount or DIN-rail installation (Optional)

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Layer 2 Features
Forwarding Rate Non-blocking full wire-speed forwarding rate
Flow Control Back pressure for half duplex mode
IEEE 802.3x pause frame for full duplex mode
Maximum Frame
Size 16K
Standards Conformance
Regulatory
Compliance FCC Part 15 Class A, CE
Protocols and
Standards
Compliance
IEEE 802.3bz 2.5G/5GBASE-T
IEEE 802.3an 10GBASE-T
IEEE 802.3ae 10Gbps Ethernet
IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
Environment
Temperature Operating: 0 ~ 50 degrees C
Storage: -10 ~ 70 degrees C
Humidity 5% ~ 95% non-condensing

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2. Hardware Description
2.1 Physical Dimensions
zXT-715A dimensions (W x D x H): 93.5 x 70 x 26 mm
10GBASE-T
10G SFP+
10 Gigabit Ethernet 10GBASE-T to 10GBASE-X
10 Gigabit Ethernet Converter
XT-715A
TPFiber
LNK/ACT
PWR
5V DC
Unit: mm
Figure 2-1: XT-715A Physical Dimensions

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2.2 Converter Front Panel and LED Indicators
Figure 2-2 shows the front panel of the Media Converter.
10GBASE-T
10G SFP+
10 Gigabit Ethernet Converter
XT-715A
TPFiber
LNK/ACT
PWR
Figure 2-2: XT-715A Front Panel
System
LED Color Function
PWR Green Lights to indicate the 10G Media Converter has power.
10GBASE-X SFP+ Interface
LED Color Function
Fiber Green Lights to indicate the link through that port is operating at
10Gbps.
10GBASE-T Ethernet Port
LED Color Function
TP Green
Lights to indicate the link through that port is successfully
established at 10Gbps.
Blinks to indicate that the 10G Media Converter is actively
sending or receiving data over that port.