IMC Networks FiberLInX TX/FX Installation Manual

For point-to-point fiber optic connections

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About FiberLinX TX/FX
FiberLinX TX/FX™ from IMC Networks is a
SNMP-manageable networking device for provi-
sioning point-to-point fiber optic connections
between two locations. The primary advantage
of FiberLinX TX/FX is End-to-End management,
which allows the device administrator to moni-
tor the fiber run between the head-end and
remote site as a single entity, not as two sepa-
rate locations. FiberLinX allows the device
administrator to manage the remote unit without having access to the
remote site, allowing the administrator to remain isolated and completely
transparent to the customer network and data traffic.
A FiberLinX TX/FX Module
Installation Instructions
Installing a FiberLinX TX/FX Module involves the following steps: 1) con-
figuring the FiberLinX TX/FX Module via its eight-position DIP switches for
SNMP-Management and mode configuraiton, 2) designation of the man-
agement traffic port, 3) configuration of host/remote or standalone opera-
tion and auto-negotiation; along with the installation of the FiberLinX
TX/FX module into a PowerChassis/101 or /113 (not for use with
PowerChassis/1, /2 or /12).
D I P S
S
W I T C H
E T T I N G S
Before installing FiberLinX TX/FX into a PowerChassis, you must config-
ure the eight-position DIP switch, located at positions S1 and S3 (shown
on the following page), for configuring the module.
iberLinX TX/FX
iberLinX TX/FX
I n s t a l l a t i o n
G u i d e
Q U I C K
S T A R T
Introduction
DIP Switch Settings
Using iView
Tech Support
1
1
2
3
4
8
9
10
13
14
DIP Switch Location on FiberLinX TX/FX (default settings shown)
The following table shows the function for each of the eight DIP switch-
es on FiberLinX TX/FX. Refer to the following pages for specific configura-
tion information for each function.
S
/P
WITCH
OSITION
Switch S1
1 - 6
Factory Configured - DO NOT CHANGE
7
Remote Configuration
8
Host Configuration
Switch S3
1
SNMP Management Traffic for the TX Mgmt. Port
2
SNMP Management Traffic for the TX Data Port
3
SNMP Management Traffic for the FX Data Port
4 - 8
Factory Configured - DO NOT CHANGE
C
O N F I G U R I N G
R
E M O T E O R
When two FiberLinX TX/FX units are paired with one another, each
FiberLinX TX/FX unit can be configured to be either a Host unit or a
Remote unit.
As a Host, FiberLinX TX/FX requests management information from any
attached remote unit and displays that information, along with its own,
upon SNMP query. As a Remote, FiberLinX TX/FX will not respond to
requests for management information from an attached unit. In single
installation, the sole FiberLinX TX/FX should be configured as standalone
unit (factory default). The table on the following page shows the possible
DIP switch settings. Please see page 10 of this guide for possible installa-
tions and their related Host, Remote and standalone DIP switch settings.
ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
F
UNCTION
F
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H
I B E R
I N
A S A
S
U
T A N D A L O N E
N I T
2
D
EFAULT
Varies
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
Varies
,
O S T

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    FiberLinX TX/FX Module via its eight-position DIP switches for When two FiberLinX TX/FX units are paired with one another, each FiberLinX TX/FX unit can be configured to be either a Host unit or a SNMP-Management and mode configuraiton, 2) designation of the man- Remote unit.
  • Page 2: Fiberalert

    Host Unit Configuration (Master) remote site. Configure FiberLinX TX/FX to be a Host unit by setting DIP switch 8 on N O T E Switch S1 to ON. Configure FiberLinX TX/FX to be a Remote unit by setting FiberAlert should only be activated on one side of a media extender.
  • Page 3 O N F I G U R A T I O N Space = Device Specific Configuration FiberLinX TX/FX features a serial port that uses an IBM-compatible DB-9 N O T E serial connector. To connect FiberLinX TX/FX to your terminal/computer, use You must reboot after making any modifications to the Saved Values a straight-through (pin-to-pin) cable.
  • Page 4 N to abort. Press Enter. Note that the above function will delete ALL community strings. If you To run iView for FiberLinX TX/FX, the management PC must be equipped with the following: want to be able to selectively delete community strings, use HUBCTRL32 to configure your device.
  • Page 5: If Not Using Iview

    The fol- For a window-by-window guide to iView for FiberLinX TX/FX, please lowing pages show three examples of how you can use FiberLinX TX/FX in consult the FiberLinX TX/FX online help file (choose Start, Programs, your network.
  • Page 6 (unused) Remote Site Configure FiberLinX TX/FX to accept SNMP management traffic from the fiber port. In this application, FiberLinX TX/FX is neither a Host nor Remote Mgmt. unit. The twisted pair management port on this FiberLinX TX/FX is unused. Port...
  • Page 7: Led Indicators

    E T W O R K S E C H N I C A L U P P O R T make certain that the FiberLinX TX/FX at the host site is configured as Tel: (949) 465-3000 or (800) 624-1070 (in the U.S. and Canada);...
  • Page 8 © 2001 IMC Networks. All rights reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. IMC Networks assumes no responsibility for any FiberLinX TX/FX is a trademark of IMC Networks. Other brands or product errors that may appear in this document.

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