iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX
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ABOUT IMCV-GIGA-MEDIALINX
The iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX TX/SFP provides a single conversion between
10/100/1000 Base-T twisted pair and 1000 Base-SX/FX fiber. This device
Auto Negotiates speed and duplex on the copper port and the fiber is fixed at
1000Mbps. There is a fixed fiber and an SFP version available; both support
jumbo frames up to [frame size] MTU.
The iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX TX/FX, fixed fiber transceiver model, includes one
10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 connector and one 1000Mbps SC fiber connector that
can support Single Mode fiber or Multi Mode fiber in Dual Strand or Single
Strand fiber.
The iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX TX/SFP, SFP port-based model, includes one
10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 connector and one SFP port that was designed to
support MSA-compliant 100Mbps or 1000Mbps SFPs. The model will detect
the SFP and run at the speed for which the SFP was designed. SFPs can be
purchased from B+B SmartWorx to accommodate Single Mode or Multi Mode
fiber in Single Strand or Dual Strand fiber.
Both models include LFPT, a diagnostic feature that can be enabled via a DIP
Switch.LFPT forces a port “down” state on one port when link is lost on the
other port. The result is the link fault passes through the device.
Understanding LFPT is critical to operating the device, for more information,
please refer to the Link Fault Pass Through (LFPT) section.
NOTE
:
Unless otherwise noted, all references to iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX TX/SFP in this manual are also
applicable to iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX TX/FX .
NOTE
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Some options require items that are sold separately, available from B+B SmartWorx.
CONFIGURING IMCV-GIGA-MEDIALINX TX/SFP
The iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX TX/SFP can be configured with features such as
LinkLoss, FiberAlert, LinkFault Pass Through, Auto Negotiation, Duplex Mode
and Speed. The following sections include instructions for configuring both
managed (via an SNMP-compatible management application such as iView²)
and unmanaged modules.
INSTALLING IMCV-GIGA-MEDIALINX TX/SFP MODULES
The iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX TX/SFP can be installed in any B+B SmartWorx
chassis with a blank slot. To install a module, remove the blank bracket
covering the slots (if present) and slide the module into the chassis, via the
card guides, until the module is seated securely in the connector. Secure the
module to the chassis by tightening the captive screw.
