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GE-C301 Gigabit Ethernet 1000Mbps
Media Converter
1000Base-T(RJ-45) to 1000Base-X(SC)
User's Manual
(620−0381−000)
1. Overview
IEEE802.3z/AB 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet supports two
types of media for network connection such as 1000Base-T
and 1000Base-SX/LX. GE-C301 media converter is designed
to connect two types of segments to operate smoothly. The
converter can be used as a standalone unit or as a slide-in
module to the 19" converter rack(up to 10 units) for use at a
central wiring closet.
2. Model
Description
Model
Fiber Connector Type
TP
↔
SC MM
SC multi mode
850nm
TP
↔
SC SM
SC single mode
1310nm
The 1000Mbps Fiber Transceivers:
SC multi-mode
Default
SC.S10Km single-mode
∗
Optional
∗
: SC single-mode S10Km model is option
∗∗
: VF-45, MT-RJ models are available on request
3. Checklist
Before you start installing the Converter, verify that the
package contains the following:
The TP-Fiber Converter
AC-DC Power Adapter
This User's Manual
Please notify your sales representative immediately if any of
the aforementioned items is missing or damaged.
4. LED
Description
LED
Color
Function
FX LINK Green
Lit when fiber connection is good
FX FDX
Green
Lit when fiber full-duplex is active
TP LINK
Green
Lit when TP connection is good
TP FDX
Green
Lit when TP full-duplex is active
ACT
Green
Lit when any traffic is present
PWR Green
Lit when
+
5V power is coming up
5. Installing the Converter
Note: The Media Converter is hot-swappable.
Wear a grounding device for electrostatic discharge.
For as a standalone unit:
⇒
Verify the AC-DC adapter conforms to your country
AC power requirement and insert the power plug
For as a slide-in unit:
⇒
Verify the media converter is the right model and conforms
to the chassis slot. The Media Converter and Rack are built
to match in dimensions, DC jack, DC receptacle and power
safety
⇒
5VDC power jack on converter back, carefully
slide in and plug to 19" rack +5VDC power receptacle
Attach the fiber cable. The Tx, Rx fiber cable must
be paired at both ends
Fiber
Port
Default: AUTO. The "Fiber Mode" must be set to
"FORCE"
when you intend to connect
a pair of
GE-C301, or GE-C301 to GM-C301
via fiber
optic cable at both ends of a fiber connection.
Attach TP Cat. 5 cable to TP port
TP
Port
The 1000 TP port is transmit/receive wires auto-
link (e.g. either MDI-X or MDI-II). It will auto-
cross-connect transmit/receive wires to a switch or
to a workstation.
Fig. 1 1000Mbps TP-to-Fiber Converter Front Panel
Fig. 3 Basic Network Connection
1000SX/LX
Fiber
Network
TX
RX
RX
TX
1000Base-T
Network
TP-to-1000SX/LX
Converter
Fig. 2 1000Mbps TP- to- Fiber Converter Rear Panel
FX TP
LINK
FDX
ACT PWR
TX RX
1000Base-T to 1000Base-X
5VDC
Fiber Mode
AUTO FORCE
