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Installation & User Guide

“twister”

100M

BPS

 

TX-

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EDIA 

C

ONVERTERS

JULY 1999

LE1345A-R3

LE1345A-ST-R3

LE1346A-R3

LE1345A-ST-R3

LE1346A-4OKM-R2

LE1345A-SX-R3

LE1345A-SXST-R3

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Page 1: ...BASE TX LK AT LK AT Installation User Guide twister 100MBPS TX TO FX MEDIA CONVERTERS JULY 1999 LE1345A R3 LE1345A ST R3 LE1346A R3 LE1345A ST R3 LE1346A 4OKM R2 LE1345A SX R3 LE1345A SXST R3 Order toll free in the U S 24 hours 7 A M Monday to midnight Friday 877 877 BBOX FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Mail order Black Box Corporation 1000...

Page 2: ...all rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system translated transcribed or transmitted in any form or by any means manual electric electronic electromagnetic mechanical chemical optical or otherwise without prior explicit written permission of Black Box Corporation The information contained in this document is assumed to be correct and current The manu...

Page 3: ...Unpacking the twister and Accessories 6 STEP 2 Choosing an Appropriate Location 6 STEP 3 Setting the Switches 7 STEP 4 Connecting to the Network 9 STEP 5 Applying Power 11 User Guide 13 System LEDs 13 Link Loss Carry Forward LLCF 15 Topology Solutions 16 Technical Specifications 18 Product Safety EMC and Compliance Statements 20 ...

Page 4: ...onment As LANs grow and evolve this technology provides an ideal solution for building effective migration strategies These IEEE 802 3u compliant media converters are compatible with Fast Ethernet devices from other leading network technology providers This increases the flexibility of your network configuration by ensuring reliable data transmission in multi vendor as well as mixed media environm...

Page 5: ...ther side of the device The twister provides the following key features A Link Loss Carry Forward LLCF enable disable switch is included to provide an easy means for troubleshooting a remote network connection Refer to the section of this guide titled Link Loss Carry Forward for more information All twisted pair ports are equipped with an MDI II to MDI X switch eliminating the need for crossover c...

Page 6: ...ropriate location The twister media converter is intended for use in either office or industrial environments The unit must be located within six 6 feet of the AC power source being used and placed as far away as possible from electrical noise generating equipment such as copiers electrostatic printers and other motorized equipment If exposed twisted pair wiring is used nearby the wiring should be...

Page 7: ...el of the converter When LLCF is enabled the FX ports as well as the TX ports on the twister do not transmit a link signal until they receive a link signal from the opposite port Refer to the page titled Link Loss Carry Forward in the User Guide section of this manual for more detailed information The unit is shipped with the LLCF disabled To re set the LLCF simply slide the switch to the appropri...

Page 8: ...ol II indicates a straight through or parallel connection the cross symbol X indicates a crossover connection These symbols are clearly marked on the bottom of the unit Using a pointed object simply slide the switch in the direction of the appropriate symbol Use the following table as a guide TX RX SM PWR 100BASE FX 100BASE TX LK AT LK AT MDI II MDI X Switch A device that is wired straight through...

Page 9: ...t length of up to 15km for remote links the LE1346A 40KM R2 provides one set of FX singlemode SC connectors and supports a maximum segment length of up to 40km for remote links the LE1346A ST R3 provides one set of FX singlemode ST connectors and supports a maximum segment length of up to 15km for remote links the LE1345A SX R3 and LE1345A SXST R3 provide one set of SX multimode SC or ST connector...

Page 10: ...10 Installation Guide TX RX SM PWR 100BASE FX 100BASE TX LK AT LK AT TX RX SM PWR 100BASE FX 100BASE TX LK AT LK AT ...

Page 11: ...he back of the twister unit and standard IEC 320 type AC power receptacle When making power connections it is recommended that the DC power cord be connected to the DC input jack located on the back of the twister media converter before making the AC connection to the outlet Be sure to seat the power cord into the strain relief clip to ensure against accidental disconnection 5 PWR OFF ON DC INPUT ...

Page 12: ...er supply module must have a female plug that fits this type of AC receptacle AC 115V North American use a UL listed and CSA certified cord set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG type SVT or SJT three conductor cord a maximum of 15 feet in length and a parallel blade grounding type attachment plug rated 15A 125V AC 230V USA use a UL listed cord set consisting of a minimum No 18 AWG type SVT three cond...

Page 13: ...the visible verification of unit status and proper functionality as well as aiding in troubleshooting and overall network diagnosis and management LEDs indicate the following PWR power the unit is ON and functioning in normal operation mode LK link satisfactory link status on the respective port AT activity the port is receiving data Once power is applied to the unit correct connectivity can be ve...

Page 14: ...14 User Guide ...

Page 15: ... if LLCF is enabled and two twister media converters are connected via a fiber cable with nothing else connected to them the Link LED does not illuminate When a valid link is established at the twisted pair port a complete connection is accomplished The diagram below shows a typical network configuration using a twister media converter for remote connectivity If the fiber connection breaks or the ...

Page 16: ...16 User Guide Topology Solutions F O Links Twisted pair Links 100Mbps Switch 2km multimode F O 15km singlemode F O Servers with 100Mbps NICs twister twister ...

Page 17: ... twister Media Converter 17 Enterprise Switch 100Mbps Switch 2km multimode F O twister twister Enterprise ...

Page 18: ...ivity _______________________ 31 dBm peak minimum Output Power ___________________ 14 dBm to 23 5 dBm 50 125 µm ______________________ 14 dBm to 20 dBm 62 5 125 µm Supported Link Length _______________________ up to 2km full duplex Cable Type ______________________ 50 125 62 5 125 100 140 µm F O Singlemode Fiber Optic Interface Connector ___________________________________________ ST or SC RX Inpu...

Page 19: ...ge Temperature ________________________________ 25 70 C Relative Humidity _____________________ 5 95 non condensing Physical Case _____________________Fully enclosed metal construction Dimensions ______________________________5 0 L x 3 5 W x 1 6 H Weight __________________________ 3 lbs including power supply ...

Page 20: ... This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Caution Changes or modific...

Page 21: ...camente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante 7 El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante 8 Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado 9 El aparato eléct...

Page 22: ...e de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante 15 En caso de existir una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia 16 El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo 17 Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación 18 Servicio por...

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