iMcV-FiberLinX-II Operation Manual Above illustrations are representative; some minor differences may be present in actual product
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Table of Contents FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement ------------------------------------------------- ii Warranty ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ii About the iMcV-FiberLinX-II ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 iView2 Management Software --------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Installation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
About the iMcV-FiberLinX-II NOTE Unless noted otherwise, all references to the iMcV-FiberLinX-II in this manual are also applicable to the iMcV-FiberLinX-II TX/SFP and iMcV-FiberLinX-II SFP/SFP. Overview The iMcV-FiberLinX-II allows network operators to deploy managed Ethernet services, with a full range of remote management, traffic monitoring, and alarm reporting features.
The iMcV-FiberLinX-II module is a single-slot chassis-mounted module.
When there is no DHCP server on the network, use iConfig or serial configuration to manually set the IP addresses. When DHCP is enabled, the IP address (default 10.10.10.10 or user configured) is saved. When DHCP is disabled, the saved IP address will be reinstated and the device will reboot. DHCP servers give out lease times: devices renew their leases based on the administrator-specified time. If a device cannot renew its lease, and the lease expires, the device will be given the IP address 10.10.10.
iView2 Management Software iView² is the IMC Networks management software designed specifically for the IMC Networks iMcV family of modules. It features a Graphical User Interface (GUI) and gives network managers the ability to monitor and control the manageable IMC Networks products. iView2 is available in several versions and can also function as a snap-in module for HP OpenView Network Node Manager.
Installation Each iMcV-FiberLinX-II module requires one slot in an iMediaChassis or MediaChassis. To install the module in a chassis, remove the blank faceplates covering the slots where the module is to be installed. Then slide the module into the chassis card guides until the module is seated securely in the connector. Secure the module to the chassis by tightening the captive screw. The iMcV-FiberLinX-II module includes on-board SNMP logic.
LED Operation iMcV-FiberLinX-II features diagnostic LEDs as shown below. TX/FX LEDs FDX/COL: • Glows yellow when port is operating in Full-Duplex. • Blinks yellow when collisions occur on port. LNK/ACT: • Glows green when link is established on port. • Blinks green during data activity on port. Diagnostic LEDs Optics Port LEDs FA: Glows green when FiberAlert is enabled. FCU (Far CPU Up): • Host: Glows green when far end is detected. • Remote: Glows green when unit is configured as Remote.
TX/SFP LEDs LNK/ACT: • Glows green when link is established on port. • Blinks green during data activity on port. FDX: • Glows yellow when port is operating in Full-Duplex. • Blinks yellow when collisions occur on port. Diagnostic LEDs Optics Port LEDs FA: Glows green when FiberAlert is enabled. FCU (Far CPU Up): • Host: Glows green when far end is detected. • Remote: Glows green when unit is configured as Remote. • Standalone Unit: LED remains OFF.
SFP/SFP LEDs LNK/ACT: • Glows green when link is established on port. • Blinks green during data activity on port. FDX: • Glows yellow when port is operating in Full-Duplex. • Blinks yellow when collisions occur on port. Diagnostic LEDs Optics Port LEDs FA: Glows green when FiberAlert is enabled. FCU (Far CPU Up): • Host: Glows green when far end is detected. • Remote: Glows green when unit is configured as Remote. • Standalone Unit: LED remains OFF.
Hardware Configuration Before installing the module in a chassis, there are two features that must be selected using DIP Switches. These selections include the following: • Enable/Disable management on each port (DIP Switches 1, 2, and 3). • Configure the module to be either a standalone, a host, or a remote (DIP Switches 7 and 8). DIP Switch Settings Before installing the iMcV-FiberLinX-II, use the DIP Switches to set the hardwareconfigurable features.
Management Although the iMcV-FiberLinX-II provides a twisted pair port solely for management (EXT MGMT), the iMcV-FiberLinX-II can be configured to accept IP-based management traffic from any of its three ports. Enable management on more than one port, or disable management on all of the ports, as desired. These switches limit only IP-based management. Host-to- Remote management is IP-less and is never blocked from the fiber port.
Software Configuration The following sections describe the features that can be configured. Refer to the iView² online help for iMcV-FiberLinX-II module configuration information. Assigning IP Information When the iMcV-FiberLinX-II is installed in an iMediaChassis, use UMA to manage the iMcV-FiberLinX-II without an IP address (refer to the iView² online help for more information on UMA).
be set from the Host unit to the Remote unit and vice versa (i.e., the bandwidth on the DATA ports on both the Host and Remote modules can be limited independently). NOTE Management packets do not have priority over data packets. Configuration File Save/Restore Function Requirements FiberLinX-II family series: Minimum firmware version required: A4 iMcV-FiberLinX-II: A1 or higher, Required iView² version: 1.8.
Once the file is saved to disk it can be restored to the device or sent to another like device through iConfig or TFTP. For iConfig For TFTP The user will log into a unit, select the Administration tab, select the Upload Configuration button, be prompted to locate a configuration file on the PC’s disk. From this point the file transfer will take place from the PC to the unit. After a successful transfer, the user will be prompted to Reboot to make the new configuration active.
The user is prompted for a filename: The user is prompted to enter any notes to the header of the saved file for future reference when uploading the file through iConfig: 14
After the file transfer from the device to disk, the user is notified of the status: Uploading a Saved Configuration File through iConfig From the Administration Tab in iConfig click the Upload Configuration button: The user will be prompted to select a configuration file.
After selecting the configuration file, the file upload process begins; when completed, the user is notified of the status and also notified that a reboot is necessary for the new configuration to become active: Uploading a Saved Configuration File through TFTP From the commands list in the CLI (Serial or Telnet) run the download command by typing in download: 16
In the download command screen type in the IP Address of the TFTP server and the file name to retrieve. The user will be prompted to continue that retrieval process by pressing the ENTER key or cancel by typing “Q”.
After the transfer process is complete the user will be prompted to press the Enter key again to load the configuration file: Once loaded into the device’s SNMP memory area, the user will be prompted to reboot the device to make the new configuration active: FX/TX LinkLoss and FiberAlert During normal operation, link integrity pulses are transmitted by all point-to-point Ethernet devices.
is unaware that there is a fault. FiberAlert returns faults back on the fiber they came in on.
Regardless if there is a break in segment 1, 2 or 3, the link will drop on the switches at both ends. The link fault is passed through the media conversion and is observed at each end. It acts just like it would if the devices were directly connected. NOTE FiberAlert can also be added to the remote side of the pair to further assist in locating a fault.
Loopback Testing in a Host/Remote Configuration Configure the Host by selecting No Learning on OPTICS and DATA Ports; on the Remote, choose SRC/DST Address Swap or Address Swap and Clear Multicast Bit. No Learning on OPTICS and DATA Ports The Loopback feature can be set to disable address learning on the OPTICS (or UPLINK) and DATA ports, allowing the loopback to be performed without interference from MAC address filtering functions. This is a function on the HOST unit.
Using Telnet It is necessary to assign the iMcV-FiberLinX-II an IP address before using a Telnet session (this is not necessary when using UMA). Refer to the Assigning IP Information section for more information. All of the configurations that can be performed from the serial port can also be performed using a Telnet session; only one Telnet session can be launched at a time. The following are the three levels for Telnet account access: User: View status, change own password, and reboot.
Basic Device Configuration After running through an initial self test, the screen will display the following message: Press for Device Configuration. Press Enter open the main configuration screen: Saved Values. IP Address - 10.10.10.10 Subnet Mask - 255.0.0.0 DHCP is not active Default Gateway - 000.000.000.000 Server IP Addr - 000.000.000.000 New Prom File - filename Current Values. IP Address - 10.10.10.10 Subnet Mask - 255.
NOTE It is necessary to reboot the iMcV-FiberLinX-II after making any modifications to the Saved Values for the changes to take effect. To reboot, type Reboot at the prompt on the Main Configuration screen. Assigning IP Information To modify the Saved Parameter Values (i.e., assign the IP address and subnet mask), press I. The system prompts for the IP address and subnet mask for the connected device. Press Enter after each entry.
Supported traps include: Link Down, Link Up, Cold Start, Warm Start, Last Gasp, and Authentication Failure. When deployed in pairs, iMcV-FiberLinX-II also supports the following traps: • Remote Unit Lost • Remote Unit Found • Far End TX Link Up • Far End TX Link Down • Remote Unit Cold Start • Remote Unit Warm Start Removing All SNMP Trap Destinations To remove all trap destinations, press K. Press Y to continue when prompted and remove all trap destinations, or press N to abort. Press Enter to finish.
Enabling DHCP By pressing D, a screen will appear which allows enabling or disabling DHCP for the device. By default, the DHCP client is disabled. Commands List (Space Bar) The iMcV-FiberLinX-II also includes several device-specific options. To access these options, press the Space Bar from the Main Configuration screen, type the name of the action to be performed (as shown below) and press Enter.
Clean Database—cleandb There are two levels of cleandb: The first level resets the Telnet/iConfig password and all of the SNMP database values. The second level additionally resets the IP address, IP Subnet, Gateway, VLAN settings, CLI command settings, serial port password and security settings. Downloading Files—download The iMcV-FiberLinX-II allows downloading firmware from a central server by using TFTP.
In the Port Status Values area of this screen it is possible to view the link status, link lost counter, duplex status, and port speed.
When using Flow Control functionality on any port, enable Flow Control (refer to Unit Flow Control for more information).
Transparent Mode The Transparent Mode screen is displayed when the iMcV-FiberLinX-II module is configured in Default mode or Transparent mode. Transparent Mode – with either (not both) Data and Optics Mgmt dipswitches set to on, all traffic passes between Optics and Data port EXCEPT what has been defined as the Management Domain. The Management Domain can either be defined as untagged traffic or traffic with a specified VLAN ID.
***WARNING*** If the device is currently managed on any port other than the EXT MGMT port, do not leave the Management Tag field defined as zero (0). This will disable management traffic on the iMcV-FiberLinX-II. It is necessary to enter a VLAN ID between 1 and 4094 (excluding the VLAN ID used for the Extra Tag). Transparent with Extra-Tagging This parameter allows adding a VLAN ID tag to all traffic (tagged or untagged) arriving on the DATA port by entering Y.
Transparent with VLAN Tag on EXT MGMT Port This parameter adds the management VLAN ID tag to all untagged data arriving at the EXT MGMT port by entering N, or can restrict the EXT MGMT port to only accept data tagged with the management VLAN ID by entering Y. TRANSPARENT MODE SETUP Is a VLAN tag required on Management packets? [ Y ] The Management Tag is [7 ] Management Priority is [0 ] Do you want to enter the Extra Tag mode? Enter Y for Extra Tagging.
Default Mode Entering N in the Tags column of both the Optics and Data rows will place the iMcVFiberLinX-II in Default mode. Saved VLAN Values . Current VLAN Values . VLAN IDs Current Saved Ports Optics [0 ] [0 Data [0 ] [0 Management VLAN SNMP [0 ] [0 Priorities Current Saved ] ] [0 ] [0 ] ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] EXT [0 ] Tags Data VLANs are used only [ N ] if Tags are enabled on both [ N ] the Optics and Data Ports.
Port VLAN on DATA Port This parameter restricts traffic to a single VLAN ID tag for the DATA port by entering Y in the Tags column of the Data row and N in the Tags column of the Optics row. In the VLAN IDs - Saved column of the Optics row, enter the VLAN ID tag to be used (in this example, 13). This VLAN ID will be added to all untagged traffic entering the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port and removed from all traffic leaving the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port. Saved VLAN Values .
Port VLAN Filter This parameter allows passing traffic with up to 32 separate VLAN IDs between the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port and the DATA port. To enable the Data VLANS fields, enter Y in the Tags column for both the Optics and Data rows. Enter up to 32 VLAN IDs in the Data VLANs fields; VLAN IDs can be any number between 1 and 4,094. Saved VLAN Values . Current VLAN Values . VLAN IDs Current Saved Ports only Optics [0 ] [0 on both Data [0 ] [0 Ports.
Unit FiberAlert – Enables/disables FiberAlert and LinkLoss functionality on the unit. The settings include: • • • • • • • • No FiberAlert Or LinkLoss Enabled FXLinkLoss Only, Enabled TXLinkLoss Only, Enabled FiberAlert Plus FXLinkLoss Enabled FiberAlert Plus TXLinkLoss Enabled TXLinkLoss Plus FXLinkLoss Enabled TXLinkLoss + FXLinkLoss + FiberAlert Enabled FiberAlert Only NOTE FiberAlert is not offered on the all-copper (RJ-45) version of the iMcV-FiberLinX-II.
Bandwidth Configuration—bw The iMcV-FiberLinX-II allows viewing bandwidth status and configuring bandwidth from a serial connection or a Telnet session.
• • How will the iMcV-FiberLinX-II units be managed? Will VLAN IDs be defined? How many iMcV-FiberLinX-II units will be used? • • Two for Host/Remote applications–allows IP-less management providing greater security One for a single unit application How will the iMcV-FiberLinX-II be managed? The iMcV-FiberLinX-II can be managed through any of its three ports (and any combination thereof) or from the chassis.
from which to configure the iMcV-FiberLinX-II modules. It is not intended as a mode for normal use. In Default Plus Mode, all tagged and untagged traffic passes between the Data and Optics ports. Management to the device must be untagged. NOTE Default Mode does not provide any management traffic protection and is not recommended for normal use. Press Enter for device configuration mode.
Press the Space Bar once to access additional commands. Type config then press Enter to set the operation mode. Press Enter for other options.
Press 2 to change to Default Plus Mode, then press Enter. Mode Two-Transparency with Untagged Management Transparent with Untagged Management mode passes tagged traffic between the DATA port and the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port and isolates untagged traffic as management domain traffic (untagged). To configure this mode, do the following: 1. Set the management DIP Switch ON for the ports using management (in this example it is the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port: 3 = ON).
2. Set Transparent Mode to allow both tagged data and untagged management traffic to pass: a. In the Main Configuration screen, press the Space Bar and type config. The Configuration Screen displays: Transparent Mode – with either (not both) Data and Optics Mgmt dipswitches set to on, all traffic passes between Optics and Data port EXCEPT what has been defined as the Management Domain. The Management Domain can either be defined as untagged traffic or traffic with a specified VLAN ID.
NOTE The flow of management domain traffic is defined by the DIP Switches. For example, if the management DIP Switches are on the OPTICS and DATA ports, management domain traffic is allowed to flow through those ports.
Mode Three-Transparency with Tagged Management Transparent with Tagged Management mode passes both tagged and untagged traffic between the DATA port and the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port. By using a VLAN Tag, it is possible to isolate and route the management path in the module. This method can be used with or without continuing the management path down the EXT MGMT port. To configure this mode, do the following: 1.
e. Ensure Are VLAN Tags required on the EXT Port? is set to N. f. Press S or F3 to save the settings. This will set all traffic with VLAN ID 7 as management. g. Type Reboot. Now the iMcV-FiberLinX-II is configured to pass all data between the OPTICS (or UPLINK) and DATA ports except that which is tagged with VLAN ID 7. All data tagged with VLAN ID 7 is considered management traffic and passes from the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port to the EXT MGMT port only.
received on the Remote iMcV-FiberLinX-II DATA port can be extra-tagged and sent out of the Host iMcV-FiberLinX-II DATA port with a unique tag for identification in the Host cloud. In the reverse direction the extra tag is removed before sending the data out of the Remote iMcV-FiberLinX-II DATA port. To configure this mode, perform the following: Set the Extra Tag Mode on both of the iMcV-FiberLinX-II modules: 1. In the Main Configuration screen, press the Space Bar and type config.
The Data Tag is [8 ] Data Priority is [0 ] Are Extra Tags left on the Data Port? [ N ] Select the TPID for the Extra Tag 1 = 8100, 2 = 9100, 3 = 9200 Extra Tag TPID [ 1 ] [8100] 4. On the Host iMcV-FiberLinX-II module, enter Y at Are Extra Tags left on the Data Port? to only accept the Extra Tag VLAN ID on the DATA port. On the Remote iMcV-FiberLinX-II module, enter N to have the Extra Tag VLAN ID added to incoming and removed from outgoing data on the DATA port. 5.
Mode Five-Port VLAN The Port VLAN mode allows configuring the iMcV-FiberLinX-II to accept only data tagged with one specific VLAN ID. This mode can be configured for either the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port or the DATA port. VLAN on DATA Port - Configuration To configure this mode, perform the following: 1. In the Main Configuration screen, press the Space Bar and type config.
Enter a VLAN ID in the Management VLAN IDs field. VLAN IDs Current Saved Priorities Current Saved Tags Ports Optics [0 ] [13 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ] Data [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ Y ] Management VLAN.........................EXT Mgmt Tag SNMP....[0 ] [20 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ Y ] Data VLANs are used only if Tags are enabled on both the Optics and Data Ports. 4. Press S or F3 to save the settings. 5. Type Reboot.
VLAN on OPTIC Port - Configuration To configure this mode, do the following: 1. In the Main Configuration screen, press the Space Bar and type config. The Configuration screen displays: Transparent Mode – with either (not both) Data and Optics Mgmt dipswitches set to on, all traffic passes between Optics and Data port EXCEPT what has been defined as the Management Domain. The Management Domain can either be defined as untagged traffic or traffic with a specified VLAN ID.
4. Enter a VLAN ID in the Management VLAN IDs field. VLAN IDs Current Saved Priorities Current Saved Tags Ports Optics [0 ] [13 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ] Data [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ Y ] Management VLAN.........................EXT Mgmt Tag SNMP....[0 ] [20 ] [0 ] [0 ] [ N ] Data VLANs are used only if Tags are enabled on both the Optics and Data Ports. 5. Press S or F3 to save the settings. 6. Type Reboot.
Mode Six-Port VLAN Filter The VLAN filter mode allows isolating a segment of the network to only accept data using some or all of the 32 available VLAN IDs. To configure this mode, do the following: 1. In the Main Configuration screen, press the Space Bar and type config. The Configuration screen displays: Transparent Mode – with either (not both) Data and Optics Mgmt dipswitches set to on, all traffic passes between Optics and Data port EXCEPT what has been defined as the Management Domain.
4. Enter a VLAN ID in the Management VLAN IDs field. Enter up to 32 VLAN IDs in the Data VLANs rows. VLAN IDs can range from 1 to 4094. Data VLAN VLAN VLAN VLAN VLAN VLAN VLAN VLAN VLAN VLAN VLAN VLANs Data> 1 [0 ] [101 ] VLAN 12 2 [0 ] [102 ] VLAN 13 3 [0 ] [103 ] VLAN 14 4 [0 ] [104 ] VLAN 15 5 [0 ] [105 ] VLAN 16 6 [0 ] [106 ] VLAN 17 7 [0 ] [107 ] VLAN 18 8 [0 ] [108 ] VLAN 19 9 [0 ] [109 ] VLAN 20 10 [0 ] [110 ] VLAN 21 11 [0 ] [111 ] VLAN 22 5. Press S or F3 to save the settings.
Troubleshooting • If two iMcV-FiberLinX-II Host/Remote units are not communicating properly, make sure one is a Host and the other is a Remote. If the second unit is not configured as a Remote, it will be recognized as a Standalone unit and the Host and Remote units will not communicate with each other properly. Setting the OPTICS (or UPLINK) port management DIP Switch #3 to the ON position on both modules will allow performing a simple ping test.
• To restore the unit to factory default settings, use the cleandb function via the serial port (refer to the Device-Specific Options from the Command Line section for more information). This is especially helpful if the module may have been configured improperly. If restarting to factory defaults is necessary, IMC Networks recommends using this function on both units in Host/Remote applications, then reconfiguring all settings.
Serial Port Pinout The following table lists the pin configuration for the RJ-45/Serial connector. The serial port shares the physical connector for the Ethernet port defined as external management (EXT MGMT). *RS-232 signals are connected only on the EXT MGMT port.
57 NO NO Pass UN-Tagged Data if MGMT only from MGMT port (Dip switches) or UMA YES Default YES (1) No Uplink TAG No Data TAG Set TPID for Extra TAG (Set EtherType) NO NO Add Extra TAG Set MGMT TAG PRI Set MGMT TAG Value TAGGED MGMT Pass TAGGED / UN-TAGGED DATA NO (3) Set TPID for Extra TAG (Set EtherType) Pass only Extra TAG Keep EX-TAG on Data Port (YES/NO) TAG Required (Exists) on EXT MGMT Port Yes / No to add TAG Set Extra TAG Value Set Extra TAG PRI MGMT and Data TAGGED MGMT Set TAG/P
Appendix The listed products offer an optional method of configuring the device via a Console session by connecting an RJ-45 to DB9 adapter (see pertinent manuals for further information). The adapter is available for purchase through IMC Networks; the schematic included below will enable the end user to wire one of their own.
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Specifications Power Consumption (Typical): 0.850 A @ 3.6V DC max. Operating Temperature: 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C) Storage Temperature: 0° to 160°F (-20° to 70° C) Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing); 0 to 10,000 ft.
Standards/Compliance • • • • • • Read/write IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tags QoS IEEE 802.1p-based packet prioritization (2 queues [high/low] with 8 levels of priority IEEE 802.3x Flow Control IEEE 802.3i 10Base-T twisted pair IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX twisted pair IEEE 802.
Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines Fiber Optic transmitters and receivers are extremely susceptible to contamination by particles of dirt or dust, which can obstruct the optic path and cause performance degradation. Good system performance requires clean optics and connector ferrules. 1. Use fiber patch cords (or connectors, as appropriate) only from a reputable supplier; low-quality components can cause many hard-to-diagnose problems in an installation. 2.
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause damage to any product, add-in modules or stand alone units containing electronic components. Always observe the following precautions when installing or handling these kinds of products 1. Do not remove unit from its protective packaging until ready to install. 2. Wear an ESD wrist grounding strap before handling any module or component.
Safety Certifications UL/CUL: Listed to Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical Business Equipment. CE: The products described herein comply with the Council Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC) and the Council Directive on Electrical Equipment Designed for use within Certain Voltage Limits (2006/95/EC). Certified to Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment. For further details, contact IMC Networks.
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