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- Page 1 Raven Series Modular Media Converter System MIL-RCM16A and MIL-RCM16D 16 Slot Raven Conversion Modules Managed Chassis with AC or DC Power Source USER GUIDE...
- Page 2 EN61000-X - Electromagnetic Immunity EN60950 (IEC950) - Product Safety MiLAN Technology warrants to the original consumer or purchaser that each of it's products, and all components thereof, will be free from defects in material and/or workmanship for a period of five years from the original factory shipment date. Any warranty hereunder is extended to the original consumer or purchaser and is not assignable.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Introduction Features Intelligent Features Management Methods Console and Telnet Management Web-based Management SNMP Network Management Package Contents 2. Hardware Description Front Panel Rear Panel LED Indicators RS-232 Console 3. Connecting to the Network Pre-Installation Requirements Mounting the Device Desktop Installation Rack-mounted Installation Power On... - Page 4 5. Web-Based Management 5-1. System Login 5-2. System Configuration 5-2-1. Home Page 5-2-2. Modules Settings 5-2-3. IP Configuration 5-2-4. SNMP 5-2-5. Save and Reboot 5-2-5-1. Save Settings 5-2-5-2. Reboot System 5-2-6. Upgrade Firmware 6. SNMP Management 6-1. SNMP Management 7. Technical Specifications Appendix A.
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction The Raven Series Modular Media Converter System is a combination of 16-slot host cabinet and various optional media converter modules. A maximum of sixteen modules can be installed in the cabinet. The power supply will support AC or DC, with an optional matching power supply for load sharing and redundancy. -
Page 6: Features
Features Cabinet conforms to IEEE 802.3 and IEEE802.3u Sixteen Converter Module slots One built-in module with a RS-232 console port and a Fast Ethernet RJ-45 port for In-band management Half-duplex mode for backpressure, and full-duplex for flow-control in management Ethernet port. System LED indicators: Power Good (A, B), Power Fail (A, B), System power, CPU Ready, Ethernet port link/activity, Full duplex... -
Page 7: Management Methods
Management Methods The Raven Series Modular Media Converter System supports the following management methods: Console and Telnet Management Web-based Management SNMP Network Management Console and Telnet Management Console Management is done through the RS-232 Console Port. Managing the conversion system in this method requires a direct connection between a PC and the built-in management module. -
Page 8: Package Contents
Package Contents Unpack the contents of the package and verify them against the checklist below. Raven Series Chassis (Conversion Modules ship separately) Power Cord Four Rubber Feet RS-232 cable CD ROM containing Users Guide Warranty Card If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer for... -
Page 9: Hardware Description
Hardware Description Front Panel Figure 2.1 below shows the Raven Series Media Converter Chassis fully populated with sixteen Raven Series Media Converter Modules and one RS232/Fast Ethernet RJ-45 Management Module. Figure 2-1. Front Panel for Raven Series Modular Media Converter System Figure 2-2. -
Page 10: Rear Panel
Rear Panel The 3-pronged power plug and power on/off switch are located at the Rear Panel of the Raven Series chassis, as shown in Figure 2-6. The equipment will work with AC in the range 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz (AC type power supply) or DC power in the range 40.5 ~57.0 @ 20A (DC type power... -
Page 11: Led Indicators
LED Indicators All LED status indicators are located on the front panel of the conversion system. There are eight LED-indicators on the CPU Module and six LED-indicators on each of the Fast Ethernet to Fiber converter modules. The following tables provide descriptions of the LED statuses and meaning. They provide a real-time indication of systematic operation status. -
Page 12: Management Module
Management Module Figure 2-7.Management Module LED-indicators Status CPU Ready Flashing (Green) Good A Good B Fail A Fail B LK/ACT On / Flashing On / Flashing Table 2-2. CPU Module LED-indicator statuses and meaning Meaning System kernel is working correctly System power is ready Power Module A is ready Power Module A is not ready... -
Page 13: Rs-232 Console
RS-232 Console The console port is used to connect a management station or terminal with the conversion system. Use the RS-232 serial port for out-of-band management. Figure 2-8.Management Module Serial Port Pinouts... -
Page 14: Connecting To The Network
Connecting to the Network Pre-Installation Requirements You will need the following prior to installing the hardware: • PC or Workstation with 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet card or RS-232 serial port: Your PC must have a standard Ethernet interface or Serial port to connect to the Device. •... -
Page 15: Desktop Installation
Desktop Installation Set the conversion system on a sufficiently large flat space with a power outlet nearby. The surface where you put your conversion system should be clean, smooth, level, and sturdy. Provide enough clearance around the conversion system to allow attachment of cables, power cord and air circulation. -
Page 16: Rack-Mounted Installation
Rack-mounted Installation The Raven Series Media Converter System includes a rack-mount kit that allows it to be mounted in an EIA standard size, 19-inch rack. Perform the following steps to rack mount the conversion system: A. Position one bracket to align with the holes on one side of the conversion system and secure it with the bracket screws. - Page 17 B. After attaching both mounting brackets, position the conversion system in the rack by lining up the holes in the brackets with the appropriate holes on the rack. Secure the conversion system to the rack with a screwdriver and the rack-mounting screws. Figure 3-3.
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Page 18: Power On
When the Power LED is on for 4 seconds, the CPU Ready LED will begin flashing, indicating the system is ready. If the CPU LED is a steady light, the diagnostic test has failed. Contact MiLAN Technical Support for assistance. -
Page 19: Network Configuration
Network Configuration Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port The serial console port is a male DB-9 connector that enables a connection to a PC or terminal for monitoring and configuring the conversion system. Figure 4-1. Connecting the Raven Series Media Converter System to a terminal via RS-232 cable Use the supplied RS-232 cable with a female DB-9 connector to connect a terminal or PC to the console port. - Page 20 After the connection between the conversion system and PC is finished, turn on the PC or terminal and run a terminal emulation program or Hyper Terminal to match the following default characteristics of the console port: Baud Rate: 9600 bps Data Bits: 8 Stop Bit: 1 Parity: none...
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Page 21: Main Menu
4-1. Main Menu Figure 4-3. The Main Menu At the prompt, type go and press the Enter key to access the Main Menu. The following sections describe the options available in the Main Menu and their associated sub-menus. To select a menu item, enter the appropriate character (1-6, S, D, R or Q), and then press the Enter key to select the item. -
Page 22: Device Settings
4-1-1. Device Settings This menu enables the user to change the conversion system settings. Saving and rebooting the conversion system is necessary to have the new configuration take effect. To configure Device Settings, select 1 and then press the Enter key from the main menu. - Page 23 system to a unique IP address. The factory default IP address is: 192.168.16.1. Subnet Mask (5): The user can change the Subnet Mask for the conversion system to a unique Subnet Mask. The factory default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. Default Gateway (6): The user can change the IP address of the default gateway if packets are being sent to another IP network.
- Page 24 Console Login Enabled (8): The user may enable (Yes) or disable (No) console management security. The user name and password are required to enable console management. The default setting is disabled (No). Get Request Community (9): 32 characters can be used to enter a community string.
- Page 25 Set Request Community (A): 32 characters can be used to enter a community string. The default community string is public.
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Page 26: Modules Settings
4-1-2. Modules Settings This menu enables the user to change the media converter module operation mode. To configure Modules Settings, select 2 and then press the Enter key from the main menu. Enter the number or letter, and then press Enter to select an item. - Page 27 Fiber Duplex (2): Indicates the duplex mode FDX or HDX of the fiber port. Flow Control (3): Indicates whether flow control is enabled or disabled on the port. LLF (4): Indicates whether LLF is enabled or disabled on the module. LLF Direction (5): Indicates which direction LLF is enabled, either UTP to Fiber or Fiber to UTP.
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Page 28: Redundant Power Status
4-1-3. Redundant Power Status This menu enables the user to view the current status of the conversion system Power Modules. To view Redundant Power Status, select 3 and then press the Enter key from the main menu. This screen shows the current redundant power supply status. The conversion system has two power modules;... -
Page 29: Events Log
4-1-4. Events Log This menu enables the user to change the conversion system Event Log settings and view Event Log records. To access the Events Log options, select 4 and then press the Enter key from the main menu. Enter the number or letter, and then press Enter to select an item. -
Page 30: Snmp Trap
4-1-5. SNMP Trap This menu enables the user to change the SNMP Trap station settings. To configure SNMP Trap, select 5 and then press the Enter key from the main menu. Enter the number or letter, and then press Enter to select an item. -
Page 31: Secure Ip For Telnet, Http And Snmp
4-1-6. Secure IP for Telnet, HTTP and SNMP This menu enables the user to change the management security settings for Telnet, Web-based Management and SNMP. To configure Secure IP, select 6 and then press the Enter key from the main menu. The user can enter enable or disable security for the conversion system. -
Page 32: Save Current Settings
4-1-7. Save Current Settings This menu enables the user to save the configuration settings for the conversion system. To Save Current Settings, select S and then press the Enter key from the main menu. Rebooting the conversion system is necessary to have the new configuration take effect. -
Page 33: Web-Based Management
Web-Based Management This section introduces the configuration and functions of the web-based management of the Raven Series Modular Media Converter System. The conversion system provides an embedded HTML web site residing in flash memory. It offers advanced management features and allow users to manage the device from anywhere on the network through a standard browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape. -
Page 34: System Login
5-1. System Login 1. Launch Internet Explorer or Netscape. 2. Type http:// and the IP address of the conversion system in the Location or Address field. The default IP Address is 192.168.16.1. 3. Press Enter. Figure 5-1: The Password Window 4. -
Page 35: System Configuration
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Page 36: Home Page
5-2-1. Home Page The Home page screen displays the configuration of the Raven Series Modular Media Converter System. System Name: An administratively assigned name of the managed unit that can be modified in SNMP page. System Location: The physical location of this managed unit (e.g., laboratory, 3 floor) that can be modified in SNMP page. -
Page 37: Modules Settings
5-2-2. Modules Settings The Modules Settings page shows the modules that have been installed into the conversion system and the current settings for each. TX Speed/Duplex: user can select Auto negotiation, 100Full, 100Half, 10Full, 10Half. Default is Auto-negotiation. FX Duplex: The user select 100Full or 100Half. - Page 38 Flow Control: The user select enabled (checked) or disabled (unchecked). The default is enabled. LLF - Link Loose Forward: The user can select to have LLF enabled (checked) or (unchecked). When LLF is enabled, the controlled disabled port will auto-disconnect if the controlling UTP or Fiber link is down. The direction can be UTP controls Fiber or Fiber controls UTP.
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Page 39: Ip Configuration
5-2-3. IP Configuration This screen enables the user to change the default gateway of the managed node or change the user name and password. Enter a new IP address, subnet mask or default gateway in the corresponding edit box and then Click Apply. To change the name or password for the managed node: user... -
Page 40: Snmp
5-2-4. SNMP This screen enables the user to change the System Descriptive fields, Community String and SNMP Trap configuration. System Name: 64 characters can be used to give the conversion system a unique name in order to distinguish it on the network. System Location: 64 characters can be used to describe the location of the conversion system. -
Page 41: Save And Reboot
5-2-5. Save and Reboot This screen enables the user to save new configuration settings and reboot the conversion system to have a new configuration take effect. 5-2-5-1. Save Settings Save the current settings by clicking the Save Current Settings checkbox, and then press the corresponding Apply button. The current settings will take effect at the next reboot of the Device. -
Page 42: Upgrade Firmware
5-2-6. Upgrade Firmware This screen allows the user to perform an upgrade of the conversion system firmware on-line. 1. Users can choose http: or ftp: to download a new version of firmware. 2. Enter the password in the "Password" edit box. 3. -
Page 43: Snmp Management
SNMP Management This section describes how to configure and manage the device by accessing Management Information Base (MIB) objects with the SNMP protocol. 6-1. SNMP Management The conversion system's MIB options are accessible through SNMP. SNMP performs all operations using the “GET”, “GETNEXT” and “SET” commands, instead of defining a large set of commands. -
Page 44: Operation Description
The SNMP manager uses information in the MIB to perform the operations described in the table below: Operation Description Retrieve values of SNMP objects from a network device. GETNEXT Specifies an SNMP object in a network device and then retrieves information about the next few SNMP objects in the device. -
Page 45: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications This section provides the specifications of the Raven Series Modular Media Converter System. IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet, Standards Compliance IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX/FX Ethernet, ANSI/IEEE standard 802.3 N-Way Auto-negotiation Max Forwarding 14,880 pps per Ethernet port, Rate and 148,800 pps per Fast Ethernet port Max Filtering Rate LED Indicators... - Page 46 Notice: AC power and DC Power cannot be used in conjunction within the same conversion system chassis. Maximum power consumption of a fully loaded Power chassis is 200 Watts. Consumption FCC Class A, CE Mark cUL, UL Safety...
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Page 47: Appendix A. Internet Explorer Setting
Appendix A. Internet Explorer Setting When using IE 4.x and later versions, you must modify the browser setting to enable Java applets to use network ports. Internet Explorer 5.0 detailed instructions follow: Select Tools from the menu bar and then select Internet Options… to enable Java applets. - Page 48 Step 2: Click on Trusted Sites. Step 3: Click the Sites button.
- Page 49 Step 4: Add the IP address of the conversion system to the Add this Web site to the Zone field, and then click Add. Step 5: Disable Require server verification for all sites in this zone by deselecting the checkbox, and then click the OK button to return to Internet Options.
- Page 50 Step 6: Click the Customer Level button on the Internet Options screen. Step 7: Scroll through Security Settings to locate Java.
- Page 51 Step 8: Select Custom under Java permissions. Step 9: Click the Java Custom Settings… button.
- Page 52 Step 10: Select the Edit Permissions tab. Step 11: Select Enable under Run Unsigned Content.
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