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Perle Systems or third party MSA compatible 10G/2.5G/1G SFP+ modules. See the Technical Specifications section in this guide for supported modules. Visit Perle’s web site for the most up to date Installation guides, models and specifications. http://www.perle.com/ Getting to know your...
The default switch setting (all switches in the UP position) will work for most installations. These are the steps required to configure the S-10GR-STS media converter. 1. Set the DIP switch settings. (optional). 2. Insert the appropriate SFP/SFP+ into the transceiver ports.
Down Disabled 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 Standalone-S10-GR-STS-Installation Guide...
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(RX). 2. Media Converter notifies the remote Media Converter that there is a fault on the Link. 3. Media Converter detects loss of fiber link on receiver (RX). 4. Media Converter turns off transmitter (TX). Perle Standalone-S10-GR-STS-Installation Guide...
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Switch Position Mode Up (default) Port 1 Down Port 2 UP: The media converter will perform loopback testing on Port 1. Down: The media converter will perform loopback testing on Port 2. Not Used (Switch 6 and 7) Perle Standalone-S10-GR-STS-Installation Guide...
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SGMII Interface Support The Perle Standalone Media Converter has 1000 Mbps SGMII interface support on port 1. To set the jumper, remove the screws from the sides of the unit, then remove the lid. The SGMII jumper is located on the outer edge, at the midpoint of the card (P3).
Operation Status LED The Perle S-10GR-STS 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: During power up: Hardware error detected.
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LK2 – Port 2 Activity On: Fiber link present. 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. Perle Standalone-S10-GR-STS-Installation Guide...
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Incompatible SFP/SFP+ Internal Error 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 Standalone-S10-GR-STS-Installation Guide...
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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 Standalone-S10-GR-STS-Installation Guide...
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Attaching the Power Cord Strain Relief Clip 1. Feed the power cord through the opening in the power cord relief clip. 2. Attach the power cord relief clip to the chassis and secure with the provided screw. Perle Standalone-S10-GR-STS-Installation Guide...
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1. Locate a 1000/10GBase-X compliant duplex (2 strands) fiber cable with appropriate connectors. 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 Standalone-S10-GR-STS-Installation Guide...
2. Connect the fiber cables from the SFP/SFP+ to the other media converter/switch/fiber device. Temperature Protection Every S-10GR-STS comes equipped with an internal fan to provide cooling to the unit. The fan will come on during power up and then turn off. It will only come on when the temperature inside the case becomes elevated.
Technical Specifications The following applies to the Perle S-10GR-STS Media Converter. Maximum power 18.2 consumption (watts) Current Consumption 1.6 amps @ 12v Pluggable 10G Fiber Power levels 1 and 2 Transceivers EEE 802.3ae (10G-Base-R) 10 Gigabit SFP+ slot support 10GBase-R Standard SFP Power level 1 (1 watt) and level 2 (1.5 watts) as...
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• 10GBase-CR1 Note: Passive and Active cable types are supported Supported Gigabit Fiber SFP’s • 1000Base-SX • 1000Base-LX/LH • 1000Base-EX • 1000Base-ZX • 1000-Base-BX • CWDM/DWDMBase Note: In this mode both SFPs need to operate at 1000Base-X Perle Standalone-S10-GR-STS-Installation Guide...
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Fiber Cabling Requirements • MM: 50/125 microns or 62.5/125 microns • SM 9/125 microns Note: Please refer the product page on the Perle website for the most up to date specifications. http://www.perle.com/ Perle Standalone-S10-GR-STS-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 Standalone-S10-GR-STS-Installation Guide...
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