Instruction manual

About the iMcV-DS3/E3/STS
iMcV-DS3/E3/STS is an SNMP-manageable module which converts thin coax
signals to single-mode or multi-mode fiber signals at a data rate of 45 Mbps (DS3),
34 Mbps (E3) or 52 Mbps (STS). Each iMcV-DS3/E3/STS, BNC/FX module
includes one pair of BNC connectors and one pair of ST or SC fiber optic
connectors. This module must be installed in either, an SNMP-manageable
iMediaChassis chassis or an unmanaged MediaChassis chassis.
Also available for single-strand fiber, iMcV-DS3/E3/STS, BNC/SSFX includes one
pair of BNC connectors and an SC fiber optic connector. iMcV-DS3/E3/STS,
BNC/SSFX modules allow two wavelengths, for example, (1310 nm and 1550 nm)
to share one fiber strand, essentially doubling the capacity of installed fiber.
iMcV-DS3/E3/STS modules must be deployed in pairs (one at each end of a
conversion). The data transmitted on the fiber ports can only be received and
interpreted by the receive fiber of another iMcV-DS3/E3/STS. The single strand
versions must have opposite transmit and receive wavelengths (for example one
that transmits at 1310 nm must be paired with another that receives at 1550 nm).
Configuration
Proper configuration of the iMcV-DS3/E3/STS is required for maximum
performance and reliability. The following sections describe the prerequisites and
the configurations available for both managed and unmanaged modules.
Prerequisites
The iMcV-DS3/E3/STS is designed to conform to many DS3/E3/STS-based
environments. Make sure that all of the relevant information about the expected
installation environment is available before configuring the module. This
information includes the following:
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Distance of the coax run
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Distance of the fiber run
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Troubleshooting requirements.
Managed Modules
To manage iMcV-DS3/E3/STS modules, an SNMP agent must be present; the
iMediaChassis requires an SNMP management module. For a managed
environment, first manually configure all of the desired DIP Switch selectable
features to match what will be configured through the SNMP Management
Module.