Quick-Start Guide
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Manual Revision: October 7, 2019
Product Diagram (MCM10GSFP)
Front View:
Port/LED
Function
1
SFP+ Slot
• Connect an
SFP+
to the
Media Converter
.
2
LEDs
• Link
• Solid Green: Link speed of 10G
• Power
• Solid Green:
Media Converter
is receiving power.
3
RJ45 Port
• Connect an
Ethernet Network Device
to the
Media
Converter
.
Note:
The LED Indicators on the RJ45 port are inactive.
Rear View:
10GbE Fiber Media Converter | Open SFP+ Slot
1
Port/LED
Function
4
5V DC Port
• Connect the
Universal Power Adapter
to power the
Media Converter
.
Requirements
For the latest requirements, please visit
www.startech.com/MCM10GSFP
.
Installing the Media Converter
Connecting the Media Converter
1. Turn off the
Networking Equipment
that will be connected to the
Media
Converter
.
2. Remove the
Dust Cover
from the
SFP+ Slot
.
3. Insert an MSA-compliant 10GbE SFP+ module (sold separately) into the
SFP+ Slot
on the
Media Converter.
Note:
The
Media Converter
can only be used with 10GbE SFP+ Module.
4. Remove the
Dust Cover
from the
SFP+ Module
.
5. Connect a
Fiber-Optic Cable
(sold separately) to the
Fiber-Optic Ports
on the
SFP+
Module
.
6. Connect the other end of the
Fiber-Optic Cable
to the
Fiber-Network Device
.
Note:
For
Duplex Fiber Optic Cables
, the TX and RX connectors must be paired at
both ends of the connection. For example TX to RX, and RX to TX.
7. Connect a
Cat 6/6a Cable
(sold separately) to the
RJ45 Port
on the
Media
Converter
.
8. Connect the other end of the
Cat 6/6a Cable
to the
Ethernet Network Device
.
Powering the Media Converter
1. Connect the
Universal Power Adapter
to the
5V DC Port
on the
Media Converter
.
2. Connect the other end of the
Universal Power Adapter
to an
AC Electrical Outlet
.
The
PWR LED
(power) should light up solid green.
3. Turn the
Networking Equipment
from step #1 back on.
2
4
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