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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards This section contains the following: “US Federal Communications Commission” “Industry Canada” “Emissions, Immunity and Electrical Safety Standards” on page 4 “Translated Safety Statements” on page 4 US Federal Communications Commission Radiated Energy Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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Electrical Safety EN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950-1 ( Warning Laser Safety: EN60825 Translated Safety Statements Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled Translated Safety Statements on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com/support.
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Figure 7: SML with Copper Connection to End Node Down....................22 Figure 8: SML with Fiber Connection Between Media Converters Down................23 Figure 9: MMC2000/200 Series Converter Rear Panel DIP Switches................. 23 Figure 10: MMC2000/200/SC Series and MMC2000/200/LX/SC Series Front Panel ............25 Figure 11: MMC2000/200/ST Series and AT-MMC200/LX/ST Front Panel ................
Preface This preface contains the following sections: “Symbol Conventions” on page 12 “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 13 This guide contains the installation instructions for the following Mini Switching Media Converters. AT-MMC2000/SC AT-MMC2000/ST AT-MMC2000/SP AT-MMC2000/LC ...
Symbol Conventions This document uses the following conventions: Note Notes provide additional information. Caution Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.
MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converter Installation Guide Contacting Allied Telesis If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for...
Chapter 1 Overview This chapter contains the following sections: “Introduction” on page 16 “Front and Back Panels” on page 25 “Reset the Media Converter” on page 28 ...
AT-MMC200LX/SC AT-MMC200LX/ST Features Here are the key features of the MMC2000/200 Series converters: The media converter provides a smaller-sized space-saving alternative that allows enterprises to connect copper networks to fiber networks, offering a cost-effective method for integrating fiber-optic cabling into a 10/100/1000 or 10/100 UTP environment.
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MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converter Installation Guide Table 1. Connecting Networks (Continued) Fiber-optic Port Models Copper Port Connector L1 Standard AT-MMC2000/SP SFP slot 100/1000Base-X 10/100/1000Base-T AT-MMC200/LC AT-MMC200/SC 100Base-FX AT-MMC200/ST 10/100Base-TX AT-MMC200LX/SC 100Base-LX AT-MMC200LX/ST Smart MissingLink™ (SML) Auto Negotiation and Auto MDI/MDI-X on the twisted-pair port ...
For the AT-MMC2000/SP model, you must purchase the SFP transceiver separately. The maximum operating distance of the AT- MMC2000/SP is dependent on the specific SFP module. For a list of supported transceivers, contact your Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. Twisted-Pair Port Here are the basic features of the twisted-pair (copper) port: IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation compliant...
MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converter Installation Guide When in the AUTO NEG (down) position, the twisted-pair port operates in Auto-Negotiation mode. Note 100 Mbps full-duplex mode should not be used unless absolutely necessary because forcing 100 Mbps full-duplex in most applications is likely to cause a duplex mismatch, in turn, causing poor network performance.
A = Activity) Slow Blinking SML is on and detects a failure on the copper Green port or the remote fiber port when operating in a back-to-back configuration with another MMC2000/200 Series media converter. See Figure 7 on page 22.
MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converter Installation Guide Smart If one of the Ethernet connections to the media converter loses link, the Smart MissingLink™ (SML) feature allows you to determine which port still MissingLink™ has a valid connection and which port requires troubleshooting. The value...
Chapter 1: Overview Figure 5 shows media converter and end node L/A LED behavior with SML enabled with a copper connection down. End Node End Node AT-MMC2000/200 Copper Cable Fiber Cable Link LED Off Link LED Blinking Copper L/A Fiber L/A LED Off LED Blinking Figure 5.
ON (up) position. See Figure 9. SML ON/OFF PORT 1 (In Auto Negotiation position) Figure 9. MMC2000/200 Series Converter Rear Panel DIP Switches Note For information on the FORCE 100 F/D and AUTO NEG switch, see “Auto-Negotiation or 100 Mbps Full-Duplex Mode” on page 18.
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Chapter 1: Overview Note The media converter power receptacle has a twist-and-lock barrel which is locked by turning the power cord clockwise one-quarter turn.
MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converter Installation Guide Front and Back Panels Figure 10 illustrates the front panel of the MMC2000/200/SC series and MMC2000/200/LX/SC series media converters. Base-T Fiber SC TX & RX Twisted-Pair Port Ports L/A LED Fiber Port...
Chapter 1: Overview Figure 12 illustrates the front panel of the AT-MMC2000/LC, AT- MMC2000LX/LC, and AT-MMC200/LC media converters. Base-T Fiber LC TX & RX Twisted-Pair Port Ports L/A LED Fiber Port L/A LED Base-T Twisted-Pair Port Figure 12. MMC2000/200LC Series and AT-MMC2000/LX/LC Front Panel Figure 13 illustrates the front panel of the AT-MMC2000/SP media converter.
MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converter Installation Guide Figure 14 illustrates the media converter back panel. SML ON/OFF PWR LED 12 VDC Input DIP Switch SYS LED 100Mbps Full Duplex/ Auto Negotiation DIP Switch Figure 14. Media Converter Back Panel...
Chapter 2 Installation This chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 30 “Selecting a Site for the Media Converter” on page 32 “Planning the Installation” on page 33 “Unpacking the Media Converter” on page 37 ...
available in a PDF document titled Translated Safety Statements on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. Caution Air vents must not be blocked and must have free access to the room ambient air for cooling.
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MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converter Installation Guide Warning In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Warning An SFP transceiver can be damaged by static electricity. Be sure to...
Chapter 2: Installation Selecting a Site for the Media Converter Observe the following requirements when choosing a site for your media converter: If you are installing the media converter on a table, verify that the table is level and secure. The power outlet for the media converter should be located near ...
MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converter Installation Guide Planning the Installation Be sure to observe the following guidelines when planning the installation of your media converter. On the MMC2000 media converters, the end node connected to the fiber connector on the media converter must operate at 1000 Mbps, except for the AT-MMC2000/SP when using a 100 Mbps SFP module.
Chapter 2: Installation Table 3 contains the cable specifications for the twisted-pair port. Table 3. Twisted-Pair Port Cabling Specifications Speed Type of Cable 10 Mbps Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant Category 3 or better shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 16 MHz.
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MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converter Installation Guide Table 4. Copper Connection Speed/Duplex Settings and Resulting Speed - MMC2000 MMC2000 Copper Port Copper Link Partner Port Setting Speed/Duplex Setting 100Mbps Full Duplex 100Mbps full Duplex No connection Duplex mismatch – not duplex mismatch –...
Chapter 2: Installation Table 5. Copper Connection Speed/Duplex Settings and Resulting Speed - AT-MMC200 AT-MMC200 Copper Port Copper Link Partner Port Setting Speed/Duplex Setting Auto Negotiation 100Mbps Force 100Mbps Force 1000Mbps Full Duplex Half Duplex Force Full Duplex* Auto Negotiation 100Mbps full Duplex 100Mbps half...
MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converter Installation Guide Unpacking the Media Converter To unpack the media converter, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove all of the components from the shipping package. Note Store the packaging material in a safe location. You must use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis.
Chapter 2: Installation Figure 16 shows shipping container items for the MMC2000/200/ST series and AT-MMC200/LX/ST media converters. One power adapter Two fiber port dust covers (pre-installed) Figure 16. MMC2000/200/ST Series and AT-MMC200LX/ST Shipping Package Contents Figure 17 shows shipping container items for the ...
MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converter Installation Guide Figure 18 shows shipping container items for the AT-MMC2000/SP model. One power adapter One SFP slot dust cover (pre-installed) Figure 18. AT-MMC2000/SP Shipping Package Contents...
Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Media Converter You may install the media converter on a desktop or on a wall: To install the media converter on a desktop, see “Installing the Media Converter on a Desktop,” next. To install the media converter on a wall, see “AT-MMCWLMT Kit ...
MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converter Installation Guide Installing the SFP Transceiver To install an SFP transceiver, perform the following procedure: Note The transceiver can be hot-swapped; you do not need to power off the media converter to install a transceiver. However, always remove the cable before removing the transceiver.
Chapter 2: Installation 4. Slide the transceiver into the SFP slot until it clicks into place. See Figure 20. Figure 20. Inserting the SFP 5. Verify that the handle on the transceiver is in the upright position, as shown in Figure 21. This secures the transceiver and prevents it from being dislodged from the slot.
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MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converter Installation Guide For information on the cable specifications of the SFP, consult the documentation shipped with the SFP. 6. Go to “Powering On and Cabling the Media Converter” on page 44.
Chapter 2: Installation Powering On and Cabling the Media Converter Cabling Observe the following guidelines when connecting twisted-pair and fiber- optic cables to the ports on the media converter: Guidelines The connector on the cable should fit snugly into the port on the ...
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MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converter Installation Guide 2. Plug the power adapter to a power outlet. Refer to “Power Specifications” on page 52 for power requirements. 3. Verify that the PWR LED is lit green. If the PWR LED is off, refer to “Troubleshooting”...
This chapter contains information on how to troubleshoot the media converter if a problem occurs. Note For further assistance, please contact Allied Telesis Technical Support at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. Problem 1: The POWER LED on the media converter is off. Solutions: The unit is not receiving power. Try the following: Verify that the power cord is securely connected to the power ...
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Solutions: The port is unable to establish a link to an end node. Try the following: Verify that the end node connected to the twisted-pair port is powered on and is operating properly. Verify that the twisted-pair cable is securely connected to the port ...
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MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converter Installation Guide On the AT-MMC2000/SP, verify that the operating specifications and wave lengths of the fiber-optic port on the SFP transceiver and the remote end-node are compatible. Verify that the correct type of fiber-optic cabling is being used.
Appendix A Technical Specifications Below are the technical specifications for the media converters. The specification categories are as follows: “Physical Specifications” “Environmental Specifications” “Power Specifications” on page 52 “Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications” on page 52 “RJ45 Connector and Port Pinouts”...
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Power Specifications The following specifications apply to the DC power connector on the media converter. Table 8. Power Specifications Input supply voltage 12 VDC Input current 1.0 A Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications Table 9. Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications UL60950-1, EN60950-1, Safety EN60825-1...
MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converter Installation Guide Table 10 lists the pin signals when a port is operating in the MDI configuration at 10 or 100 Mbps. Table 10. MDI Pin Signals (10 or 100 Mbps) Signal Table 11 lists the pin signals when a port is operating in the MDI-X configuration at 10 or 100 Mbps.
Fiber-Optic Port Specifications Note Fiber optic port specifications for the AT-MMC2000/SP are dependent upon the type of SFP inserted. The fiber types for the MMC2000/200 series media converters are shown in Table 13. Table 13. Fiber Type Models Fiber Type...
MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converter Installation Guide Table 15. AT-MMC200 Fiber-Optic Port Specifications Launch Power Fiber Receive Power (dBm) Optic Optical Max. (dBm) Diameter Wavelength Distance (microns) Min. Max. Min. Typical Saturation 2 km 50/125 1310 nm (6,562 ft) 2 km 62.5/125...
Appendix B Cleaning Fiber-Optic Connectors This appendix contains the following sections: “Introduction” “Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner” on page 58 “Using a Swab” on page 60 This appendix describes how to clean fiber-optic connectors. Introduction The fiber-optic connector consists of a fiber-optic plug and its adapter. The end of the fiber-optic cable is held in the core of the ferrule in the plug.
Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber-Optic Connectors The end face of an unclean and clean ferrule are shown in Figure 25. Unclean Clean Figure 25. Unclean and Clean Ferrule Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner Fiber-optic cartridge cleaners, shown in Figure 26, are available from many vendors and are typically called “cartridge cleaners”.
MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converter Installation Guide Figure 27. Rubbing the Ferrule Tip on the Cleaning Surface Note Rub the ferrule tip on the cleaning surface in one direction only. 3. When you reach the end of the cleaning surface, pick up the ferrule tip, rotate and place it at the top, and rub downwards at least two times.
Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber-Optic Connectors Warning Do not look directly at the fiber-optic cable ends or inspect the cable ends with an optical lens. Using a Swab Specially treated swabs, or stick cleaners, are available for cleaning inside connector adapters or hard-to-reach ferrule tips. These swabs, often referred to as “lint-free”...
MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converter Installation Guide To clean a recessed ferrule using a swab, perform the following procedure. 1. Insert the swab into the adapter as shown in Figure 29. Rub the ferrule tip with the swab. Figure 29. Cleaning a Recessed Ferrule 2.
Appendix C AT-MMCWLMT Kit Installation Before installing an MMC media converter on a wall, you must have an AT-MMCWLMT Kit that is provided separately. 1. Verify that the AT-MMCWLMT Kit contains the items shown in Table 18. AT-MMCR WLMT Kit Contents Table 18 Description Illustration...
Appendix C: AT-MMCWLMT Kit Installation 4. Orient the brackets against the sides of the unit, as shown in Figure 30, and secure them to the unit with the four of the brackets screws included. Figure 30. Attaching the Brackets to the Media Converter 5.
MMC2000/200 Series Mini Switching Media Converter Installation Guide 6. Use scotch tape to attach the template on the wall. 7. Pre-drill four 3/16” (5mm) holes at the locations on the templates as shown in Figure 32. Figure 32. Placing the Template on the Wall 8.