Lantronix C3100 Series Install Manual
Lantronix C3100 Series Install Manual

Lantronix C3100 Series Install Manual

Ion fiber to fiber media converter module

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C3100 Series
ION Fiber to Fiber Media Converter Module
SFP to SFP for Data Rates from 100Mbps to 2.5 Gbps
Install Guide
Part Number 33580
Revision C August 2023

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  • Page 1 C3100 Series ION Fiber to Fiber Media Converter Module SFP to SFP for Data Rates from 100Mbps to 2.5 Gbps Install Guide Part Number 33580 Revision C August 2023...
  • Page 2 C3100 Install Guide Intellectual Property © 2023 Lantronix, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this publication may be transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Lantronix. Lantronix is a registered trademark of Lantronix, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective holders.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Lantronix C3100 Install Guide Contents Product Description ............................4 Model Numbers ............................. 4 Management Features ..........................4 Manual Overview ............................5 Related Manuals and Online Help ........................ 5 Application Examples ............................ 6 Pre-Installation .............................. 7 Safety ................................ 7 Unpacking ..............................7 Package Contents ............................
  • Page 4: Product Description

    C3100-4040: 100Mbps - 2.5Gbps Fiber Repeater, ION Chassis version (dual SFP). S3100-4040: 100Mbps - 2.5Gbps Fiber Repeater, Standalone version (dual SFP). Lantronix SFP modules fully comply with Multi-Sourcing Agreement (MSA). Management Features Manageable C3100 features are available when used in an ION chassis with an ION Management Module (IONMM) including: •...
  • Page 5: Manual Overview

    The purpose of this manual is to provide the information needed to install the C3100 to the point of operation. Note that there is a separate install guide for the S3100. Transition Networks is now Lantronix. Some products/firmware items are still in process of being re-branded and may still reflect the Transition Networks name/logo.
  • Page 6: Application Examples

    Lantronix C3100 Install Guide Application Examples The x3100 can be used in telecom and enterprise applications where 100Mb - 2.5Gb links require fiber extension or where 100Mb - 2.5Gb links require an interface between two fiber networks. The x3100 performs a variety of protocol transparent services; it supports virtually any protocol from 100Mbps to 2.5Gbps.
  • Page 7: Pre-Installation

    Lantronix C3100 Install Guide Pre-Installation Safety Before installing the C3100, read the “Safety Cautions and Warnings” on pages of this manual and ensure that the requirements noted are met. During installation and maintenance, avoid direct exposure to laser beams. Specifically, do not look into laser ports. Ensure that each SFP port at which laser beams are (or will be) present is occupied by an SFP that is locked in position.
  • Page 8: Installation And Setup

    (USB) or a remote Ethernet connection (Telnet session or Web interface). Install the C3100 in the ION Chassis The C3100 is a slide-in module that can be installed in a Lantronix ION chassis. For a complete list of ION platform products, go to https://www.lantronix.com/products-class/media-converters/.
  • Page 9: Port Locations

    Lantronix C3100 Install Guide Port Locations The C3100 has two ports. The locations of PORT1 and PORT 2 (SFP) are shown below. Figure 4: Port Locations Installing SFP Devices The C3100 lets you install SFP devices of choice to make a fiber connection via two SFP ports.
  • Page 10: Cabling

    C3100 Install Guide SFP Optical Transceivers Lantronix SFP devices are small form factor, hot-pluggable transceivers which allow for a single piece of network equipment to be connected to a multitude of interfaces, protocols, and transmission media via the SFP port. All Lantronix SFPs devices are compliant with the Multi-Sourcing Agreement (MSA) ensuring interoperability with all other MSA compliant networking devices.
  • Page 11: Install Fiber Cable

    Lantronix C3100 Install Guide Install Fiber Cable Port 1 and 2: Fiber Ports 1. Locate a fiber cable with male, two-stranded TX to RX connectors installed at both ends. See “Cable Specifications” on page for details. 2. Connect the fiber cable to the SFP fiber port (Port 2 labeled SFP) on the C3100 as described: •...
  • Page 12: Replacing A Chassis Resident C3100

    Lantronix C3100 Install Guide Replacing a Chassis Resident C3100 The C3100 is a “hot swappable” device (it can be removed and installed while the chassis is powered on). To replace a chassis resident C3100, do the following. 1. Backup the configuration (see the x3100 Web User Guide or CLI Reference manual).
  • Page 13: Operation

    Lantronix C3100 Install Guide Operation Power and Fiber Status LEDs The status LEDs (labeled PWR and PORT x LINK) are located on the front panel. Use the status LEDs to monitor C3100 operation in the network. LED Label Meaning Operation Power Green ON for power applied to board.
  • Page 14: Accessing The C3100

    In order to control the chassis slide-in module through a USB serial interface, the command line prompt must be showing the location of the module to be managed. Operating Systems Supported USB drivers are available at the Lantronix website on the ION Product Page.
  • Page 15 To install the USB driver on a computer running Windows XP, do the following. 1. Extract the driver (from the Lantronix website) and place it in an accessible folder on the local drive of the PC. 2. Connect the C3100 to the USB port on the PC.
  • Page 16 Lantronix C3100 Install Guide The installation options window displays. 5. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). 6. Click Next. The driver search installation options window displays. 7. Click Browse. 8. Locate and select the USB driver downloaded in step 1 above.
  • Page 17 Lantronix C3100 Install Guide Access via an Ethernet Network The C3100 can be managed remotely through the Ethernet network via either a Telnet session or the Web interface. Before this is possible, you must set up the IP configuration for the C3100.
  • Page 18 Lantronix C3100 Install Guide 9. Press Enter. The command line prompt displays. 10. Enter a go command to change the location for the command prompt. The go command format is: go [c=<0-16>] [s=<0-32>] [l1ap=<1-15>] [l2ap=<1-15>] (l1p=<1-5>|l2p=<1-15>|l3p=<1- 15>|l1d|l2d|l3d) 11. Enter commands to set up the various configurations for the C3100. For web GUI configuration, see the x3100 Web User Guide.
  • Page 19 Lantronix C3100 Install Guide Web Browsers Supported The ION system supports the latest version of the latest version of most popular web browsers. Starting the Web Interface The C3100 can be controlled and configured from a remote management station via a Web graphical user interface (GUI) over an Ethernet connection.
  • Page 20 Lantronix C3100 Install Guide 6. Click Sign in or press Enter. The opening screen displays. 7. Click the plus sign [+] next to ION Stack. This unfolds "ION Stack" node in the left tree view and will refresh device status.
  • Page 21 Lantronix C3100 Install Guide Note: If required, use the set community CLI command to change the default password according to your organization’s security policies and procedures. See the x3100 CLI Reference manual for more information. Terminating the Web Interface To sign out from the Web interface, in the upper left corner of the ION System Web Interface: 1.
  • Page 22: Product Features

    Lantronix C3100 Install Guide Product Features The features described and illustrated in this section include: • Link Pass through • Fiber Loopback • Digital Monitoring Interface (DMI) Link Pass Through (LPT) This function causes loss of link on one side of a media converter to be passed through to the other side, so that upstream equipment can see fault conditions that would otherwise be hidden by the media converters.
  • Page 23 Lantronix C3100 Install Guide Digital Monitoring Interface (DMI) The Diagnostic Monitoring Interface (DMI) feature allows diagnosing problems within the network. The DMI function displays C3100 diagnostic / maintenance information such as 10Gbps fiber interface characteristics, diagnostic monitoring parameters, and supported fiber media lengths. All DMI events will trigger notification.
  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    Lifetime The information in this manual is subject to change. For the latest information, see the online user guide at https://www.lantronix.com/products/c3100-4040-2/#product-resources. WARNING: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. DO NOT stare into the beam or view the beam directly with optical instruments. Failure to observe this warning could result in an eye injury or blindness.
  • Page 25: Defaults

    ™ Fiber port: Lantronix’ ION x3100 is a SFP-to-SFP fiber repeater with two SFP ports for direct physical connection back to back. The x3100 performs signal reamplify (1R) signal regeneration. The x3100 also supports: • CWDM Wavelength transponder, general wavelength to specific wavelength.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Lantronix C3100 Install Guide Troubleshooting Procedure If a problem or exception occurs, the C3100 will send related Trap message to the Trap Server to report this event. Is the PWR (power) LED lit? • Is the C3100 inserted properly into the chassis? •...
  • Page 27: Product And Packaging Labels

    Lantronix C3100 Install Guide Product and Packaging Labels The product and packaging labels provide valuable information that you can provide to help the Technical Support Engineer in solving a problem. Product Label Packaging Label 33580 Rev. C https://www.lantronix.com/ Page 27 of 32...
  • Page 28: Compliance Information

    Lantronix C3100 Install Guide Compliance Information Declaration of Conformity Manufacture’s Name: Lantronics, Inc. Manufacture’s Address: 48 Discovery, Suite 250, Irvine, California 92618 USA Declares that the product(s): C3100-4040 S3100-4040 Conforms to the following Product Regulations: FCC Part 15 Class A; EN55022-2010 EN55024-2010;...
  • Page 29: European Regulations

    In accordance with European Union Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003, Lantronix will accept post usage returns of this product for proper disposal. The contact information for this activity can be found in the 'Contact Us' portion of this document.
  • Page 30: Electrical Safety Warnings

    Lantronix C3100 Install Guide Electrical Safety Warnings Electrical Safety IMPORTANT: This equipment must be installed in accordance with safety precautions. Elektrische Sicherheit WICHTIG: Für die Installation dieses Gerätes ist die Einhaltung von Sicherheitsvorkehrungen erforderlich. Elektrisk sikkerhed VIGTIGT: Dette udstyr skal 30nstallers I overensstemmelse med sikkerhedsadvarslerne.
  • Page 31: Safety Instructions For Rack Mount Installations

    Lantronix C3100 Install Guide Safety Instructions for Rack Mount Installations The instructions below (or similar) are intended for rackmount installation environments: 1. Elevated Operating Ambient: if installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may exceed room ambient. Install the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified.
  • Page 32 Toll Free: 800-526-8766 Phone: 949-453-3990 Fax: 949-453-3995 Technical Support Online: https://www.lantronix.com/technical-support/ Sales Offices For a current list of our domestic and international sales offices, go to the Lantronix web site at www.lantronix.com/about/contact. 33580 Rev. C https://www.lantronix.com/ Page 32 of 32...

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