About The Imcv-Ds3/E3/Sts-1; Configuration - IMC Networks iMcV-DS3 Operation Manual

About the iMcV-DS3/E3/STS-1

iMcV-DS3/E3/STS-1™ is an SNMP-manageable, module which converts thin coax
signals to single-mode or multi-mode fiber signals at a data rate of 45 Mbps (DS3),
34 Mbps (E3) or 52 Mbps (STS-1). Each iMcV-DS3/E3/STS-1, BNC/FX module
includes one pair of BNC connectors and one pair of ST or SC fiber optic
connectors. This module must be installed in either an SNMP-manageable
iMediaCenter™ series chassis, an SNMP-manageable iMediaChassis™ chassis or
an unmanaged MediaChassis™ chassis.
Also available for single-strand fiber, iMcV-DS3/E3/STS-1, BNC/SSFX includes one
pair of BNC connectors and an SC fiber optic connector. iMcV-DS3/E3/STS-1,
BNC/SSFX modules allow two wavelengths (1310 nm and 1550 nm) to share one
fiber strand essentially doubling the capacity of installed fiber.
You must deploy iMcV-DS3/E3/STS-1 modules in pairs (one at each end of a
conversion). The data transmitted on the fiber ports can only be received and
interpreted by the receive fiber of another iMcV-DS3/E3/STS-1. The single strand
versions must have opposite transmit and receive wavelengths (for example one
that transmits at 1310 nm must be paired with another that receives at 1310 nm).

Configuration

Proper configuration of the iMcV-DS3/E3/STS-1 is required for maximum
performance and reliability. The following sections describe the prerequisites and
the configurations available for both managed and unmanaged modules.
Prerequisites
The iMcV-DS3/E3/STS-1 is designed to conform to many DS3/E3/STS-1-based
environments. Make sure that all of the relevant information about the expected
installation environment is available before configuring the module. This
information includes the following:
• Distance of the coax run
• Distance of the fiber run
• Troubleshooting requirements.
Managed Modules
To manage iMcV-DS3/E3/STS-1 modules, an SNMP agent must be present:
iMediaCenter chassis include embedded management; iMediaChassis require an
SNMP management module. For a managed environment, first manually
configure all of the desired DIP switch selectable features as you would for an
unmanaged installation (by having the DIP switches set for an unmanaged
configuration, it allows for easy testing of the module by disabling the
management in the chassis).
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