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Contents

Preface

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Symbol Conventions .................................................................................................................................. 12

Contacting Allied Telesis............................................................................................................................ 13

Chapter 1

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Overview  ..................................................................................................................................... 15

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 16

Front Panels ........................................................................................................................................ 16

Back Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 19

Features..................................................................................................................................................... 20

Twisted-Pair Port ................................................................................................................................. 22

Auto MDI/MDI

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Auto-Negotiation or 100 Mbps Full-Duplex Mode................................................................................ 22

External AC/DC Power Adapter .......................................................................................................... 23

LEDs .......................................................................................................................................................... 24

V2 and V3 Series Media Converters.......................................................................................................... 27

Differences Between V2 and V3.......................................................................................................... 28

V2 Series Media Converters ...................................................................................................................... 29

Guidelines for the SML Mode for V2 ................................................................................................... 29

Example Scenarios in SML Mode ....................................................................................................... 29

V3 Series Media Converters ...................................................................................................................... 30

Guidelines for the SML and ML Modes ............................................................................................... 30

Example Scenarios in ML and SML Modes......................................................................................... 30

Smart MissingLink™ (SML) ....................................................................................................................... 31

Media Converter with SML Off ............................................................................................................ 31

Standalone Media Converter in SML Mode......................................................................................... 32

Media Converters in Pairs in SML Mode ............................................................................................. 33

Missing Link (ML)....................................................................................................................................... 34

Standalone Media Converter in ML Mode ........................................................................................... 34

Reset the Media Converter ........................................................................................................................ 36

Chapter 2

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Installation ................................................................................................................................... 37

Reviewing Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................... 38

Selecting a Site for the Media Converter ................................................................................................... 40

Planning the Installation............................................................................................................................. 41

Unpacking the Media Converter................................................................................................................. 44

Installing the Media Converter ................................................................................................................... 47

Installing the Media Converter on a Desktop....................................................................................... 47

Installing the SFP Transceiver ................................................................................................................... 48

Powering On and Cabling the Media Converter......................................................................................... 51

Cabling Guidelines .............................................................................................................................. 51

Applying Power and Connecting the Network Cables ......................................................................... 51

Chapter 3

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Troubleshooting  .......................................................................................................................... 53

Appendix A: 

Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................ 57

Physical Specifications............................................................................................................................... 57

Environmental Specifications..................................................................................................................... 57

Summary of Contents for AT-MMC200/LC

Page 1: ...Series Mini Switching Media Converters AT MMC2000 SC AT MMC2000 ST AT MMC2000 LC AT MMC2000 SP AT MMC2000LX SC AT MMC2000LX LC AT MMC2000 T AT MMC200 SC AT MMC200 ST AT MMC200 LC AT MMC200LX SC AT MM...

Page 2: ...espective owners Allied Telesis Inc reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior written notice The information provided herein i...

Page 3: ...nergy and if not installed and used in accordance with this instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cau...

Page 4: ...afety Statements Important The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled Translated Safety Statements on the Allied Telesis website at www alliedtelesi...

Page 5: ...30 Smart MissingLink SML 31 Media Converter with SML Off 31 Standalone Media Converter in SML Mode 32 Media Converters in Pairs in SML Mode 33 Missing Link ML 34 Standalone Media Converter in ML Mode...

Page 6: ...Contents 6 Power Specifications 58 RJ45 Connector and Port Pinouts 58 Fiber Optic Port Specifications 60 Appendix B AT MMCWLMT Kit Installation 63...

Page 7: ...Figure 18 SML with Fiber Connection Down 32 Figure 19 SML with Copper Connection Down 32 Figure 20 SML in Normal Condition with Two Media Converters 33 Figure 21 SML with Copper Connection to End Nod...

Page 8: ...List of Figures 8...

Page 9: ...ble 8 Copper Connection Speed Duplex Settings and Resulting Speed 43 Table 9 Physical Specifications 57 Table 10 Environmental Specifications 57 Table 11 Power Specifications 58 Table 12 MDI Pin Signa...

Page 10: ...List of Tables 10...

Page 11: ...Allied Telesis on page 13 This guide contains the installation instructions for the following Mini Switching Media Converters AT MMC2000 SC AT MMC2000 ST AT MMC2000 SP AT MMC2000 LC AT MMC2000LX LC A...

Page 12: ...ns inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data Warning Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodil...

Page 13: ...to search for answers to your questions in our knowledge database check support tickets learn about Return Merchandise Authorizations RMAs and contact Allied Telesis technical experts Product Document...

Page 14: ...14...

Page 15: ...duction on page 16 Features on page 20 LEDs on page 24 V2 and V3 Series Media Converters on page 27 V2 Series Media Converters on page 29 V3 Series Media Converters on page 30 Smart MissingLink SML on...

Page 16: ...models AT MMC2000 SC AT MMC2000 ST AT MMC2000 SP AT MMC2000 LC AT MMC2000LX LC AT MMC2000LX SC AT MMC2000 T AT MMC200 SC AT MMC200 ST AT MMC200 LC AT MMC200LX SC AT MMC200LX ST Front Panels Figure 1...

Page 17: ...edia Converters with the ST Connector Figure 3 illustrates the front panel of the AT MMC2000 LC AT MMC2000LX LC and AT MMC200 LC media converters Figure 3 Front Panel for the MMC2000 200 Series Media...

Page 18: ...P Front Panel Figure 5 illustrates the front panel of the AT MMC2000 T media converter Figure 5 AT MMC2000 T Front Panel Fiber SP SFP Slot 10 100 1000Base T Twisted Pair Port 10 100 1000Base T Twisted...

Page 19: ...ia converter Figure 7 Media Converter Back Panel of the MMC2000 200 V3 Series Note For information on the FORCE 100 F D and AUTO NEG switch see Auto Negotiation or 100 Mbps Full Duplex Mode on page 22...

Page 20: ...ns of the ports that the media converter is equipped with The AT MMC2000 T media converter is equipped with two twisted pair copper ports that allow enterprises to connect two networks and double the...

Page 21: ...s a maximum operating distance of 500m The fiber port of the AT MMC200 nn model has a maximum operating distance of 2km The fiber port of the AT MMC2000 200LX nn model has a maximum operating distance...

Page 22: ...r port automatically determines the configuration of the port on the device to which it is connected and then configures itself appropriately For example if a port on a media converter is connected to...

Page 23: ...nly be used when the link partner is already forced to 100 Mbps full duplex operation and Auto Negotiation is disabled on the link partner In this specific case using Auto Negotiation on the media con...

Page 24: ...is not receiving power Steady Green The media converter is receiving power SYS Off The media converter is not operational and does not pass traffic Solid Green with Heartbeat The media converter is o...

Page 25: ...reen The port has an established link to a network device but it is not transmitting or receiving network packets Rapid Blinking Green The port is transmitting or receiving network packets Slow Blinki...

Page 26: ...eiving network packets Rapid Blinking Green The port is transmitting or receiving network packets Slow Blinking Green The media converter has entered the ML or SML mode See Smart MissingLink SML on pa...

Page 27: ...SML is used in the media converter in standalone SML may cause problems in some situations Figure 12 illustrates a situation where a fiber port on the media converter is connected to a certain switch...

Page 28: ...itch markings the MMC2000 200 V2 and V3 series media converters are the same Differences Between V2 and V3 To find out the version number of your media converter see the DIP switch markings on the bot...

Page 29: ...C2000 200 V2 series media converter is set to either the SML mode on or off Use the DIP switch to select ON or OFF When two media converters are connected in pairs turn the SML mode on See Media Conve...

Page 30: ...nverter is set to either the ML or SML mode Use the DIP switch to select ML or SML Select the ML mode when a media converter is connected standalone between a fiber endpoint and copper endpoint See St...

Page 31: ...enarios when the media converter is connected between two end nodes and SML is off Note The scenarios with SML off apply only to the V2 series media converters The V3 series media converter does not h...

Page 32: ...converter and end node LINK ACT LED behavior with SML enabled with a copper connection down Figure 19 SML with Copper Connection Down End Node Copper Cable Fiber Cable Link LED Off End Node Link LED O...

Page 33: ...22 shows media converter and its LINK ACT LED behavior in the SML mode with a fiber connection down between two media converters Figure 22 SML with Fiber Connection Between Media Converters Down AT MM...

Page 34: ...erter does not have the ML mode Figure 23 shows media converter and its LINK ACT LED behavior in the ML mode under normal conditions Figure 23 ML in Normal Condition Figure 24 shows media converter an...

Page 35: ...ion is down When a copper connection to the media converter fails the copper LINK ACT LED is turned off The fiber port LINK ACT LED blinks slowly and the fiber link goes down Figure 25 ML with Copper...

Page 36: ...Chapter 1 Overview 36 Reset the Media Converter Reset the media converter by powering OFF then powering ON the unit...

Page 37: ...ecautions on page 38 Selecting a Site for the Media Converter on page 40 Planning the Installation on page 41 Unpacking the Media Converter on page 44 Installing the Media Converter on page 47 Install...

Page 38: ...nts must not be blocked and must have free access to the room ambient air for cooling E6 Note All Countries Install product in accordance with local and National Electrical Codes E8 Note The power inp...

Page 39: ...r can be damaged by static electricity Be sure to observe all standard electrostatic discharge ESD precautions such as wearing an antistatic wrist strap to avoid damaging the transceiver E86 Caution O...

Page 40: ...should provide for easy access to the ports on the front of the media converter This will make it easier for you to connect and disconnect cables as well as view the media converter s LEDs Air flow ar...

Page 41: ...lex mode is set with Auto Negotiation The two end nodes connected to the media converter ports can operate at different duplex modes The devices connected to the two ports on the media converter can b...

Page 42: ...or or reseller Table 7 contains the cable specifications for the twisted pair port For speed duplex interactions between the copper port on the MMC2000 200 series media converter and the copper link p...

Page 43: ...ce Half Duplex 1000Mbps Force Full Duplex Auto Negotiation 1000Mbps full duplex connection for Gigabit Link Partners 100Mbps full duplex connection for 100Mbps Link Partners Duplex mismatch not suppor...

Page 44: ...you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis 2 Place the media converter on a level secure surface 3 In addition to the media converter verify that the shipping container includes the following item...

Page 45: ...igure 27 MMC2000 200 ST Series and AT MMC200LX ST Shipping Package Contents Figure 28 shows shipping container items for the MMC2000 200 LC series and AT MMC2000 LX LC media converters Figure 28 MMC20...

Page 46: ...for the AT MMC2000 SP model Figure 29 AT MMC2000 SP Shipping Package Contents Figure 30 shows shipping container items for the AT MMC2000 T model Figure 30 AT MMC2000 T Shipping Package Content One po...

Page 47: ...Note To install the media converter on a wall you must purchase the AT MMCWLMT kit separately Installing the Media Converter on a Desktop To install the media converter on a desktop perform the follo...

Page 48: ...sceiver before connecting the fiber optic cable to it 1 Remove the transceiver from its shipping container and store the packaging material in a safe location Warning An SFP transceiver can be damaged...

Page 49: ...own in Figure 33 This secures the transceiver and prevents it from being dislodged from the slot Figure 33 Positioning the SFP Handle in the Upright Position Note SFP transceivers are dust sensitive A...

Page 50: ...Chapter 2 Installation 50 For information on the cable specifications of the SFP consult the documentation shipped with the SFP 6 Go to Powering On and Cabling the Media Converter on page 51...

Page 51: ...air port has Auto MDI MDI X you may use straight through twisted pair cable to connect any type of network device to that port For the fiber optic cables refer to the cable manufacturer specification...

Page 52: ...the fiber optic port For the AT MMC2000 T model skip to Step 7 6 Verify that the media converter s transmitter port TX is connected to the end node s receiver port RX and that the media converter s re...

Page 53: ...ame with your media converter Verify that the voltage from the power source is within the required levels for your region Problem 2 The SYS LED on the media converter is off Solution An internal compo...

Page 54: ...cable or the other end node Verify that the twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters 328 feet Verify that the end node connected to the media converter is operating at the same speed If the FORC...

Page 55: ...the possibility that the port is connected to the wrong remote end node such as a powered off device Try connecting another end node to the fiber optic port using a different cable If the port is abl...

Page 56: ...Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 56...

Page 57: ...ber Optic Port Specifications on page 60 Physical Specifications Environmental Specifications Table 9 Physical Specifications Dimensions W x D x H 5 6 cm x 10 2 cm x 2 2 cm 2 2 in x 4 in x 0 9 in Weig...

Page 58: ...rt Pinouts Figure 35 illustrates the pin layout for the RJ45 connector and port Figure 35 RJ45 Connector and Port Pin Layout Table 12 lists the pin signals when a port is operating in the MDI configur...

Page 59: ...X configuration at 10 or 100 Mbps Table 14 lists the pin signals when a port is operating at 1000 Mbps Table 13 MDI X Pin Signals 10 or 100 Mbps Pin Pair Signal 1 1 RX 2 1 RX 3 2 TX 6 2 TX Table 14 Pi...

Page 60: ...converters Table 15 Fiber Type Models Fiber Type AT MMC2000 LC AT MMC2000 SC AT MMC2000 ST AT MMC200 LC AT MMC200 SC AT MMC200 ST Multi mode AT MMC2000LX LC AT MMC2000LX SC AT MMC200LX SC AT MMC200LX...

Page 61: ...2 km 6 562 ft 1 The launch power is measured 1 meter 3 28 feet from the transmitter Table 18 AT MMC2000LX Fiber Optic Port Specifications Fiber Type Fiber Optic Diameter microns Optical Wavelength nm...

Page 62: ...Appendix A Technical Specifications 62...

Page 63: ...Kit that is provided separately 1 Verify that the AT MMCWLMT Kit contains the items shown in Table 20 2 Select a wall location for the unit 3 Place the unit on a table Table 20 AT MMCR WLMT Kit Conten...

Page 64: ...st the sides of the unit as shown in Figure 36 and secure them to the unit with the four of the brackets screws included Figure 36 Attaching the Brackets to the Media Converter 5 Print out the templat...

Page 65: ...t the locations on the templates as shown in Figure 38 Figure 38 Placing the Template on the Wall 8 Remove the template from the wall 9 Install four plastic anchors included with AT MMCWLMT Kit into t...

Page 66: ...Appendix B AT MMCWLMT Kit Installation 66 Figure 39 Securing the Media Converter to the Wall...

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