StarTech.com 8STMCM10GSFP Quick Start Manual

10GbE Fiber Media Converter | Open SFP+ Slot
Product Diagram (MCM10GSFP)
Front View:
Port/LED
1 SFP+ Slot • Connect an SFP+ to the Media Converter.
• Link
• Solid Green: Link speed of 10G
2 LEDs
• Power
• Solid Green: Media Converter is receiving power.
• Connect an Ethernet Network Device to the Media
Converter.
3
RJ45 Port
Note: The LED Indicators on the RJ45 port are inactive.
Rear View:
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1
3
2
Function
4
Port/LED
• Connect the Universal Power Adapter to power the
4 5V DC Port
Media Converter.
Requirements
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Installing the Media Converter
Connecting the Media Converter
1. Turn off the Networking Equipment that will be connected to the Media
Converter.
2. Remove the Dust Cover from the SFP+ Slot.
3. Insert an MSA-compliant 10GbE SFP+ module (sold separately) into the SFP+ Slot
on the Media Converter.
Note: The Media Converter can only be used with 10GbE SFP+ Module.
4. Remove the Dust Cover from the SFP+ Module.
5. Connect a Fiber-Optic Cable (sold separately) to the Fiber-Optic Ports on the SFP+
Module.
6. Connect the other end of the Fiber-Optic Cable to the Fiber-Network Device.
Note: For Duplex Fiber Optic Cables, the TX and RX connectors must be paired at
both ends of the connection. For example TX to RX, and RX to TX.
7. Connect a Cat 6/6a Cable (sold separately) to the RJ45 Port on the Media
Converter.
8. Connect the other end of the Cat 6/6a Cable to the Ethernet Network Device.
Powering the Media Converter
1. Connect the Universal Power Adapter to the 5V DC Port on the Media Converter.
2. Connect the other end of the Universal Power Adapter to an AC Electrical Outlet.
The PWR LED (power) should light up solid green.
3. Turn the Networking Equipment from step #1 back on.
Quick-Start Guide
Function
Manual Revision: October 7, 2019