Installation guide

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Safety Warnings
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Welcome to Allied Telesyn
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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-MCF6xx and AT-MCF12xx Multichannel Ethernet
Media Converters
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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 ...............................................20
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