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Overview ® The Metrobility Radiance 100Mbps Access Line Cards are the industry’s first media converters with the ability to reach across a wide area network (WAN) to communicate, test and reconfigure an unmanaged remote device, without reducing the available bandwidth to the customer site. This capability is accomplished through the employment of Metrobility’s revolutionary Radiance technology.
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The Radiance access line card provides the following key features: • Remote management using Metrobility’s unique Radiance technology which enables communication with an unmanaged remote device. • Complete Remote Monitoring (RMON) Group 1 Ethernet Statistics support. • Remote link testing capability that does not affect the customer’s available bandwidth.
Installation Guide Follow the simple steps outlined in this section to install and start using the Radiance access line cards. NOTE: Electrostatic discharge precautions should be taken when handling any line card. Proper grounding is recommended (i.e., wear a wrist strap). Unpack the Line Cards Your order has been provided with the safest possible packaging, but shipping damage does occasionally occur.
DIP Switches A bank of six DIP switches is located on the back of the card. Switches 1, 3, 5 and 6 allow you to select from several modes of operation. These switches are clearly marked on the card’s circuit board. Refer to the table below for the proper setting of the DIP switches.
Link Loss Carry Forward Link Loss Carry Forward (LLCF) is provided as an aid in troubleshoot- ing a remote connection. When LLCF is enabled, loss of the receive signal at the TX port prevents the FX port from transmitting an idle signal onto the cable.
Far End Fault Far End Fault (FEF) is only applicable to the fiber optic port. FEF enables the locally managed access line card to detect a break in the remote card’s fiber port receiver. The remote card sends an alarm to the locally managed card if the remote card has FEF enabled and it loses its receive (RX) fiber link.
• Slide the card in until the top and bottom edges of the front panel are flush and even with the top and bottom edges of the chassis. • To secure the line card to the chassis, turn the thumbscrew clockwise until it is snug.
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The singlemode (SM) connector supports a maximum segment length of 20, 40, 60, or 100 km, depending on the model. NOTE: To enable remote management, make sure the management (MAN) LED is ON after connecting the fiber cable to the remote access line card.
User Guide This section contains information about the operating features of the Radiance access line cards. LED Indicators The Radiance access line cards provide several LEDs on the front panel for the visible verification of unit status and proper functionality. These LEDs can help with troubleshooting and overall network diagnosis and management.
Default Software Settings The following settings can only be changed via software commands. Bandwidth Allocation ... 100Mbps Maximum Burst Size ... 16K Loopback Mode ... Disabled Write Protect ... ReadWrite Port Enable/Disable ... Enabled Software Settings Five operational functions on the access line card can be modified only through software commands, either locally or remotely.
The maximum burst size can be adjusted to one of the following settings: 16, 32, 64, 128 or 256 kilobytes. Loopback Mode You can enable loopback on either port on the locally managed card or on the remote fiber port. The loopback function allows a port to return its incoming data back to the sender, while continuing to receive and transmit management packets.
Disabling a port stops the data flow to and from that port. Although data is neither sent nor received, the disabled port continues to accept, process and transmit management packets. However, if LLCF is enabled and the opposite port has no link, management packets will not be transmitted. Remote Management Statistics Through SNMP management, NetBeacon or WebBeacon, you can view Remote Monitoring (RMON) and Ethernet statistics for the Radiance access line card.
Singlemode Fiber Optic Power Monitors Through software , you can read the input and output power levels of the singlemode fiber optic port on the access line cards with diagnostic capabilities. Input Power Level The accuracy of the input power monitor is 1 dBm from -28 dBm to -12 dBm. The accuracy is 2 dBm from -31 dBm to -29 dBm.
Link Loss Carry Forward (LLCF) The access line cards incorporate an LLCF function for troubleshooting a remote connection. When LLCF is enabled, the ports do not transmit a link signal until they receive a link signal from the opposite port. The diagram below shows a typical network configuration with a good link status using access line cards for remote connectivity.
Link Loss Return (LLR) The fiber optic ports of the access line cards have been designed with an LLR function for troubleshooting a remote connection. When LLR is enabled, the fiber port’s transmitter shuts down if its receiver fails to detect a valid receive link. LLR should only be enabled on one end of the link and is typically enabled on either the unmanaged or remote device.
Technical Specifications Data Rate Data Rate ____________________ 100Mbps half duplex, 200Mbps full duplex Bit Delay ____________________________________ 66 bits (fiber to copper) ____________________________________ 51 bits (copper to fiber) Network Connections Singlemode F/O Interface (R231-14, R231-16) Connector ________________________________________________ ST or SC Wavelength _______________________________________________ 1310 nm RX Input Sensitivity ________________________________ -29 dBm minimum Output Power ____________________________________ -15 dBm to -8 dBm Supported Link Length __________________________ up to 20 km full duplex...
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Singlemode CWDM F/O Interface (R231-47, -49, -51, -53, -55, -57, -59, -61) Connector _____________________________________________________ LC Wavelength ________________________________________ (see tables below) Supported Link Length __________________________ up to 60 km full duplex Cable Type ___________________________________________ 9/125 m F/O RX Input Sensitivity _______________ -25 dBm (typical); -23 dBm (maximum) Output Power ___________________________ -3 to +2 dBm;...
Product Safety, EMC and Compliance Statements This equipment complies with the following requirements: • UL • CSA • EN60950 (safety CE) • FCC Part 15, Class A • EN55022 Class A (emissions CE) • EN55024: 1998 (immunity) • DOC Class A (emissions) •...
Warranty and Servicing Three-Year Warranty for the Radiance Access Line Card Metrobility Optical Systems, Inc. warrants that every Radiance access line card will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of THREE YEARS from the date of Metrobility shipment. This warranty covers the original user only and is not transferable.
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Product Manuals The most recent version of this manual is available online at http://www.metrobility.com/support/manuals.htm Product Registration To register your product, go to http://www.metrobility.com/support/registration.asp 25 Manchester Street, Merrimack, NH 03054 USA tel: 1.603.880.1833 • fax: 1.603.594.2887 www.metrobility.com 5660-713113 H 2/04...
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