Instruction manual

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About the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II
The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II is an optical demarcation network interface device, allowing
fiber network operators to connect to and manage remote network segments.
Advanced networking capabilities allow operators to easily observe both end points
and the fiber link between them as a single management entity, rather than as
separate networks. No host management traffic is visible to the remote or customer
network nor is access to the customer network required, guaranteeing end-to-end
data integrity. The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II offers 802.3ah OAM (passive), with firmware
version B5 or higher. Management is also available via the copper port. See Mode
One for configuration instructions.
The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II includes one 100 Mbps fiber port (OPTICS), one 10/100
twisted pair data port (DATA), and one auxiliary Craft port for serial configuration
(with the included adapter). The twisted pair port can Auto Negotiate or be set
manually for 10 or 100 Mbps, and half or full-duplex. The optics port operates at
100 Mbps, full duplex mode only. Powering options include AC and DC power as
well as Power over Ethernet, functioning as a Powered Device (PD) compliant with
802.3af.
The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II is 802.1Q VLAN compatible, supporting a full-range of VLAN
IDs, and offering Q-in-Q tagging and a 2-tier queue for differential prioritization
(802.1p). The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II also includes the LinkLoss and FiberAlert as well as
LinkFault Pass Through (LFPT) features for troubleshooting, loopback testing
functionality, bi-directional bandwidth control, and optional protection against
Broadcast storms. IMC Networks offers a Graphical User Interface (GUI) based
element management system called iView², which runs on SNMP.
Single-strand fiber versions of the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II allow two wavelengths to share
one fiber strand — Full-Duplex data travels on different wavelengths for example,
1310 nm and 1550 nm — doubling the capacity of fiber.
Management
The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II is capable of accepting IP-based management traffic from its
Data and/or Fiber ports. Management can be configured on either port via the iView2
software, and requires firmware version B5 or higher. When connected to an iMcV-
FiberLinX-II, Host-to- Remote management is IP-less.
iView² Management Software
iView² is a network management application for IMC Networks’ intelligent
networking devices. It features a GUI, which provides network managers the ability
to monitor and control IMC Networks’ products. The application is available in
several versions and can also function as a snap-in module for HP OpenView