Manual

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Safety Warnings ............................................................................................iii
Welcome to Allied Telesyn ......................................................................... vii
Where to Find Web-based Guides ...................................................................vii
Documentation Conventions............................................................................ vii
Contacting Allied Teleysn...............................................................................viii
For Technical Support and Services........................................................viii
Technical Support E-mail Addresses ......................................................viii
FTP Server.................................................................................................. ix
For Sales or Corporate Information ................................................................. ix
Tell Us What You Think ................................................................................... ix
AT-MCF106xx and AT-MCF112xx Multichannel
Ethernet Media Converters ......................................................................... 1
System Models.................................................................................................... 2
Features and Components ................................................................................. 3
Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic Ports ........................................................... 4
Port LEDs.................................................................................................... 5
Link Test Switch ......................................................................................... 5
Reset Button................................................................................................ 6
MissingLink Feature................................................................................... 6
Duplex Mode................................................................................................ 7
Optional Redundant Power Supply Slot .................................................... 8
Power Inlet................................................................................................... 8
10Base-T, Management, and RS232 Ports................................................9
Network Topology............................................................................................... 9
Installing the Multichannel Media Converter................................................ 11
Selecting a Site for the Multichannel Media Converter..........................11
Planning the Installation.......................................................................... 11
Checking the Multichannel Media Converter Package...........................13
Reviewing Safety Precautions.................................................................. 14
Installing the Multichannel Media Converter as a Standalone Unit.....15
Installing the Multichannel Media Converter in a Rack........................17
Verifying the Installation ......................................................................... 19
Operating the Multichannel Media Converter............................................... 21
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