Omnitron Systems Technology iConverter Gx AN Quick Start Manual

iConverter
Gx AN Standalone Module
QUICK START GUIDE
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The ® Gx AN Standalone media converter provides 1000BASE-T copper to
1000BASE-X fiber media conversion.
The Gx AN can be used to connect Gigabit file servers to
Gigabit switches and connect switches with Gigabit fiber
uplinks.
The Gx AN supports auto-negotiation with configurable
Full/Half Duplex mode via hardware and software controls.
The Gx AN standalone module is an unmanaged device.
For more information, including the complete User Manual on the Gx AN Standalone
module, access Omnitron's documentation download web page to view all relevant
documents:
https://www.omnitron-systems.com/documentation
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1) Configure DIP-Switches
2) Set-up Module and Connect Cables
3) Verify Operation
1) CONFIGURE DIP-SWITCHES
SW1 - Port 1 Auto/Manual Negotiation "AN MAN"
When this DIP-switch is in the Auto-Negotiate "AN" position (factory default), the fiber
optic port is transparent to the network and allows the end devices connected to the
module to advertise through the module and establish negotiated settings between
the end devices. If Port 2 (RJ-45) is not connected, the fiber port will not be able to
establish a fiber link. In the AN mode, the DIP-switches for Pause, Port 2 (RJ-45) and
link modes RFD and SFD are ignored.
If two Gx AN modules are linked
together and Port 1 is configured
for auto-negotiation, the mode of
operation will be determined by the
devices connected to Port 2 (RJ-45).
Port 1 is transparent to the process.
When this DIP-switch is in the Manual
"MAN" position, the advertised auto-
negotiation capabilities of Port 2 is
controlled by DIP-switches SW2
through SW5.
Figure A: DIP-Switch Location
Down
Switch
(Factory Default)
SW1 P1 AN:
Port 1
Fiber Auto-negotiation
SW2 -SW3 Port 2 (P2) advertised auto-negotiation capability - See Figure C
SW4 - SW5 Pause Advertisement Mode - See Figure D
SW6 - SW8 Link Modes - See Figure E
Figure B: DIP-Switches
SW2 and SW3 - Port 2 (UTP) Settings "AN MAN" "FDX HDX"
These DIP-switches are only valid when Port 1 is set to "MAN". Port 2 is always
configured for auto-negotiation and DIP-switches SW2 and SW3 define what modes
are advertised by auto-negotiation. See Figure C: Port 2 (RJ-45) Modes.
SW2 SW3
Down Down
Up Down
Down / Up Up
Figure C: Port 2 (RJ-45) Modes
SW4 and SW5 - Port 2 Pause Advertisement "OFF PAUSE" "OFF ASYM"
These DIP-switches are only valid when Port 1 is set to "MAN". The PAUSE modes
advertised by auto-negotiation will be based on the configuration of DIP-switches SW4
and SW5.
SW4 SW5
Down Down
Down Up
Up Down
Up Up
Figure D: Pause Modes
SW6, SW7, SW8 - Link Modes
These three DIP-switches configure the link mode settings. DIP-switch SW6 is valid when
Port 1 is set to "AN" or "MAN". DIP-switches SW7 and SW8 are ignored when Port 1 is
set to "AN". The following table details possible Link Mode DIP-switch configurations.
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P1 MAN:
Port 1
Fiber Manual negotiation
Port 2 (RJ-45) Mode of Operation
Configured for Auto-Negotiation
It advertises and negotiates in this order:
1000FDX, 1000HDX
Configured for Auto-Negotiation
It advertises and negotiates in this order:
1000FDX
Configured for Auto-Negotiation
It advertises and negotiates in this order:
1000HDX
Port 2 (RJ-45) Pause Modes
No PAUSE advertised
Asymmetric PAUSE towards link partner
Symmetric PAUSE
Both Symmetric and Asymmetric PAUSE
towards local device