
Magnum 15E Media Converters
Installation and User Guide (07/01)
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LINK Pass-through feature, models 15E-lpst:
The LINK Pass-through feature is implemented in Magnum 15E’s as a factory
configuration option. It is factory-enabled and tested on models 15E-lpst. When
enabled, it allows network devices to sense the LINK status from one end of the attached
cables to the other.
Without the LINK Pass-through option, the two cable segments shown in the
first figure are treated as two separate segments, each with its own LINK status. There
are two LINK LED’s, one for the twisted pair status and the other for the fiber segment.
With LINK Pass-through, as shown in the second figure, the two attached
cables (one TP and one fiber) are treated as one “link” segment. The Magnum 15E is
transparent, and devices at both ends of the cables see through the 15E for LINK status.
The 15E passes the same LINK status from one side to the other. Two LINK LED’s
represent end-to-end connection and are both ON (LINK ready) or both OFF
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