Instruction manual

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NOTE
McLIM TPTX/FX is a Plug-And-Play device, therefore Auto Negotiation is always enabled.
The following table states the availability of Auto negotiation on media conversion
modules.
Auto Negotiation Product Comparison
McPIM TP/FO Auto Negotiation Not Available/Applicable
McLIM TX/FX and TX/SX Auto Negotiation DIP Switch Selectable
McLIM TP-TX/FX TX/FX Auto Negotiation Always Enabled
Installing Media Conversion Modules
The media conversion modules can be installed in any available slot in a media
converter chassis. Media conversion modules are hot-swappable.
Media conversion modules ship with brackets for securing them to the media
converter chassis. To install a module, simply unscrew the blank bracket converting
the slot where the module is installed. Slide the module into the chassis, via the card
guides, until the module is seated securely in the connector. Hand tighten the thumb
screw until snug. Finish tightening the thumb screw using a screw driver, being
careful to not over-tighten.
NOTE
Media converter chassis ship with all but one media conversion module slot covered with
“blank” brackets. Be sure to keep unused slots covered for EMI containment. It is a
good idea to save any “blanks” removed during installation for future use if configuration
requirements change.
Installation Tip
Since single-strand fiber products use optics that transmit and receive on two different
wavelengths, the single-strand fiber products must be deployed in pairs, or connect two
compatible IMC Networks single-strand fiber products. For example, connect Compact
Media Converter, TX/SSFX-SM1310-SC (which has 1310 xmt and 1550 rcv) to a product
which has 1550 xmt and 1310 rcv, e.g. 100 Mbps TX/SSFX-SM1550-SC Module. The
two connected products must also have the same speed and distance capabilities (i.e.
both are single-mode [20 km] or both are single/PLUS [40 km]).