Instruction manual
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About the Giga-MiniMc
The Giga-MiniMc is a 10/100/1000 Auto Negotiating, switching miniature media
converter. The fiber port available in one pair of SC fiber connectors and/or an SFP
port which can support any fiber type; dual strand available in LC connectors, and
single strand fiber SFPs available in SC connectors. The Giga-MiniMc always operates
at 1000 Mbps FDX; the copper port Auto Negotiates the connected device’s speed
and duplex mode: 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps, and HDX or FDX (including
Flow Control).
The Giga-MiniMc TX/SFP requires a *Gigabit SFP, with or without DDMI. (sold
separately through IMC Networks). SFPs must be MSA-compliant and meet the Class
1 Laser Safety Standard.
Giga-MiniMc converts offer plug-and-play operation, including the AutoCross feature
which automatically selects between a crossover work-station or pass-through
repeater hub connection depending on the connected device.
*SFP’s have a 1 year warranty
Installing the Giga-MiniMc
The Giga-MiniMc installs in an IMC Networks PowerTray/18 or can be used as a
standalone media converter. As a standalone, the Giga-MiniMc/SFP uses a universal
external switching power cube with 100 – 240
±
10% VAC input and 5V DC output.
Powering the Giga-MiniMc
The Giga-MiniMc includes multiple powering options:
•
A country-specific, high-reliability AC power adapter (included)
•
IE-PowerTray/18 for Rack Mounting
LED Operation
Each Giga-MiniMc includes two LEDs, located on the RJ-45 connector.
FX TX
LED functions are as follows (above illustration is representative):
NOTE
Unless noted otherwise, all reference to the Giga-MiniMc in this manual are also
applicable to the Giga-MiniMc TX/SFP.