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Perle Systems or third party MSA compatible 1G/10G SFP+ modules. See the Technical Specifications section in this guide for supported models. Visit Perle’s web site for the most up to date Installation guides, models and specifications. http://www.perle.com/ Getting to know your S-10GRT-...
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Front View Perle S 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Installation Guide...
These are the steps required to configure the media converter. 1. Set the DIP switch settings. (optional) 2. Insert the appropriate SFP/SFP+ into the transceiver port. 3. Connect the fiber cable. 4. Connect the RJ45 (copper cable). DIP Switches Perle S 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Installation Guide...
Enabled: If the media converter detects a loss of signal on the fiber port, the media converter notifies the link partner on that same port that an error condition exists by bringing down the link Perle S 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Installation Guide...
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Fiber Fault Alert Sample Config Media Converter A Configuration • Link Mode – Standard Mode • Fiber Fault Alert Media Converter B Configuration • Link Mode–Smart Link Pass through Mode • Fiber Fault Alert Perle S 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Installation Guide...
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Switch Position Mode Up (default) Disabled Down Enabled Disabled: When disabled, the media converter will not be in Fiber loopback mode. Enabled: When enabled, the media converter will be in Fiber loopback mode. Perle S 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Installation Guide...
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Note Switch 5 must be set to manual for this setting to take affect. UP: The copper port will be set to Full Duplex mode. Down: The copper port will be set to Half Duplex mode. Perle S 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Installation Guide...
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Note Switch 5 must be set to manual for this setting to take affect. UP: The copper port will be fixed at 100 Mbps. Down: The copper port will be fixed at 10 Mbps. Perle S 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Installation Guide...
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1. Remove the top of the unit to access the internal jumpers. 2. The SGMII jumper is located on the outer edge, at the midpoint of the card (P3). Jumper Pin 1 and Pin 2. Perle S 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Installation Guide...
Operation Status LED The Perle S-10GRT-SFP media converter LEDs statuses. PWR – Power/Test Green On: Power is on and the module is in normal operation mode. Green blinking slowly: the module is in test or loopback mode. Red Solid: Hardware error detected. (See PWR Red LED Errors) Red Blinking quickly: Error detected.
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Blinking slowly: The copper link has been taken down as a result of Smart Link Pass-Through. Off: No copper link present. LK1 / LK Error Codes Meaning Incompatible SFP/SFP+ Internal Error Mismatch in Cut-though mode SFP/SFP+ communication error Perle S 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Installation Guide...
✓ One grounding lug (not provided) ✓ One 18-12 AWG wire (not provided) Note: For your safety, when installing this equipment, always ensure that the chassis ground connection is installed first and disconnected last Perle S 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Installation Guide...
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Attaching the Grounding Lug 1. Attach the grounding lug to one end of an 18- 12 AWG wire. 2. Attach the grounding lug to the chassis and secure with the grounding screw(s). Perle S 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Installation Guide...
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Installing the SFP Fiber Module 1. Locate appropriate fiber module and insert into the opening. 2. Ensure the SFP/SFP+ module is properly seated. 3. Proceed with fiber cable connection. Perle S 10GRT-SFP Media Converter 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 S 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Installation Guide...
RJ45 connectors installed at both ends. 2. Connect the RJ45 cable between the media converter and the device. Note: The Perle Media Converter supports Auto- MDIX which allows a straight-through or cross-over Ethernet cable. Perle S 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Installation Guide...
S-10GRT-SFP will return the module to normal operating. Loopback Mode Perle Standalone media converters can 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.
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: 0.36kg, 0.79 lbs Perle S 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Installation Guide...
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The following applies to the Perle S-10GRT-SFP Media Converter. *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 • 10GBase-ZR...
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• Category 6A for 10G speeds, 5/5e used for speeds under 10G • 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 S 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Installation Guide...
Set all DIP switches to the Up position. Loopback Mode The media converter can 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 S 10GRT-SFP Media Converter Installation Guide...
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