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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION..........................5 1.1 P ............................5 ACKAGE ONTENTS 1.2 H ..........................5 OW TO ANUAL 1.3 A ..................6 BOUT THE ANAGED EDIA ONVERTER HASSIS 1.4 F ..............................7 EATURES 1.5 S ...............................8 PECIFICATION 2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION......................9 2.1 F ..............................9 RONT ANEL 2.2 R ..............................11...
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5.3.4 Password Setting ..............................51 5.3.5 Firmware Upgrade ..............................52 5.3.6 Factory Default..............................54 5.3.7 Temperature .................................57 5.3.8 System Log ................................58 5.3.9 System Reboot ..............................59 5.4 SNMP .................................60 5.5 L ...............................62 OGOUT 6. LINK PASS THROUGH FUNCTION .....................64 6.1 L (LLCF) ......................64 ARRY ORWARD 6.2 L (LLR) ..........................65...
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Package Contents Thank you for purchasing PLANET Managed Media Converter Chassis, the Managed Media Converter Chassis package shall contain following contents: Check the contents of your package for following parts: Managed Media Converter Chassis with one power supply installed x1...
1.3 About the Managed Media Converter Chassis The MC-1610MR / MC-1610MR48 series provide 16-slots and one management system in a 19”-rack chassis, the MC-1610MR / MC-1610MR48 series is designed for the applications such as FTTx installation for ISPs, telecoms, campuses and enterprises.
High quality 19”Rack-Mountable Chassis installation Supports up to sixteen hot-swappable slide-in modular Media Converter Supports the PLANET smart series Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter FST-80x and GST-70x / GST-80x Two power slots at rear panel for redundant power support with options of 100~240V AC or -48V DC supplies...
1.5 Specification Model MC-1610MR MC-1610MR48 Hardware Specification Dimension (W x D xH) 440 x 88 x 350mm, 2U Slot 16 open Slot( 15 x 80 x 26mm, W x D x H) 2 power slot s (one fixed, one vacant* ) Weight Power requirement 100-240V AC, 1A, 50-60Hz...
2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION This section describes the functionalities of MC-1610MR / MC-1610MR48 components and guides how to install the device on the desktop or shelf. Basic knowledge of networking is assumed; please read this chapter completely before continuing installs the Managed Media Converter Chassis. 2.1 Front Panel The Managed Media Converter Chassis provides one management module and 16-Slots for optional FST-8 / GST-7 / GST-8 series Fast / Gigabit Ethernet Smart Media converter installation.
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LED Indicators Color LED Status Function Lights On Indicate that the device has power. PWR ON Green Lights Off Indicate that the device not receive power. Lights On Indicate that power is inserted and failed to work. PWR FAIL Amber Lights Off Indicate that power is inserted and work normal.
2.2 Rear Panel The MC-1610MR equip with one 100~240V AC power supply unit and MC-1610MR48 equip with one DC -48V power supply unit on its standard package, both MC-1610MR and MC-1610MR48 provide one spare power supply unit slot for option re- dundant power supply installation.
2.3 Managed Media Converter Chassis Installation The chapter describes how to install optional FST-8 / GST-7 / GST-8 series Fast / Gigabit Ethernet Smart Media converter into your Managed Media Converter Chassis, please read the following topics and perform the procedures in the order being presented.
2.3.2 Rack Mounting To install the Managed Media Converter Chassis in a 19-inch standard rack, follow the instructions described below. Step 1: Place your Managed Media Converter Chassis on a hard flat surface, with the front panel positioned towards your front side.
2.3.3 Slide Media Converter board into MC-1610MR /MC-1610MR48 Chassis Installation Step 1: unscrew and pull out the FST-80x / GST-70x / GST-80x Media Converter board. Step 2: Remove a blank faceplate from an empty expansion slot on the front of the chassis. The FST-80x / GST-70x / GST-80x Media Converter board can be installed in any expansion slot.
Once, the FST-80x / GST-70x / GST-80x series of Fast /Gigabit Ethernet Smart Media converter install into Managed Media Converter chassis with hot swappable feature and redundant link function to avoid entire network downtime. The PLANET Managed Media Converter chassis with FST-80x / GST-70x / GST-80x series of Fast /Gigabit Ethernet Smart Media converter are the ideal solution for building a network solution of FTTC (Fiber to the Curb) and FTTB (Fiber to the Building) for ISPs, campuses and enterprises.
3. MANAGED MEDIA CONVERTER CHASSIS MANAGEMENT This chapter describes how to manage the Managed Media Converter Chassis. Topics include: - Overview - Management methods - Assigning an IP address to the Managed Media Converter Chassis - Logging on to the Managed Media Converter Chassis 3.1 Overview The Managed Media Converter Chassis provides user-friendly, command line console interface and remote Web interface.
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Figure 3-1 Managed Media Converter Chassis Console Login Screen The factory default login username and password is admin. For security reason, please change and memorize the new password after this first setup. Notice: Only accept command in lowercase letter under console interface. Please refer to the following Chapter 4 for the details.
The Managed Media Converter Chassis must have an Internet Protocol (IP) address accessible for the remote host. For easily list the Managed Media Converter Chassis in your Ethernet environment, the Planet Smart Discovery Utility from user’s manual CD-ROM is an ideal solution.
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Press “Refresh” button for list current connected devices in the discovery list, the screen is shown as follow. Figure 3-3 Planet Smart Discovery Utility Screen This utility show all necessary information from the devices, such as MAC Address, Device Name, firmware version, Device IP Subnet address, also can assign new password, IP Subnet address and description for the devices.
Press “Exit” button to shutdown the planet Smart Discovery Utility. Notice: Please refer to the following Chapter 5 for the details. 3.3 Assigning an IP Address to the Managed Media Converter Chassis To manage the Managed Media Converter Chassis remotely through the web browser with a Management Station, you can use its default IP address (192.168.0.100) or assign another IP address to the Managed Media Converter Chassis.
4. CONSOLE INTERFACE 4.1 CONNECT TO PC RS-232 serial cable Use the bundled RS-232 serial cable and attach the 9-pin female connector to the male connector on the Managed Media Converter Chassis. Plug the other side of this cable to your PC. Hyper Terminal In Windows 98/2000/ME/XP, launch “HyperTerminal”, create a new connection, and adjust settings as below: Emulation: VT-100 compatible...
4.2 Login in Login is required to access the console interface after the self-test completes successfully. The factory default user name and password is "admin". You may change the password by use “set pass” command. Please always enter the correct user name and password.
4.4 Getting Started 4.4.1 General Guidelines The Managed Media Converter Chassis allows users to configure the device via command line under console interface. Please type “help” or “?” for all available commands in the”MC-1610MR>” prompt. The screen of available commands in Figure 4-4 appears, and the detail description shown in table...
Factory Default Reset the Managed Media Converter Chassis to factory default mode. Reboot Reboot the Managed Media Converter Chassis. Logout Logout console interface of Managed Media Converter Chassis. Table 4-1 Detail description of Managed Media Converter Chassis available commands Notice: Only accept command in lowercase letter under console interface.
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4.4.2.1 Show system Display the system information of Managed Media Converter Chassis, such as software version, MAC address and IP address. The system information screen in Figure 4-6 appears. Figure 4-6 Show system command screen 4.4.2.2 Show IP Display the current IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway of Managed Media Converter Chassis, the IP subnet address in- formation screen in Figure 4-7 appears.
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4.4.2.4 Show slot [n] Display current per slot status of Managed Media Converter Chassis with FST-8 / GST-7 / GST-8 Media Converter boards, the per slot information screen in Figure 4-9 & 4-10 & 4-11 & 4-12 appears. Figure 4-9 Show slot command screen Figure 4-10 FST-80x Show slot command [n] screen...
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Figure 4-11 GST-70x Show slot command [n] screen Figure 4-12 GST-80x Show slot command [n] screen Notice: Different parameters display on FST-8 / GST-7 / GST-8 Media Converter boards installation.
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4.4.2.5 Show redundant [n] Display per redundant group status of Managed Media Converter Chassis, the per redundant group status screen in Figure 4-13 & 4-14 appears. Figure 4-13 Show redundant command screen Figure 4-14 Show redundant [n] command screen...
4.4.3 Set command From the main menu screen (see Figure 4-3), input “set” and press enter. The set command list screen in Figure 4-15 pears. Figure 4-15 Set command list screen This set command list contains four items: Set slot [n]: Please refer to chapter 4.4.3.1. Set redundant [n] disable / enable: Please refer to chapter 4.4.3.2.
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4.4.3.1 Set slot [n] This command allows configuring per slot parameters of Managed Media Converter Chassis, different parameters provide on FST-8 / GST-7 / GST-8 Media Converter boards installation. The correct usage is shown as below: Set slot [n]: n=1-16, to configuring per slot parameters of Managed Media Converter Chassis. The configuring per slot pa- rameters screen in Figure 4-16 appears and the detail description shown in...
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Item Description Device To enable or disable per GST-80x Converter board. LLCF To enable or disable the LLCF function from GST-80x Converter board. TP AN Mode To set the UTP port runs at Auto-negotiation or Forced Mode. Speed* To set the UTP port runs at 1000Mbps,100Mbps or 10Mbps. Duplex*...
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4.4.3.2 Set redundant [n] disable/enable This command allows disable or enable per redundant group of Managed Media Converter Chassis, the correct usage is shown as below: Set redundant[n]disable/enable: n=1-8, to disable or enable per redundant group of Managed Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 4-17 appears.
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4.4.3.3 Set IP xxx,xxx,xxx,xxx,mmm,mmm,mmm,mmm, ggg,ggg,ggg,ggg This command allows assign IP address, subnet mask and gateway of Managed Media Converter Chassis; the correct usage is shown as below: set ip 192.168.0.101 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.254 and press <Enter> Then the following message appears under console interface: Set ip done Means the IP address was changed successfully, the IP subnet address setting screen in Figure 4-18...
4.4.5 Reboot This command allows reboot the Managed Media Converter Chassis, the reboot screen in Figure 4-22 & 4-23 appears. Figure 4-22 Managed Media Converter Chassis reboot screen Figure 4-23 Managed Media Converter Chassis reboot screen 4.4.6 Logout This command provides logout the Managed Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 4-24 appears.
5. WEB MANAGEMENT Before login the Web interface of Managed Media Converter Chassis, please setup the “IP Address” with local serial console port (RS232 port) and use this IP address to configure Managed Media Converter Chassis through the Web interface. Or modify your PC’s IP domain to the same with Managed Media Converter Chassis then use the default IP address (192.168.0.100) to remote configure Managed Media Converter Chassis through the Web interface.
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The four major items and it description shown as below: ◆ Module Status: Provide Module Status function of Managed Media Converter Chassis. Explained in section 5.2. ◆ Management: Provide Management function of Managed Media Converter Chassis. Explained in section 5.3. ◆...
5.2 Module Status This section provides Chassis Status, Converter Status, Location Setting and Redundant Backup Setting of Managed Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 5-3 appears and table 5-1 describes the Module Status object of Managed Media Converter Chassis. Figure 5-3 Module Status Web Page screen Object Description...
5.2.1 Chassis Status This section provides current status of power supply unit from Managed Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 5-4 appears and table 5-2 describes the Chassis Status object of Managed Media Converter Chassis. Figure 5-4 Chassis Status Web Page Screen Item Power 1 Power 2...
5.2.2 Converter Status This section introduces detail settings of per slot parameters from Managed Media Converter Chassis; the screen in Figure 5-5 appears. Figure 5-5 Converter Status Web Page Screen Different parameters provide on FST-8 / GST-7 / GST-8 Media Converter boards installation, the screen in Figure 5-6 &...
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Item Description Device To enable or disable per FST-80x Converter board. LLCF To enable or disable the LLCF function from FST-80x Converter board. TP AN Mode To set the UTP port runs at Auto-negotiation or Forced Mode. Speed* To set the UTP port runs at 100Mbps or 10Mbps. Duplex*...
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Figure 5-8 GST-80x Converter Status Web Page screen Item Description Device To enable or disable per GST-80x Converter board. LLCF To enable or disable the LLCF function from GST-80x Converter board. TP AN Mode To set the UTP port runs at Auto-negotiation or Forced Mode. Speed*...
5.2.3 Location Setting This section allows you to add location description on each slot of Managed Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 5-9 appears. After setup complete, press “Apply” button to save current configuration. Figure 5-9 Location Setting Web Page Screen The maximum length is 8 characters.
5.2.4 Redundant Backup Setting This section allows you to enable or disable redundant backup setting function of Managed Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 5-10 appears. After setup complete, press “Apply” button to save current configuration. Figure 5-10 Redundant Backup Setting Web Page Screen The redundant backup setting function already divides 8 redundant groups and each group includes 2 ports, the ports with an odd number will be “Master”.
5.3 Management This section provides System Information, IP Configuration, NTP Configuration, Password Setting, Firmware Upgrade, Factory Default, Temperature, System Log and System reboot function of Managed Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 5-11 appears and table 5-6 describes the Management object of Managed Media Converter Chassis. Figure 5-11 Management Web Page screen...
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Object Description System Information Display the System information of Managed Media Converter Chassis. Explained in section 5.3.1. IP Configuration Allow change the IP subnet address of Managed Media Converter Chassis. Explained in section 5.3.2. NTP Configuration Allow enable the Time Zone Setting of Managed Media Converter Chassis. Explained in section 5.3.3.
5.3.1 System Information This section display system information of Managed Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 5-12 appears and table 5-7 describes the system information object of Managed Media Converter Chassis. Figure 5-12 System Information Web Page Screen Item Description System Option MAC Address...
5.3.2 IP Configuration This section provide the IP Configuration of Managed Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 5-13 appears and table describes the IP Configuration object of Managed Media Converter Chassis. Figure 5-13 IP Configuration Web Page Screen Item Description DHCP Client Allow disable or enable the DHCP Client function of Managed Converter Chassis.
5.3.3 NTP Configuration This section provide the NTP Configuration of Managed Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 5-14 appears and table describes the NTP Configuration object of Managed Media Converter Chassis. Figure 5-14 NTP Configuration Web Page Screen Item Description Current Time Allow input current time information of Managed Converter Chassis.
5.3.4 Password Setting This section provide the Password Setting of Managed Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 5-15 appears and table 5-10 describes the Password Setting object of Managed Media Converter Chassis. Figure 5-15 Password Setting Web Page Screen Item Description User Name...
5.3.5 Firmware Upgrade This section provides the firmware upgrade of Managed Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 5-16 appears. Figure 5-16 Firmware Upgrade Web Page Screen Please press “Browser” to locate the latest firmware of Managed Media Converter Chassis that deposit in your PC. The screen in Figure 5-17 appears.
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Press “Upgrade” to start the firmware upgrade process, the screen in Figure 5-18 & 5-19 appears. Figure 5-18 Firmware Upgrade Web Page Screen Figure 5-19 Firmware Upgrade Web Page Screen 1. The firmware upgrade process needs 30 seconds to complete and system will reboot automatically. After Managed Media Converter Chassis power on complete, then you can use latest firmware.
5.3.6 Factory Default This section provides reset the Managed Media Converter Chassis to factory default mode, the screen appears in Figure 5-20. Figure 5-20 Factory Default Web Page Screen Please press “Factory” button to take effect and the “Do you really want to reset the current settings to default?” pop window appears, please press “OK”...
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Then the reboot screen appears in Figure 5-22 and press “Reboot” button for reboot the Managed Media Converter Chassis. Figure 5-22 Factory Default Web Page Screen The pop window with “Wait for 30 seconds while rebooting” appears, the screen in Figure 5-23 appears.
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Press “OK” button then the main menu Web page screen appears in Figure 5-24. Figure 5-24 Main menu Web Page Screen...
5.3.7 Temperature This section display the system temperature information of Managed Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 5-25 appears and table 5-11 describes the system temperature information object of Managed Media Converter Chassis. Figure 5-25 Temperature Web Page Screen Item Description Current Temperature...
5.3.8 System Log This section provide the system log setting and information display of Managed Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 5-26 appears and table 5-12 describes the system log setting object of Managed Media Converter Chassis. Figure 5-26 System Log Web Page Screen Item Description Enable Log...
5.3.9 System Reboot This section provides the system reboot function of Managed Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 5-27 appears. Figure 5-27 System Reboot Web Page Screen Press “Reboot” button to reboot the Managed Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 5-28 appears Figure 5-28 System Reboot Web Page Screen...
5.4 SNMP This section provides SNMP setting of Managed Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 5-29 appears and table 5-13 describes the SNMP object of Managed Media Converter Chassis. Figure 5-29 SNMP Web Page screen...
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Object Description SNMP Agent Provide disable or enable the SNMP Agent function of Managed Media Converter Chassis. SNMP Read Com- Allow input characters for SNMP Read Community of Managed Media Converter Chassis, the munity maximum length is 30 characters. SNMP Write Com- Allow input characters for SNMP Write Community of Managed Media Converter Chassis, the munity maximum length is 30 characters.
5.5 Logout This section provides logout function of Managed Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 5-30 appears. Figure 5-30 Logout Web Page screen Press “Logout” button then the pop window with re-login request appears, the screen in Figure 5-31 appears.
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Please input the password for enters into Web main menu screen of Managed Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 5-32 appears. Figure 5-32 Main menu Web Page Screen...
6. LINK PASS THROUGH FUNCTION The LFP function includes the Link Fault Pass Through function (LLCF/LLR). LLCF/LLR can immediately alarm administrators the problem of the link media and provide efficient solution to monitor the net. LLCF (Link Loss Carry Forward) means when a device connected to the converter and the TP line loss the link, the converter’s fiber will disconnect the link of transmit.
6.2 Link Loss Return (LLR) The LLR function for troubleshooting a remote connection. LLR works in conjunction with LLCF. When LLR is enabled, the port’s transmitter shuts down when its receiver fails to detect a valid receive link. LLR should only be enabled on one end of the link and is typically enabled on either the unmanaged or remote device.
What if I forget current password of Managed Media Converter Chassis? Solution: Please enter into console interface, use username: planet and password: [^_^] to access console interface. Then use “show pass” command to display current password. Please press “Reset” button from the management module for 10 seconds then the Managed Media...
APPENDIX A NETWORKING CONNECTION A.1 Switch's RJ-45 Pin Assignments 1000Mbps, 1000Base T Contact MDI-X BI_DA+ BI_DB+ BI_DA- BI_DB- BI_DB+ BI_DA+ BI_DC+ BI_DD+ BI_DC- BI_DD- BI_DB- BI_DA- BI_DD+ BI_DC+ BI_DD- BI_DC- Implicit implementation of the crossover function within a twisted-pair cable, or at a wiring panel, while not expressly forbidden, is beyond the scope of this standard.
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The standard cable, RJ-45 pin assignment The standard RJ-45 receptacle/connector There are 8 wires on a standard UTP/STP cable and each wire is color-coded. The following shows the pin allocation and color of straight cable and crossover cable connection: Straight Cable SIDE 1 SIDE2 SIDE 1...
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