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The Managed Media Converter module includes the following port configurations:
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Fixed-port configuration:
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10/100 Mbps RJ45 data port (DATA)
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100 Mbps ST or SC fiber port (OPTICS), or 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 copper port (UPLINK
port on the all-RJ45 port version)
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10/100 Mbps RJ-45/Serial port (EXT MGMT) for isolating management traffic and for
connecting a serial cable.
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Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) configuration:
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10/100 Mbps SFP or RJ-45 data port (DATA)
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100 Mbps SFP port (OPTICS)
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10/100 Mbps RJ-45/Serial port (EXT MGMT) for isolating management traffic and for
connecting a serial cable
All RJ-45 ports auto-negotiate or can be manually set to 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps, and Half or
Full Duplex. Fiber ports operate at 100 Mbps and auto-negotiate Full-Duplex.
Managed Media Converter modules include LinkLoss and FiberAlert for troubleshooting,
loopback testing functionality, and protection against Broadcast Storms.
You can easily configure the Managed Media Converter by using either the serial port craft
connection or the management software.
Serial Craft Port Connection
A serial craft port connection to the module is included on the Managed Media Converter
module. This port is located on the RJ-45 EXT MGMT port and is accessed by using the
included RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter. The serial connection provides access the Managed Media
Converter module configuration screens (these configuration screens are also accessible from a
Telnet connection).
Management Software
iView² is the management software designed specifically for the family of managed modules. It
features a graphical user interface (GUI) and gives network managers the ability to monitor
and control the intelligent products (designated with the “i” prefix).
iView
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is available in several versions and can also function as a snap-in module for HP
OpenView
TM
Network Node Manager. Refer to the iView² Chassis online help for more
information regarding configuring and managing the Managed Media Converter module.
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Make sure READ/WRITE Community Strings for Managed Media Converter and iView²
are the same.
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Make sure that none of the twisted pair ports on the Managed Media Converter are
connected to the twisted pair port on the iMediaCenter chassis or the management
module in an iMediaChassis series chassis.
SNMP
SNMP
Management
Module
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