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Ethernet Enhanced
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  • Page 1 IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 Ethernet Enhanced USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Ethernet Enhanced Advantech B+B SmartWorx - Americas 707 Dayton Road Ottawa, IL 61350 USA Phone (815) 433-5100 (815) 433-5105 Advantech B+B SmartWorx - Europe Westlink Commercial Park Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland Phone +353 91-792444 Fax +353 91-792445 www.advantech-bb.com support@advantech-bb.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3 About the IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 Overview -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Features------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 Product Application Example --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Managed Modules -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Port Interfaces -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Console Serial Port Connection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 iView²...
  • Page 4 iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced E1 Port Equipment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 Loopback -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 Console Screens----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 Configuration Using the Console Port ------------------------------------------------------------------ 20 Login Screen-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 Main Menu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Menu Options-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Unit Configuration Screen --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Ethernet Port Flow Control -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 SFP Line Status Screen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 Port Alarm Status Screen ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 Ethernet Port Configuration Screen --------------------------------------------------------------------- 24...
  • Page 5: About The Ie-Imcv-E1-Mux/4

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced ABOUT THE IE-IMCV-E1-MUX/4 OVERVIEW The IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 is a media converter that transports four independent E1 lines over an existing standard 155Mbps-capable fiber optic line operating at an effective rate of 150Mbps. A second SFP port is available for a 1+1 protection mode. One serial link (RS-232) and one Ethernet (10/100BaseT) connection are also multiplexed onto the fiber link(s).
  • Page 6: Features

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced FEATURES • Four E1 ports on RJ-48 connectors with surge protection • One full bandwidth Ethernet 10/100BaseT port • 1+1 protection switching via two SFP-based optical ports • DDMI supported on SFP ports • One end-to-end serial RS-232 port on an RJ-45 connector •...
  • Page 7: Managed Modules

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced MANAGED MODULES The IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 modules are installed as a Host/Remote pair. Host or Remote configuration is selected by an onboard DIP Switch setting. By default, the DIP Switch setting is for a Host configuration. The Host/Remote pair can be remotely managed when the HOST is installed in an iMediaChassis with an SNMP Management Module.
  • Page 8: Console Serial Port Connection

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced CONSOLE SERIAL PORT CONNECTION 10/100BaseT Connector RS-232 Connector E1 RJ-48 Connectors SFP Ports Console The IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 includes a console serial port. To establish a link between a module's console port and a local PC, connect the Mini Jack to DB9 adapter that is included with the B+B SmartWorx.
  • Page 9: Iview² Management Software

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced IVIEW ² MANAGEMENT SOFTW ARE iView² is the B+B SmartWorx management software that features a GUI and gives network managers the ability to monitor and control manageable B+B SmartWorx products. iView² is available in several versions, including WebServer version 3.0, and can also function as a snap-in module for HP OpenView Network Node Manager and other third party SNMP Management software.
  • Page 10: Led Operation

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced LED OPERATION 10/100BaseT Connector RS-232 Connector E1 RJ-48 Connectors SFP Ports The IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 features diagnostic LEDs as explained below. 10/100BASET CONNECTOR LNK: • OFF when port is not linked/connected, • Glows green when link is established. • Blinks green during data activity.
  • Page 11: E1 Rj-48 Connectors

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced E1 RJ-48 CONNECTORS ALARM: STAT: • OFF during normal operation • Glows green during normal • Blinks red+green simultaneously operation when CV errors detected on the E1 line at far end of the optical line • Glows red+green when out-of- •...
  • Page 12: Sfp Ports

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced SFP PORTS ACT: • Glows green when the SFP port is the active receive line. • OFF when the SFP is not the receive line • Glows red+green when the SFP port is manually forced to be the active receive line LNK: •...
  • Page 13: Connector Pinout And Dip Switch Assignments

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced CONNECTOR PINOUT AND DIP SWITCH ASSIGNMENTS DIP SW ITCH ASSIGNMENTS A single 10-position DIP Switch is located on the unit to set the configuration. The switch positions are defined as follows: Switch # Function Settings Factory Default Host/Remote OFF = Host, ON = Remote...
  • Page 14: 10/100Baset Ethernet Mating Connector Pinout

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced 10/100BASET ETHERNET MATING CONNECTOR PINOUT The following table lists the pin configuration for the standard RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Signal Transmit + Transmit - Receive + None None Receive - None None Pin 1 NOTE: MDI/MDIX AutoCross function will automatically transpose the Transmit and Receive lines if required. E1 PORT MATING CONNECTOR PINOUT The following table lists the pin configuration for the standard RJ-48 E1 port mating connectors.
  • Page 15: Rs-232 Port Mating Connector Pinout

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced RS-232 PORT MATING CONNECTOR PINOUT The following table lists the pin configuration for the RS-232 port mating connector. Signal None None None Signal Ground Receive Data (in to unit) Transmit Data (out of unit) None None Pin 1 This port provides an end-to-end RS-232 line that can support up to 120K baud and is transparent to all RS-232 protocols.
  • Page 16: Installation Instructions

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Each IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 module requires two adjacent slots in an iMediaChassis or MediaChassis. To install the module in a chassis, remove the blank faceplates covering the slots where the module is to be installed. Then slide the module into the chassis card guides until the module is seated securely in the slots.
  • Page 17: Configuration Options

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced CONFIGURATION OPTIONS The following sections describe the configurable features. Use the "default" command to restore the unit's default settings. This restores the card's default configuration and resets the default username and password. User: admin / Password: admin ETHERNET LINE SETUP If the Ethernet port is not used, it can be set to Disabled, via a console session or via iView², to effectively block all traffic on this port.
  • Page 18: Fx Linkloss (Fxll)

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced For troubleshooting information utilizing the FX LinkLoss and LFPT features of the IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 modules, refer to Troubleshooting at the end of this manual. Both the LinkLoss and LFPT features are set to "Disabled" by default. FX LINKLOSS (FXLL) FX LinkLoss is a link-integrity monitoring feature that forwards fiber link faults to the RJ-45 Data port to indicate that a fiber link fault has occurred.
  • Page 19: Unit Service State

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced UNIT SERVICE STATE When selecting In-Service, Traps reporting is Enabled. If Out-of-Service is selected, Traps reporting is disabled. A Trap is sent when the status is changed from Enabled/Disabled or Disabled/Enabled. E1 PORT EQUIPMENT Within each E1 port setup, the state of the port can be set to Equip or Mot- equipped.
  • Page 20: Console Screens

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced CONSOLE SCREENS CONFIGURATION USING THE CONSOLE PORT The following section describes configuration using the console screens. The Remote module is only configured through the Host. LOGIN SCREEN After running through an initial self-test, the log-in screen is displayed. NOTE: The diagnostic information displayed below is for illustration purposes only and may differ from the actual screen display.
  • Page 21: Main Menu

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced MAIN MENU From the main menu, the end-user can view essential unit configuration data - including active alarms in order of importance - and a clock indicating when the displayed information was last refreshed. MENU OPTIONS 1 = Refer to the Unit Configuration screen. 2 = Refer to the Port Alarm Status screen.
  • Page 22: Unit Configuration Screen

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced UNIT CONFIGURATION SCREEN The unit configuration screen displays the names of the Host and Remote units as well as the service state, whether fiber protection is enabled and the SFP BER alarm level. In addition, the unit time can be set from this screen and the username and password can be set/reset.
  • Page 23: Sfp Line Status Screen

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced SFP LINE STATUS SCREEN The SFP Line Status screen displays the status of the Host and Remote SFP links. The detailed SFP information may be viewed by entering "1" for SFP A or "2" for SFP B. Displayed data includes the manufacturer name, code, part number and revision number.
  • Page 24: Port Alarm Status Screen

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced PORT ALARM STATUS SCREEN The Port Alarm Status screen displays the status of the Host and Remote alarms on each of the unit's ports. This screen can be refreshed, as needed, to display current data. ETHERNET PORT CONFIGURATION SCREEN The screen displays the current values for items 1 through 9 for both the Host and Remote site.
  • Page 25: Ethernet Bandwidth Control

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced ETHERNET BANDW IDTH CONTROL This screen displays the settings for the end user to configure bandwidth in 32Kbps increments up to 100Mbps. ETHERNET PORT STATUS SCREEN This screen displays the current Ethernet port status for both the Host and Remote site.
  • Page 26: E1 Port Configuration Screen

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced E1 PORT CONFIGURATION SCREEN Use this screen to access the loopback and name details for each of the four E1 ports. Enter the number of the menu item to edit, and enter the new value(s) when prompted. E1 PORT STATUS SCREEN Use this screen to display the current status for each of the four E1 ports for the Host and Remote units.
  • Page 27: E1 Port Equipment

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced E1 PORT EQUIPMENT Within each E1 port setup, the state of the port can be set to Equip or Not- Equipped. When set to Not-Equipped, the end user has the ability to perform maintenance on the line without impacting the other parts on the module. TROUBLESHOOTING •...
  • Page 28: Fiber Optic Port Verification

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced FIBER OPTIC PORT VERIFICATION As a troubleshooting aid, fiber optic ports can be verified by placing a physical loopback optical line on the ports and verify the LED behavior as shown: The ACT LED will be configured to either the A or B fiber line as the active line.
  • Page 29: E1 Port Verification

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced E1 PORT VERIFICATION By placing a physical loopback connection on the E1 port, a valid signal can be detected by each individual E1 port to verify its operation. Without the fiber looped, the ALARM LED for the looped E1 port will show RED/GREEN indicating there is a problem at the far end of the fiber transport (in this case, the far end unit is missing) and the STAT LED is RED because the fiber is in LOS.
  • Page 30: Normal Operation

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced NORMAL OPERATION Under normal operation the following LED display is given: GREEN LNK 10/100BaseT 10/100BaseT RS-232 RS-232 GREEN STAT GREEN ACT, LNK, MSA GREEN LNK 10/100BaseT 10/100BaseT RS-232 RS-232 GREEN STAT GREEN ACT, LNK, MSA...
  • Page 31: Specifications

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced SPECIFICATIONS Power Consumption (typical) 0.96A @ +5 VDC Operating Temperature -40 to +70 °C (-40 to +158 °F) Storage Temperature -40 to +70 °C (-40 to +158 °F) Humidity 5 to 95% (non-condensing); 0 to 10000 ft. altitude Dimensions Double-wide chassis module (dual slot iMcV module)
  • Page 32: Definition Of Terms/Acronyms

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced DEFINITION OF TERMS/ACRONYMS The following are terms and phrases used within this manual or are found in documents associated with this equipment. The Term “1+1” refers to line protection where identical information is transmitted on two redundant lines. The Receiver chooses the “best”...
  • Page 33 iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced HDB3 High Density Bipolar 3 Coding: A physical-layer signal encoding scheme defined for E1 transmission which ensures sufficient signaling transitions for robust clock/data recovery. In-Service stat is the normal state of an active port with normal error reporting. Light Emitting Diode: A small stack of lights to indicate link, duplex or other options.
  • Page 34 iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced Remote Alarm Indication: Status information received from the line indicating there is an alarm condition at the far end of the transport. Small Form-Factor Pluggable: An industry standard optical pluggable module. SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol: A set of protocols for managing complex networks over a standards-based IP network.
  • Page 35: B+B Smartworx Technical Support

    USA/Canada: 1 (800) 346-3119 (Ottawa IL USA location) Europe: +353 91 792444 (Ireland location) Email: support@advantech-bb.com Web: www.advantech-bb.com STATEMENTS, GUIDELINES, PRECAUTIONS FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 36: Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced FIBER OPTIC CLEANING GUIDELINES Fiber Optic transmitters and receivers are extremely susceptible to contamination by particles of dirt or dust, which can obstruct the optic path and cause performance degradation. Good system performance requires clean optics and connector ferrules. Use fiber patch cords (or connectors, if you terminate your own fiber) only from a reputable supplier;...
  • Page 37: Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

    iMcV-E1-Mux4, Ethernet Enhanced ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause damage to any product, add-in modules or standalone units, containing electronic components. Always observe the following precautions when installing or handling these kinds of products: Do not remove unit from its protective packaging until ready to install. Wear an ESD wrist grounding strap before handling any module or component.
  • Page 38: Standards/Compliances

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