KTI KC-3000 Operation Manual

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Modular Media Converter Center System
KC-3000 KC-1800
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Slide-in 10/100 Media Converter Modules
Slide-in Gigabit Media Converter Modules
Operation Manual
DOC.040521-KC1800-KC3000
P/N: 720-0007-001
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  • Page 1 Modular Media Converter Center System KC-3000 KC-1800 Slide-in 10/100 Media Converter Modules Slide-in Gigabit Media Converter Modules Operation Manual DOC.040521-KC1800-KC3000 P/N: 720-0007-001...
  • Page 2 Ó 2002 KTI Networks Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this documen- tation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any directive work (such as translation or transformation) without per- mission from KTI Networks Inc.
  • Page 3 The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice. Copyright (C) KTI. All Rights Reserved. TRADEMARKS Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corp. WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............6 1.1 Features ..................7 1.2 Technical Specifications ............... 8 2. Installation ............12 2.1 Unpacking ................... 12 2.2 System Units ................12 2.2.1 System LED Module ..............15 2.2.2 Management Module ..............16 2.2.3 System Power Chassis ............
  • Page 5 6.5 Administrator Menu ..............55 6.5.1 Basic ..................56 6.5.2 Console Port Information ............60 6.5.3 Security Manager ..............61 6.5.4 Image Refresh Time ..............62 6.5.5 Update Firmware ..............63 6.5.6 Reboot System ................. 64 6.6 Slot Icon Operations ..............65 7.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. Introduction The Modular Converter System KC-3000 and KC-1800 are managed and un- managed media converter racks that can host 16 slots and 18 slots respectively of network media converter modules. A wide range of media modules are avail- able depending on your variety of network cabling environment. These optional media converter modules include UTP to multimode or single mode fiber cable for Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet networks.
  • Page 7: Features

    1.1 Features Some of the key features include: • Managed modular Media Converter Center Rack • 19-inch rack-mountable 2U chassis • Managed system accommodates up to 16 media converter modules • Un-managed system accommodates up to 18 media converter modules •...
  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    1.2 Technical Specifications System Model KC-3000/1A KC-1800/1A KC-3000/1D KC-1800/1D 19-inch rack mount Number of slots Management support Managed Un-managed Managed Un-managed System LED module Installed Installed Installed Installed Management module Installed Installed Number of MC slots 16 slots 18 slots...
  • Page 9 AC Power Chassis Module Specifications Dimension 169.2mm x 301.8mm x 85.4mm Installation method Plug in from system rear panel Maintenance Modular design for easy maintenance AC power switch System power on/off switch AC power receptacle IEC320 type receptacle Electric Input voltage rating 100 ~ 240VAC Input voltage range 100 ~ 240VAC (+/-10%)
  • Page 10 System LED Module Dimension 148.7mm x 22mm x 86.4mm Slot position Slot 1 Installation method Plug in from system front panel Mis-insertion protection System interface DIN type connector System power status Green LED indication System fan failure status Red LED indication Buzzer Beep warning for fan failure event Buzzer reset switch...
  • Page 11 Management Specifications Management interface Telnet Via direct RS-232 console connection Telnet Via TCP/IP Telnet software SNMP agent Via TCP/IP SNMP manager software HTTP server Via browser software Protocols IPv4 IP version4 RFC791 T C P Transmission Control Protocol RFC793 User Datagram Protocol RFC768 ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol RFC792...
  • Page 12: Installation

    The product package contains: • The system unit • One power cord • One 19-inch rack mounting kit • Operation Manual 2.2 System Units The figure below illustrates managed model KC-3000 series. The figure below illustrates un-managed model KC-1800 series. -12-...
  • Page 13 The following figure shows the model equipped with AC power chassis. The following figure shows the model equipped with DC power chassis. -13-...
  • Page 14 Main Chassis : provides insertion slots on front panel for system LED module, CPU management module, and optional add-on media converter modules. It also provides a chassis slot on rear for mounting system power chassis. System LED Module : provides system power and fan status indicators together with one alarm buzzer for power or fan failure.
  • Page 15: System Led Module

    2.2.1 System LED Module System LED module features the following functions: System Power Indicator (Green LED) : System power in normal condition : System power failure Fan Failure Indicator (Red LED) : Cooling fan in normal condition : Cooling fan failure Alarm Buzzer (Beep) Beep : when system power failure or fan failure occur Silent : no failure occurs...
  • Page 16: Management Module

    2.2.2 Management Module The system unit comes with one pre-installed Management module. The module facilitates the following functions: • Direct out-of-band management via RS-232 console port • SNMP agent to serve in-band management via SNMP protocol • Telnet console in-band management via TCP/IP protocol •...
  • Page 17 Console Port This port is a 9-pin male D-sub connector. It serves as an RS-232 DTE port. Refer to Chapter xx for the console operation. The pin definitions are: Pin2 RXD Pin 3 TXD Pin 4 DTR Pin 5 GND Pin 6 DSR UTP Port This is an auto-negotiation 10/100BASE-TX LAN port and provides a...
  • Page 18: System Power Chassis

    2.2.3 System Power Chassis The system power supply is assembled in a plug-in chassis module with cooling fan. Two types of system power chassis are illustrated as fol- lows: AC System Power Chassis Specifications AC power switch System power on/off switch AC power receptacle IEC320 type receptacle Input voltage rating...
  • Page 19 DC System Power Chassis Specifications Input power switch System power on/off switch Input power receptacle Terminal connector (screw type) Input voltage rating 48VDC Input voltage range 36 ~75VDC Output power 150W The connection definition of the DC power receptacle is: -19-...
  • Page 20 Removal of System Power Chassis The system power chassis is pre-installed in the system unit when sys- tem unit is shipped from factory. The chassis is designed for easy un- installation from system unit in case of any inspection purpose. How- ever, note that this removal only can be performed by a well-trained technical person.
  • Page 21 Insertion of System Power Chassis Before inserting the power chassis into system unit, make sure: • The system power switch is turned off. • The power cord is disconnected from the power chassis. To insert the power chassis, hold the handle and push it into system unit until it is seated in system chassis properly.
  • Page 22 2.2.4 Media Converter Slots The KC-3000 managed unit provides sixteen module slots for installing optional slide-in media converter modules. And KC-18000 un-managed unit provides eighteen media converter module slots. A converter module can be inserted into an available slot or removed from a slot anytime even when system unit is powered on.
  • Page 23 To insert a converter module into a slot, remove slot cover first and insert the module into slot slowly until it is seated in slot properly. Screw it onto system unit securely before making any cable connection. To remove a converter module from slot, disconnect all cable connec- tions on the module first and unscrew the module until it is released from system unit.
  • Page 24 The following figure illustrates an example of a media converter module: For more information about the converter slide-in module, refer to Chap- ter 7. -24-...
  • Page 25: Rack Mounting

    2.3 Rack Mounting One rack mounting kit is supplied in the product package. It includes two brackets and bracket screws for installing the system unit into a 19-inch rack. Mount both brackets onto the system unit as shown below: -25-...
  • Page 26 Install the system unit into a 19-inch rack as shown below: -26-...
  • Page 27: Network Management

    3. Network Management 3.1 Management Functions The managed converter rack system KC-3000 series is featured with man- agement functions and can be managed by using the following methods: • Direct console connection over an RS-232 cable • Telnet software over TCP/IP network •...
  • Page 28: Protocols Supported

    The system unit is equipped with one SNMP module which serves as a management agent to monitor the system status and all installed media converter modules. The agent also responses to either in-band manage- ment requests coming from network or out-of-band requests from di- rectly connected console.
  • Page 29: Setup For Out-Of-Band (Console) Management

    3.3 Setup for Out-of-band (Console) Management Before doing any in-band management, it is necessary to perform con- sole operation for configuring IP and SNMP related settings for the first time the system is received for installation. The console port is located on the SNMP module.
  • Page 30 2. Connect one end to the console port and connect the other end to the PC COM port. 3. Configure your PC COM port setting to match the RS-232 settings of the console port and start your terminal software. Factory default settings of the Console port Baud rate : 38400, N, 8, 1, 0 Flow control : disabled 4.
  • Page 31: Setup For In-Band Management

    3.4 Setup for In-band Management To perform an in-band management, it is necessary to connect the sys- tem to your TCP/IP network. The steps are: 1. Configure IP and SNMP related settings to the system using direct console management when you receive it first time for the installa- tion.
  • Page 32: Console And Telnet Operation

    4. Console and Telnet Operation Functions supported: • Set and display IP parameters for the system. • Set and display SNMP parameters for the SNMP agent function. • Monitor system fan status and other system information. • Monitor installation status of each slots. •...
  • Page 33 Cold Start When the power to the system is turned on, the system start initialization and self-test process. The self-test messages are displayed as follows if a console connection is established successfully.: Power-on Self-test --------------------------------------------- $$$ System LOADER Checksum O.K !!! $$$ System IMAGE Checksum O.K !!! $$$ System DATA Checksum O.K !!! $$ Waiting Copy Rom to Sdram...
  • Page 34 Direct Console Management When you can see the self-test messages shown on screen properly, you can press <Enter> key to start console login operation. Go to Login Prompt section in next page directly. Telnet Management Use Telnet software to perform the management operation. The most convenient solution is using the built-in Telnet function in a Windows 95/98/ or NT PC.
  • Page 35 When login successfully, a Setup menu is shown as follows: --------------------------------------------- Setup Menu TCP/IP stack for KC-3000/1, v1.03 [0] Print this menu [1] IP Menu [2] SNMP Menu [3] View System status [4] View Converter Slots Status [5] Restore Default Value...
  • Page 36: Ip Menu

    4.1 IP Menu Select [1] from Setup menu to set IP related settings. --------------------------------------------- IP Menu [0] Print this menu [1] Set IP Address [2] View IP Status [3] Exit Please Select (0-3) --------------------------------------------- Set IP Address ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Enter ESC to abort. Please Input IP Address(xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx):192.168.0.23 replacing net[0] IP address nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn with 192.168.0.23...
  • Page 37: Snmp Menu

    4.2 SNMP Menu Select [3] from Setup menu to perform SNMP related settings. The fol- lowing figure illustrates the SNMP menu: --------------------------------------------- Snmp Menu [0] Print this menu [1] View Snmp Setting [2] Set Snmp Name [3] Set Snmp Location [4] Set Snmp Contact [5] Set Snmp Community [6] Set Snmp Trap Manager...
  • Page 38: View System Status

    4.3 View System Status Select [4] from Setup menu to view system status. The system status are shown as follows: --------------------------------------------- Power status: good Fan status: good CPU status: Cpu Type = ARM7, Flash Size = 512K, Sdram Size = 2M Bytes Software version 1.xx --------------------------------------------- Power status indicates the power condition of the system.
  • Page 39: View Converter Slots Status

    4.4 View Converter Slots Status Select [5] from setup menu to view current status of all media converter modules in the system. The slot status are shown as follows: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Slot Port Media Speed Duplex Link Slot Port Media Speed Duplex Link 100M Full 100M...
  • Page 40 The slot status definitions are: Column States Interpretation Slot 04-19 Slot position in the system Slot #4 - slot #19 are for media converter module Port No module is installed in slot Upper port of the module in slot Lower port of the module in slot Media No module is installed in slot.
  • Page 41: Restore Default Values

    4.5 Restore Default Values Select [6] from Setup menu to restore factory default settings. Factory default settings are: IP Address 192.168.0.2 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway 192.168.0.1 User Name admin Password Name (null) Location (null) Contact (null) SNMP Communities: No.1 Community name public No.1 Access right Read only...
  • Page 42: Security Manager

    4.6 Security Manager Select [7] from Setup menu to change login user name and password. The steps are: Display current user name --------------------------------------------- Current username: admin Current password: ******** Press Esc to abort ..--------------------------------------------- Change user name and password --------------------------------------------- Change username [admin]: xxxxxx...
  • Page 43: Update Firmware

    4.7 Update Firmware Select [7] from Setup menu to perform firmware (system software) up- grade via TFTP protocol. Before doing TFTP operation, one TFTP server is required and installed in the network to where this system connects and new firmware file must be placed in the TFTP server.
  • Page 44: Reboot System

    The steps are: Specify TFTP server IP address --------------------------------------------- Enter ESC to abort. Please Input TFTP Server IP Address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx):192.168.0.88 TFTP Server: 192.168.0.88 --------------------------------------------- Confirm to start downloading --------------------------------------------- Do you want to start download new image ? (Y/N) Download image and please wait..--------------------------------------------- Confirm to update system flash memory ---------------------------------------------...
  • Page 45: Snmp Management

    5. SNMP Management SNMP management are performed at a network management station run- ning SNMP network management application manager software with graphical user interface. The following figure illustrates an example model: The system unit serves as an SNMP agent and provides the capabilities that allows network administrators via SNMP protocol to set parameters and view system status and media converter status defined in the stan- dard MIB-II and private MIB.
  • Page 46: Configuring Snmp Settings Via Console Operation

    5.1 Configuring SNMP Settings via Console Operation Before performing SNMP operation, proper SNMP settings must be con- figured in the system unit. The SNMP related settings are: Name : Logic name to identify a specific system unit Location : Location where the system is installed Contact : Contact person regarding the system Community...
  • Page 47: Snmp Private Mib

    Port B link status Port A : the upper port of the converter module Port B : the lower port of the converter module Refer to MIB file, KTI-KC-3000-v1.05.mib for the details. This file can be used for MIB compiler. -47-...
  • Page 48: Snmp Traps

    Slot # Port B link Slot # module Port B link down or up The binding information together with a trap is : Trap Name VarBind Cold Start sysDescr, ie KC-3000 Authentication failure sysDescr, ie, KC-3000 Power On power status Fan failure...
  • Page 49: Web Management

    6. Web Management The system features an http server which can serve the management requests coming from any web browser software over internet or intranet network. Web Browser Compatible web browser software with JAVA support Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later Netscape Communicator 4.x or later Set IP Address for the System Unit Before the system can be managed from a web browser software, make...
  • Page 50: Login To The System Unit

    6.2 Login to the System Unit When browser software connects to the system unit successfully, a Login screen is provided for you to login to the device as follows: Login Username : Admin Factory default Password : 123 -50-...
  • Page 51 The following screen shows welcome screen when a successful login is performed. In addition to the device image, the screen supports the following func- tions on the right side: 1. Home : home page and device image 2. Converter Status : view all slot status 3.
  • Page 52: Converter Status

    6.3 Converter Status The types of the media converter modules can be identified by the color as follows: Black 10/100 Fast Ethernet media converter modules Black/purple 1000M Gigabit Ethernet media converter modules Click [Converter Status] to view all slot status in a table list. The informa- tion includes: -52-...
  • Page 53 Column States Interpretation Slot 4-19 Slot position in the system Slot #4 - slot #19 are for media converter module Port Upper port of the module in slot Lower port of the module in slot Media 10/100BASE-TX port, 1000BASE-T port 100BASE-FX port, 1000BASE-SX/LX port Link Green...
  • Page 54: System Status

    6.4 System Status Click [System Status] to view system related status in a table list. The information includes: Slot Number : slot number where the status belongs to Power Status : system power condition Fan Status : system cooling fan CPU type : CPU model equipped in management module RAM size...
  • Page 55: Administrator Menu

    6.5 Administrator Menu Click [Administrator] to show administrator menu. The menu includes the following options: 1. Basic : Set / View IP and SNMP related settings 2. Console Port Information : View RS-232 console configuration 3. Security Manager : Change login user name and password 4.
  • Page 56: Basic

    6.5.1 Basic Click [Basic] to perform IP setting and SNMP settings. Click [IP Address] button to set IP settings. IP settings include: IP Address : Unique IP address designated to this system Subnet Mask : The subnet mask of the IP address specified above Gateway : The IP address of the default gateway (router) Click [Update Settings] to make new settings effective.
  • Page 57 Click [SNMP Entries] button to set SNMP settings. SNMP Entries - System options Name : Logic name for the system Location : Location where the system is installed Contact : Contact person regarding the system -57-...
  • Page 58 SNMP Entries - Community Strings One community contains two settings: Community name : SNMP communities to which the system belongs Access right : Access right associated with the community name Click [RO] or [RW] to set access right for Read Only or Read / Write. Click [Add] button to add one new community into the community list.
  • Page 59 SNMP Entries - Trap Managers One Trap Manager contains the following settings: IP Address : IP address of the trap host to which a trap is issued Community : The trap community to which the system belongs Enable Fan Trap: Enable trap for Fan failure events Enable Power Trap: Enable trap for power failure events Enable Link Change Trap: Enable trap for any link change events Click [Add] to add one trap manager into the manager list.
  • Page 60: Console Port Information

    6.5.2 Console Port Information This screen displays configuration of RS-232 console port. -60-...
  • Page 61: Security Manager

    6.5.3 Security Manager Security Manager allows you to change login user name and password. Click [Apply] to make the changes effective. -61-...
  • Page 62: Image Refresh Time

    6.5.4 Image Refresh Time The system image is updated periodically to present the latest status. The default time interval of refreshing the image is 20 seconds. It can be changed by clicking any of the time buttons displayed. This is a run time setting and not a permant setting.
  • Page 63: Update Firmware

    6.5.5 Update Firmware [Update Firmware] allows you to perform firmware (system software) upgrade via TFTP protocol. Before doing TFTP operation, one TFTP server is required and installed in the network to where this system con- nects and new firmware file must be placed in the TFTP server.
  • Page 64: Reboot System

    6.5.6 Reboot System [Reboot System] allows you to reboot the system unit remotely. Starting this command will make your current http connection lost. You must rebuild the connection to perform any management operation to the unit. -64-...
  • Page 65: Slot Icon Operations

    6.6 Slot Icon Operations In addition to the menu supported, you may click the following image icons to show specific status. Click slot 1 (LED module) on the system image shown on screen Power Status : system power condition Fan Status : system cooling fan -65-...
  • Page 66 Click slot 2 (SNMP module) to view system status. CPU type : CPU model equipped in management module RAM size : Memory size equipped in management module Flash size : Flash memory equipped in management module Software version : Software version built in management module -66-...
  • Page 67 Click any one slot in slot 4 to slot 19 to view one specific slot status. The following figure illustrates slot 9 status: Column States Interpretation Slot 4-19 Slot position in the system Slot #4 - slot #19 are for media converter module Port Upper port of the module in slot Lower port of the module in slot...
  • Page 68: Fast Ethernet Media Converter Modules

    10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX MM 2Km 2 SC KC-3000-TFS20 10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX SM 20Km 2 SC KC-3000-TFS40 10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX SM 40Km 2 SC KC-3000-WDM320 10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX SM 20Km 1 SC KC-3000-WDM520 10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX SM 20Km 1 SC -68-...
  • Page 69 The following figure illustrates the module example which provides 2 SC connectors. All available models are similar except the fiber transceiver equipped. The figure shows the some important compo- nents as follows: • Twisted-Pair Interface (TP Port) • Fiber Interface (Fiber Port) •...
  • Page 70: Specifications

    7.1 Specifications Twisted-Pair Interface Connector Shielded RJ-45 Pin Assignments Compliance IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, 802.3u 100BASE-TX Data Speed 10Mbps or 100Mbps Duplex Mode Half-duplex or Full-duplex Cable Type 10Mbps - Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP 100Mbps - Category 5 UTP Supported Link Length 100 meters Fiber Optic Interface...
  • Page 71: Fiber Optic Specifications

    KC-3000-TFS20 Duplex SM 2 SC 1310nm KC-3000-TFS40 Duplex SM 2 SC 1310nm KC-3000-WDM320 Single SM 1 SC Tx 1310nm / Rx 1550nm KC-3000-WDM520 Single SM 1 SC Tx 1550nm / Rx 1310nm Model Tx Opticl Power Rx Sensitivity Support Distance...
  • Page 72: Making Single Fiber Connection

    7.4 Making Single Fiber Connection Since the single fiber media converter modules use different wavelengths for transmission and receiving respectively, the link partner device lo- cated on the remote end of the single fiber should match the wavelength used on the slide-in module. The following two figures illustrate two connection examples: 7.5 LED Indications The module provides five green LEDs to indicate the following status:...
  • Page 73: Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter Modules

    1000BASE-X device • Full LED indicators for monitoring port and connection status The converter module series support the following configuration needs: 1000BASE-T to 1000BASE-SX / LX KC-3000-SXC Copper to SX fiber SC KC-3000-LXC Copper to LX fiber SC KC-3000-LXC40...
  • Page 74 The following figure illustrates the module example which provides 2 SC connectors. All available models are similar except the fiber transceiver equipped. The figure shows the some important compo- nents as follows: • Twisted-Pair Interface (TP Port) • Fiber Interface (Fiber Port) •...
  • Page 75: Specifications

    8.1 Specifications Twisted-Pair Interface Compliance IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T Connector Shielded RJ-45 jack Pin assignments Auto-crossover for MDI and MDI-X Data speed 1000Mbps Duplex mode Auto-negotiation for half-duplex or full-duplex Cable type 4-pair Category 5 UTP Supported cable length 100 meters Fiber Optic Interface Compliance IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX or LX...
  • Page 76: Functions

    8.2 Functions Functions of 1000BASE-T Port (Twisted-Pair Interface) • Auto-negotiation support for connecting to auto-negotiation devices • Supports both of half duplex and full duplex operations • Auto MDI/MDI-X crossover configuration and receiving polarity correction for UTP connection Pin Assignments MDI-X BI_DA+ BI_DB+...
  • Page 77: Supported Fiber Cables

    8.3 Supported Fiber Cables Model Fiber Wavelength Output power Input Sensitivity KC-3000-SXC 850nm -9.5~ -4dBm -12.5dBm max. KC-3000-LXC 1310nm -9.5~ -3dBm -14.4dBm max. KC-3000-LXC40 LX 1310nm -5~ 0dBm -22dBm max. Model Fiber Used Supported Distance KC-3000-SXC MM 62.5/125 220 meters...

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