Operation - Transition Networks CSETF1011-205 User Manual

CSETF10xx-205
Installation
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Power the Media Converter
The CSETF10xx-205 slide-in-module is powered through the Transition Networks
PointSystem™ chassis.

Operation

Status LEDs
Use the status LEDs to monitor the CSETF10xx-205 media
converter operation in the network.
PWR Power On = Connection to the external
AC or DC power.
SX-ACT Fiber Activity Flashing = Data reception on the
fiber link.
SX-100 Fiber Speed On = Fiber link at 100 Mb/s.
SX-10 Fiber Speed On = Fiber link at 10 Mb/s.
TX-ACT Copper Activity Flashing = Data reception on the
copper link.
TX-100 Copper Speed On = Copper link at 100 Mb/s.
TX-10 Copper Speed On = Copper link at 10 Mb/s.
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PWR
ACT 100 10
SX
TX
TX
CSETF205
Operation
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Product Features
Link Pass-Through
The Link Pass-Through feature allows the media converter to monitor both the
fiber and copper RX (receive) ports for loss of signal. In the event of a loss of
an RX signal (1), the media converter will automatically disable the TX
(transmit) signal (2), thus, "passing through" the link loss (3). The far-end
device is automatically notified of the link loss (4), which prevents the loss of
valuable data unknowingly transmitted over an invalid link.
media converter A
disables the fiber TX link
2
Near-End Media
Device Converter A
1
original fault
on the copper link
Auto-Negotiation
The Auto-Negotiation feature allows the media converter to automatically
configure itself to achieve the best possible mode of operation over a link.
The media converter broadcasts its speed (10 Mb/s or 100Mb/s) and duplex
capabilities (full or half) to the other devices and negotiates the best mode of
operation. Auto-Negotiation allows quick and easy installation because the
optimal link is established automatically. No user intervention is required to
determine the best mode of operation.
A scenario where the media converter is linked to a non-negotiating device is
a case where the user may want to disable Auto-Negotiation. (Note: Auto-
Negotiation can only be disabled in software mode.) In this instance, the
mode of operation will drop to the least common denominator between the
two devices (e.g.: 10 Mb/s, half-duplex). Disabling this feature gives the user
the ability to force the connection to the desired speed and duplex mode of
operation.
NOTE: The CSETF10xx-205 series media converter does not support rate
conversion between 10Mb/s and 100Mb/s network devices.
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media converter B
loses the fiber RX link
3
Media Far-End
Converter B Device
4
media converter B
disables the copper link
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