Media dependent adapters for the 8672atme and 8672atmm modules (46 pages)
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Installing Media Dependent Adapters (MDAs) Part No. 302403-F Rev 00 March 2001...
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Nortel Networks Inc. reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Nortel Networks Inc. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
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1000BASE-LX (Longwave gigabit fiber) GBIC Nortel Networks is constantly adding new models and features to existing product lines; for a full range of MDAs that are available from Nortel Networks, see your Nortel Networks sales representative. products. Model • 400-4TX MDA •...
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Note: The MDAs are not hot-swappable. Power down the BayStack switch or disconnect the Passport 8132 module from the switch backplane before installing or removing an MDA. 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX MDAs This section describes three 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX MDA models. The three models can support various product lines (see Table 2 on page 2 for a complete list of supported product lines).
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If you connect to another Ethernet hub or Ethernet switch, you need a crossover cable unless an MDI connection exists on the associated port of the attached device. Figure 1 shows the 400-4TX MDA and the 8100-4TX MDA. 400-4TX MDA 8100-4TX MDA Figure 1.
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The 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX MDA ports can operate at either 10 Mb/s or 100 Mb/s. The port speed is determined through autonegotiation with its connecting device. Table 3 describes the 400-4TX MDA and the 8100-4TX MDA front-panel components. Table 3. 400-4TX / 8100-4TX MDA Item Label Description...
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Table 3. 400-4TX / 8100-4TX MDA (continued) Item Label Description F Dx Full-duplex port status LEDs (green): Activity Port activity LEDs (green): 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ-45 (8-pin modular) port connectors. Figure 2 shows the BPS2000-4TX MDA. Figure 2. BPS2000-4TX MDA On: The corresponding port is in full-duplex mode.
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Table 4 describes the BPS2000-4TX MDA front-panel components. Table 4. BPS2000-4TX MDA Item Label Description 10/100 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port status LEDs: Activity Port activity LEDs (green): 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ-45 (8-pin modular) port connectors. On (green): The corresponding port is set to operate at 100 Mb/s. On (yellow): The corresponding port is set to operate at 10 Mb/s.
100BASE-FX MDAs Warning: Fiber optic equipment can emit laser or infrared light that can injure your eyes. Never look into an optical fiber or connector port. Always assume that fiber optic cables are connected to a light source. Vorsicht: Glasfaserkomponenten können Laserlicht bzw.
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Avvertenza: Le apparecchiature a fibre ottiche emettono raggi laser o infrarossi che possono risultare dannosi per gli occhi. Non guardare mai direttamente le fibre ottiche o le porte di collegamento. Tenere in considerazione il fatto che i cavi a fibre ottiche sono collegati a una sorgente luminosa.
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Dual-Port 100BASE-FX Models The three dual-port models are: • 400-2FX MDA Not supported on the Business Policy Switch and Passport 8132. • 8100-2FX MDA Supports BayStack 350/450, BayStack 410, and Passport 8132 Modules. • BPS2000-2FX MDA Supports the Business Policy Switch. The three dual-port 100BASE-FX MDA models each use two longwave 1300 nm SC connectors to attach devices over 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber optic cable.
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400-2FX MDA 100BASE-FX 8100-2FX MDA 100BASE-FX Figure 3. 400-2FX and 8100-2FX MDAs Table 5 describes the 400-2FX MDA and the 8100-2FX MDA front-panel components. 100BASE-FX 100BASE-FX 8100-2FX MDA Link F Dx Activity 400-2FX MDA Link F Dx Activity BS45071A...
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Table 5. 400-2FX MDA / 8100-2FX MDA Description Item Label Description Link Communications link LEDs (green): F Dx Full-duplex port status LEDs (green): Activity Port activity LEDs (green): 100BASE-FX port connectors: Models 400-2FX and 8100-2FX use SC connectors. On: Valid communications link. Off: Invalid communications link or no connection to this port.
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Figure 4 shows the BPS2000-2FX MDA. BPS2000-2FX MDA Figure 4. BPS2000-2FX MDA Table 6 describes the BPS2000-2FX MDA front-panel components. Table 6. BPS2000-2FX MDA Description Item Label Description Link Link status LEDs (green): BPS2000-2FX MDA On (green): Valid 100 Mb/s communications link.
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Table 6. BPS2000-2FX MDA Description (continued) Item Label Description Activity Port activity LEDs (green): 100BASE-FX port connectors: The BPS2000-2FX MDA uses SC connectors. Quad-Port 100BASE-FX Models The three quad-port models are: • 400-4FX MDA Not supported on the Business Policy Switch or Passport 8132.
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Figure 5 shows the 400-4FX MDA and the 8100-4FX MDA. 400-4FX MDA 8100-4FX MDA Figure 5. 400-4FX and 8100-4FX MDAs Table 7 describes the 400-4FX MDA and the 8100-4FX MDA front-panel components. 400-4FX MDA 8100-4FX MDA Link F Dx Activity Link F Dx Activity...
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Table 7. 400-4FX MDA / 8100-4FX MDA Description Item Label Description Link Communications link LEDs (green): F Dx Full-duplex port status LEDs (green): Activity Port activity LEDs (green): 100BASE-FX port connectors: Models 400-4FX and 8100-4FX use MT-RJ connectors. On: Valid communications link. Off: Invalid communications link or no connection to this port.
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Figure 6 shows the BPS2000-4FX MDA. BPS2000-4FX MDA Figure 6. BPS2000-4FX MDA Table 8 describes the BPS2000-4FX MDA front-panel components. Table 8. BPS2000-4FX MDA Description Item Label Description Link Link status LEDs (green): BPS2000-4FX MDA On (green): Valid 100 Mb/s communications link.
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Table 8. BPS2000-4FX MDA Description (continued) Item Label Description Activity Port activity LEDs (green): 100BASE-FX port connectors: The BPS2000-4FX MDA uses MT-RJ connectors. On: Indicates the network activity level for the corresponding port. A high level of network activity can cause LEDs to appear to be on continuously.
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1000BASE-X MDAs Warning: This is a Class 1 Laser/LED product. It contains a laser light source that can injure your eyes. Never look into an optical fiber or connector port. Always assume that the fiber optic cable or connector is connected to a laser light source. Vorsicht: Dieses Laser/LED-Produkt der Klasse 1 enthält eine Laserlichtquelle, die zu Augenverletzungen führen kann.
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Avvertenza: Questo è un produtto laser/LED di Classe 1 e contiene una sorgente luminosa a laser che può danneggiare gli occhi. Non guardare mai all’interno di una port a fibra ottica o di una porta connettore. Dare sempre per scontato che il cavo di fibra ottica o il connettore siano collegati ad una sorgente luminosa a laser.
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Shortwave Gigabit Models The two 1000BASE-SX (shortwave gigabit) MDA models are: • 450-1SR MDA -- single MAC MDA with a separate redundant Phy (backup Phy port). Only one Phy port can be active at any time. If the active Phy port fails, the redundant Phy port automatically becomes the active port.
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450-1SR MDA (1-port redundant) 1000BASE-SX 450-1SX MDA (single port) Figure 7. 450-1SR and 450-1SX MDA Front Panels 1000BASE-SX 1000BASE-SX Link Phy Select Activity 450-1SR MDA Link Activity 450-1SX MDA BS45044A...
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Table 9 describes the 450-1SR MDA and the 450-1SX MDA front-panel components. Table 9. 450-1SR / 450-1SX MDA Description Item Label Link (or) Phy Select Activity Description Communication link LEDs (green): On: Valid communications link. Off: The communications link connection is bad or there is no connection to this port.
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Longwave Gigabit Models The two 1000BASE-LX (longwave gigabit) MDA models are: • 450-1LR MDA -- single MAC MDA with a separate redundant Phy (backup Phy port). Only one Phy port can be active at any time. If the active Phy port fails, the redundant Phy port automatically becomes the active port.
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450-1LR MDA (1-port redundant) 1000BASE-LX 450-1LX MDA (single port) Figure 8. 450-1LR and 450-1LX MDA Front Panels Table 10 describes the 450-1LR MDA and the 450-1LX MDA front-panel components. 1000BASE-LX Link Phy Select Activity 450-1LR MDA 1000BASE-LX Link Activity 450-1LX MDA BS45045A...
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Table 10. 450-1LR and 450-1LX MDA Description Item Label Link (or) Phy Select Activity Description Communication link LEDs (green): On: Valid communications link. Off: The communications link connection is bad or there is no connection to this port. Blinking: The corresponding port is management disabled.
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ATM MDAs Warning: This is a Class 1 Laser/LED product. It contains a laser light source that can injure your eyes. Never look into an optical fiber or connector port. Always assume that the fiber optic cable or connector is connected to a laser light source. Vorsicht: Dieses Laser/LED-Produkt der Klasse 1 enthält eine Laserlichtquelle, die zu Augenverletzungen führen kann.
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Avvertenza: Questo è un produtto laser/LED di Classe 1 e contiene una sorgente luminosa a laser che può danneggiare gli occhi. Non guardare mai all’interno di una port a fibra ottica o di una porta connettore. Dare sempre per scontato che il cavo di fibra ottica o il connettore siano collegati ad una sorgente luminosa a laser.
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Both ports can be active at the same time. In the event of a port failure, traffic destined for the failed port can be set to automatically route to the remaining operational port (see “ATM Configuration Menu” in your switch’s User Guide). Both models use longwave 1300 nm fiber optic connectors to connect devices over single mode (10 km/6.2 mi) or multimode (2 km/1.2 mi) fiber optic cable.
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Table 11 describes the 450-2M3 MDA and 450-2S3 MDA front-panel components. Table 11. 450-2M3 and 450-2S3 MDA Description Item Label Description Receive Status: On steady (green): Valid communications link; no activity. On steady (yellow): No valid communications link. Off: The MDA is broken (or not fully seated in the slot).
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GBIC MDA Warning: This is a Class 1 Laser/LED product. It contains a laser light source that can injure your eyes. Never look into an optical fiber or connector port. Always assume that the fiber optic cable or connector is connected to a laser light source. Vorsicht: Dieses Laser/LED-Produkt der Klasse 1 enthält eine Laserlichtquelle, die zu Augenverletzungen führen kann.
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Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs). The GBICs are hot-swappable input/output enhancement components that are designed for use with Nortel Networks products to allow Gigabit Ethernet ports to link with fiber optic networks. The 450-1GBIC MDA can support various product lines (see Table 2 on page 2 for a complete list of supported product lines).
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450-1GBIC MDA GBIC model with extractor tabs GBIC model with extractor handle Figure 10. 450-1GBIC MDA Front Panel GBIC Link Activity 450-1GBIC MDA SC connector BS450102A...
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Table 12 describes the 450-1GBIC MDA front-panel components. Table 12. 450-1GBIC MDA Description Item Label Link Activity Description Communication link LEDs (green): On: Valid communications link. Off: The communications link connection is bad or there is no connection to this port. Blinking: The corresponding port is management disabled.
Installing an MDA The Uplink/Expansion Module slot on supported switches can accommodate a single MDA. The connection can be either an RJ-45 10/100BASE-TX MDA or a fiber (100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-SX/LX) MDA with an SC or MT-RJ connector. Note: The MDAs are not hot-swappable. Power down the switch or disconnect the Passport 8132 module from the switch backplane before installing or removing an MDA.
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Uplink/Expansion Module 1 = Card guides 2 = Uplink module slot Figure 11. Installing an MDA Press the MDA firmly into the Uplink/Expansion Module slot. Be sure that the MDA is fully seated into the mating connector. Secure the MDA by tightening the thumb screws on the MDA front panel.
Attach devices to the MDA ports. Refer to your switch’s User Guide for instructions on attaching devices to the MDA ports. After connecting the port cables, follow the instructions to connect power and verify the installation. Note: The IEEE 802.3u specification requires that all ports operating at 100 Mb/s use only Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling.
Installing GBICs This section describes how to install the gigabit interface converters (GBICs) to your 450-1GBIC MDA’s Host port. The following optional GBIC versions are available to support your 450-1GBIC MDA: Table 13. Available GBIC Models Model number Description 1000BASE-SX Uses shortwave 850 nm fiber optic connectors to connect devices over multimode (550 m/...
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The GBICs are available in different case styles (Figure 12). One type has two spring tabs at the front of the GBIC; the other type has an extractor handle on the front. GBICs are shipped with a protective rubber plug in the connectors.
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To install a GBIC: Remove the GBIC from its protective packaging. Insert the GBIC into the Host port on the MDA (Figure 13). GBICs are keyed to prevent improper insertion. If the GBIC resists pressure, do not force it. Remove it, turn it over, and reinsert it.
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Removing an Installed GBIC To remove an installed GBIC: If the GBIC has spring tabs, press in on the tabs on each side of the GBIC as you pull the GBIC out of the MDA’s Host port (Figure 14). Figure 14. Removing a GBIC If the GBIC has an extractor handle, grasp the handle and pull firmly to remove the GBIC from...
SMF/MMF patch cord. The offset SMF/MMF patch cord allows the same transceiver to be used for both multimode and single-mode fiber. See your Nortel Networks sales representative for more information about the SMF/MMF patch cord. The 1000BASE-LX transceiver is designed to mechanically accommodate the single-mode ferrules used on one end of the special offset SMF/MMF patch cord.
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