Versitron M727xS User manual

A010430357
M727xS
10/100BaseTX-FX
‘Selectable’
Media Converter
InstallationGuide
Copyright January 2004
VERSITRON, Inc.
83 Albe Drive / Suite C
Newark, DE 19702
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The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice. Copyright © All Rights
Reserved.
TRADEMARKS
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corp.
This device complies with Class B Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference
receivedincludingtheinterferencethatitmaycause.
CE NOTICE
Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this equipment to the EMC directive of the European
Community.Such marking isindicative that thisequipment meets orexceeds the followingtechnical standards:
EMC Class B
EN50081-1/1992: EN55022,EN61000-3-2,EN61000-3-3
EN50082-1/1998: EN61000-4-2,EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4,EN61000-4-5, and EN61000-4-6,
EN61000-4-8,EN61000-4-11

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................ 4
1.1 Key Features.............................................................................................4
1.2 Specifications............................................................................................5
1.3 OpticalSpecifications................................................................................9
1.4 SpecialFunctions....................................................................................10
1.4.1 AutoMDI/MDI-XFunction ....................................................................10
1.4.2 Auto-negotiationFunction.......................................................................10
1.4.3 Far End Fault Function............................................................................10
1.4.4 LinkFaultPass-through Function.............................................................11
1.4.5 Remote TP Port Monitoring Function.......................................................12
1.4.6 LoopBackTest Function.........................................................................12
2. Installing the Switch....................................................13
2.1 Unpacking..............................................................................................13
2.2 MountingtheDevice ...............................................................................13
2.3 ApplyingPower......................................................................................14
2.4 Making TP Port Connection ....................................................................15
2.5 MakingFX PortConnection ....................................................................16
2.6 LEDIndicators........................................................................................17
2.7 Performing Loop Back Test.....................................................................18
3. Optional Configuration Settings...................................19
3.1 UserInaccessibleJumpers .......................................................................20
3.1.1 ForwardingModeSetting JP1..................................................................20
3.1.2 802.3x Function Setting JP2.....................................................................21
3.1.3 FXDuplexSetting JP3............................................................................21
3.2 JP1-JP3FactoryDefault Settings..............................................................21

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1. Introduction
The 10/100BaseTX-FX media converter series provides a media conversion
allowing high-speed integration of fiber optic and twisted-pair segments. With
10BaseT and 100BaseTX support, the converters provide seamless translation
between Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks. A complete set of LEDs allows
forquick status verification.
1.1 Key Features
The media converters also provide the following key features:
•Convert speed and media type
•Support full wire speed conversion
•Support 10Mbps and 100Mbps speed on TP connections
•Auto MDI/MDI-X detection function on the TP port
•Auto-negotiation function on the TP port
•Link fault pass-through function
•Provide manual configuration settings for TP port to support connection
to non-auto-negotiation devices
•Transparent to 802.1Q VLAN tagged packets
•Far End Fault function on FX port
•Provide LED status display for remote TP port monitoring
•Provide Loop Back Test function for installation diagnostics
•Support wide range of fiber options on the FX port
•Support media converter center chassis installation
•Support center chassis management
•Provideuser-inaccessible settings for specific system applications
•Low power consumption

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1.2 Specifications
Twisted-Pair Interface (TP Port)
Connector Shielded RJ-45
Pin Assignments AutoMDI/MDI-Xdetection
Signal Compliance 802.3 10Base-T, 802.3u 100BaseTX
Data Speed 10Mbps or 100Mbps
Duplex Mode Half-duplex or Full duplex
Configuration Auto-negotiationcapableandoptional
forced manual settings
Cable Types 10Mbps -- Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP
100Mbps – Category 5 UTP
Supported Link Distance Up to 100 meters