Uni-Com GEP-5300TF-C User manual

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Rev: 02.04
USER’S MANUAL
10/100/1000Base-T
1000Base-SX/LX
Gigabit Ethernet Converter
For full coverage of your warranty, be sure
to register your product using the enclosed
registration card.
GEP-5300TF-C 1000Base-T/SX (SC/MM/220m/500m)
GEP-5400TF-C 1000Base-T/LX (SC/SM/10km)

Package Contents
Package contents include the following:
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IMPORTANT: If any piece is missing or damaged, please contact your
local dealer or reseller for service.
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Notes:
Gigabit User’s Manual Power Adapter Rack Mount
Converter Brackets
(Multi-Mode or Single Mode)
■10/100/1000Base-T to 1000Base-SX/LX Converter
(Multi-Mode or Single Mode)
■DC Power Adapter
■User’s Manual
■Rack Mount Brackets
■Warranty card (not shown)

Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing a quality UNICOM product.
Unicom’s VELOCITY Series represents the newest, most advanced
generation of signal conversion technology.
These converters transform your 10/100/1000Base-T copper network to
1000Base-LX/SX fiber optic and expands the fiber link up to 10 km
(Single Mode in Full Duplex mode).
The 10/100/1000T/1000LX/SX Converters offer the most popular fiber
cabling connector: SC format in Multi-mode and Single Mode. The UTP
port supports the Auto MDI/MDIX function and there are five LEDs for
diagnosis and maintenance. These converters can be used in Unicom’s
10 bay media chassis or as stand-alone components.
Key Features
■Conforms to IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000Base-T and IEEE 802.3
1000Base-SX/LX Gigabit Ethernet standards
■Converts between UTP cabling and Fiber Optic cabling.
■Fiber cabling connectivity up to 10Km.
■One RJ-45 connector, Auto-MDI/MDIX for UTP port.
■Auto full- or Half-duplex operation mode for UTP Port
■Uses store-and-forward switching to separate collision domains.
■Prevents packet loss by supporting back-pressure & flow control.
■Per port LEDs for diagnosis and maintenance
■External DC power adapter, 9V DC/700mA
■Can be mounted in chassis or used as stand-alone.
■FCC Class A, CE Mark certification
Product Specifications
Standard Compliance: IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.3 1000Base-SX/LX Gigabit Ethernet
Protocol: CSMA/CD
Interface: (1) 10/100/1000Base-T, Shielded RJ-45 Jack
(1) 1000Base-SX/LX, Dual SC connector
Cable distance: 10/100/1000Base-T
Cat. 5e or 6: up to 100m.
1000Base-SX: Multi-mode fiber
50/125µm (500m)
62.5/125µm (220m)
1000Base-LX: Single Mode fiber
9/125µm (10Km)
LED Indicators: Device: Power
UTP: 1000Mbps, Full-Duplex/collision,
Link/Activity
Fiber: Link
Power Supply: External power adapter 9V DC/700mA (min.)
Operating Temperature: 0˚C to 45˚C
Operating Humidity: 10% - 90% RH
EMI: FCC Class A, CE Mark
Enclosure: Metal
Dimensions: 4.72"(L) x 3.36"(W) x .96"(H)
118mm x 84mm x 24mm
Warranty: Limited Lifetime
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful inter ference in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may
cause harmful inter ference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful inter ference, in which case, the user will be required to
correct the interference at the user’s expense.
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Troubleshooting
• Verify that you are using the right power adapter, DC 5V, 2A
(minimum). Using a power adapter with DC output greater than 5V
could result in damage to the unit and/or personal injury.
• Confirm the proper UTP/Fiber cable is being used. The Single Mode
converter must use Single Mode fiber optic cable.
Optical Fiber Spec
The following table shows the optical fiber specification:
Hardware Description
The Front Panel
The Front Panel of the 10/100/1000T/1000SX/LX converters con-
sists of one RJ-45 Port ( Auto MDI/MDIX ), 6 LED Indicators (SPD,
LK/ACT, FDX/COL, and PWR ) and one fiber 1000Base-SX/LX Port.
Ports
• RJ-45 Port (Auto MDI/MDIX): the Ethernet RJ-45 will features Auto-
Sensing for 10/100/1000Base-T connections and Auto MDI/MDIX
which is basically an auto crossover feature. This means you can
connect to another Switch or workstation without changing to a
crossover cable.
• Fiber Port: This port is for the 1000Base-SX/LX connection and is
available in the SC format in Multi- and Single mode.This fiber
port does not support auto-negotiation.
Multi-ModeAuto MDI/MDIX
10/100/1000T 100Base-SX
LK/ACT
FDX/COL
SPD PWR
1 2 3
ON
Single ModeAuto MDI/MDIX
10/100/1000T 1000Base-LX
LK/ACT
FDX/COL
SPD PWR
1 2 3
ON
GEP-5300TF-C 220m
GEP-5400TF-C 10km
DIP Switch Description
No. Status Description
1 Off FIBER Auto-Negotiation
On FIBER in 1000Mbps Full Duplex
2 Off UTP Link Loss Disabled
On UTP Link Loss Enabled
3 Off FIBER Link Loss Disabled
On FIBER Link Loss Enabled
Module Name GEP-5300TF-C GEP-5400TF-C
( SX ) ( LX )
Wavelength 850 nm 1300 nm
Fiber Size 50/125µ, 62.5/125µ 8/125µ, 9/125µ
Output Optical Min.-9.5, Max.-4 (dBm) Min.-9.5, Max.-3 (dBm)
Stressed Receiver Max. -13.5 dBm Avg. Max. -14.4 dBm Avg.
Sensitivity
Max. FDX Fiber 50/125µ, 500m 10Km
Distance 62.5/125µ, 220m

Cabling
• Twisted-pair segments can be Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) or
Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cabling. The cable must comply with the
IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000Base-T standard for Category 5e/6. The
cable between the converter and the link partner (switch, hub,
workstation, etc.) must be 100 meters (328 ft.) or less in length.
• Fiber segments using Single Mode connectors must use 8/125 or
9/125 µm Single Mode fiber cable. The maximum link distance is
10 Kilometers (6.2 miles) in full duplex operation.
• The maximum distance of fiber segments using Multi-Mode
connectors measures 500 meters (1650 ft.) with 50/125µm or
220 meters (726 ft.) with 62.5/125µm Multi-Mode fiber cable.
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LED Indicators
There are six diagnostic LEDs located on the front panel of these
converters. The LEDs provide real-time information on system
status. The indicators include Power, SPD, FDX/COL, and LK/ACT
(UTP and fiber). The following table provides describes these LEDs.
LED Status Color Description
PWR On Green • The converter is supplied with
suitable power.
SPD On Green • Current UTP Speed is 1000Mbps
( speed ) On Orange • Current UTP Speed is 100Mbps
Off - • Current UTP Speed is 10Mbps
LK/ACT On Green • Unit is connected with a link
( UTP ) Blinking - • Unit is transmitting data
Off - • No device attached
FDX/COL On Orange • The UTP port is in full-duplex mode.
( UTP ) Blinking - • Packet Collisions occurring in the por t.
Off - • Half-duplex mode/no device attached
LK/ACT On Green • Unit is connected with a fiber link
( Fiber ) Off - • No device attached

Installing Converters into Chassis
Follow the steps below to install modular converters into the 10 space
Converter Chassis (pn: FEP-593110).
A. Remove the blank bracket from the chassis by rotating screw
counterclockwise. Put the blank bracket aside.
B. Open the rack mount bracket kit. The kit contains two rack mount
brackets and four screws.
C. Use a screwdriver to attach the rack mount ears to both sides of
the modular converter.
D. Install the modular conver ter by inserting it into the chassis
guides and sliding it in until it stops. Press it firmly to seat the
chassis power plug into the modular converter receptacle.
E. Gently push the thumbscrews in and turn clockwise to tighten.
Do not over tighten.
Rear Panel
The rear panel contains a power socket. This power socket accepts
DC 9V voltage and minimum 700mA supplied current.
Network Connection
A. Select the appropriate length Category 5e or 6 twisted pair cable.
Connect one end of the twisted pair cable to the RJ-45 connector
on the converter and the other end of twisted pair cable to the RJ-
45 connector on any 10/100/1000Base-T device.
B. Connect one end of a fiber jumper to the SC connector on this
converter and the other end of the fiber jumper to the SC
connector on the other 1000Base-SX/LX device.
C. Attach the power adapter DC jack to the converter. Verify that the
Power LED is on.
D. Verify that the UTP “LK/ACT” LEDs light when cable connection is
installed correctly. Verify that Fiber “LK/ACT” LED blinks to indicate
network activity.
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DC IN
Auto MDI/MDIX
10/100/1000T100Base-SX
SPD
Multi-ModeGiga Fiber Converter
10/100/1000 Giga
LK/ACT
FDX/COL
SPD PWR
1 2 3
ON
Multi-ModeGiga Fiber Converter
10/100/1000 Giga
LK/ACT
FDX/COL
SPD PWR
1 2 3
ON
Fiber
1000Base-SX/LX
UTP
10/100/
1000Base-T
UTP
10/100/
1000Base-T
10/100/1000Base-T Port
( RJ-45 connector )
on switch/workstation
10/100/1000Base-T Port
( RJ-45 connector )
on switch/workstation