iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX Operation Manual
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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About the iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX The iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX™ is an SNMP-manageable, IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000 switching media converter that converts both speed and media.
The twisted pair port on the iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX includes AutoCross, a feature that automatically selects between a crossover workstation or pass-through connection depending on the connected device. Installing iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX Modules The iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX installs in any IMC Networks’ chassis, each requiring one slot.
Configuring the iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX The iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX may be configured with various features such as LinkLoss, FiberAlert, Auto-Negotiation, duplex mode and speed. The following sections include instructions for configuring both managed (via an SNMPcompatible management application like iView²) and unmanaged modules.
Unmanaged Modules Configure the iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX for desired features before installing it inside a chassis.
AutoNegotiation The iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX ships from the factory with AutoNegotiation enabled on the twisted pair port. In this mode, the twisted pair port negotiates for speed and duplex, autosensing 10 Mbps Full-Duplex, 10 Mbps Half-Duplex, 100 Mbps Full-Duplex, 100 Mbps Half-Duplex with Flow Control, or 1000 Mbps Full-Duplex with Flow Control. Configure Auto-Negotiation by setting the DIP switch (for unmanaged modules) or via the management software.
• • the OFF position. Configure the twisted pair port for 100 Mbps operation by setting DIP Switch 3 to the ON position and DIP Switch 4 to OFF. Configure the twisted pair port for 1000 Mbps operation by setting DIP Switch 4 to the ON position. (When ON, Switch 4 overrides Switch 3). FX Negotiation The iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX includes the FX Negotiation feature, which helps ensure links with AN or forced FX devices.
LinkLoss and FiberAlert The iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX includes such troubleshooting features as FiberAlert and TX LinkLoss, which can help locate "silent failures" on the network.
What is FiberAlert? FiberAlert is a troubleshooting feature that minimizes the problems associated with the loss of one strand of fiber. If a strand is unavailable, the device at the receiver end notes the lost link. The device will then stop transmitting data and the link signal until a signal or link pulse is received. The result is the link LED on BOTH sides of the fiber connection will go out indicating a fault somewhere in the fiber loop.
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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 (89/336/EEC) and the Council Directive on Electrical Equipment Designed for use within Certain Voltage Limits (73/23/EEC). Certified to Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment. For further details, contact IMC Networks.
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