Perle 10G Media Converter module Installation Guide
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Up (default)
Enabled
Down
Disabled
Enabled:
If the media converter module detects a loss of fiber, the
media converter module will immediately notify the fiber link
partner that an error condition exists.
If the remote Media Converter module is set up for Fiber Fault
Alert (FFA) Enabled and the local media converter is set up with
Smart Link Pass-Through, a loss of fiber link on either the transmit
or receive line will be passed through to the other fiber connection.
Disabled:
The Media Converter will not monitor for fiber fault.
Illustration of the FFA feature
Media Converter A Configuration
Link Mode
–
Standard Mode
Fiber Fault Alert
Media Converter B Configuration
Link Mode
–
Smart Link Pass through Mode
Fiber Fault Alert
Sequence of Events
1. Media Converter
A
loses fiber connection (RX).
2. Media Converter
A
notifies the remote Media Converter that
there is a fault on the Link.
3. Media Converter
B
detects loss of fiber link on receiver RX.
4. Media Converter
B
turns off transmitter (TX).
