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  • Page 1 Operation Manual...
  • Page 2 Notes:...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION ..1 About the iMcV-FiberLinX .....1 ²...
  • Page 4 Table of Figures Figure A: LEDs ....... .3 Figure B: VLAN Traffic on All Ports ....4 Figure C: Dual FiberLinX Application with Transparency .5 Figure D: Dual FiberLinX Application without VLAN IDs .6 Figure E: Single FiberLinX Application without VLAN IDs .7...

  • Page 5: Chapter One: Introduction

    CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION About the iMcV-FiberLinX The iMcV-FiberLinX connects two remote networks over a fiber optic line and allows administrators to observe both the end-points and the fiber link between them as a single management entity and not as separate networks.

  • Page 6: About Iview²

    Network Node Manager. See the IMC website for information on which version of iView² to select. Refer to the help files for iView² and the iMcV-FiberLinX for information regard- ing configuring and managing the iMcV-FiberLinX. B O U T I...

  • Page 7: Led Operation

    LED Operation The iMcV-FiberLinX features several diagnostic LEDs, which function as fol- lows: FAR CPU UP (FCU): • Host: Glows green when the remote (or far) end is detected. • Remote: Glows green when is configured as a Remote. •...

  • Page 8: Chapter Two: Product Application

    • One for a single solution application How will the iMcV-FiberLinX be managed? The iMcV-FiberLinX can be managed from any of its three ports or a com- bination thereof. Using the EXT MGMT port separates management traffic and provides a higher level of security.

  • Page 9: Application Examples

    Application Examples The following are application examples for both VLAN and non-VLAN environments. These are only examples; other implementations are possi- ble. Contact IMC Networks Technical Support at techsupport@imcnet- works.com. for configuration assistance. There are three general types of installations: •...

  • Page 10: Figure D: Dual Fiberlinx Application Without Vlan Ids

    Figure D: Dual FiberLinX Application without VLAN IDs SNMP SNMP Hardware SNMP OPTICS EXT MGMT Basic Host Remote Configuration DATA port port port Host Remote NOTE The Remote iMcV-FiberLinX must have SNMP enabled on the OPTICS port for the Host site’s iMcV-FiberLinX to communicate with it.

  • Page 11: Figure E: Single Fiberlinx Application Without Vlan Ids

    Single iMcV-FiberLinX Application — No VLAN IDs The illustration below shows a typical application, followed by configu- ration information, for deploying a single iMcV-FiberLinX with no VLAN IDs assigned. Figure E: Single FiberLinX Application without VLAN IDs SNMP SNMP SNMP...

  • Page 12: Figure F: Dual Fiberlinx Application With Vlan Ids

    VLAN Environment - Transparency Mode Disabled Host/Remote Application— VLAN IDs The illustration below shows a typical application, followed by configu- ration information, for deploying dual iMcV-FiberLinX units and assigning VLAN IDs. Figure F: Dual FiberLinX Application with VLAN IDs SNMP...

  • Page 13: Figure G: Single Fiberlinx Application With Vlan Ids

    Single iMcV-FiberLinX Application— VLAN IDs Defined The illustration below shows a typical application, followed by configu- ration information, for deploying a single iMcV-FiberLinX and assigning VLAN IDs. Figure G: Single FiberLinX Application with VLAN IDs SNMP SNMP Hardware SNMP OPTICS...

  • Page 14: Chapter Three: Installation

    Secure the module to the chassis by tightening the captive screw. Connect the iMcV-FiberLinX to the desired devices, making sure to use the port(s) labeled OPTICS for the long-haul fiber run. The iMcV-FiberLinX includes on-board SNMP logic. When installed in an IMC Networks SNMP-manageable chassis, the iMcV-FiberLinX module draws power from the chassis only (i.e.
  • Page 15 The cable length should be under 50 ft. (15.24 m). Plug one end of the cable into the DB-9 connec- tor on the iMcV-FiberLinX and the other into the appropriate port on the computer/terminal. Set the computer/terminal for VT-100 emulation. The serial port on the computer/terminal should be set for: 38.4K baud, 8 data...

  • Page 16: Chapter Four: Hardware Configuration

    The following iMcV-FiberLinX features are hardware configurable only: selecting management port, host/remote/standalone selection, and Half- Duplex on the fiber port. The iMcV-FiberLinX includes the AutoCross fea- ture which is hard-coded. You can also use the EXT MGMT port on iMcV- FiberLinX as a serial port.
  • Page 17 Host unit (set DIP switch 8 to ON) and the other as a Remote (set DIP switch 7 to ON). As a Host, the iMcV-FiberLinX requests management information from an attached remote unit and displays that information, along with its own, upon SNMP query.

  • Page 18: Chapter Five: Management

    (via iView²); the unit’s serial port or DHCP. NOTE If not using UMA, an IP Address will need to be assigned to the iMcV-FiberLinX after installation. In addition to assigning an IP address and subnet mask, the former two methods will also allow the creation of community strings, assignment of access rights, configuration of traps and more.

  • Page 19: Figure I: How Fiberalert Works

    FiberAlert minimizes the problems associated with the loss of one strand of fiber. If a strand is unavailable, the iMcV-FiberLinX notes the lost link and will stop transmitting data and the link signal until a signal or link pulse is received.

  • Page 20: Serial Configuration/Telnet Session

    (except for the device’s manage- ment traffic). This is helpful when troubleshooting standalone units. When in Loopback mode, iMcV-FiberLinX drops the link on the twisted pair port. Serial Configuration/Telnet Session The following are instructions for serial configuration (including VLAN configuration) and using Telnet sessions and DHCP .
  • Page 21 To selectively activate and de-activate traps, use iConfig for configuration. Supported traps include: Link Down, Link Up, Cold Start, Warm Start and Authentication Failure. When deployed in pairs, the iMcV-FiberLinX also sup- ports the following traps: Remote Unit Lost, Remote Unit Back Online, Far End...

  • Page 22: Downloading Files

    Allows addition/deletion of Username/Password Downloading Files Firmware for the iMcV-FiberLinX can be downloaded from a central serv- er via TFTP protocol. Initiate this download via serial configuration or Telnet session. Make sure the IP Address and the name of the file are cor- rect in the Current Values section of the Main Configuration screen.

  • Page 23: Figure J: Port Status Values/Settings

    Port Configuration Serial/Telnet sessions display port status as well as allowing configuration of some port features. Type port and press Enter to be taken to the Port Status/Control screen. From this screen, view the port speed, duplex and link status, as well as what the device advertises. NOTE User rights only allow viewing of status/settings but not changing of settings.

  • Page 24: Figure K: Transparency Mode

    Advertise FlowC and Force FlowCtrl This is the Flow Control feature. • If using Flow Control functionality on any port, enable Global Flow Control. Then, configure each port individually. • If using Auto-Negotiation and Flow Control: set Advertise FlowC to Advertise Flow and set Force FlowCtrl to Flow Auto.

  • Page 25: Figure L: Secure Mode

    Transparency/Secure Mode Host/Remote applications, using management on the TX EXT MGT port and the FX Data port (management disabled on TX Data port) with Transparency Mode enabled, will receive the option of setting the device for Secure Mode (a subset of Transparency). Secure Mode creates a secure management domain that connects management between the two EXT with no management traffic or access on the two TX Data ports.

  • Page 26: Figure N: Vlan Values

    If Transparency Mode is not enabled, the following screen will appear and up to 12 VLAN IDs can be assigned. Figure N: VLAN Values All ports on the iMcV-FiberLinX can be configured to accept/transmit VLAN-tagged packets. To enable VLAN functionality on the iMcV- FiberLinX, there must be a Y (Yes) under Tags for either the DATA port or the OPTICS port (or both);...
  • Page 27 • If Tags are enabled for one type of port (OPTICS or DATA), a VLAN ID and Priority must be assigned to the other port in the Ports section. When a tagged packet arrives on the Tagged Port, the iMcV-FiberLinX forwards the packet to the Untagged Port only if the VLAN ID in the tag matches the VLAN ID defined for the Untagged Port.

  • Page 28: Using Telnet

    Subnet mask to the iMcV-FiberLinX. Once the new IP address is received, the iMcV-FiberLinX will reboot for the new IP address to take effect. If there is not a DHCP server on the network, disable DHCP and use iConfig or ser- ial configuration to manually set the IP addresses.

  • Page 29: App A: Troubleshooting

    IMC Networks media converter with the FiberAlert feature. Make sure the port speeds on the iMcV-FiberLinX match those on the end devices connected to the iMcV-FiberLinX. Configuring all connect- ed devices to Auto-Negotiation or, if using Force mode, be sure speed and duplex match.

  • Page 30: App B: General Information

    APPENDIX B: GENERAL INFORMATION Specifications Environmental Operating Temperature: 32° - 122° F (0° - 50° C) Storage Temperature: 0° - 160° F (-20° - 70° C) Humidity: 5 - 95% (non-condensing) Power Consumption Typical: 750mA Safety Certifications UL/CUL: Listed to Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment.
  • Page 31 1) Only use fiber patch cords (or connectors) from a reputable supplier; low-quality components can cause many hard-to-diagnose problems. 2) IMC Networks installs dust caps to ensure factory-clean optical devices. These protective caps should not be removed until the moment of connecting the fiber cable to the device. Assure that the fiber is properly terminated, polished and free of any dust or dirt and that the location is as free from dust and dirt as possible.
  • Page 32 APPENDIX D: ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage to add-in modules. Always observe the following precautions when installing or handling an add-in module or any board assembly. 1) Do not remove unit from its protective packaging until ready to install it.

  • Page 33: App D: Electrostatic Discharge Precautions .28 App E: Warranty

    This warranty is subject to the limitations set forth below. At its option, IMC Networks will repair or replace at no charge the prod- uct which proves to be defective within such warranty period. This limit-...
  • Page 34 IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THIS IMC NETWORKS PRODUCT, INCLUD- ING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY SOFTWARE ASSOCIATED OR INCLUD- ED. IMC NETWORKS SHALL DISREGARD AND NOT BE BOUND BY ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON, INCLUDING EMPLOYEES, DISTRIBUTORS, RESELLERS OR DEALERS OF IMC NETWORKS, WHICH ARE INCONSISTENT WITH THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE.

  • Page 35: App F: Fcc

    APPENDIX F: FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ- ment.
  • Page 36 © 2006 IMC Networks. All rights reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. IMC Networks assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. iMvC-FiberLinX is a trademark of IMC Networks. Other brands or product names may be trademarks and are the property of their respective companies.

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