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Perle 10GT Series Installation Manual

Media converter modules

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Perle 10GT
Media Converter
Modules
Installation Guide
C-10GT-SFP
CM-10GT-SFP
C-10GT-XFPH
CM-10GT-XFPH
P/N 5500337-10 (Rev B)

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  • Page 1 Perle 10GT Media Converter Modules Installation Guide C-10GT-SFP CM-10GT-SFP C-10GT-XFPH CM-10GT-XFPH P/N 5500337-10 (Rev B)
  • Page 2 (SFP+), whereas the C/CM- 10GT- XFPH supports one high power transceiver (XFP) (up to power level 4). These modules take two slots within a Perle Media Converter chassis The C model modules are the unmanaged modules and the CM models are the managed modules.
  • Page 3 Getting to know your C/CM-10GT Media Converter Your C/CM-10GT Media Converter package consists of the following items: • C/CM-10GT module with one transceiver port (SFP+ or XFP) and one RJ-45 (copper) port. • This guide Front View Perle C/CM-10GT Media Modules Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 The default switch setting (all switches in the UP position) will work for most installations. The Auto-Jumper is set to Auto for Ethernet Auto detection. These are the steps required to configure the Perle C/CM-10GT module. 1. Set the Auto-Jumper switch. (optional) 2.
  • Page 5 Standard Mode: In this mode, the links can be brought up and down independently of each other. A loss of link on either connection can occur without affecting the other fiber connection. Perle C/CM-10GT Media Modules Installation Guide...
  • Page 6 Note: The BILT can operate on 10G modules. This feature can also be used with Perle S-10G media converters Loopback: If Switch 2 is down, the specified port will be forced into loopback mode (switch 3 determines the port number). Data received on the receiver (RX) will be looped back to the transmitter (TX) connection.
  • Page 7 Disabled: The media converter module will not monitor for fiber fault. Perle C/CM-10GT Media Modules Installation Guide...
  • Page 8 Port Selection (Switch 3 – Test Mode) Switch Position Port Up (default) Down When Loopback mode is selected (Switch 1 and Switch 2 down), this switch specifies which port to enable loopback mode on. Perle C/CM-10GT Media Modules Installation Guide...
  • Page 9 Tighten the Captive retainer screw to ensure the module is locked in place. Caution: Observe electrostatic discharge precautions when installing or removing the module(s) from the Chassis. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to the module(s) and/or chassis. Perle C/CM-10GT Media Modules Installation Guide...
  • Page 10 SW: When set to SW (Switch), the module will, at power-up, read the settings of the DIP Switches and use those as its running configuration. It will ignore any configuration information in its flash memory. NOTE: The default jumper setting is AUTO Perle C/CM-10GT Media Modules Installation Guide...
  • Page 11 Operation Status LED The Perle C/CM 10GT Media converters modules have three status LEDs located on the faceplate of the module. PWR - Power/Test Green On: Power is on and the module is in normal operation mode. Green blinking slowly: the module is in test or loopback mode.
  • Page 12 SFP+ or XFP communication error – C/CM-10GT unable to communicate with module Internal Error PWR-Red LED Errors Meaning Blinking Blinking one second on, 3 seconds off: the maximum specified operating temperature within the inserted module has been exceeded Internal Hardware. Perle C/CM-10GT Media Modules Installation Guide...
  • Page 13 SPF+/XFP link is passing the Built In Link Test. 6. The Built in Link Test continues to run until Switch 1 on the master side is set back to Data mode. Perle C/CM-10GT Media Modules Installation Guide...
  • Page 14 Loopback Test This mode is not used in conjunction with BILT. 1. If either media converter module is not a Perle 10GT module then you need to set loopback mode on one of the media converter modules. (See the User’s Guide that came with that media converter module).
  • Page 15 1G fiber modules • SFP+ supports CX1 modules • XFP supports CX4 modules Fiber Cabling Requirements 50/125 microns 62.5/125 microns 9/125 microns Copper Cable Requirements • Category 6A • Straight through or Ethernet crossover Perle C/CM-10GT Media Modules Installation Guide...
  • Page 16 Warranty / Registration Perle’s standard Lifetime Warranty provides customers with return to factory repairs for Perle products that fail under the conditions of the warranty coverage. Details can be found at: http://www.perle.com/support_services/warranty.shtml Copyright ©...