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FibroL

Fiberoptic Networking

CTF6/M and CTF12/M

Multichannel Ethernet Media Converters

User and Installation Guide

Date: August 2001

Version: 1.1

Printed in Israel

FibroLAN Ltd.

Shaar Yoqneam Industrial Park, P.O. Box 200, Yokneam-Illit, 20692 ISRAEL

Tel: 972-4-9591717 Fax: 972-4-9591718

e-mail: [email protected] web site: www.fibrolan.com

Summary of Contents for CTF12/M

Page 1: ...rnet Media Converters User and Installation Guide Date August 2001 Version 1 1 Printed in Israel FibroLAN Ltd Shaar Yoqneam Industrial Park P O Box 200 Yokneam Illit 20692 ISRAEL Tel 972 4 9591717 Fax...

Page 2: ...e designed to operate with Category 3 or better cabling at a speed of 10Mbps The fiber optic ports also operate at a speed of 10Mbps and are available in a variety of connector types and support Multi...

Page 3: ...her see figure 3 Each pair is reffered to as a channel and each channel functions as an independent media converter The CTF6 M Multichannel Media Converter has six channels while the CTF12 M Multichan...

Page 4: ...Naturally the best network performance is achieved when a node can operate at full duplex since the node is able to both send and receive data at the same time The CTF6 M 12 is transparent to the HDX...

Page 5: ...module is installed When the module is plugged in these ports allow communication with the module in two ways The first is by means of the network through one of the RJ45 ports connected either to a...

Page 6: ...6 Workstations SERVER SWITCH HUB HUB FibroLAN CTF6 M BKUP MAIN POWER T x R x T x R x T x R x T x R x T x R x T x R x figure 6 Network topology deployment example using CTF6 12M...

Page 7: ...of electrical noise such as radios electric motors transmitters broadband amplifiers power lines and flourescent fixtures Planning the Installation Refer to the following guidelines when planning the...

Page 8: ...g the Multichannel Media Converter Package Your media converter package should include the following items One CTF6 M or CTF12 M Multichannel Media Converter Rack mounting kit One power cord or two if...

Page 9: ...from the shipping package and store the package in a safe place ______________________caution_______________________________________ Do not remove the dust covers from the fiber optic ports on the mu...

Page 10: ...o connect a hub or switch to a twisted pair port use a straight through cable 9 2 To connect a workstation to a twisted pair port use a crossover cable 9 3 With ST or the optional SC fiber optic conne...

Page 11: ...________________________________________ When connecting a power cord you should alawys plug the power cord into the multichannel media converter first Only after it has been securely installed should...

Page 12: ...is now ready for normal network operation For information on operating the unit and on the LEDs refer to the next section Operating the Multichannel Media Converter Operating the Multichannel Media Co...

Page 13: ...unit is securely connected to the media converter and the power outlet Check that the power outlet has power by connecting another device to it Check that the AC input power source is between 100 and...

Page 14: ...it after approximately 5 seconds Technical Specifications Table 7 lists the technical specifications of the media converter Table 7 Multichannel Media Converter Technical Specifications Standards and...

Page 15: ...rence in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Industry Canada This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference causing...

Page 16: ...d must have free access to the room ambient air for cooling OPERATING TEMPERATURE This product is designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 40o degrees C ALL COUNTRIES Install product in accordans...