Black Box LR0304A-KIT User Manual

4-port and 8-port t1/e1 ethernet network extender kits

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4-Port and 8-Port T1/E1 Ethernet Network Extender Kits

Extend Ethernet with four or eight

T1/E1 connections over copper.

Bridges 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet interface.

4-Port unit supports maximum bandwidth of 6.144 Mbps on T1 and

7.936 Mbps on E1.

8-Port unit supports maximum bandwidth of 12.288 Mbps on T1 and

15.872 Mbps on E1.

Supports Ethernet Auto MDI-X function so no crossover cables are

needed.

Provides auto backup and recovery for Ethernet bridge connections.

Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) •

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FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 •

Support

Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 •

Information

Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com

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Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) • Customer FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 • Support Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • Information Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
Page 2 4-Port and 8-Port T1/E1 Ethernet Network Extender Kits Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. AT&T is a registered trademark of AT&T Intellectual Property II, LP. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Page 3 FCC and IC RFI Statements Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Page 4 4-Port and 8-Port T1/E1 Ethernet Network Extender Kits Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3.
Page 5 CE Statement European Community (CE) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the protection requirements of European Emission Standard EN55022/EN61000-3 and the Generic European Immunity Standard EN55024. EMC: EN55022(2003)/CISPR-2 (2002): Class A IEC61000-4-2 (2001): 4 KV CD, 8 KV AD IEC61000-4-3 (2002): 3 V/m IEC61000-4-4 (2001): 1 KV (power line), 0.5 KV (signal line) Page 5...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
4-Port and 8-Port T1/E1 Ethernet Network Extender Kits 1. Specifications ......................................7 2. Overview ........................................8 2.1 Introduction.....................................8 2.2 Features ......................................9 2.3 What’s Included ....................................9 2.4 LED Descriptions ....................................10 2.5 Front and Back Panels ..................................10 3. Installation ......................................11 4. RS-232 Console Configuration ................................12 4.1 RS-232 Console Connection Setup ..............................12 4.2 Console Configuration ..................................13 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
Page 7: Specifications
E1: ITU-T G.703, G.704, G.706, G.732, G.823 LAN Interface: Auto detection for 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, full-/ half-duplex, and Auto MDI/MDI-X Connectors: LR0304A-KIT: T1/E1: (4) RJ-48; Ethernet: (2) RJ-45; RS-232 console port: (1) DB9 F; LR0308A-KIT: T1/E1: (8) RJ-48; Ethernet: (2) RJ-45; RS-232 console port: (1) DB9 F Indicators: LR0304A-KIT: (10) LEDs: (1) Power, (1) Test, T1/E1 (1–4), LAN1, LAN2, (2) 10/100M;...
Page 8: Overview
The LR0304A-KIT includes two 4-port T1/E1 Ethernet Network Extenders that inversely multiplex data from an Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX interface into four T1/E1 lines, then multiplexes back from four T1/E1 lines to Ethernet. The LR0304A-KIT provides an Ethernet bridge connection through four T1/E1 lines at a maximum bandwidth of 7.936 Mbps for E1 and 6.144 Mbps for T1.
Page 9: Features
• LR0308A-KIT: (18) LED indicators for status monitoring • RS-232 console port for configurations and settings 2.3. What's Included Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500. LR0304A-KIT: •...
Page 10: Led Descriptions
Ethernet Port Power Input E1/T1 RJ-48 Interface Power Switch Figure 2-3. Back panel: LR0304A-KIT. NOTE: The LR0308A-KIT’s back panel is similar to the LR0304A-KIT’s, but it has eight E1/T1 RJ-48 interface connectors instead of four. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 10...
Page 11: Installation
4-Port or 8-Port T1/E1 Ethernet Extender. NOTE: The LR0304A-KIT or LR0308A-KIT extenders will execute self-test routines and automatically connect with each other. The LAN LED indicators will start flashing to show Ethernet data activities.
Page 12: Rs-232 Console Configuration
4. RS-232 Console Configuration 4.1 RS-232 Console Connection Setup LR0304A-KIT provides an RS-232C console port to monitor the OA&M status through a VT100 terminal. Follow the steps listed below to connect the console port from the extender to the terminal.
Page 13: Console Configuration
4.2 Console Configuration Once you log in to the console, the main menu will be displayed on the screen. The main menu will display the LR0304A-KIT or LR0308A-KIT unit’s connection status and settings in three sections: T1/E1 Settings, Ethernet Settings, and Status.
Page 14 [ENTER] -confirm [Q][q] -quit Figure 4-3. Options for each item: LR0304A-KIT. Press the [enter] at the item “Loopback Testing” to enable the E1/T1 loopback testing, and the status will show the loopback status. To end the loopback testing, press the [Q] or [q] key to stop and go back to normal E1/T1 connections.
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