065-1096 10/100/1000BaseT/TX TO 1000BaseSX/LX GIGABIT SFP MEDIA CONVERTER
4 Installation
In this chapter, we will take a look at how to install the Converter within its operating
environment. To install your Media Converter, please see the following procedures:
•
Location
•
10/100/1000BaseT/TX port
•
Gigabit SFP slot
•
Link Fault Signaling
•
Desktop
installation
•
Powering on unit
4.1 Location
The location selected for installing the Converter may greatly affect its performance.
When selecting a site, we recommend considering the following rules:
1. Install the Converter in a fairly cool and dry place. See
Technical Specifications
for
the acceptable temperature and humidity operating environments.
2. Install the Converter in a location free from strong electromagnetic field generators
(such as motors), vibration, dust, and direct exposure to sunlight.
3. Leave at least 10cm of space at the front and rear of the unit for ventilation.
4. Affix the provided rubber pads to the bottom of the Converter for grip, and to
protect the case from scratching.
4.2 10/100/1000BaseT
/TX
Port (RJ-45)
The auto MDI/MDI-X and auto-negotiation on the RJ-45 port alleviates the worry of
cabling configuration when connecting the Converter with a 10/100/1000Base-T device.
It accepts both ‘straight-through’ and ‘cross-over’ Ethernet cables without the need to
re-configure the port. Whether connecting to a switch, LAN card, or other network
device via the RJ-45 port, simply plug and go!
4.3
Gigabit SFP Slot
To connect a fiber cable’s connector to the Converter’s SFP slot, slide the selected
SFP module (mini-GBIC) into the SFP slot, making sure that the module’s receptors
line up with the receptors at the back of the slot. Push until you hear a click. Once the
module is inserted correctly, take the cable connector and turn it so that it will fit into
the mouth of the module. Then push the connector into the mouth until its catches click
into the receiving grooves in the module’s mouth. Use the appropriate type of multi-
mode or single-mode fiber, depending on the SFP module being used. The fiber optics
transmit data at up to 1000 Mbps and can maintain data integrity over cable distances
as long as 60 km or more, depending on the selected SFP (mini-GBIC) module.
Warning:
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Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture
of the fiber port when no cable is connected, avoid exposure to
laser radiation and do not stare into the open apertures.
