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User Guide
M/GE-PSW-SFP-01
Mini Media Converter
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Unit & Port LEDs allow for
quick status information
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Auto-Negotiation
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Fixed Full-Duplex on fiber
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Auto-MDI/MDIX
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Active Link Pass Through
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Automatic Link Restoration
Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 1
Ordering Information .................................................................................................................................... 2
Options (sold separately) .......................................................................................................................... 2
Package Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2
Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Observe ESD Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 3
Copper and fiber ports ............................................................................................................................. 3
Insert and Connect the SFP ...................................................................................................................... 3
Removing an SFP Module ......................................................................................................................... 4
Connecting two-strand fiber cable ........................................................................................................... 4
Connecting single-strand fiber cable ........................................................................................................ 5
Connect the twisted-pair copper cable .................................................................................................... 5
Power up the media converter ................................................................................................................. 6
Power adapter .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Status LEDs ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Features .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Cable Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 10
Fiber cable .............................................................................................................................................. 10
M/GE-PSW-SFP-01 .................................................................................................................................. 10
Copper cable ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Application Examples .................................................................................................................................. 11
Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 12
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Contact Us ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Compliance Information ............................................................................................................................. 14
Record of Revisions ..................................................................................................................................... 16

Introduction

Transition Networks' M/GE-PSW-SFP-01 is used to convert 100/1000BASE-X fiber port to
10/100/1000BASE-T copper port, or vice versa. The M/GE-PSW-SFP-01 is a mini form factor media
converter with a fixed configuration (no DIP switches or jumpers) that is powered by a 12VDC external
power supply or a 5V DC via USB to Barrel cable.
33571 Rev. E
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Space saving design
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Connect Legacy Networking
Equipment (connect an
existing 10/100 Mbps device
to 1000 Mbps devices)
•
Jumbo Frame (up to 10,240
Bytes)
www.transition.com/
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USB Power Option, requires
USB to DC barrel connector
cable (USBC-AM-DC)
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Summary of Contents for Transition Networks M/GE-PSW-SFP-01

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Transition Networks’ M/GE-PSW-SFP-01 is used to convert 100/1000BASE-X fiber port to 10/100/1000BASE-T copper port, or vice versa. The M/GE-PSW-SFP-01 is a mini form factor media converter with a fixed configuration (no DIP switches or jumpers) that is powered by a 12VDC external power supply or a 5V DC via USB to Barrel cable.

  • Page 2: Ordering Information

    Transition Networks, Inc. M/GE-PSW-SFP-01 User Guide The M/GE-PSW-SFP-01 provides a cost-effective method for integrating fiber optic cabling into a 10/100/1000 UTP environment. With its miniature size, the Mini offers a space-saving alternative while it converts copper to fiber with the smallest footprint available in the industry.

  • Page 3: Installation

    The figure below shows the front panel of the M/GE-PSW-SFP-01 media converter. Insert and Connect the SFP Perform the steps below to install an SFP in the M/GE-PSW-SFP-01. Refer to the documentation that came with your SFP for specific requirements. See our website for full details on our SFP products.

  • Page 4: Removing An Sfp Module

    1. Locate or build IEEE 803.2™ compliant 1000Base-X fiber cable with male, two-stranded TX to RX LC connectors installed at both ends. 2. Connect the fiber cable to the M/GE-PSW-SFP-01 media converters as follows: Connect the male TX cable connector to the female TX port.

  • Page 5: Connecting Single-Strand Fiber Cable

    2. Connect the RJ-45 connector at one end of the cable to the RJ-45 port on the M/GE-PSW-SFP-01. 3. Connect the RJ-45 connector at the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 port on the other device (switch, workstation, etc.).

  • Page 6: Power Up The Media Converter

    -LA = Latin America, -EU = Europe, -UK = United Kingdom, -SA = South America, -JP = Japan, -OZ = Australia, -BR = Brazil. The M/GE-PSW-SFP-01 media converter is powered by using a DC power adapter through the barrel connector on its back panel, as shown below.
  • Page 7 M/GE-PSW-SFP-01 User Guide DC power (USBC-AM-DC) See the Transition Networks SPS-2460-SA DC external power supply User’s Guide for information on powering the media converter. An optional USB- AM-DC cable can also be used, with power derived from an active USB port of a laptop or workstation (USB 2.0 Cable A male to B male).

  • Page 8: Operation

    Transition Networks, Inc. M/GE-PSW-SFP-01 User Guide Operation Status LEDs Use the status LEDs to monitor the M/GE-PSW-SFP-01 media converter operation in the network. Power Indicator LED Pwr LED: Green – On for power applied to board; otherwise Off. Ethernet RJ-45 LEDs Upper left LED of RJ45 is for Fiber: Green for 1000 and yellow for 100.
  • Page 9 Transition Networks, Inc. M/GE-PSW-SFP-01 User Guide Active Link Pass-Through (ALPT) Link Pass-Through is a troubleshooting feature that allows the media converter to monitor both the fiber and copper RX ports for loss of signal. With the loss of RX signal on one media port, the converter will automatically disable the TX signal of the other media port, thus “passing through”...

  • Page 10: Cable Specifications

    Transition Networks, Inc. M/GE-PSW-SFP-01 User Guide Cable Specifications The physical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3™ specifications. Fiber cable Bit Error Rate: <10-9 Single mode fiber (recommended): 9 µm Multimode fiber (recommended): 62.5/125 µm Multimode fiber (optional): 100/140, 85/140, 50/125 µm...

  • Page 11: Application Examples

    Transition Networks, Inc. M/GE-PSW-SFP-01 User Guide Application Examples 33571 Rev. E https://www.transition.com Page 11 of 16...

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    100,130 hours (Bellcore7 V5.0) Warranty Lifetime For current information on the M/GE-PSW-SFP-01, view the online user guide at www.transition.com. The fiber optic transmitters on this device meet Class I Laser safety requirements per IEC-825/CDRH standards and comply with 21 CFR1040.10 and 21CFR1040.11.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Transition Networks, Inc. M/GE-PSW-SFP-01 User Guide Troubleshooting If the media converter fails, isolate and correct the failure by determining the answers to the following questions and then taking the indicated action: Is the PWR (power) LED lit and did the TX and FX LEDs turn ON then turn OFF? •...

  • Page 14: Contact Us

    Transition Networks, Inc. M/GE-PSW-SFP-01 User Guide Contact Us Technical Support: Technical support is available 24-hours a day US and Canada: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Main Office tel: +1.952.941.7600 | toll free: 1.800.526.9267 | fax: 952.941.2322 sales@transition.com techsupport@transition.com customerservice@transition.com Address Transition Networks 10900 Red Circle Drive Minnetonka, MN 55343, U.S.A.
  • Page 15 In accordance with European Union Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003, Transition Networks will accept post usage returns of this product for proper disposal. The contact information for this activity can be found in the 'Contact Us' portion of this document.

  • Page 16: Record Of Revisions

    Trademark notice: All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright restrictions: © 2014-2021 Transition Networks. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means - graphic, electronic or mechanical - without written permission from Transition Networks.

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