Omnitron Systems iConverter XG+ Quick Start Manual

iConverter XG+
Plug-In Module Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide describes the functions of the
product revision number can be found by accessing the management user interface, or on serial
label as "xx/32.

Product Overview

The iConverter XG+ is a 10 Gigabit, protocol-transparent media converter with two pluggable
iConverter
transceiver ports. The XG+ can be used as a copper-to-fiber converter, a fiber mode
converter, a WDM transponder or a fiber repeater supporting the three Rs (regeneration, retiming
iConverter
and reshaping). The XG+ supports tunable DWDM and high-power (power level 4)
XFP transceivers up to a combined power of 11.0 watts.
See user manual 041-8955N-002x for tunable DWDM XFP transceiver configuration information.
XFP to XFP (8599N-11)
XFP to XFP models are protocol transparent within the range of 9.95Gbps to 11.32Gbps, providing
interoperability with common protocols including: 10G Ethernet, 10G SONET/SDH, 10G Fibre
Channel and 10G OTN (G.709).
XFP to XFP models support two types of XFP transceivers: transceivers with internal clocking (more
common) and transceivers requiring an external clock source (less common). The transceivers
installed in the 8599N-11 must be the able to operate at the same data rate.
If both XFPs are internally clocked, the XG+ will automatically support rates from 9.95Gbps to
11.32Gbps.
If one or both transceivers requires external clocking, the XG+ will support rates from 9.95Gbps to
11.32Gbps by configuring the DIP-switches and jumper per Figure 3.
SFP+ to XFP (8599N-01)
The SFP+ model supports speeds between 9.95Gbps to 10.71Gbps by setting the appropriate
DIP-switches as shown in Figure 3. 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10.32Gbps) is selected by default.
The SFP+ transceiver installed in the 8599N-01 must be able to operate at the data rate as configured
by the DIP-switches in Figure 3.

Installation Procedure

1) Configure DIP-switches and Jumper

2) Install Module In Chassis And Connect Cables
3) Verify Operation
1) CONFIGURE DIP-SWITCHES AND JUMPER

DIP-SWITCH BANK 1

The location of the DIP-switches
is shown in Figure 1.
The function of DIP-switch Bank 1 is
outlined in Figure 2.
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XG+, product revision 3.2. The
LEFT/DOWN
Switch
(Default)
SW1 Normal
SW2 Normal
SW3
SW4
Figure 2: DIP-switch BANK 1 Definitions
SW1 - Port 1 LOOPBACK "P1-LB"
When this DIP-switch is in the LEFT/DOWN position (factory default), Port 1 (P1) loopback is
disabled. When this DIP-switch is in the RIGHT/UP "P1-LB" position, loopback is enabled on P1.
When enabled, all data received on P1 is transmitted out P1 and all data received on port P2 is
dropped. No data is transmitted on Port 2 (P2) when loopback is enabled on P1.
For XFP transceiver models 8599N-01 and 8599N-11, only one port can be in loopback at any time.
SW2 - Port 2 LOOPBACK "P2-LB"
When this DIP-switch is in the LEFT/DOWN position (factory default), P2 loopback is disabled.
When this DIP-switch is in the RIGHT/UP "P2-LB" position, loopback is enabled on P2. When
enabled, all data received on P2 is transmitted out P2 and all data received on P1 is dropped. No
data is transmitted on P1 when loopback is enabled on P2.
For XFP transceiver models 8599N-01 and 8599N-11, only one port can be in loopback at any time.
NOTE: For the 8599N-11, the availability of the loopback feature is dependent on the capability of
the installed XFP. XFPs with XFI-side Loopback feature are required.

SW3, SW4 - RATE SELECTION

These switches are for the SFP+ models and XFP models with transceivers requiring external
clocking.
These two switches, in conjunction with Jumper J6*, configure the operating data rate of the
supported XG+. Configure the module to the data rate that corresponds to the transport protocol
used.
Jumper J6 is located on the module directly behind DIP-switch Bank 1. The factory default position
is OPEN.
Jumper J6 SW3
OPEN LEFT/DOWN LEFT/DOWN
OPEN LEFT/DOWN
OPEN RIGHT/UP LEFT/DOWN
OPEN RIGHT/UP
CLOSED LEFT/DOWN LEFT/DOWN
CLOSED LEFT/DOWN
CLOSED RIGHT/UP LEFT/DOWN
CLOSED RIGHT/UP
Figure 3: DIP-switch BANK 1 Rate Selection
* Only supported on the 8599N-11 model

DIP-SWITCH BANK 2

SW1,SW2, SW3 and SW4 - LINK MODES
These four DIP-switches configure the different link modes available on the XG+. It is recommended
to have link modes set to Link Segment (default setting - all DOWN) during the initial installation.
After the circuit has been tested and operational, configure the module for the desired mode. Refer
to Figure 4 for configuration options.
RIGHT/UP
P1 Loopback Enabled
P2 Loopback Enabled
Rate Selection
(See Figure 3)
SW4 Speed Mode
10G Ethernet (10.3125 Gb/s)
RIGHT/UP 10G SONET/SDH (9.95328 Gb/s)
10G Fiber Channel (10.51875 Gb/s)
RIGHT/UP 10G OTN (G.709) (10.70923 Gb/s)
*10GbE w/ FEC (11.049 Gb/s)
RIGHT/UP *10GbE w/ FEC stuff bytes (11.095 Gb/s)
*10GbFC w/ FEC (11.270 Gb/s)
RIGHT/UP *10GbFC w/ FEC stuff bytes (11.317 Gb/s)
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