iConverter® 2GXM Media Converter and Network Interface Device STANDALONE AND PLUG-IN MODULE USER MANUAL Release 3.
Table of Contents 1.0 1.1 1.1.1 2.0 2.1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.3 3.4 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5 3.5 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 4.3.5 4.3.6 4.3.7 4.3.8 4.3.9 5.0 6.0 6.1 6.1.1 6.1.2 7.0 Overview .................................................................................................................... 3 General Description .................................................................................................... 3 Advanced Features ....................
1.0 OVERVIEW This document describes the installation and configuration of the iConverter 2GXM standalone Network Interface Device and plug-in modules. The difference between the module types are indicated using the following legend throughout this User Manual: 1.1 SA - Standalone PI - Plug-In GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Omnitron iConverter® 2GXM Network Interface Device (NID) with integrated management provides Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-X) fiber-to-fiber media conversion.
2.0 PORT STRUCTURE 2.1 OVERVIEW The front panel of the 2GXM provides access to the management (serial console) and fiber ports. The fiber ports are SFP supporting 1000BASE-FX transceivers. The plug-in module features two additional Ethernet ports for connectivity via the chassis backplane. 2.1.1 Management Port PI SA The 2GXM features a Serial RS-232 Console Port (aka Craft Interface) which can be connected to a computer for initial setup and configuration.
19-Module Chassis 5-Module Chassis 2-Module Chassis 1-Module Redundant Chassis 3.0 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 3.1 OVERVIEW The following steps outline the installation and configuration procedures for the 2GXM. Refer to the specified sections for detailed instructions. • Configure DIP-switches (Section 3.2) • Installing the Module and Connecting Cables (Section 3.3) • Configure Module via Command Line Interface (Section 3.4) • Verify Operation (Section 3.
3.2 CONFIGURING DIP-SWITCHES PI SA The 2GXM plug-in module has two board-mounted DIP-switches. The standalone unit has one bank of DIP-switches. The location of the DIP-switches are illustrate below. DIP-switch Locations 3.2.1 Board-Mounted Bank 1 Settings PI SA DIP-switch Bank 1 is available on both the plug-in and standalone modules. The table indicates the position of the switch; Left/Down or Right/Up.
NOTE: The fiber optic ports work in Full-Duplex mode in both Auto and Manual negotiation modes. 3.2.1.2 SW3, SW4, SW5 - Reserved These DIP-switches are for factory use only and must always remain in the Left/Down position (factory default). 3.2.1.3 SW6, SW7, SW8 - Link Modes These three DIP-switches configure the link mode settings. The following table details possible Link Mode DIP-switch configurations. PI SA SW6 SW7 SW8 Result Left Left Left Enables Link Segment mode (LS).
3.2.2.3 SW3 - Pause Disable/Enable “Off/On” When the Pause enable/disable DIP-switch is in the Left “Off” position (factory default), Port 2 of the 2GXM does not send, receive and/or react to Pause frames during network congestion. Setting this DIPswitch to the Right “On” position enables Port 2 of the 2GXM to send, receive and/or react to Pause frames to/from its link partner.
3.3 INSTALLING PLUG-IN MODULES AND CONNECTING CABLES PI a. Carefully slide the module into an open slot in the chassis. Align the module with the installation guides and ensure that the module is firmly seated against the backplane. Secure the module by fastening the front panel thumbscrew (push in and turn clockwise to tighten) to the chassis front. Verify the “Pwr” LED is ON (indicating the chassis is powered). SA a.
3.4 CONFIGURE THE MODULE VIA COMMAND LINE INTERFACE PI SA To configure, attach the 2GXM to a DB-9 serial (RS-232) equipped computer with terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal. The 2GXM Serial Console Port (DCE) is a mini DIN-6 female connector which can be changed to a DB-9 connector with the included adapter (Part #8082-0). Attach the ends of a serial cable to the serial port of the PC and the Serial Console Port of the 2GXM. This is a standard asynchronous serial interface.
The Management Options screen will be displayed. PI SA Management Options iConverter, Serial Agent Network Management 1: Chassis and Module Management 2: Set Module Identifier Management Module Preferences 3: IP and Control Preferences 4: SNMP Preferences 5: Abandon Preference Changes 6: Save Preference Changes 7: Restore to Factory Defaults 8: Restart Management Module 9: Other Networking Features Management Module Maintenance 10: Firmware Update 11: Set Date/Time IP Address = 192.168.1.
3.4.1 Setting IP and Control Preferences An IP address is required for the SNMP manager to address the 2GXM. The factory default setting is 192.168.1.220. The IP address can be configured manually or automatically as a DHCP client. 3.4.1.1 Setting IP Parameters Manually To manually configure the IP address and control parameters, select 3 from the Management Options screen. The IP and Control Preferences screen will appear.
PI SA Management Options iConverter, Serial Agent Network Management 1: Chassis and Module Management 2: Set Module Identifier Management Module Preferences 3: IP and Control Preferences 4: SNMP Preferences 5: Abandon Preference Changes 6: Save Preference Changes 7: Restore to Factory Defaults 8: Restart Management Module 9: Other Networking Features Management Module Maintenance 10: Firmware Update 11: Set Date/Time IP Address = 192.168.1.
NOTE: When the NMM is installed into the chassis and is set to Remote OAM, the chassis number of the 2GXM is automatically assigned by the NMM. PI SA IP and Control Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial Agent 1: 2: 3: Set IP Set Subnet Mask Set Gateway 192.168.1.220 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.
PI SA IP and Control Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial Agent 1: 2: 3: Set IP Set Subnet Mask Set Gateway 192.168.1.220 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.
PI SA SNMP Preferences Screen Chassis Number 1: sysContact 2: sysLocation 3: SNMP Writes iConverter, Serial Agent = 1 SNMP Engine ID 80001CAE03000687003B19 Omnitron (949) 250-6510 Irvine, CA USA Enabled SNMP 4: 5: 6: v1/v2c ------------------------------------------------------------------Read Community ***** Write Community ***** Agent Enabled SNMP 7: 8: 9: 10: 11: 12: V3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------Agent Enabled User 1 name (read only) guest User 2 name (
authNoPriv provides authentication based on the HMAC-MD5 algorithm and authPriv provides DES 56-bit encryption based on the HMAC-MD5 algorithm. To set User 1 security, select 10 at the SNMP Preferences screen, press and then follow the screen prompts. To set the User 2 security, select 13 at the SNMP Preferences screen, press and then follow the screen prompts. To set User 1 privacy password, select 11 at the SNMP Preferences screen, press and then follow the screen prompts.
3.4.3 Management Processor VLAN Support The 2GXM Management Processor can independently transmit and receive Management Data with an IEEE 802.1Q tag. To enable and configure this feature, type 9 from the Management Options screen to access the Other Networking Features screen.
3.4.4 Enabling/Disabling Soft-switch Reload The Soft-switch Reload function controls the configurations of the 2GXM and other iConverter modules managed by the 2GXM following a power up. When the Soft-switch Reload is disabled, the configurations of the 2GXM and the other managed modules (non-management modules) are determined by their hardware DIP-switch settings following the return of power.
3.4.5 Access the 2GXM Remotely Remote access to the 2GXM is provided via SNMP, Telnet, FTP or an external serial modem connected to the Serial Console Port. 3.4.5.1 Accessing the 2GXM via NetOutlook (SNMP) The 2GXM module can be remotely accessed by SNMP-client software such as NetOutlook or third-party SNMP management software. See Setting SNMP Preferences Section 3.4.2, on how to configure the required parameters. NetOutlook Chassis View and Trap Log Screens 3.4.5.
PI SA IP and Control Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial Agent 1: 2: 3: Set IP Set Subnet Mask Set Gateway 192.168.1.220 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.
When the upload is complete, the 2GXM displays the update status and then automatically restarts with the newly loaded firmware. 3.4.5.4 Updating the 2GXM Firmware via FTP Using an FTP application, upload the new firmware into the FTP root directory of the 2GXM. When the file transfer is complete, the 2GXM verifies the file and then automatically restarts with the newly loaded firmware.
4.0 DETAILED MODULE CONFIGURATION 4.1 OVERVIEW PI SA The 2GXM has module parameters that require configuration depending on the application. The Module configuration screen is accessible by selecting the module slot number from the Chassis View screen. To access the Module configuration menu, select 1 at the Management Options screen, press . The Chassis Selection screen will be displayed. From the Chassis Selection screen, select the chassis number where the 2GXM module is installed.
PI Chassis View 19 Slot iConverter, Serial Agent Chassis Number = 1 Slot 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Model 8000-0 8903-1 8911-1 N/A 8999-0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Type NMM 10/100M 10/100M 2GXM | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Slot Model 16 N/A 17 N/A 18 N/A 19 N/A 20 N/A 21 8200-9 22 N/A Type Power Supply Module to View(1-22), Chassis Selection(0), (R)eset, (H)elp, E(x)it > 5 SA Chassis View 1 Slot iConverter, Serial Agent Chassis Number = 1 Slot 1 Model 8999-0 Module t
PI Module - iConverter 2GXM Identifier Chassis Number Slot Number Model Number iConverter, Serial Agent =1 = 11 = 8999-0 Switch ON condition OFF condition H/W 1: Port 1 Manual Port 1 AN Off 2: Port 2 Manual Port 2 AN Off 3: Not Available Serial Number = xxxxxxxx 4: Not Available Manufacturing Date = xxxxxxxx 5: Not Available Product Revision = xx 6: Link Propagate Link Segment Off Software Revision = xx 7: Remote Fault Normal Off 8: Symm Fault Det Normal Off LED 9: BP A Enabled BP A Disabled Off 1: Powe
4.2 MODULE MANAGEMENT MODE From the Module configuration screen, the management mode can be changed. Select option 18 to change the mode. The management mode options will be displayed.
4.3 PORT CONFIGURATION The Port configuration screen provides access to the port level configuration parameters, such as, Port Access, SFP information, 802.3ah, Port VLANs, Tagged VLANs and cNode Loopback. To access the Port configuration screen, select C from the Module configuration screen and press . The Port configuration screen will appear.
4.3.1 Port Access The Port Access option allows the ports to be disabled/enabled while maintaining the port configuration and network link To configure Port Access, select option 1 for the Fiber port 1 and option 2 for the Fiber port 2 from the Port configuration screen. 4.3.2 SFP Information The 2GXM module will provide general and specific information on the SFP. This information is best viewed with SNMP management software. The following is the information available: 4.3.3.
SFP information can be obtained by selecting option 7 from the Port configuration screen. PI SA SFP Information - iConverter 2GXM Identifier Chassis Number = 1 Slot Number = 1 iConverter, Serial Agent Model Number = 8999-0 Port = 1 Address A0 Page Contents =================================================== 00: 03 04 07 00 10 02 00 00 00 00 00 01 03 00 14 C8 ................ 10: 37 37 00 00 43 4F 52 45 54 45 4B 20 20 20 20 20 77..xxxxxxx 20: 20 20 20 20 00 00 00 00 43 54 2D 30 31 35 35 53 ....
• • • OAM functions. 802.3ah OAM Mode - The 802.3ah OAM Mode sets the selected port to “Passive” or “Active” configuration mode. In “Passive” mode the port cannot initiate Discovery, send Variable Requests or initiate Loopback Mode. It can observe and report only the port status of its 802.3ah enabled remote partner. An “Active” port can initiate Discovery, send Variable Requests and initiate loopback mode. Loopback Mode - The Loopback Mode turns loopback operations “On” or “Off”.
the remote ports. If “Forward” is displayed, the remote partner is forwarding non-OAMPDUs network frames to the higher sublayer. If “Loopback” is displayed, the remote partner is looping back nonOAMPDUs network frames. If “Discard” is displayed, the remote partner is discarding non-OAMPDUs network frames. If “Unknown”, the Parser Action state of the remote partner is indeterminate. • Critical Event - Indicates the Critical Event state (“Yes”, “No” or “Unknown”) of the remote partner.
4.3.4 802.3ah Events 802.3ah events can be accessed by selecting options 8 from the Port configuration screen. PI SA 802.
4.3.5 Port VLAN The flow of data on the module is controlled by configuring the Port VLAN settings. The block diagram illustrates the flow of both the management traffic and the data traffic for a plug-in module (standalone modules do not have backplane access). The data traffic is controlled by a switch matrix which provides complete control of the data traffic. The management traffic is simply enabled or disabled at each port. By default traffic flows between all ports on the module.
Port VLAN is access by selecting options 11 - 20 for the plug-in module or 11 - 13 for the standalone module from the Port configuration screen.
4.3.6 Tagged VLAN The 2GXM supports the IEEE 802.1Q tag VLAN packet tagging and un-tagging and the 802.1p Quality of Service priority standards. The following parameters are configured for each port: 4.3.6.1 Port Priority (PRI) This (IEEE 802.1p based) user-specified value of 0 through 7 can be assigned as a QoS priority level (0 being lowest and 7 being highest) to packets ingressing (entering) a port. If no value is specified by the user, a default priority value of “0” is assigned.
Tagged VLAN is accessed by selecting option 4 from the Port configuration screen. The Tag VLAN Control screen will be displayed.
4.3.7 VLAN Membership Table The VLAN Membership Table lists the permitted VLAN ID (VID) for each egress port on the module. Only packets that are assigned a VID value that matches one of the egress port’s VID memberships are allowed to egress through the port. When the Ingress Security is set to High for a specific port, the membership table is used to list the VIDs of the packets that are allowed to ingress that port. VLAN Membership is accessed by selecting option 5 from the Port configuration screen.
Initially the table is empty. To configure the ports with VLAN IDs, select option (a) from the VLAN Membership configuration screen.
To add a VLAN ID to the membership table, select option 1 and enter the ID #. To associate the VLAN ID to a port, select the appropriate port option (2 - 6).
PI VLAN Membership - iConverter 2GXM Identifier Chassis Number = 1 Slot Number = 1 VLAN ID (VID) 1: iConverter, Serial Agent 100 Model Number = 8999-0 Port 1 Port 2 BP A BP B Mngmnt Yes No No No No Add new entry (a), Delete entry (d), Edit entry (e), Clear table (c) Enter Choice, Previous Screen(0), (H)elp, E(x)it > The VLAN membership entries are saved from the Port configuration screen, option 4. 4.3.
4.3.9 Port Statistics The 2GXM module provides port statistics on both Port 1 and Port 2. The Port Statistics can be viewed by selecting option P from the Module configuration screen.
5.0 2GXM SPECIFICATIONS Plug-in Module Description Standalone Tabletop Standalone Wall-Mount 1000BASE-X Fiber to 1000BASE-X Fiber Converter with integrated management Protocols 1000BASE-X with 1536 bytes max. frame size Cable Types Fiber Multimode: 50/125, 62.5/125, 100/140 um, Single-mode: 9/125 um Serial RS-232, 22 to 24 AWG, 12 to 50 pF/ft. Connector Types Fiber SFP: LC Serial Mini DIN-6 female, mini DIN-6 male to DB-9 female adapter included Controls DIP-Switches and LEDs 802.
6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 6.1 OVERVIEW The 2GXM module has several LED indicators available to assist in the determination of problems. Refer to Section 3.5, Verify Operation, for LED definitions. 6.1.1 Power Issues Problem: The Power LED does not illuminate after installation is complete or no LED indicators are ON Possible Causes: A. For standalone modules, confirm that the power supply is connected to both the module and the AC or DC power source.
7.0 WARRANTY This product is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material and workmanship for a period of TWO YEARS from the date of shipment. A LIFETIME warranty may be obtained by the original purchaser by REGISTERING this product with Omnitron within 90 days from the date of shipment. TO REGISTER, COMPLETE AND MAIL OR FAX THE ENCLOSED REGISTRATION FORM TO THE INDICATED ADDRESS. Or you may register your product on the Internet at http://www.omnitronsystems.com.
