Installation; Troubleshooting - IMC Networks IE-MiniFiberLinX-II Operation Manual

Installation

To install the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II into a network environment, connect the proper
twisted-pair and fiber cables. In a standalone configuration, or if direct management
is desired, an IP Address will need to be assigned to the
IE-MiniFiberLinX-II after installation. Refer to Assigning IP Information for information
on assigning an IP Address.
Since single-strand fiber products use optics that transmit and receive on two
different wavelengths, single-strand fiber products must be deployed in pairs or
connected with two compatible IMC Networks single-strand fiber products. For
example, connect IE-MiniFiberLinX-II, TX/SSFX-SM1310-SC (which has 1310
xmt and 1550 rcv) to a product which has 1550 xmt and 1310 rcv, e.g. iMcVLIM,
TX/SSFX-SM1550-SC. The two connected products must also have the
same speed and distance capabilities (i.e. both are single-mode [20 km] or both
are single/PLUS [40 km]).

Troubleshooting

If a fiber connection cannot be established, perform the following to make sure that
the fiber transceivers on the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II are not over/under driving the fiber
receivers:
•
Make sure the fiber wavelength on both connected devices match (i.e. both are
1310 nm single-mode fiber).
•
Make sure that FiberAlert is enabled on only one unit when connecting an IE-
MiniFiberLinX-II to another IMC Networks media converter with the FiberAlert
feature.
•
Make sure the twisted-pair port speed on the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II matches that of
the end devices connected to the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II. Configure the IE-
MiniFiberLinX-II and its link partner to Auto-Negotiation or, if using Force mode,
be sure speed and duplex match.
•
Management (VLAN tagged or Untagged) traffic will not be allowed to pass
through the DATA port and will only pass through the FIBER port.
•
When using the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II as a PD device, establish power first, check
the LEDs to confirm this, and then connect the serial port in order to configure
the device via a console session. If performing the steps in the reverse order, the
unit will appear dead. The same is true if connecting a DC terminal block.
To restore the unit to factory default settings, use the cleandb function from the serial
port management feature.
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