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Omnitron Systems Technology iConverter 2FXM2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® iConverter 2FXM2 Media Converter Network Interface Device STANDALONE AND PLUG-IN MODULE USER MANUAL Release 3.4...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview ... 3 General Description ... 3 1.1.1 Advanced Features ... 3 Port Structure ... 4 Overview ... 4 2.1.1 Management Port... 4 2.1.2 Fiber Ports ... 4 2.1.3 Backplane Ethernet Ports ... 4 Installation Procedure ... 5 Overview ...

  • Page 3: Overview

    OVERVIEW This document describes the installation and configuration of the iConverter 2FXM2 standalone Network Interface Device and plug-in modules. The difference between the module types are indicated using the following legend throughout this User Manual: GENERAL DESCRIPTION ® The Omnitron iConverter 2FXM2 Network Interface Device (NID) with integrated management provides Fast Ethernet (100BASE-FX) fiber-to-fiber media conversion.

  • Page 4: Port Structure

    PORT STRUCTURE OVERVIEW The front panel of the 2FXM2 provides access to the management (serial console) and fiber ports. The SFP fiber ports support 100BASE-FX transceivers. The plug-in module features two additional Ethernet ports for connectivity via the chassis backplane. 2.1.1 Management Port The 2FXM2 features a Serial RS-232 Console Port (aka Craft Interface) which can be connected to a...

  • Page 5: Installation Procedure

    DIP-switches. The location of the DIP-switches are illustrate below. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19-Module Chassis 5-Module Chassis UTP Ports 1-Module Redundant Chassis Page 5 “A” Data bus Managed Power Chassis iConverter ™ by Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc. 2-Module Chassis...

  • Page 6: Board-Mounted Bank 1 Settings

    3.2.1 Board-Mounted Bank 1 Settings DIP-switch Bank 1 is available on both the plug-in and standalone modules. The table indicates the position of the switch; Left/Down or Right/Up. As indicated in the DIP-switch location diagram, Left and Right refers to the plug-in module and Down and Up refers to the standalone module. Switch SW6 - SW8 3.2.1.1...
  • Page 7 NOTE: DIP-switches marked Reserved must be kept in the Left (factory default) position. 3.2.1.5 SW5 - Fiber Port 2 Full/Half Duplex “FDX/HDX” When the DIP-switch is in the Full Duplex “FDX” position (factory default), the fiber port facilitates a connection that supports Full-Duplex operation. Setting this DIP-switch to Half-Duplex “HDX” facilitates a connection that supports only Half-Duplex.

  • Page 8: Board-Mounted Bank 2 Settings

    3.2.2 Board-Mounted Bank 2 Settings DIP-switch Bank 2 is only available on the plug-in module. Switch SW5 - SW8 Reserved 3.2.2.1 SW1 - Backplane Port A Enabled “A-DS/A-EN” When the DIP-switch is in the Left “A-DS” position (factory default), Backplane Port A of the 2FXM2 is isolated from the chassis Backplane.

  • Page 9: Installing Plug-In Modules And Connecting Cables

    INSTALLING PLUG-IN MODULES AND CONNECTING CABLES a. Carefully slide the module into an open slot in the chassis. Align the module with the installation guides and ensure that the module is firmly seated against the backplane. Secure the module by fastening the front panel thumbscrew (push in and turn clockwise to tighten) to the chassis front.

  • Page 10: Configure The Module Via Command Line Interface

    CONFIGURE THE MODULE VIA COMMAND LINE INTERFACE To configure, attach the 2FXM2 to a DB-9 serial (RS-232) equipped computer with terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal. The 2FXM2 Serial Console Port (DCE) is a mini DIN-6 female connector which can be changed to a DB-9 connector with the included adapter (Part #8082-0). Attach the ends of a serial cable to the serial port of the PC and the Serial Console Port of the 2FXM2.
  • Page 11 Management Options screen. If a password has been set, the Password Entry screen will be displayed. Type the password and press <ENTER>, the 2FXM2 will respond with the Management Options screen. Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc. Copyright 2001-2007 OST, Inc.

  • Page 12: Setting Ip And Control Preferences

    3.4.1 Setting IP and Control Preferences An IP address is required for the SNMP manager to address the 2FXM2. The factory default setting is 192.168.1.220. The IP address can be configured manually or automatically as a DHCP client. 3.4.1.1 Setting IP Parameters Manually To manually configure the IP address and control parameters, select 3 from the Management Options screen.
  • Page 13 Management Options Network Management Chassis and Module Management Set Module Identifier Management Module Preferences IP and Control Preferences SNMP Preferences Abandon Preference Changes Save Preference Changes Restore to Factory Defaults Restart Management Module Other Networking Features Management Module Maintenance 10: Firmware Update 11: Set Date/Time IP Address = 192.168.1.220...
  • Page 14 IP and Control Preferences Screen Set IP Set Subnet Mask Set Gateway Chassis Number Chassis Name (also sysName) Enable/Disable TELNET Enable/Disable FTP Enable/Disable Soft Switch Reload TELNET Password 10: FTP Password 11: Serial Password Enter Choice, Management Options Screen(0), (H)elp, E(x)it > To save the new values, select 0 and press <ENTER>...

  • Page 15: Setting Snmp Preferences

    IP and Control Preferences Screen Set IP Set Subnet Mask Set Gateway Chassis Number Chassis Name (also sysName) Enable/Disable TELNET Enable/Disable FTP Enable/Disable Soft Switch Reload TELNET Password 10: FTP Password 11: Serial Password Enter Choice, Management Options Screen(0), (H)elp, E(x)it > To save the new values, select 0 and press <ENTER>...
  • Page 16 SNMP Preferences Screen Chassis Number 1: sysContact 2: sysLocation 3: SNMP Writes SNMP v1/v2c ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4: Read Community 5: Write Community 6: Agent SNMP V3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 7: Agent 8: User 1 name (read only) 9: User 2 name (read/write) admin 10: User 1 Security 11: User 1 Privacy pwd 12: User 1 Authen.
  • Page 17 authNoPriv provides authentication based on the HMAC-MD5 algorithm and authPriv provides DES 56-bit encryption based on the HMAC-MD5 algorithm. To set User 1 security, select 10 at the SNMP Preferences screen, press <ENTER> and then follow the screen prompts. To set the User 2 security, select 13 at the SNMP Preferences screen, press <ENTER> and then follow the screen prompts.

  • Page 18: Enabling/Disabling Soft-Switch Reload

    3.4.3 Enabling/Disabling Soft-switch Reload The Soft-switch Reload function controls the configurations of the 2FXM2 and other iConverter modules managed by the 2FXM2 following a power up. When the Soft-switch Reload is disabled, the configurations of the 2FXM2 and the other managed modules (non-management modules) following a return of power are determined by their hardware DIP-switch settings.

  • Page 19: Access The 2Fxm2 Remotely

    3.4.4 Access the 2FXM2 Remotely Remote access to the 2FXM2 is provided via SNMP, Telnet, FTP or an external serial modem connected to the Serial Console Port. 3.4.4.1 Accessing the 2FXM2 via NetOutlook (SNMP) The 2FXM2 module can be remotely accessed by SNMP-client software such as Omnitron’s NetOutlook SNMP Management Software or third-party SNMP management software.

  • Page 20: Serial Connection

    IP and Control Preferences Screen Set IP Set Subnet Mask Set Gateway Chassis Number Chassis Name (also sysName) Enable/Disable TELNET Enable/Disable FTP Enable/Disable Soft Switch Reload TELNET Password 10: FTP Password 11: Serial Password Enter Choice, Management Options Screen(0), (H)elp, E(x)it >6 Disable TELNET (Y/N)?>...

  • Page 21: Verify Operation

    When the upload is complete, the 2FXM2 displays the update status and then automatically restarts with the newly loaded firmware. 3.4.4.4 Updating the 2FXM2 Firmware via FTP Using an FTP application, upload the new firmware into the FTP root directory of the 2FXM2. When the file transfer is complete, the 2FXM2 verifies the file and then automatically restarts with the newly loaded firmware.

  • Page 22: Detailed Module Configuration

    DETAILED MODULE CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW The 2FXM2 has module parameters that require configuration depending on the application. The Module configuration screen is accessible by selecting the module slot number from the Chassis View screen. To access the Module configuration menu, select 1 at the Management Options screen, press <ENTER>. The Chassis Selection screen will be displayed.
  • Page 23 By selecting Chassis Number 1, from the Chassis Selection screen, the Chassis View screen will be displayed. Chassis View 19 Slot Chassis Number = 1 Slot Model Type 8000-0 8903-1 10/100M 8911-1 10/100M 8959N-0 2FXM2 Module to View(1-22), Chassis Selection(0), (R)eset, (H)elp, E(x)it > 5 Chassis View 1 Slot Chassis Number = 1 Slot...
  • Page 24 From the Chassis View menu, select the desired module (select 1 or 5), press <ENTER>. The Module configuration screen will be displayed. Module - iConverter 2FXM2 Identifier - Chassis Number Slot Number = 11 Model Number = 8959N-0 Serial Number...

  • Page 25: Module Management Mode

    MODULE MANAGEMENT MODE From the Module configuration screen, the management mode can be changed. Select option 18 to change the mode. The management mode options will be displayed. Module - iConverter 2FXM2 Identifier - Chassis Number Slot Number = 11...

  • Page 26: Port Configuration

    Access, Bandwidth Control, L2CP Control, SFP information, 802.3ah, Port VLANs, Tagged VLANs and cNode Loopback. To access the Port configuration screen, select C from the Module configuration screen and press <ENTER>. The Port configuration screen will appear. Module - iConverter 2FXM2 Identifier - Chassis Number Slot Number...

  • Page 27: Port Access

    Weighted Fair Queuing will process high priority traffic more often then low priority traffic in an 8 (high priority), 4, 2, 1 (low priority) weighted scheme. Bandwidth Control - iConverter 2FXM2 Identifier - Chassis Number...

  • Page 28: Layer 2 Control Protocol Filter

    Change Port 2 CIR (range 64 to 100000)> 100000 To change the egress rate, select option 4 for Port 1 or option 9 for the Port 2. The egress rates are displayed. Select the desired egress rate. Bandwidth Control - iConverter 2FXM2 Identifier - Chassis Number...

  • Page 29: Sfp Information

    4.3.4 SFP Information The 2FXM2 module will provide general and specific information on the SFP. This information is best viewed with SNMP management software. The following is the information available: 4.3.4.1 SFP A0 Information Display This section displays fixed SFP Module information for the following areas. •...

  • Page 30: 4.3.5 802.3Ah Parameters

    SFP information can be obtained by selecting option 7 from the Port configuration screen. SFP Information - iConverter 2FXM2 Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Slot Number = 1 Address A0 Page Contents =================================================== 00: 03 04 07 00 10 02 00 00 00 00 00 01 03 00 14 C8 ...
  • Page 31 OAM functions. • 802.3ah OAM Mode - The 802.3ah OAM Mode sets the selected port to “Passive” or “Active” configuration mode. In “Passive” mode the port cannot initiate Discovery, send Variable Requests or initiate Loopback Mode. It can observe and report only the port status of its 802.3ah enabled remote partner.
  • Page 32 OUI - Indicates the three hex byte IEEE organizational specific identifier (or blank if unknown) of the remote partner. 802.3ah parameters can be accessed by selecting options 5 from the Port configuration screen. Port 1 configuration screen is displayed. 802.3ah Control - iConverter 2FXM2 Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Slot Number = 1 1: 802.3ah OAM State...

  • Page 33: 4.3.6 802.3Ah Events

    4.3.6 802.3ah Events 802.3ah events can be accessed by selecting options 6 from the Port configuration screen. 802.3ah Event - iConverter 2FXM2 Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Slot Number = 1 Port 1 1: Symbol Period Window 2: Symbol Period Threshold...

  • Page 34: Port Vlan

    4.3.7 Port VLAN The flow of data on the module is controlled by configuring the Port VLAN settings. The block diagram illustrates the flow of both the management traffic and the data traffic for a plug-in module (standalone modules do not have backplane access). The data traffic is controlled by a switch matrix which provides complete control of the data traffic.
  • Page 35 Port VLAN is access by selecting options 13 - 22 or 13 - 15 depending on the module type; plug-in or standalone. Module - iConverter 2FXM2 Identifier - Chassis Number Slot Number Model Number = 8959N-0 Feature Selection ---------------------------------- 1: 802.1Q Processing Enable...

  • Page 36: Tagged Vlan

    4.3.8 Tagged VLAN The 2FXM2 supports the IEEE 802.1Q tag VLAN packet tagging and un-tagging and the 802.1p Quality of Service priority standards. The following parameters are configured for each port: 4.3.8.1 Port Priority (PRI) This (IEEE 802.1p based) user-specified value of 0 through 7 can be assigned as a QoS priority level (0 being lowest and 7 being highest) to packets ingressing (entering) a port.
  • Page 37 Tagged VLAN is accessed by selecting option 2 from the Port configuration screen. The Tag VLAN Control screen will be displayed. Tag VLAN Control - iConverter 2FXM2 Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Slot Number = 1 Port 1 1: Port Priority (PRI)

  • Page 38: Vlan Membership Table

    VLAN Membership is accessed by selecting option 3 from the Port configuration screen. The VLAN Membership screen will be displayed. VLAN Membership - iConverter 2FXM2 Identifier - Chassis Number = 1...
  • Page 39 Initially the table is empty. To configure the ports with VLAN IDs, select option (a) from the VLAN Membership configuration screen. Membership Entry - iConverter 2FXM2 Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Slot Number = 1 VLAN Table Membership Entry 1...
  • Page 40 To add a VLAN ID to the membership table, select option 1 and enter the ID #. To associate the VLAN ID to a port, select the appropriate port option (2 - 6). Membership Entry - iConverter 2FXM2 Identifier -...

  • Page 41: Cnode Loopback

    Once all the VLAN IDs have been assigned, select option 7 or 5 to save the entries. VLAN Membership - iConverter 2FXM2 Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Slot Number = 1 VLAN ID (VID) Add new entry (a), Delete entry (d), Edit entry (e), Clear table (c) Enter Choice, Previous Screen(0), (H)elp, E(x)it >...

  • Page 42: Port Statistics

    Port Statistics The 2FXM2 module provides port statistics on both Port 1 and Port 2. The Port Statistics can be viewed by selecting option P from the Module configuration screen. Module - iConverter 2FXM2 Identifier - Chassis Number Slot Number...

  • Page 43: 2Fxm2 Specifications

    2FXM2 SPECIFICATIONS Description Protocols Cable Types Fiber Serial Connector Types Fiber Serial Controls 802.1p Priority Levels and VID Priority Level Groups Power Requirements DC Power DC Power Connector Power supplied by backplane AC Power Adapter [US] AC Power Adapter [Universal] Dimensions W: 2.8"...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting Guide

    Link Mode configured for LS. After a Link presence is established, the Link Mode selection can be modified. B. Confirm that the fiber optic cable is properly connected to the iConverter 2FXM2 and the remote fiber optic device. Connecting the fiber between the Tx of the far end to the Rx on the near end will cause the P1 LED on the near end to illuminate (only when the link mode is configured for Link Segment).

  • Page 45: Warranty

    WARRANTY This product is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material and workmanship for a period of TWO YEARS from the date of shipment. A LIFETIME warranty may be obtained by the original purchaser by REGISTERING this product with Omnitron within 90 days from the date of shipment. TO REGISTER, COMPLETE AND MAIL OR FAX THE ENCLOSED REGISTRATION FORM TO THE INDICATED ADDRESS.

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