Perle SMI Media Converter Guide
5
Installation
These steps are needed to get fiber connectivity.
1. Connect the fiber cable.
2. Connect the copper cables.
3. Power up the SMI Media Converter.
4.
Both the power led indicator lights on the MCR-MGT
management module and the media module should be
illuminated. (Refer to the product guide that came with
your SMI Media Converter for individual LED definitions).
Powering up the SMI Media Converter
Note: The SMI Chassis should always be grounded for safe and
proper operation. See
Grounding the SMI Chassis
1. Using the Perle supplied power adapter, plug the power
cord into the power cord connector at the rear of the
chassis.
2. Plug the other end of the power adapter into an
appropriate power outlet.
See the media converter module guide that came with your
SMI Media Converter to access media converter modules
features:
•
LEDs
•
DIP switch settings
•
Jumper settings
Removing Modules
The Media Converter Module may need to be removed for
setting jumpers or DIP switches, if the defaults are not
appropriate. Also either module can be removed should
servicing be required.
