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Chapter 5: Operation
Table 5-1. LED functions.
Name
Status
Description
PWR
ON
Power to the chassis is ON.
OFF
Power to the chassis is OFF.
FX
Link
ON
There is a valid link.
Flashing
The converter is receiving or transmitting
data from the fiber optic connector.
OFF
There is no valid link.
TX
Link
ON
There is a valid link.
Flashing
The converter is receiving or transmitting
data from the TP port.
OFF
There is no connection on the port.
RX
ON
The TP port is connected to 1000BASE-TX.
OFF
The TP port is not connected.
5.2 Force/Auto Switch
The DIP switch on the side of the converter sets force or autonegotiation mode.
Figure 5-2. Force/Autonegotiation switch.
In a back-to-back setup, set the two converters that are on opposite ends to Force
mode. When connected to other products, such as switches, set the converter to
auto-negotiation mode.
