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MEDIA CONVERSION CENTER
Black Box Corporation
• 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • Tech Support: 724-746-5500 •
www.blackbox.com
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e-mail: [email protected]
© 2004. All rights reserved.
Black Box Corporation.
10/7/2004#21315
Media
Conversion
Center
Power Modules
Power
In Use
Power
In Use
Management
Module
Power
Link
TX
RX
1—
2—
Link
Pwr
RX
TX
Gigabit
LH1607C
RX
TX
1300nm Single Mode
1300nm Multimode
Link
Pwr
RX
TX
Gigabit
LH1607C
RX
TX
1300nm Single Mode
1300nm Multimode
Link
Pwr
RX
TX
Gigabit
LH1607C
RX
TX
1300nm Single Mode
1300nm Multimode
LK
RX
Pwr
Jab
Coll
RX
0 500
Ethernet
10BASE-T
10BASE-2
LK
RX
Pwr
Jab
Coll
RX
0 500
Ethernet
10BASE-T
10BASE-2
Link
Link
RX
P
RX
RX
TX
Ethernet
10Booo-T
10Booo-FL
Link
Link
RX
P
RX
RX
TX
Ethernet
10Booo-T
10Booo-FL
Link
Link
RX
P
RX
RX
TX
Ethernet
10Booo-T
10Booo-FL
Link
Link
RX
P
RX
RX
TX
Ethernet
10Booo-T
10Booo-FL
Link
Link
RX
P
RX
RX
TX
Ethernet
10Booo-T
10Booo-FL
Link
Pwr
RX
TX
RX
TX
1300nm Single Mode
1300nm Multimode
100BASE-TX
1300nm Multimode1300nm Multimode
SDF SDC
RXC
P
RXF
RX
TX
Fast Ethernet
100BASE-TX
1300nm Multimode1300nm Multimode
SDF SDC
RXC
P
RXF
RX
TX
Fast Ethernet
Link
Pwr
RX
TX
RX
TX
1300nm Single Mode
1300nm Multimode
100BASE-TX
1300nm Multimode1300nm Multimode
SDF SDC
RXC
P
RXF
RX
TX
Fast Ethernet
100BASE-TX
1300nm Multimode1300nm Multimode
SDF SDC
RXC
P
RXF
RX
TX
Fast Ethernet
Houses up to 16 multiprotocol modules
and offers SNMP management.
More interface
choices than any other
modular media
converter.
Modular construction
for quick additions
and changes.
Optional SNMP
management.
Supports ATM, Token
Ring, and other
networks.
Easily rackmountable
for space-saving
installations.
Optional redundant
power supply for extra
reliability.
Key Features
T
his is a modular media
converter system that gives
you maximum cabling versatility.
The Media Conversion Center
from Black Box is a mountable,
manageable, high-density,
multiprotocol and multimedia
converter.
Use a variety of interfaces—
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit
Ethernet, and Token Ring—in one
converter chassis. And with room
for up to 16 modules, one SNMP
module (for SNMP management),
and a redundant power supply,
you’re not wasting space in your
wiring center. Rackmount ears
are shipped with the chassis.
Because the modules are hot-
swappable, you have virtually zero
downtime. The optional redundant
power supply is hot-swappable,
too, so your system will always
stay up and running.
But the SNMP management is
what truly makes this Media
Conversion Center one of a kind.
The graphical user interface lets
you identify each module from
any remote location. Port or wiring
failures, or other problems, can
be quickly detected and repaired.
The chassis
The Media Conversion Center
chassis has 16 slots on its front
for the modules and three slots
in the rear for installing the
management module and power
supply modules (one for primary
power and one for redundant
power).
The chassis’ front panel has
power and “in-use” indicators for
each power supply. The power
LED informs you if the supply
is powered and operational,
whereas the ”in-use” LEDs
indicate which supply is currently
providing power to the chassis.
The chassis also has power, link,
TX, and RX indicators for the
management module.
The modules
To install a module in the
chassis, simply remove
the protective plate from the
selected installation slot. Slide the
module in so it’s aligned with the
slot guides and seated firmly
against the chassis backplane.
Tighten the module’s installation
screw.
The modules connect to the
chassis ground before connecting
to the power source. This setup
prevents the modules from
damage caused by an improper
installation and allows for true hot-
swap capability.
Now, let‘s look at the modules:
The
10BASE-T to 10BASE-FL
Media Conversion Center
Modules
convert twisted-pair
10BASE-T to fiber optic
10BASE-FL, or vice versa, for
mixed cabling applications. Use
the module’s RJ-45 connector to
