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WorkGroup
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Installation and User Guide
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January 2002
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- Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX SUPPORT FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 INFORMATION Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
- Page 3 Important: Black Box Workgroup Repeaters contain no user serviceable parts. Attempted service by unauthorized personnel shall render any and all warranties null and void. If problems are experienced with a Black Box Workgroup Repeater, consult Section 5, Troubleshooting, of this User Guide.
- Page 4 Installation and User Guide (02/02) BLACK BOX WorkGroup Repeater FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS 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 interference to radio communication.
- Page 5 Installation and User Guide (02/02) BLACK BOX WorkGroup Repeater 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.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
3.2.4 Connecting Fiber Optic (ST and SC types) ..........15 3.2.5 Connecting Single-Mode Fiber Optic (SMF) ........... 15 4.0 OPERATION....................16 4.1 Repeater Functionality..................16 4.2 Powering the Black Box Workgroup Repeater ............. 16 4.3 Chassis LEDs......................17 5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING .................. 18 5.1 Before Calling for Assistance ................18 5.2 When Calling for Assistance ................ -
Page 7: Specifications
Installation and User Guide (02/02) BLACK BOX WorkGroup Repeater SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications Performance Data Rate: 10 Mbits / sec Partitioning: Enforced after 32 consecutive collisions. Reconnect: Occurs after 512 bits of error-free transmission. Network Standards Ethernet V 1.0/V2.0 IEEE 802.3: 10BASE-T, 10BASE5 10BASE2, 10BASE-FL &... - Page 8 Installation and User Guide (02/02) BLACK BOX WorkGroup Repeater Operating Environment: Ambient Temperature: 32° to 120° F (0° to 50°C) Storage Temperature: -5° to 140°F (-20°to 60°C) Ambient Relative Humidity: 10% to 95% (non-condensing) Packaging Specifications of the WorkGroup Repeaters: Enclosure: High strength steel.
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Page 9: Specifications - Repeater Port Module (Rpm)
Installation and User Guide (02/02) BLACK BOX WorkGroup Repeater Specifications - Repeater Port Modules (RPMs) RPM Type : Fiber-mm Front Access Connector Type BNC-f DB-15 f Fiber-ST RJ-45 Partition (PART)LED Receive (RX) LED LINK LED n.a. n.a. Switch on Face Plate yes** n.a. -
Page 10: Introduction
Workgroup Repeater expand a network by extending individual Ethernet segments. Where standard distance limits are not sufficient, and where different media types need to come together in one Ethernet link, Black Box Workgroup Repeater Repeaters are ideal. They support connections to all standard Ethernet media types. -
Page 11: Workgroup Repeater Chassis
Individual RPMs are equipped with a single media interface connector. Any RPM can be installed in either slot of the Black Box Workgroup Repeater chassis. All LEDs common to the WorkGroup Repeater unit are front-mounted for easy visual monitoring of status during operation. To simplify media connections, each media interface port and the port-specific LED’s are accessible from the rear of the unit, along... -
Page 12: Repeater Port Modules (Rpms)
Installation and User Guide (02/02) BLACK BOX WorkGroup Repeater These LEDs provide a visual assessment of the operational condition and aggregate network activity at the unit, and are in addition to the LEDs on each individual RPM. Workgroup Repeater - Repeater Port Modules (RPMs) For standard WorkGroup Repeater models, there is an option of five different Repeater Port Modules (RPMs) each equipped with its own unique connector type. -
Page 13: Rpm-Tp (Twisted Pair)
Installation and User Guide (02/02) BLACK BOX WorkGroup Repeater terminator for proper termination. Certain applications may require a "tee" connector, used as a tap, to allow the 10BASE2 coax segment to continue on past the RPM-BNC connection. The RPM-BNC module includes one partition (PART) and one receive (RX) LED, which are visible from the rear. -
Page 14: Rpm-Aui
Installation and User Guide (02/02) BLACK BOX WorkGroup Repeater functionality. In addition to PART and RX (same as RPM-BNC, Section 2.3.1), the RPM- TP has a LINK LED to indicate proper connectivity with the remote device. Important Note: For the RPM-TP MDI-X Crossover Switch - DOWN(or Right) for workstations and user connections. -
Page 15: Rpm-Fst (Fiber St, Twist-Lock Connector)
Installation and User Guide (02/02) BLACK BOX WorkGroup Repeater According to Ethernet standards, the maximum distance from the transceiver AUI connector and the attached device ( RPM-AUI) is 50m (165 ft.). The AUI segment maximum length is reduced in cascaded configurations. See the following note. -
Page 16: Rpm-Fsc (Fiber Sc, Snap-In Connector)
Installation and User Guide (02/02) BLACK BOX WorkGroup Repeater NOTE: The RPM-FST circuit board contains a six pin jumper which controls the intensity of the transmitted signal. By default, the jumper is placed across pins 1 & 2. The jumper may be set as follows, to accommodate distances of up to 4 km: (See Figure and Table on following page.) -
Page 17: Features And Benefits
Installation and User Guide (02/02) BLACK BOX WorkGroup Repeater Features and Benefits Models for Homogeneous Media Workgroup Repeater models support extensions of all standard Ethernet media types, including BNC-BNC, AUI-AUI, TP-TP, and Fiber-Fiber. Users may expand network distances while retaining the media of choice with these models. -
Page 18: Applications
Figure 2.5.2: Black Box Workgroup Repeater convert media types while extending segment distance. The internal auto-ranging power supply of the Black Box Workgroup Repeater permits it to be installed anywhere in the world. In the workplace or in a wiring closet, WorkGroup Repeater unit may be conveniently shelf or table-top mounted and plugged into a standard AC power convenience outlet for a simple installation. -
Page 19: Installation
It is typically shelf-mounted either in a wiring closet or in an open area. To conserve shelf space, it may be desirable to mount several units on top of each other. If so, this may be readily done as the Black Box Workgroup Repeater's steel case is strong. -
Page 20: Connecting Twisted Pair (Rj-45, Unshielded Or Shielded)
Installation and User Guide (02/02) BLACK BOX WorkGroup Repeater 3.2.1 Connecting Twisted Pair (RJ-45, Unshielded or Shielded) The following procedure describes how to connect a 10BASE-T twisted pair segment to the RJ-45 port on the RPM-TP. The procedure is the same for both unshielded and shielded twisted pair segments. -
Page 21: Connecting Fiber Optic (St And Sc Types)
Installation and User Guide (02/02) BLACK BOX WorkGroup Repeater 3.2.4 Connecting Fiber Optic 10BASE-FL and FOIRL (ST-type, “Twist-Lock") The following procedure applies to FOIRL and 10BASE-FL applications using an RPM-ST card with ST-type fiber connectors. (The primary difference between FOIRL and 10BASE-FL for users is the maximum distance allowed. -
Page 22: Operation
Installation and User Guide (02/02) BLACK BOX WorkGroup Repeater OPERATION This section describes the functionality and operation of the Workgroup Repeater. Repeater Functionality Workgroup Repeaters operate as mixed-media or homogeneous Ethernet repeaters. Both types are compliant with IEEE 802.3 specifications and supports all IEEE defined media, including 10BASE-T, 10BASE-FL, FOIRL, 10BASE2, and 10BASE5. -
Page 23: Chassis Leds
Installation and User Guide (02/02) BLACK BOX WorkGroup Repeater between 47 and 63 Hz, and will consume no more than a maximum of 15 watts. The power connector is located on the back of the unit. In order to power down the unit, simply unplug the power cable from either the wall socket, power strip or the power connector on the back of the unit. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Technical Support for help. If you are unsure of any procedures described in this chapter, or if the WorkGroup Repeater is not operating as expected, do not attempt to repair or alter the unit. Contact Black Box for assistance. Before Calling for Assistance If you have difficulty installing or operating the WorkGroup Repeater, refer to Chapters 3 and 4. -
Page 25: When Calling For Assistance
Box by phone at (724) 746-5500 or by other appropriate method . Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. Black Box will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description, including: •...