SignaMax 10/100TX to 100FX User manual

Signamax™Connectivity Systems
10/100BaseTX to 100BaseFX
PCI-based Media Converter
U SER ’ S G UIDE

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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 this user’s 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 own expense.
CE Mark 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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Preface
This manual describes how to install and use the Ethernet media converter.
The Converter introduced here provides one channel media conversion
between 10/100BaseTX and 100BaseFX.
The Converter fully complies with IEEE802.3 10BaseT and IEEE802.3u
100BaseTX/FX standards.
In this manual, you will find:
Product overview
F
EATURES ON THE MEDIA CONVERTER
Illustrative LED functions
Installation instructions
Specifications

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Table of Contents
PREFACE .................................................................................1
TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................5
INTRODUCTION.........................................................................6
PRODUCT OVERVIEW............................................................6
PRODUCT FEATURES............................................................7
PACKING LIST ......................................................................7
ONE-CHANNEL MEDIA CONVERTER...........................................8
PORTS .................................................................................8
LED INDICATORS .................................................................8
INSTALLATION ..........................................................................9
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................... 11

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Introduction
In response to an increase in fiber optics cabling deployment, we offer this
PCI-based Media Converter Series as a concrete and affordable option.
This PCI-based Media Converter Series is one of the most complete
solutions in media conversion .The Series are available in all types of fiber
connectors and modes: Multi-mode SC, ST, VF-45, MT-RJ, and LC;
Single-mode SC and ST; WDM Single-mode SC.
The PCI-based Media Converter Series can be easily mounted to the PCI
slot of a PC, workstation, or server without drivers installation and
configuration. No additional power is needed for this PCI-based Media
Converter series as the power is supplied via the PCI slot.
The PCI-based Media Converter Series expands the distance from a PC
workstation or server to the fiber optical backbone.
This series provides excellent solutions that optimize flexible and reliable
performance.
Product Overview

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Product Features
 One port fiber connection:
 Multi-mode with SC/ST/MT-RJ/VF-45/LC up to 2km
 Single-Mode SC/ST fiber optic distance up to 120km
 Single-Mode WDM SC single-fiber optic distance up to 40km
 One port RJ-45 connection:
 Auto-negotiate 10/100Mbps and full/half duplex; auto-MDIX
 Compliant with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX,
100Base-FX
 Back-pressure & IEEE802.3x compliant flow control
 Built-in data buffer 49K Bytes
 2048 MAC Unicast-addresses with 4-layer hashing Table
 Two queues per port for QoS purpose
 Support packet length up to 1536 bytes
 Store-and-forward mechanism, non-blocking full wire-speed forwarding
rate
 Support broadcast storm filtering
 LED Indication: LNK/ACT, 100
 PCI 2.1 Specification compliant
Packing List
When you unpack this product package, you will find the items listed below.
Please inspect the contents, and report any apparent damage or missing
items immediately to our authorized reseller.
yTHE MEDIA CONVERTER
yUSER’S MANUAL

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One-Channel Media Converter
Ports
The Converter provides one TX port and one FX port. For the FX port, it
provides options of Multi-mode fiber using SC, ST, VF-45, MT-RJ or LC
connector or Single-mode fiber using SC or ST connector or WDM fiber
using single SC connector. For the TX port, it uses RJ-45 connector and
auto negotiate the speed of 10/100Mbps.
LED Indicators
The LED indicators give you instant feedback on status of the converter:
LEDs State Indication
Steady Connection at the speed of 100Mbps100 (Mbps) Off Connection at the speed of 10Mbps
Steady A valid network connection established
LNK stands for LINK
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data
ACT stands for ACTIVITY
LNK/ACT
Off Neither valid network connection established
nor transmitting/receiving data.

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Installation
This chapter gives step-by-step installation instructions for the Converter.
Installing PCI-based Media Converter into PCI slot
Step 1: Turn off the power to the PC.
Step 2: Remove any metal decorations from your hands and wrists.
Step 3: Remove the cover from your PC.
Step 4: Locate an empty, non-shared bus mastering 32-bit PCI slot and
remove the corresponding backplane. Save the screw for use in Step 6.
<Note>
i. Do not install the PCI-based Media Converter in a shared PCI slot.
Avoid any PCI slot next to an ISA slot because this is often a shared
slot and does not support bus mastering.
ii. If you have problems in identifying a suitable slot, check your PC
documentation or ask your system administrator for help.
Step 5: Carefully insert the PCI-based Media Converter into the chosen
slot and press firmly with proper push to ensure it is fully seated in the slot.
Step 6: Secure the PCI-based Media Converter with the screw you
saved in step 4.
Step 7: Replace the PC cover.

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Install the PCI-based Media Converter into the PCI slot and
screw it onto the backplane.
Figure 1 : Installing PCI-based Media Converter into 32-bit PCI slot
<Note>
Always ensure the power is cut off before any installation to avoid electric
shock and possible damage to the equipments.

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Specifications
Applicable Standards IEEE 802.3 10BaseT
IEEE 802.3u 100BaseTX & 100BaseFX
Fixed Ports 1 TX port, 1 FX port
Speed
10BaseT
100BaseTX/FX
10/20Mbps for half/full-duplex
100/200Mbps for half/full-duplex
Switching Method Store-and-Forward
Forwarding rate 14,880/148,800pps for 10/100Mbps
LED Indicators Per Unit - (2 LEDs): LNK/ACT; 100(Mbps)
Dimensions W120 × D56 mm
Weight 90g
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 45°C
Storage Temperature -25°C ~ 70°C
Humidity 10 ~ 90%, non-condensing
Emissions FCC part 15 Class A, CE Mark

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Contact Information
SIGNAMAX™CONNECTIVITY SYSTEMS
An AESP Company
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