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C4110-4848
Install Guide
10 Gbps Fiber-to-Fiber Converter
•DMI (Diagnostic Monitoring Interface)
•For use in ION Chassis
•Manageable when installed in a managed ION Chassis
•Supports various physical media types
•Fiber repeater, performs 3R signal regeneration
•Link Pass Through (LPT)
•No packet size limitation
Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Models .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Accessories (ordered separately).................................................................................................................. 4
Document Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Related Manuals and Online Help ................................................................................................................ 4
Application Examples.................................................................................................................................... 5
Network Scenarios.................................................................................................................................... 6
Pre-Installation.............................................................................................................................................. 7
Safety ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Unpacking ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Ship Kit Contents ...................................................................................................................................... 7
DIP Switch (SW1) and Jumper (J9)............................................................................................................ 8
Installation and Setup .................................................................................................................................10
General ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Install the C4110 in the ION Chassis ....................................................................................................... 10
Installing SFP/SFP+ Devices .................................................................................................................... 11
Cabling ....................................................................................................................................................12
Install Fiber Cable ...................................................................................................................................13
Focal Point™ Installation ........................................................................................................................ 13
IONMM Installation ................................................................................................................................13
Operation.................................................................................................................................................... 14
Power and Fiber Status LEDs ..................................................................................................................14
Accessing the C4110 ............................................................................................................................... 15
Product Features ....................................................................................................................................24
Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................................................25
Defaults...................................................................................................................................................25
Cable Specifications................................................................................................................................ 26
Cable Types............................................................................................................................................. 26
Messages ................................................................................................................................................28
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................... 29
Contact Us...................................................................................................................................................30
Compliance Information .............................................................................................................................30

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Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................................................30
FCC Regulations ......................................................................................................................................31
Canadian Regulations .............................................................................................................................31
European Regulations.............................................................................................................................31
Electrical Safety Warnings ...................................................................................................................... 32
Safety Instructions for Rack Mount Installations ................................................................................... 33
Record of Revisions.....................................................................................................................................33

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Introduction
Transition Networks’ two-port C4110 series 10 Gbps Fiber-to-Fiber Converter is designed to install in an
ION chassis. The ION x4110 is a 10 Gbps fiber-to-fiber port converter with two SFP+ slots that performs
full 3R (re-amplify, re-shape, and re-timing) signal regeneration. It can be used all alone or it can be
connected to another x4110, providing fiber-to-fiber conversion in the following user networks:
•10G LAN, 10G WAN
•10G Fiber Channel
•SONET OC192
•10G OTN (G.709)
The C4110 can be used in telecom and enterprise applications where 10 Gbps links require fiber
extension or where 10 Gbps links require an interface between two different types of fiber. The C4110
performs a wide variety of protocol transparent service; it supports virtually any protocol from 1 Gbps to
11.5 Gbps:
•10G LAN (10.3125 Gbps) / WAN (9.95 Gbps)
•SONET OC-192/SDH STM-64 at 9.95 Gbps
•10G Fiber Channel at 10.52 Gbps
•1/2/4/8 Gbps Fiber channel
•OTU2 at 10.709 Gbps
•OTU1e at 11.05 Gbps
•OTU1f at 11.27 Gbps
•OTU2e at 11.09 Gbps
•OTU2f at 11.32 Gbps
•SONET OC-48/SDH STM-16 at 2.40 Gbps
•Legacy 1G Ethernet at 1.25 Gbps
•Any other rate in the range of 1 - 11.5 Gbps
Models
The C4110 is an ION chassis slide-in-card (SIC). The S4110 is an ION Stand-alone device.
The S4110 is used as a stand-alone device or as a remote device when linked back to a managed
chassis card.
The C4110 SIC card can be managed by ION Web, ION CLI, or Focal Point 3.0. The S4110 can not be
remotely managed.
Manageable C4110 features are available when used in an ION Platform chassis along with an ION
Management Module (IONMM). The x4110 is delivered with a default configuration. You can change the
configuration via the ION Web interface, Focal Point 3.0, and the ION CLI.
Model
Fiber
Connections
Rates
C4110-4848
SFP/SFP+
1-11.5 Gbps
S4110-4848
SFP/SFP+
1-11.5 Gbps
Note that the C4110 (ION Chassis Card) can be upgraded from the IONMM. The S4110 (Standalone
model) can not be upgraded from the IONMM.

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Accessories (ordered separately)
Model
Description
SFP Modules
SFP and SFP+ modules supported. See the TN SFP webpage.
Document Overview
The purpose of this manual is to provide the information needed to install the S4110 to the point of
operation. Note that there is a separate install guide for the S4110.
Related Manuals and Online Help
A printed documentation card is shipped with each x4110 device. A substantial set of technical
documents, white papers, case studies, etc. are available on the Transition Networks web site at
https://www.transition.com. Note that this manual provides links to third party web sites for which
Transition Networks is not responsible. Other ION system and related device manuals are listed below.
1. Product Documentation Postcard, 33504
2. ION C4110 Install Guide, 33572 (this manual)
3. ION S4110 Install Guide, 33573
4. ION x4110 Web User Guide, 33574
5. ION x4110 CLI Reference, 33575
6. Focal Point™3.0 Management Application User Guide, 33293
7. ION Management Module (IONMM) Install Guide, 33420 and User Guide, 33457
8. ION System NID User Guides (33432, 33457, 33472, 33493, 33494, 33495, 33496)
9. Release Notes (firmware version specific)
Note: Information in this document is subject to change without notice. All information was deemed
accurate and complete at the time of publication. This manual documents the latest software/firmware
version. While all screen examples may not display the latest version number, all of the descriptions and
procedures reflect the latest software/firmware version, noted in the Record of Revisions on page 33.

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Application Examples
The figures below show switch-to-switch and switch-to-server appliaction examples.
Figure 1: 10Gig Switch to Switch
Figure 2: 10Gig Switch to Server

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Network Scenarios
The C4110 provides up to 10Gig fiber-to-fiber port repeating and performs 3R (re-amplify, reshape) signal
regeneration. The figures below show how x4110 devices can be used in pairs (scenarios A,B,C below)
or used as single repeater in a customer network (scenarios D & E below); It can also interconnect with
an x4110-1048 (scenario F).
ION Chassis S4110-4848
1 2
Customer Network
C4110
Customer Network
Port
2 1
S4110
Port
2 1
S4110
Port
2 1
Customer Network Customer Network
S4110
Port
2 1
Customer Network Customer Network
ION Chassis
1 2
Customer Network
C4110-4848
Customer Network
Scenario. A Scenario. B
ION Chassis S4120-1048
1 2
C4110
10G Ethernet
Port
2 1
Scenario. F
Port.1: RJ45
Port.2: SFP+
10G Ethernet
Port.1: SFP+
Port.2: SFP+
Port.1: SFP+
Port.2: SFP+
Port.1: SFP+
Port.2: SFP+
Port.1: SFP+
Port.2: SFP+ Port.1: SFP+
Port.2: SFP+
Scenario. D
Scenario. E
Customer Network Customer Network
Scenario. C
ION Chassis
1 2
C4110
1 2
C4110
ION Chassis
Figure 3: Network Scenarios

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Pre-Installation
Safety
Before installing the C4110, read the “Electrical Safety Warnings” on page 32 of this manual and ensure
that the requirements noted are met. During installation and maintenance, avoid direct exposure to laser
beams. Specifically, do not look into laser ports. Ensure that each SFP/SFP+ port at which laser beams
are (or will be) present is occupied by an SFP/SFP+ that is locked in position. See the related SFP/SFP+
manual for details. See "Electrical Safety Warnings" on page 32 for Electrical Safety Warnings translated
into multiple languages.
Unpacking
1. Carefully unpack all C4110 contents.
2. Verify receipt of all C4110 components; see “Ship Kit Contents” below.
3. Place the C4110 and related materials in the desired install location.
4. Save the C4110 shipping carton and packing materials for future use.
Ship Kit Contents
The C4110 is shipped with some standard and some optional components. Make sure you have received
the following standard items:
One C4110 device
One printed Product Documentation postcard
CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge precautions when handling the
C4110. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage or failure of the C4110.

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DIP Switch (SW1) and Jumper (J9)
The C4110 has a field-configurable DIP Switch (SW1) and Jumper (J9) as shown below.
Figure 4. Jumper J9 and DIP Switch SW1
Hardware/Software Mode Jumper (J9)
The hardware/software 3-pin header, J9, is located on the circuit board
(labeled S and H). Use a small needle-nose pliers to set the jumper.
S - Software In this position, the mode of the C4110 is determined by the
most-recently saved software settings. This is the default
setting.
H - Hardware In this position, the mode of the C4110 is determined by the
8-position DIP switch (hardware) settings.
Note: you must change the J9 setting to H(Hardware mode) to be able to use the DIP Switch settings
(see below).
Use the CLI command “show card info” to show the current Config mode setting (hardware or software).
From the web GUI, navigate to the ION Stack > Chassis > C4110 menu path and check the MAIN tab’s
System Configuration section > Configuration Mode field setting (i.e., hardware or software).

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DIP Switch SW1 (Function Settings in Hardware Mode)
The 8-position DIP switch labeled SW1 is on the bottom edge of the C4110 PCB. The factory default
setting is SW1 – 4 in the Down position (all Down). SW5 - 8 settings are not used (‘do not care’).
Note 1: you must change the J9 setting to ‘Hardware’ mode to be able to use the DIP Switch settings
(see above). Remove the DIP switch protective tape covering the switches. Use a small, flat-blade
screwdriver (or similar tool) to set the switches to site requirements.
Note 2: Component labeling may vary; the figure above left shows SW 1 in the position labeled ‘ON’
(Down), and SW 2-8 are shown in the ‘Off’ or ‘Up’ position. The figure above right shows all 8 switches in
the Closed (down) position (opposite from the position labeled “OPEN).
1
2
3
4
Data Rate
Down Down Down Down
10GE = 10 gigabit Ethernet (also 10GbE or 10 GigE).
This is the factory default setting.
Up Down Down Down
10GFC + FEC = 10GbE Fibre Channel with Forward
Error Correction).
Down
Up
Down
Down
10GFC = 10GbE Fibre Channel.
Up Up Down Down
WAN/OC-192+FEC = OC-192 network line with
transmission speeds up to 9953.28 Mbit/s with
Forward Error Correction).
Down Down Up Down
WAN/OC-192 = OC-192 network line with
transmission speeds up to 9953.28 Mbit/s.
Up Down Up Down
8GFC = 8G Fiber Channel with 8.5 gigabaud Line
rate and 1,600 MBps Throughput (at full duplex).
Down Up Up Down
4GFC = 4G Fiber Channel with 4.25 gigabaud Line
rate and 800 MBps Throughput (at full duplex).
Up Up Up Down
2GFC = 2G Fiber Channel with 2.125 gigabaud Line
rate and 400 MBps Throughput (at full duplex).
Down Down Down Up 1GFC = 1GbE Fibre Channel.
Up
Down
Down
Up
2.5GE = 2.5 gigabit Ethernet.
Down
Up
Down
Up
1GE = 1 gigabit Ethernet.
Up Up Down Up
OC-48 = network line with transmission speeds of up
to 2488.32 Mbit/s.
Down
Down
Up
Up
Reserved (Default).
Up
Down
Up
Up
Reserved (Default).
Down
Up
Up
Up
Reserved (Default).
Up Up Up Up Reserved (Default).

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Installation and Setup
General
This section describes how to install the C4110 and the procedures to access and initially set it up via
either a local serial interface (USB) or a remote Ethernet connection (Telnet session or Web interface).
Install the C4110 in the ION Chassis
The C4110 is a slide-in module that can only be installed in a Transition Networks ION chassis (ION106-x
or ION219-x). For a complete list of ION platform products, go to https://www.transition.com.
The following describes how to install the C4110 in the ION chassis.
Caution: Failure to wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge precautions
when installing the C4110 could result in damage or failure of the module.
Figure 5: Chassis Installation
IMPORTANT
The C4110 slide-in cards are “hot swappable” devices, and can be installed with chassis power on.
1. Locate an empty slot in the ION System chassis. If necessary, remove a chassis slot cover from the
ION Chassis (keep the slot cover and screw).
2. Grasp the edges of the C4110 by its front panel, align the card with the upper and lower slot guides,
and carefully insert the C4110 into the slot.
3. Firmly seat the C4110 against the chassis back panel.
4. Push in and rotate clockwise the panel fastener screw to secure the C4110 to the chassis (Figure 5).
5. Note that the card’s Power LED lights. See Accessing the C4110 on page 15.

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Port Locations
The C4110 has two ports. The locations of PORT1 and PORT 2 (SFP/SFP+) are shown below.
Figure 6: Port Locations
Installing SFP/SFP+ Devices
The C4110 lets you install SFP/SFP+ devices of choice to make a fiber connection. The C4110 has two
SFP/SFP+ ports.
Figure 7: SFP/SFP+ Installation
Note: The S4100 is an “any rate to same rate” device, meaning the two SFPs used must both support the
same data rate. However, two SFPs can support different types of fiber and different transmission
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SFP/SFP+ Optical Transceivers
Transition Networks SFP and SFP+ devices are small form factor, hot-pluggable transceivers which allow
for a single piece of network equipment to be connected to a multitude of interfaces, protocols, and
transmission media via the SFP/SFP+ port. All of Transition’s SFPs and SFP+ devices are compliant with
the Multi-Sourcing Agreement (MSA) ensuring interoperability with all other MSA compliant networking
devices. The SFP/SFP+ module used defines the fiber length and type that can be used. Identical
SFP/SFP+ modules must be used at each end for a given port. (One port in LAN mode with the other port
is in WAN mode is not a valid scenario.) Note that SFP+ power is Level II - 1.5W (1.5W is the maximum
per MSA).
To install an SFP/SFP+ device in the C4110:
1. Position the SFP/SFP+ device at either installation slot, with the label facing up.
2. Carefully slide the SFP/SFP+ device into the slot, aligning it with the internal installation guides.
3. Ensure that the SFP/SFP+ device is firmly seated against the internal mating connector.
4. Connect the fiber cable to the fiber port connector of the SFP/SFP+ device.
See the TN SFP webpage for the latest SFP information.
Cabling
The C4110 can be used in telecom and enterprise applications where 1Gig to 10Gig links require fiber
extension or where 1Gig to 10Gig links require an interface between two fiber networks. It performs 3R
(re-amplify, re-shape, and re-time) signal regeneration. The C4110 is protocol ‘agnostic’, supporting a
wide variety of protocols in a network; from 1 to 11.5Gbps, including:
•10G LAN,10G WAN
•10G Fiber Channel
•SONET OC192
•10G OTN (G.709)
Figure 8: C4110-to-S4110 Connection
The figure above shows cabling a C4110 to an S4110. The procedure is provided below.

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Install Fiber Cable
Port 1 and 2: Fiber Ports
1. Locate a fiber cable with male, two-stranded TX to RX connectors installed at both ends. See “Cable
Specifications” on page 26 for details.
2. Connect the fiber cable to the 10GE SFP+ fiber port (Port 2 labeled 10GE SFP+) on the C4110 as
described:
•Connect the male TX cable connector to the female TX connector.
•Connect the male RX cable connector to the female RX connector.
3. Connect the fiber cables to the 10GE fiber port on the other device (another media converter, hub,
S4110, etc.) as described:
•Connect the male TX cable connector to the female RX connector.
•Connect the male RX cable connector to the female TX connector.
Figure 9: SFP+ Installation
Focal Point™ Installation
For Focal Point™ 3.0 Management Application installation information, see the Focal Point User Guide,
33293.
IONMM Installation
For IONMM Management Module installation information, see the IONMM Install Guide, 33420.
For IONMM operation see the ION Management Module (IONMM) User Guide, 33457.

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Operation
Power and Fiber Status LEDs
The status LEDs (labeled PWR and LINK SFP+) are located next to the fiber port (Port 2). Use the status
LEDs to monitor C4110 operation in the network.
LED Label Meaning Operation
PWR Power Green ON for power applied to board.
PORT 1
LINK SDF Fiber Status 1 On = Fiber Signal Detected.
Off = Fiber Signal Not Detected.
PORT 2
LINK SDF Fiber Status 2 On = Fiber Signal Detected.
Off = Fiber Signal Not Detected.
Figure 10: Power and Fiber Status LEDs

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Accessing the C4110
The C4110 can be accessed through an Ethernet network connection on the IONMM installed in the ION
chassis along with the C4110. The network connection can be done via a Telnet session or a Web
graphical user interface (GUI).
Installing the USB Driver (Windows XP)
IMPORTANT
The following driver installation instructions are for the Windows XP operating system only. Installing
the USB driver using another operating system is similar, but not necessarily identical to the following
procedure.
To install the USB driver on a computer running Windows XP, do the following.
1. Extract the driver from the TN website and place it in an accessible folder on the local drive of the PC.
You must log in or create an account to download firmware. For further assistance see the “Contact
Us” section.
2. Connect the C4110 to the USB port on the PC.
Note: for slide-in modules installed in an ION Chassis, the USB connection will be made to the ION
Management Module (IONMM) if one is installed in the ION chassis.
The Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard window displays.
3. Select No, not this time.
4. Click Next.
The installation options window displays.
5. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced).
6. Click Next.
The driver search installation options window displays.
7. Click Browse.
8. Locate and select the USB driver downloaded in step 1 above.
9. Click Next. Driver installation begins.
10. When the finished installing screen displays, click Finish. The USB driver installation is complete.
You must now configure access the C4110 via an Ethernet network.

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Installing the USB Driver (Windows 8)
IMPORTANT
The following driver installation instructions are for the Windows 8 operating system only. Installing the
USB driver using another operating system is similar, but not necessarily identical to this procedure.
To install the USB driver on a computer with the Windows 8 operating system, do the following.
1. Extract the driver from the Product Support webpage and place it in an accessible folder on the
local drive of the PC.
2. Connect the IONMM to the USB port on the PC.
3. Press the Windows key and type “startup”. Choose “Change advanced startup options”.
4. On the right side click on the “Restart now” button under Advanced startup.
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6. At the Troubleshoot screen choose “Advanced options”.
7. In the Advanced options screen choose “Startup Settings”.
8. A list of Windows Startu Settings displays; click the “Restart” button. Your PC will reboot.

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9. Your PC will boot into a Startup Settings screen. Select “7) Disable driver signature enforcement”.
10. Your PC will reboot one more time and will not load normally.
11. Plug the USB into the PC and IONMM card and have the USB driver saved locally to the PC.
12. The install will fail again; right click on “My computer” and click “Manage” to get to “Device
Manager”.
13. In Device Manager, expand “Ports (COM& LPT)” to view your connection with an error on the
driver.
14. Right click on the driver and choose “Update driver software”.
15. You will get a pop up with two options; choose “Browse my PC for driver”.
16. Point to the folder location where you have the driver installed and click “install”.
17. You will receive another Windows Security pop up; choose “Install this driver software anyway”.
18. The driver will install correctly and you will no longer see the error on the connection in Device
Manager.
19. You will now be able to connect via USB to the device and log in. On a stand-alone device, be sure
to set it to “Remote” so you can remotely manage the device.

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Access via an Ethernet Network
The C4110can be managed remotely through the Ethernet network via either a Telnet session or the Web
interface. Before this is possible, you must set up the IP configuration for the C4110.
IMPORTANT
It is recommended that you initially set up the IP configuration through the serial interface (USB
connection). See “Accessing the C4110”on page 15.
Otherwise, in order to communicate with the C4110across the network for the first time, you must
change the network settings (IP address, subnet mask and default gateway address) of your PC to
coincide with the defaults of the C4110 (see “Defaults” on page 25). Make note of the original settings
for the PC as you will need to reset them after setting the IP configuration for the C4110.
Starting a Telnet Session
The C4110 can be controlled from a remote management station via a Telnet session over an Ethernet
connection. The C4110 is controlled and configured through CLI commands. Use the following procedure
to connect to and access the C4110 via a Telnet session.
1. Click Start.
2. Select All Programs > Accessories.
3. Click Command Prompt. The command prompt window displays.
4. At the command line type: telnet <xx> where:
xx = IP address of the C4110 (e.g., 192.168.1.10)
5. Press Enter. The login prompt displays.
Note: If your systems uses a security protocol (e.g., RADIUS, SSH, etc.), enter the login and password
required by that protocol.
6. Type your login (the default is ION). Note: the login is case sensitive.
7. Press Enter. The password prompt displays.
8. Type your password (the default is private). Note: the password is case sensitive.

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9. Press Enter. The command line prompt displays.
10. Enter a go command to change the location for the command prompt. The go command format is:
go [c=<0-16>] [s=<0-32>] [l1ap=<1-15>] [l2ap=<1-15>] (l1p=<1-5>|l2p=<1-15>|l3p=<1-
15>|l1d|l2d|l3d)
11. Enter commands to set up the various configurations for the C4110. For web GUI configuration, see
the x4110 Web User Guide. For CLI command descriptions see the x4110 CLI Reference manual.
Note: If required by your organization’s security policies and procedures, use the CLI command set
community write=<xx> to change the default password. See the x4110 CLI Reference manual.
Terminating a Telnet Session
To terminate the Telnet session:
1. Type q(uit).
2. Press the Enter key.
Web Browsers Supported
The ION system supports the latest vresion of most popular web browsers (e.g., Firefox (Mozilla Firefox),
Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Opera).