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Overview This document contains instructions necessary for the installation and operation of the Perle C/CM- 10GRT Media Converter. The Perle Media Converter chassis contains one pluggable transceiver port that permits insertion of a SFP/SFP+ and one integrated rate (1G/10G) converting RJ-45 (copper port (10/100/1G/2.5G/10G...
Getting to know your C/CM- 10GRT Media Converter Your C/CM-10GRT Media Converter package consists of the following items: • C/CM-10GRT module with one transceiver port (SFP/SFP+) and one RJ-45 (copper) port • This guide Front View Perle C/CM 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Module Installation Guide...
The default switch setting (all switches in the UP position) will work for most installations. (Refer to the Auto-Config Jumper section for CM models). These are the steps required to configure the Perle C/CM-10GRT module 1. Set the DIP switch settings. (optional) 2.
Enabled: If the media converter module detects a loss of signal on the fiber port, the media converter module notifies the link partner on that same port that an error condition exists by bringing down the link Perle C/CM 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Module Installation Guide...
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3. Media Converter Module detects loss of fiber link on receiver (RX). 4. Media Converter Module turns off transmitter (TX). Cut-through / Rate converting (Switch 3) Switch Position Type Up (default) Rate converting Down Cut-through Perle C/CM 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Module Installation Guide...
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Switches 6 and 7. Copper Duplex (Switch 6) Switch Position Mode Up (default) Full Duplex Down Half Duplex Note Switch 5 must be set to manual for this setting to take affect. Perle C/CM 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Module Installation Guide...
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UP: The copper port will be fixed at 100 Mbps. Down: The copper port will be fixed at 10 Mbps. Note: For 1000Mbps and 10G, the copper link must be auto negotiated. Perle C/CM 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Module Installation Guide...
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DIP Switches and use those as its running configuration. It will ignore any configuration information in its flash memory. NOTE: The default jumper setting is AUTO Perle C/CM 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Module Installation Guide...
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SFP interface for SFPs that require 1000 Mbps SGMII. For the Managed CM-10GRT-SFP the configuration must be set within the software. Refer to the Perle MCR-MGT User’s Guide that came with your Perle Management Module. The unmanaged model the C-10GRT-SFP supports the SGMII via the jumper setup as shown below.
Blinking quickly: Fiber link present and receiving data. Blinking slowly: The fiber link has been taken down as a result of Smart Link Pass-Through. Off: No fiber link present. SP – Port 2 Speed Perle C/CM 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Module Installation Guide...
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Mismatch in Cut-though mode SFP/SFP+ communication error PWR Red LED Errors Meaning Blinking Blinking Blinking one second on, 3 seconds off: the maximum specified operating temperature within the inserted module has been exceeded Internal Hardware. Perle C/CM 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Module Installation Guide...
6. Tighten the captive retainer screw to ensure the media converter module is locked in place. 7. Remove the dust cap from the fiber connector and connect the fiber and copper cables. Perle C/CM 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Module Installation Guide...
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2. Connect the fiber cables from the SFP/SFP+ to the other media converter/switch/fiber device ensuring that the RX and TX are reversed (crossed) at the opposite end. Perle C/CM 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Module Installation Guide...
RJ-45 connectors installed at both ends. Connect the RJ-45 cable between the Perle media converter module and the device. Note: The Perle Media Converter Module supports Auto-MDIX which allows a straight-through or cross-over Ethernet cable. Perle C/CM 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Module Installation Guide...
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Loopback Mode Perle C/CM-10GRT media converter modules can be put into Loopback mode for diagnosis purposes. A packet generator and analyzer must be used to generator and capture the packets in this mode. Perle C/CM 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Module Installation Guide...
0°C -50°C (32°F - 122°F) Temperature: Storage -25°C -70°C (-13°F -158°F) Temperature: Operating 5% to 90% non-condensing Humidity: Storage 5% to 95% non-condensing Humidity: Operating Up to 3,048 m (10,000 ft) Altitude: Weight: 0.12kg, 0.26 lbs Perle C/CM 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Module Installation Guide...
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The following applies to the Perle Cx-10GRT SFP Media Converter module. *Actual rating is dependent on the power consumption of the SFP/SFP+ module inserted. Supported 10 Gigabit Fiber pluggable transceivers IEEE 802.3as compliant • 10GBase-SR • 10GBase-LMR • 10GBase-LR • 10GBase-ER •...
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Category 6A for 10G speeds, 5/5e used for speeds under • Straight through or Ethernet crossover Note: Please refer the product page on the Perle website for the most up to date specifications. http://www.perle.com/ Perle C/CM 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Module Installation Guide...
The media converter module has the ability to be put into Loopback mode for diagnosis purposes. A packet generator and analyzer must be used to generate and capture the packets in this mode. Perle C/CM 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Module Installation Guide...
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