AT-MCF2000 Media Converter Series Installation Guide
Section I: Features
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Guidelines to Using the Media Converter Modules
Here are the guidelines to using the AT-MCF2012LC, AT-MCF2012LC/1,
and AT-MCF2032SP Media Converter Modules.
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In order for two network devices to forward traffic to each other through
the media converter module, the twisted pair cable from the local
device and the fiber optic cable from the remote device have to be
attached to ports in the same channel. As explained in “Media
Converter Channels” on page 34, the ports of the channels are
predefined. Channel 1 consists of twisted pair port 1 and fiber optic
port 1, channel 2 of twisted pair port 2 and fiber optic port 2, and so
forth.
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You cannot change the port assignments of the channels.
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You can use the media converter channels in any order.
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The twisted pair port and the fiber optic port of a channel can operate
at different speeds, provided that the local and remote network devices
use backpressure or flow control, depending on the duplex mode, to
control the flow of traffic.
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A media converter channel performs best when its two ports and the
local and remote network devices operate with the same duplex mode,
either half- or full-duplex.
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The default setting for the twisted pair ports on the media converter
modules is Auto-Negotiation and auto-MDI/MDI-X.
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The default duplex mode setting for the fiber optic ports is full-duplex.
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Changing the settings of the ports on the media converter modules
requires the optional management module.
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There are no adjustable switches on the circuit boards of the
AT-MCF2012LC, AT-MCF2012LC/1, and AT-MCF2032SP Media
Converter Modules.
Summary of Contents for AT-MCF2000
Page 8: ...Contents 8...
Page 12: ...Tables 12...
Page 18: ...Preface 18...
Page 20: ...20 Section I Features...
Page 26: ...Chapter 1 AT MCF2000 Multi channel Media Converter Series 26 Section I Features...
Page 54: ...Chapter 3 AT MCF2012LC AT MCF2012LC 1 and AT MCF2032SP Modules 54 Section I Features...
Page 72: ...Chapter 4 AT MCF2000M Management Module 72 Section I Features...
Page 84: ...Chapter 5 AT MCF2000S Stacking Module 84 Section I Features...
Page 86: ...86 Section II Installation...
Page 90: ...Chapter 6 Reviewing the Safety Precautions 90 Section II Installation...
Page 92: ...Chapter 7 Selecting a Location 92 Section II Installation...
Page 96: ...Chapter 8 Unpacking the AT MCF2000 or AT MCF2300 Chassis 96 Section II Installation...
Page 98: ...Chapter 9 Removing the Rubber Feet 98 Section II Installation...
Page 106: ...Chapter 11 Installing the AT MCF2KFAN Module 106 Section II Installation...
Page 110: ...Chapter 12 Installing a Media Converter Module 110 Section II Installation...
Page 122: ...Chapter 15 Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack 122 Section II Installation...
Page 128: ...Chapter 17 Installing the SFP Modules in the AT MCF2032SP Module 128 Section II Installation...
Page 130: ...Chapter 18 Cabling the Ports on the Media Converter Module 130 Section II Installation...
Page 134: ...Chapter 19 Cabling the AT MCF2000M and AT MCF2000S Modules 134 Section II Installation...
Page 138: ...Chapter 20 Powering on the Chassis 138 Section II Installation...
Page 156: ...Chapter 23 Troubleshooting the Modules 156 Section II Installation...
Page 186: ...Appendix C Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors 186...
Page 190: ...Index 190...