10/100/1000base-t to 100/1000base-x sfp managed media converter (100 pages)
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10/100/1000Base-T to Dual 1000Base-X SFP Media Converter GT-1205A User’s Manual...
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PLANET has made every effort to ensure that this User’s Manual is accurate; PLANET disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have occurred.
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FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately. Revision User’s Manual for PLANET Gigabit Ethernet Redundant Media Converter For Model: GT-1205A Rev 2.0 (Febauary. 2013)
GT-1205A is with two vacant SFP module slots. The 1000Base-X SFP module is not bundled with in the package Note 1.2 Product Description The GT-1205A is 3-Port Gigabit, one TP and dual SFP Media Converter which supports conversion...
With 1000Base-SX / LX SFP ports, the GT-1205A is with high reliability and flexibility to extend the distance up to 550m, 10km, or longer. It depends on the 1000Base-SX / LX SFP transceiver modules.
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External 5V / 2A DC power supply LED indicators for easy network diagnose DIP Switch for 3-Port operation with Gigabit Switch mode or Redundant mode Compact in size, easy installation Can be installed on PLANET’s 10”/19” Media Converter Chassis (MC-700/1500/1500R/1500R48) Wall mounting and DIN-Rail Supported...
1.4 Product Specification Model GT-1205A Hardware Specification Hardware Version Copper 1 x 10/100/1000Base-T port Ports Fiber 2 x 1000Base-X SFP slots 10Base-T: 2-Pair UTP CAT. 3,4,5, up to 100 meters 100Base-TX: 2-Pair UTP CAT. 5, 5e up to Twisted-Pair 100 meters 1000Base-T: 4-Pair UTP CAT.
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Maximum Packet 1522 Bytes Size Back pressure for Half-Duplex. IEEE Flow Control 802.3x Pause Frame for Full-Duplex Power Requirement 5V DC, 2A max. Power Consumption 5.4 Watts / 18.5 BTU per hour max. Dimension 94 x 70 x 26mm (W x D x H) Weight 191g (device only) Standard Conformance...
Basic knowledge of networking is assumed. Please read this chapter completely before continuing. 2.1 Product Outlook The GT-1205A overview showed as below: Rear Panel Front Panel 1000 LNK/...
1000Base-X SFP slots and one Auto-Sensing 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 Port. Figure 2-2-1 shows a front panel of Gigabit Media Converter. LNK/ 1000 10/100/1000Base-T to Dual 1000Base-X SFP Figure 2-2-1: GT-1205A Front Panel 2.2.1 LED Indicators System Color Function PWR Green Lit: Power on.
Figure 2-3-1: One DC jack for DC power input Power Notice: Power Information: the power jack of GT-1205A is with 2.5mm in the central post and required +5VDC power input. It will conform to the bundled AC-DC adapter and Planet’s Media Chassis.
Please keep the AC-DC adapter as spare parts when your GT-1205A is installed to a Media Chassis. 2.5mm DC Receptacle 2.5mm +5V for each slot DC receptacle is 2.5mm wide that conforms to and matches the Gigabit Media Converter 2.5mm DC jack’s central post.
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Redundancy Overview The GT-1205A provides rapid fiber redundancy of link for highly critical Ethernet applications. The redundant-mode supports auto-recover function. If the destination port of a packet is link down, it forwards the packet to the other port of the backup pair.
Gigabit Media Converter on a desktop or shelf, simply complete the following steps. 2.5.1 Stand-alone Installation The GT-1205A is with high reliability and flexibility to extend the distance up to 550m and 10/15/20/30/40/50/60/70/120km. It depends on the 1000Base-SX / LX SFP transceiver modules, the SFP transceiver is hot-pluggable and hot-swappable.
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1000Base-X 5V DC power 1000Base-X LC Fiber LC Fiber Figure 2-5-1: GT-1205A Gigabit Media Converter Stand Alone Installation Step 4: Connect the fiber cable. Attach the duplex LC connector on the network cable into the SFP transceiver. Step 5: Attach fiber cable from the GT-1205A to the fiber network.
Approved PLANET SFP Transceivers The GT-1205A Gigabit Media Converter supports both Single mode and Multi-mode SFP transceiver. The following list of approved PLANET SFP transceivers is correct at the time of publication: Gigabit SFP Transceiver Modules MGB-GT SFP-Port 1000Base-T module ...
2.5.3 Optional DIN-Rail Installation There are two DIN-Rail holes on the left side of the GT-1205A that allows it can be easily installed with DIN-Rail mounting. The PLANET optional DIN-Rail mounting Kit – RKE-DIN can be order separately.
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Step 2: Lightly press push the DIN-Rail into the track. Step 3: Check the DIN-Rail is tightly on the track. You must use the screws supplied with the mounting brackets. Damage caused to the parts by using incorrect screws would invalidate your warranty.
Appendix A Networking Connection A.1 Data RJ-45 Pin Assignments - 1000Mbps, 1000Base-T PIN NO MDI-X BI_DA+ BI_DB+ BI_DA- BI_DB- BI_DB+ BI_DA+ BI_DC+ BI_DD+ BI_DC- BI_DD- BI_DB- BI_DA- BI_DD+ BI_DC+ BI_DD- BI_DC- Implicit implementation of the crossover function within a twisted-pair cable, or at a wiring panel, while not expressly forbidden, is beyond the scope of this standard.
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The standard cable, RJ-45 pin assignment The standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector There are 8 wires on a standard UTP/STP cable and each wire is color-coded. The following shows the pin allocation and color of straight cable and crossover cable connection: SIDE 1 SIDE 2 Straight Cable 1 = White/Orange...
A.3 Fiber-Optic Cable Connection Parameter The wiring details are as below: Cables: Standard Fiber Type Cable Specification 50/125μm or 1000Base-SX (850nm) Multi-mode 62.5/125μm 50/125μm or Multi-mode 1000Base-LX (1300nm) 62.5/125μm Single-mode 9/125μm Wiring Distances: Modal Max. Diameter Standard Fiber Bandwidth Distance (micron) (MHz * km) (meters)
: GT-1205A * Produced by: Manufacturer‘s Name : Planet Technology Corp. Manufacturer‘s Address : 10F., No.96, Minquan Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan (R.O.C.). is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive on (2004/108/EC).
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