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  • Page 1 FBRM1xxx-1xx & BFFG1xxx-1xx Remotely Managed Bridging Media Converters Manual 33345, Revision B...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Transition Networks Table of contents Section I: ..................................1 Product Description ..............................1 General description ............................2 Product features supported ...........................3 Management methods...........................4 Hardware description............................5 FBRM/BFFG13xx-1xx fiber-to-fiber gigabit models ...................9 Section II: ................................11 Hardware Installation ............................11 Installing CFBRM/CBFFG cards into point system chassis ..............12 Installing SFBRM/SBFFG standalone models ....................13...
  • Page 4 Transition Networks Compliance information ..........................95 Appendix A:................................97 FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers...........................97 FBRM copper-to-fiber part numbers ......................97 FBRM fiber-to-fiber part numbers ......................100 BFFG fiber-to-fiber part numbers ......................103 Appendix B: .................................107 FBRM/BFFG Technical Specification ........................107 Specifications, notices, and warnings......................107 Appendix C:.................................109 Device Commands & Definitions........................109 Appendix D: ................................115...
  • Page 5 All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2006 Transition Networks: All rights reserved. No part of this work may be restrictions reproduced or used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical—without written permission from Transition Networks.
  • Page 6 Transition Networks Intentionally Blank 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 7: Section I

    Transition Networks Section I: Product Description In this section These are the topics: Topic See Page General description Product features supported Management methods Hardware Description FBRM/BFFG1xxx-1xx fiber-to-fiber gigabit models 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 8: General Description

    Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Transition Networks General description Design and The FBRM and BFFG devices are designed as a standalone model and a slide-in configuration card for the Point System chassis. These devices can be managed through SNMP via the Focal Point software (free), Web-based management, Local SNMP, and USB interfaces.

  • Page 9: Product Features Supported

    Transition Networks Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Product features supported Supported The following is a list of the major FBRM and BFFG device supported features: features • Remote Management via OAM (IEEE 802.3ah) and IP-based management • AutoCross • Transparent Link pass-through with automatic link restoration •...

  • Page 10: Management Methods

    Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Transition Networks Management methods Management The FBRM and BFFG devices support the following management methods: • USB CLI (Command Line Interface) • Telnet • MMU (Management Module Unit) chassis web-based • IP-based (web-based directly to the device) USB management requires a direct connection to the device via a computer.

  • Page 11: Hardware Description

    Transition Networks Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Hardware description Front panel The front panel of the CFBRM10xx-1xx devices has the following ports and LEDs: CFBRM Ports Front Panel LEDs • Power (one) • RJ-45 port (two) One RJ-45 auto-sensing of 10Base or 10/100Base-TX UTP connections •...
  • Page 12 Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Transition Networks Hardware description, continued Front panel The front panel of the CFBRM13xx-1xx converters has the following ports and CFBRM Gbit LEDs: Ports Front Panel LEDs • Power (one) Two 1000Base-FX/LX/BX fiber either SC or ST connectors • Fiber-Port Link (two) •...
  • Page 13 Transition Networks Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Hardware description, continued Front panel The front panel of the CBFFG13xx-1xx converters has the following ports and CBFFG Gbit LEDs: Ports Front Panel LEDs • Power (one) Two 1000Base-FX/LX/BX fiber either SC or ST connectors • Fiber-Port Link (two) •...
  • Page 14 Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Transition Networks Hardware description, continued Rear panel On the standalone SFBRM and SBFFG converters only, the rear panel consists of a (standalone) power-barrel connector for connecting power via a power adaptor. See Figure 4. Figure 4: SFBRM/BFFG 1xxx-1xx Converter Real Panel (Standalone Only) Note: The Point System chassis powers the CFBRM and CBFFG chassis cards.

  • Page 15: Fbrm/Bffg13Xx-1Xx Fiber-To-Fiber Gigabit Models

    Transition Networks Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description FBRM/BFFG13xx-1xx fiber-to-fiber gigabit models Gigabit (Gbit) The FBRM100Base-Fx-to-1000Base-X and the BFFG 1000Base-X-to-1000Base-X models are the Gbit versions of the FBRM series 802.3ah managed converter. The BFFG models link Gbit fiber connections; the FBRM models convert 100Base-Fx 100 Mbit/s to Gbit.
  • Page 16 Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Transition Networks FBRM/BFFG13xx-1xx fiber-to-fiber gigabit models, continued Connectivity The different versions of the FBRM and BFFG can be connected and set up to completely manage a remote peer. In a mixed setup with other FBRMs or BFFGs...

  • Page 17: Section Ii

    Transition Networks Section II: Hardware Installation Introduction This section describes how to install the CFBRM and CBFFG converters into a Point System chassis with a remotely managed SFBRM or GFBRM standalone converter. Also, describes how to install two SFBRM converters or two SBFFG standalone converters on a network, one as a local device and the other as a remotely managed device.

  • Page 18: Installing Cfbrm/Cbffg Cards Into Point System Chassis

    Section ll: FBRM/BFFG Hardware Installation Transition Networks Installing CFBRM/CBFFG cards into point system chassis Caution CAUTION: Wear a grounding strap and observe electrostatic discharge precautions when installing the CFBRM/CBFFG converter into the Point System chassis. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to the media converter.

  • Page 19: Installing Sfbrm/Sbffg Standalone Models

    Transition Networks Section ll: FBRM/BFFG Hardware Installation Installing SFBRM/SBFFG standalone models Standalone Figure 7 shows a typical installation involving two (2) SFBRM/SBFFG standalone installation media converters on a network. Figure 7: Installation with Two SFBRM/SBFFG Standalone Media Converters Note: With the local active standalone device connected to a remote standalone passive device and with “Mode Control”...

  • Page 20: Installing Fiber And Copper Cables

    Section ll: FBRM/BFFG Hardware Installation Transition Networks Installing fiber and copper cables Fiber cable To install the fiber cable, do the following: Step Action Locate a 100Base-FX/SXLX compliant fiber cable with male, two- stranded connectors installed at both ends. See Figure 8.

  • Page 21: Connecting Power (Standalone Models)

    Transition Networks Section ll: FBRM/BFFG Hardware Installation Connecting power (standalone models) Chassis powers Transition Networks’ Point System chassis powers the CFBRM/CBFFG slide-in slide-in module chassis cards. Adapter powers Use an AC power adaptor to power the SFBRM/SBFFG standalone converter. To...
  • Page 22 Section ll: FBRM/BFFG Hardware Installation Transition Networks Intentionally Blank 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 23: Section Iii

    Transition Networks Section III: USB Driver Installation & COM Port Setup Introduction This section shows how to install the USB driver and configure COM ports. In this section These are the topics: Topic See Page Installing USB driver Configuring COM ports...

  • Page 24: Installing Usb Driver

    Section lll: FBRM/BFFG USB Driver Installation & COM Port Setup Transition Networks Installing USB driver USB driver The driver installation instructions are for Windows XP only. Installing the USB driver using Windows 2000 is similar, but not necessarily identical to the following Windows XP procedure.
  • Page 25 Transition Networks Section lll: FBRM/BFFG1 Driver Installation & COM Port Setup Installing USB driver, continued Installing USB driver (continued) Step Action Click the NEXT button to launch the “installation options” dialog box. Select RADIO button “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”...
  • Page 26 Section lll: FBRM/BFFG USB Driver Installation & COM Port Setup Transition Networks Installing USB driver, continued Step Action Use the BROWSE button to locate the USB driver, as shown in Figure 14. C:\FBRM/BFFG1xx Figure 14: Driver Location Click the NEXT button to start installing the driver and the driver-install screen will appear as XP copies the device driver.
  • Page 27 Transition Networks Section lll: FBRM/BFFG1 Driver Installation & COM Port Setup Installing USB driver, continued Step Action After the driver installation is successful, the “finished installing” dialog box will appear, as shown in Figure 16. Figure 16: Finish Installing Driver Dialog Box Click the FINISH button and a “found new hardware”...

  • Page 28: Configuring Com Port

    Section lll: FBRM/BFFG USB Driver Installation & COM Port Setup Transition Networks Configuring COM port Getting COM You need the COM port number to configure the terminal emulator. To get the COM port number port number, do the following: Step Action On the desktop, right click on the “my computer”...
  • Page 29 Transition Networks Section lll: FBRM/BFFG1 Driver Installation & COM Port Setup Configuring COM port, continued Terminal To set up the terminal emulator software, e.g., HyperTerminal to use the USB COM emulator setup port, do the following: Step Action Activate the “HyperTerminal” software to bring up the “connection description”...
  • Page 30 Section lll: FBRM/BFFG USB Driver Installation & COM Port Setup Transition Networks Configuring COM port, continued Terminal emulator setup (continued) Step Action Select the COM port identified for the USB device shown in the device manager. Click the OK button to bring up the “port settings” dialog box, shown in Figure 21.

  • Page 31: Sections Lv

    Transition Networks Sections lV: Initial Device Setup Introduction There are four ways to initially set up the FBRM/BFFG 1xxx-1xx converters before the device can be operated and managed: • USB CLI • Telnet • Chassis MMU (chassis model) • IP-based (directly to FBRM/BFFG) The factory default IP configuration is the following: •...

  • Page 32: Accessing Usb Cli

    Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks Accessing USB CLI Accessing the To access the USB CLI, do the following: USB CLI Step Action Connect the media converter to a computer via the USB port. Activate the terminal emulator software to launch the emulator screen.

  • Page 33: Initial Device Setup Via Usb Cli

    Transition Networks Section lV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Initial device setup via USB CLI Use the ‘set’ commands to set the IP configuration through the USB port. Configure configuration the device with a network IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Set the IP address via USB CLI (Command Line Interface), or via DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), which is disabled by default.
  • Page 34 Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks Initial device setup via USB CLI, continued DHCP method To set the IP configuration via the DHCP in console mode, do the following: Note: A DHCP server must be on the network and accessible before using this method.
  • Page 35 Transition Networks Section lV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Initial device setup via USB CLI, continued Show system To show the device system configuration, do the following: configuration Step Action At the console> prompt type show Press the ENTER key to bring up the device system configuration screen, shown in Figure 25.

  • Page 36: Initial Device Setup Via Telnet (Directly To Device)

    Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks Initial device setup via telnet (directly to device) Initial setup via To initially set up the converter via telnet directly to the device, do the following: Telnet to device Step Action At the command line type Telnet nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn (IP address of the device) to bring up the password prompt, shown in Figure 26.
  • Page 37 Transition Networks Section lV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Initial device setup via telnet (directly to device), continued Step Action At the console prompt type show Press the ENTER key to display the system configuration, as shown in Figure 28. Figure 28: System Configuration Screen...
  • Page 38 Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks Initial device setup via telnet (directly to device), continued Step Action At the console prompt type help Press the ENTER key to show the commands, as shown in Figure 29. Figure 29: Device Command Screen Note: The CLI and Telnet interface commands are structured in the same manner.

  • Page 39: Initial Device Setup Via Chassis Agent Mmu Web-Based

    Transition Networks Section lV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Initial device setup via chassis agent MMU web-based Setup via Web To initially set up the converter via the MMU web-based, do the following: to MMU Step Action Open a web browser.
  • Page 40 Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks Initial device setup via chassis agent MMU web-based, continued Step Action Click the VIEW button of the CFBRM/CBFFG card in slot 9 to show the local configuration screen for the converter. See Figure 33.
  • Page 41 Transition Networks Section lV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Initial device setup via chassis agent MMU web-based, continued IP config via To configure the IP via DHCP, do the following: DHCP Step Action A DHCP server must be on the network and accessible.

  • Page 42: Initial Device Setup Ip Web-Based (Directly To Device)

    Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks Initial device setup IP web-based (directly to device) Initial setup via To initially set up the converter via a IP web-based, do the following: IP to device Step Action Open a web browser.
  • Page 43 Transition Networks Section lV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Initial device setup IP web-based (directly to device), continued Step Action Click the local system configuration VIEW button to show the local system configuration menu show in Figure 36. Note: You can configure the IP along with other device parameters on this screen.
  • Page 44 Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks Initial device setup IP web-based (directly to device), continued IP config via To set up the IP configuration via DHCP, do the following: DHCP Step Action A DHCP server must be on the network and accessible.

  • Page 45: Sections V

    Transition Networks Sections V: Device Management In this section These are the topics: Topic See Page SNMP IP-based management Device management via chassis MMU web-based Device management via IP (directly to device) 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 46: Snmp Ip-Based Management

    Section V: FBRM/BFFG Device Management Transition Networks SNMP IP-based management SNMP The FBRM/BFFG converter provides complete management through the SNMP interface. It supports the following standard MIBs for management, using SNMPv1: • RFC 1213 (MIB- II) • RFC 2819 (RMON – statistics group) •...
  • Page 47 Transition Networks Section V: FBRM/BFFG Device Management SNMP IP-based management, continued The TN private MIBs for SNMP IP-based management feature extensive TN private management options. Some major features are the following: MIBs • Copper and fiber link status • Copper and fiber port duplex •...
  • Page 48 Section V: FBRM/BFFG Device Management Transition Networks SNMP IP-based management, continued MIB objects Figure 39 shows the placement of the MIB objects on a private tree. Private MIB Objects Figure 39: Private MIB Objects 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 49: Device Management Via Chassis Agent (Mmu) Web-Based

    Transition Networks Section V: FBRM/BFFG Device Management Device management via chassis agent (MMU) web-based Management To initially setup the FBRM/BFFG via the MMU, do the following: via MMU Step Action Open a web browser. At the URL type the IP address of the chassis (MMU).
  • Page 50 Section V: FBRM/BFFG Device Management Transition Networks Device management via chassis agent (MMU) web-based, continued Step Action Click the VIEW button of the CFBRM/CBFFG converter to bring up the local switch management screen. See Figure 43. Figure 43: Local Switch Configuration Screen Scroll down to the LOCAL PORT buttons, shown in Figure 44.
  • Page 51 Transition Networks Section V: FBRM/BFFG Device Management Device management via chassis agent (MMU) web-based, continued Step Action Click a PORT BUTTON to bring up the local port switch configuration screen, shown in Figure 45. Scroll down the screen to see the remaining parameters.

  • Page 52: Device Management Via Ip Web-Base (Directly To Device)

    Device management via IP web-base (directly to device) Introduction The FBRM/BFFG converter supports complete Web-based management for viewing statistics and configuring the converter. See the help file on Transition Networks website for more details about different configuration variables. IP web-based...
  • Page 53 Action Click the LOG IN button to bring up the converter’s main menu, shown in Figure 47. Note: Any Transition Networks FBRM/BFFG remote peer can be completely managed by an FBRM/BFFG local peer through OAM. Figure 47: FBRM/BFFG Main Menu Note: Do Not use the browser BACK button to navigate the screens.
  • Page 54 “active” or “passive” via the pull-down menu. If the remote device is a Transition Networks FBRM/BFFG converter, the main menu (PORT button with the remote device connected) will show the options for managing the remote OAM peer.

  • Page 55: Section Vi

    Transition Networks Section VI: Software Features Introduction This section explains the operational status LEDs and what they indicate, along with product features, and the three methods used to upgrade the software. These are the topics: In this section Topic See Page...

  • Page 56: Software Feature Descriptions

    10Base-T or 100Base- TX devices. AutoCross determines the characteristics of the connection and configures the device to link up automatically. This occurs regardless of the cable configuration: MDI or MDI-X. (Transition networks recommends leaving AutoCross in default mode, “enabled.”) Automatic Firmware The device has an automatic firmware upgrade feature.
  • Page 57 Transition Networks Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Media Converter Software Configurable Features (continued) Feature Description Auto-Negotiation This feature allows the two devices to configure themselves to achieve the best possible mode of operation over a link automatically. The device...
  • Page 58 Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Transition Networks Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Media Converter Software Configurable Features (continued) Feature Description Congestion Reduction The FBRM and BFFG media converters do not forward collision signals or error packets between collision domains—this improves baseline network performance.
  • Page 59 Transition Networks Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Media Converter Software Configurable Feature (continued) Feature Description Full Duplex In a full-duplex network, maximum cable lengths are determined by the cable type. See the Cable Specifications section for the different FBRM and BFFG models.
  • Page 60 Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Transition Networks Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Media Converter Software Configurable Features (continued) Feature Description Operation The device implements the OAM 802.3ah standard for Administration and troubleshooting and remote management. This product Maintenance (OAM) implements OAM on both the fiber and twisted pair (IEEE 802.3ah-2004...
  • Page 61 Transition Networks Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Media Converter Software Configurable Features (continued) Feature Description Last Gasp/Dying All FBRM/BFFG products come equipped with a Last Gasp(OAM) ( IEEE Gasp/OAM Dying Gasp feature. This feature enables 802.3ah-2004 standard)
  • Page 62 Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Transition Networks Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Media Converter Software Configurable Feature (continued) Feature Description OAM Exchange of The remote peer (only if a TN FBRM/BFFG card) in configuration passive mode can be completely managed by its peer in information and remote active mode through the active peer’s SNMP/Web...
  • Page 63 Transition Networks Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Media Converter Software configurable Features (continued) Feature Description Pause (flow control) and Pause is used to suspend data transmission temporarily Back Pressure to relieve buffer congestion. If a media device needs...
  • Page 64 Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Transition Networks Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Media Converter Software Configurable Features (continued) Description Feature With OAM enabled, TLPT with automatic link Transparent Link-Pass restoration is available for the copper ports on the local Through (TLPT) and and remote peers.

  • Page 65: Software Security Feature Descriptions

    Transition Networks Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Software security feature descriptions Table 4: Media Converter Software Configurable Security Features Description Security Feature 802.1x MAC filtering When enabled on a port, stops learning all MAC addresses. To allow any frame with a MAC address not in the Static MAC database, the user needs to add an entry, else it is discarded.
  • Page 66 Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Transition Networks Software security feature descriptions, continued Table 4: Media Converter Software Configurable Security Features (continued) Description Security Feature Select Link-Pass When enabled, a link change on Port 2 is passed on to Through (LTP) Port 1 (twisted pair).

  • Page 67: Section Vil

    Transition Networks Section VIl: Operations Introduction This section explains the operational status LEDs and what they indicate, along with product features, and the three methods use to upgrade the firmware. These are the topics: In this section Topic See Page...

  • Page 68: Status Leds

    Section Vll: FBRM/BFFG Operation Transition Networks Status LEDs Status The FBRM series media converters are designed to operate without user monitoring intervention. Use the status LEDs to monitor converter operation, once it has been LEDS installed in the network. See Figure 49.
  • Page 69 Transition Networks Section Vll: FBRM/BFFG Operation Status LEDs, continued Status The FBRM Gbit and BFFG Gbit fiber series media converters are designed to monitoring operate without user intervention. Use the status LEDs to monitor media-converter LEDs operation once installed in the network. See Figure 50.

  • Page 70: Oam Device Management Configuration Options

    Section Vll: FBRM/BFFG Operation Transition Networks OAM device management configuration options OAM mgmt. OAM Mode Control is provided in the FBRM/BFFG cards. It can be set to ‘Auto’ configuration (default) or manually (Active/Passive/Disabled): options • In ‘Auto’ mode, the card decides the OAM operation •...

  • Page 71: Firmware Upgrades

    Transition Networks Section Vll: FBRM/BFFG Operation Firmware upgrades Introduction The firmware image on the device can be upgraded by these methods: • TFTP protocol • XModem • OAM When enabled, OAM is done automatically when the active peer detects that its remotely managed peer is running on an older firmware version.
  • Page 72 Press the ENTER key to launch the firmware upgrade screen, shown in Figure 52. 10/100BaseT to 100BaseFX IPBased 802.3ah Bridge Version A Copyright (c) 2006 Transition Networks Reading config from flash..done Erasing Application Memory Start sending file through XModem... Transfer completed Checking CRC.
  • Page 73 The following messages will appear, like the example shown Figure 53. 10/100BaseT to 100BaseFX IPBased 802.3ah Bridge Version A Copyright (c) 2006 Transition Networks Reading config from flash..done Erasing Application Memory Set to TFTP Boot from Server nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn Getting File : FBRM.bin .
  • Page 74 Section Vll: FBRM/BFFG Operation Transition Networks Firmware upgrades, continued OAM firmware upgrades are done by the local active peer device to the remote OAM method passive peer device automatically. This occurs when the active peer device finds that its remote peer has a firmware revision different from its own. The active peer device sends a bootloader command its remote peer.
  • Page 75 CTRL-C keys to bring up the bootloader CLI, as shown in Figure 54. 10/100BaseT to 100BaseFX IP-Based 802.3ah Bridge Version A [Mar 2 2006 09:56:02] Copyright (c) 2006 Transition Networks Reading config from flash..done. BOOT LOADER CLI Type 'h' for help BOOT:>...
  • Page 76 Section Vll: FBRM/BFFG Operation Transition Networks Firmware upgrades, continued Accessing the bootloader CLI (continued) Step Action At the BOOT:> prompt type the letter “t” to establish TFTP as the reboot method. At the BOOT:> prompt type the letter “s” to view system information, as shown in Figure 56.

  • Page 77: Section Vlll

    Transition Networks Section Vlll: Troubleshooting Introduction This section provides basic troubleshooting information for the FBRM/BFFG device via a problem and corrective action table. The problems are stated in the problem column and the action(s) to take for the problem is stated in the corrective action column.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting Problem And Corrective Action Table

    Transition Networks Section Vlll: FBRM/BFFG Troubleshooting Troubleshooting problem and corrective action table Problem Corrective Action • Is the device power LED ON? Device does not power • Is the power adapter’s barrel inserted fully into the device? • Is the power adapter plugged into an AC outlet? •...
  • Page 79 Section Vlll: FBRM/BFFG Troubleshooting Transition Networks Troubleshooting problem and corrective action table, continued Problem Corrective Action • Ensure the Trap Server application is running. The Trap Server does not record traps o In the Windows environment, if the “TN” icon is displayed in the lower right corner of the monitor, then the Trap Server is running.
  • Page 80 Transition Networks Section Vlll: FBRM/BFFG Troubleshooting Troubleshooting problem and corrective action table, continued Problem Corrective Action The Trap Server does not The response is: record traps,(continued) FLASH: Saving configuration, please wait up to one minute... (04004500,05E8,00FE0000,00FFFFFE) Writing Flash Erasing Done Erasing/Verifying...
  • Page 81 Section Vlll: FBRM/BFFG Troubleshooting Transition Networks Troubleshooting problem and corrective action table, continued Problem Corrective Action • If OAM is enabled, check the ports on the local and remote devices. OAM session is not active • Make sure the local device is in OAM mode “active.”...
  • Page 82 Transition Networks Section Vlll: FBRM/BFFG Troubleshooting Intentionally Blank 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 83: Section Lx

    Transition Networks Section lX: Copper Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Introduction This section provides copper and fiber cable specifications. In this section These are the topics: Topic See Page Copper cables Fiber optic cables and connectors 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 84: Copper Cables

    ransition Networks Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Copper cables Characteristics Cooper cable physical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3™ specifications. Copper cable Category 5: minimum specification Gauge: 24 to 22 AWG Attenuation: 22.0 dB/100m @ 100 MHz Maximum cable distance: 100 meter (328 ft.) •...

  • Page 85: Fiber Optic Cable And Connector Specifications

    Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Transition Networks Fiber optic cable and connector specifications Fiber cable Cable physical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3™ specifications. characteristics Parameter Specification Bit Error Rate: <10-9 Single mode fiber: 9 µm Multimode fiber: 62.5/125 µm...
  • Page 86 ransition Networks Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued Fiber connectors (continued) Fiber Optics Specifications CFBRM1017-100 (long wave length) SFBRM1017-100 (long wave length) 1550 nm single mode Fiber-optic transmitter power: min: -5.0 dBm max: 0.0 dBm Fiber-optic receiver sensitivity: min: -34.0 dBm max: -7.0 dBm Link budget:...
  • Page 87 Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Transition Networks Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued FBRM Fiber connectors with DMI Fiber Optics Specifications CFBRM1011-110 DMI SFBRM1011-110 DMI 1300 nm multimode Fiber-optic transmitter power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm Fiber-optic receiver sensitivity: min: -30.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm...
  • Page 88 ransition Networks Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued Fiber connectors with DMI (continued) Fiber Optics Specifications CFBRM1029-110 DMI 1310 nm (TX)/1550 nm (RX) simplex CFBRM1029-111 DMI 1550 nm (TX)/1310 nm (RX) simplex SFBRM1029-110 DMI 1310 nm (TX)/1550 nm (RX) simplex SFBRM1029-111 DMI...
  • Page 89 Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Transition Networks Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued FBRM fiber-to-fiber Gbit connector specifications Fiber Optics Port 1 Specification Port 2 Specification CFBRM1313-100 SFBRM1313-100 1310 nm multimode 850 nm multimode Fiber-optic transmitter power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm...
  • Page 90 ransition Networks Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued FBRM fiber-to-fiber Gbit connector specifications (continued) Fiber Optics Port 1 Specification Port 2 Specification CFBRM1335-100 SFBRM1335-100 1310 nm multimode 1550 nm single mode Fiber-optic transmitter power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm min: 0.0 dBm max: 5.0 dBm...
  • Page 91 Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Transition Networks Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued BFFG fiber-to-fiber Gbit connector specifications Fiber Optics Port 1 Specification Port 2 Specification CBFFG1313-100 SBFFG1313-100 1300 nm multimode 850 nm single mode Fiber-optic transmitter power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm...
  • Page 92 ransition Networks Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued BFFG fiber-to-fiber Gbit connector specifications (continued) Fiber Optics Port 1 Specification Port 2 Specification CBFFG1335-100 SBFFG1335-100 1300 nm multimode 1310 nm single mode Fiber-optic transmitter power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm min: 0.0 dBm max: 5.0 dBm...
  • Page 93 Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Transition Networks Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued BFFG fiber-to-fiber Gbit DMI connector specifications (continued) Fiber Optics Port 1 Specification Port 2 Specification CBFFG1329-112 DMI 1310 nm (TX)/1490 nm (RX) CBFFG1329-113 DMI...
  • Page 94 ransition Networks Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Intentionally Blank 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 95: Section X

    Transition Networks Section X: Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Introduction This section explains how to contact Transition Networks via Phone, fax, email, and direct mail. It also explains: • What the warranty covers • Who to contact to return product •...

  • Page 96: Contact Us

    1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Live Web chat Chat live via the Web with a Transition Networks Technical Support Specialist. Log onto www.transition.com and click the Transition Now link. Web-based Transition Networks provides 12-16 seminars per month via live web-based training. training Log onto www.transition.com and click the Learning Center link.

  • Page 97: Conformity Declaration

    Section X: FBRM/BFFG Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Transition Networks Conformity declaration Declaration of Conformity Name of Mfg: Transitions Networks 6427 City West Parkway, Minneapolis MN 55344 U.S.A. Model: CFBRM1xxx-1xx and SFBRM1xxx-1xx Media Part Numbers: CFBRM1011-100, CFBRM1013-100, CFBRM1014-100, CFBRM1015-100, CFBRM1016-100, CFBRM1017-100,...
  • Page 98 ransition Networks Section X: FBRM/BFFG Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Conformity declaration, continued Part Numbers: SBFFG1313-100, SBFFG1314-100, SBFFG1315-100, SBFFG1317-100, SBFFG1335-100, SBFFG1340-100, SBFFG1329-100, SBFFG1329-101, SBFFG1329-102, SBFFG1029-103 SBFFG1313-110, SBFFG1314-110, SBFFG1315-110, SBFFG1317-110, SBFFG1335-110, SBFFG1340-110, SBFFG1329-100, SBFFG1329-111, CBFFG1329-112, SBFFG1029-113 Regulations: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Purpose: To declare that the CFBRM1xxx-1xx and SFBRM1xxx-1xx Media Converters to which this declaration refers is in conformance with the following standards:...

  • Page 99: Warranty

    Transition Networks Warranty Limited lifetime Effective for products shipped May 1, 1999 and after. Every Transition Networks’ warranty labeled product purchased after May 1, 1999 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for its lifetime. This warranty covers the original user only and is not transferable.
  • Page 100 $200, an estimate is issued to the customer for authorization before making the repair. If no authorization is obtained, or the product is deemed not repairable, Transition Networks will retain the $200 service charge and return the product to the customer not repaired.

  • Page 101: Compliance Information

    Section X: FBRM/BFFG Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Transition Networks Compliance information Standards CISPR22/EN55022 Class A, CE Mark This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Regulations digital 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 environment.
  • Page 102 ransition Networks Section X: FBRM/BFFG Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Compliance information, continued European In accordance with European Union Directive 2002/96/EC of the Regulations, European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003, Transition Networks will accept post usage returns of this product for proper disposal. (continued) The contact information for this activity can be found in the 'Contact Us' portion of this document.

  • Page 103: Appendix A

    Transition Networks Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers FBRM copper-to-fiber part numbers Standard The models shown in Table 11 perform as described in this manual. The 110 in the models model designation means DMI functionality. Table 11: FBRM10xx-1xx Model Numbers Port 1: Copper...
  • Page 104 Transition Networks Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers FBRM copper-to-fiber part numbers, continued Single-fiber The models shown in Table 12 are single-fiber and must be installed in pairs. model pairs Table 12: FBRM10xx-1xx Single-Fiber Model Pairs Port 1: Copper Port 2: Fiber...
  • Page 105 Empty SFP slot* CFBRM1040-110 DMI SFBRM1040-100 SFBRM1040-110 DMI *Compatible SFP transceiver modules for the FBRM1040-1xx converters are available from Transition Networks (sold separately). See the TN-SFP-xxx series SFP manual # 33308 at www.transiton.com for available options. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 106: Fbrm Fiber-To-Fiber Part Numbers

    Transition Networks Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers FBRM fiber-to-fiber part numbers FBRM Gbit The models shown in Table 14 are dual-fiber port models. The 11x in the model models designation means DMI functionality. Table 14: FBRM13xx-1xx Gbit Models Port 1: Fiber...
  • Page 107 Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers Transition Networks FBRM fiber-to-fiber part numbers, continued Single-fiber The models shown in Table 15 are single-fiber models and must be installed in pairs. models Table 15: FBRM13xx-1xx Single Fiber Model Pairs Port 1: Fiber Port 2: Fiber...
  • Page 108 RJ-45 100m (328ft) Empty SFP slot* SFBRM1340-100 *Compatible SFP transceiver modules for the FBRM1040-1xx converters are available from Transition Networks (sold separately). See the TN-SFP-xxx series SFP manual # 33308 at www.transiton.com for available options. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 109: Bffg Fiber-To-Fiber Part Numbers

    Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers Transition Networks BFFG fiber-to-fiber part numbers FBRM Gbit The models shown in Table 17 are dual fiber port models. The 11x in the model models designation means DMI functionality. Table 17: FBRM13xx-1xx Gbit Models Port 1: Fiber...
  • Page 110 Transition Networks Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers BFFG fiber-to-fiber part numbers, continued Single-fiber The models shown in Table 18 are single-fiber models and must be installed in pairs. models Table 18: BFFG13xx-1xx Single Fiber Model Pairs Port 1: Fiber Port 2: Fiber...
  • Page 111 Empty SFP slot* SBFFG1340-100 220/500 m (728/1,640 ft) *Compatible SFP transceiver modules for the BFFG1340-1xx converters are available from Transition Networks (sold separately). See the TN-SFP-xxx series SFP manual # 33308 at www.transiton.com for available options. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...
  • Page 112 Transition Networks Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers Intentionally Blank 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 113: Appendix B

    Transition Networks Appendix B: FBRM/BFFG Technical Specification Specifications, notices, and warnings For use with Transition Networks’ Models FBRM and BFFG or equivalent. Parameter Description IEEE Standards IEEE 802.3™-2000 IEEE 802.3ah™-2004 clause 57,58 IEEE 802.1q™-2003 IEEE 802.1x™-2004 IEEE 802.1D IEEE 802.1P...
  • Page 114 Transition Networks Appendix B: FBRM/BFFG Technical Specifications Specifications, notices, and warnings, continued • The information in this user’s guide is subject to change. For the most up-to-date Notices information on the FBRM/BFFG devices, see the user’s guide on-line at: www.transition.com.

  • Page 115: Appendix C

    Transition Networks Appendix C: Device Commands & Definitions Command Description Displays the arp cache. clear counter Clears counters on all ports or on port specified. Usage: clearcounter [port= <portno>] Clears the screen. exit Exits the CLI/Telnet session. factory defaults Resets the device to factory default settings. All current configurations will be erased.
  • Page 116 Transition Networks Appendix C: Device Commands & Definitions Command Description ifoam port=<portno> OAM configuration for the specified port. Usage: ifoam port=<portno> [oam=enable|disable] [oammode=active|passive] [oamrmtloop=enable|disable] OAM: OAM can be enabled/disabled. Oammode: OAM mode can be set to passive/active mode. Oamrmtloop: OAM loopback can be enabled/disable on the remote peer.
  • Page 117 Appendix C: Device Commands & Definitions Transition Networks Command Description set community Sets SNMP community name. Usage: set community=<name> set dhcp Enables/disables DHCP at boot time. In case DHCP failed during initialization, retry using the “restart” option. Usage: set dhcp=<enable|disable|restart>...
  • Page 118 Transition Networks Appendix C: Device Commands & Definitions Command Description set snmpaccess Enables/disables all SNMP access. Usage: set snmpaccess=<enable|disable> set tftpfile Sets tftp filename to be downloaded using upgrade with TFTP. Usage: set tftpfile=<"value">(max=64) set tftpserver Sets TFTP server IP address to be used for upgrading via TFTP.
  • Page 119 Appendix C: Device Commands & Definitions Transition Networks Command Description show oamstatistics Displays OAM PDU statistics for all or a specified port. Usage: show oamstatistics [port=<all | port no>] snmpget SNMP GET on the OID is performed, try "snmpget help" for more information.
  • Page 120 Transition Networks Appendix C: Device Commands & Definitions Command Description snmpwalk SNMP walk of the entire MIB tree if no options are specified or from OID from last query if 'continue' is specified. Usage: snmpwalk <continue> The system group variables of MIB-II can be configured using this command.

  • Page 121: Appendix D

    Transition Networks Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters IP- and chassis- The chassis card version of the device plugs into a Point System chassis to provide based management through the I C interface. This provides SNMP and web-based management management through the MMU.
  • Page 122 Transition Networks Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Table 20: System Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description RADIUS Retry Retries in case of a network failure. RADIUS Secret The shared secret between this device and the RADIUS server.
  • Page 123 Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Transition Networks Table 21: Media Device Parameters Parameter IP based Chassis Description Aging Time The aging time (in seconds) for entries in (Forwarding DB) the forwarding database of the switch. Factory Defaults This erases all configuration data and sets the device to factory default settings.
  • Page 124 Transition Networks Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Table 22: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description Autocross When enabled, detects and configures the twisted pair port on the device to the correct MDI or MDI-X configuration automatically.
  • Page 125 Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Transition Networks Table 22: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description Discard Tagged When enabled, all non-management frames processed as tagged are discarded. If double tagging is enabled, then this check is performed after Ingress double tag removal.
  • Page 126 Transition Networks Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Table 22: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description Egress Rate This controls the effective port transmission rates. The rate limit is provided as a list of pre-defined values: .
  • Page 127 Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Transition Networks Table 22: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description Forward Unknown When enabled, Unicast frames with unknown destination addresses are allowed to Egress this port if VLAN is enabled. The VLAN setting also allows this port to Egress.
  • Page 128 Transition Networks Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Table 22: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description OAM Mode This determines how the OAM mode for Control ports is configured (Manual/Auto): • In auto mode, the port defaults to active if in a chassis;...
  • Page 129 Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Transition Networks Table 22: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description Pri0 Ingress Rate Rate limit for Priority “0” frames. The rate limit is provided as a list of pre- defined values: .
  • Page 130 Transition Networks Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Table 22: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description Pri3 Ingress Rate Rate limit for Priority “3” frames to be Control the same or twice that of the Priority “2”...
  • Page 131 Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Transition Networks Table 22: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description Virtual Cable Test The virtual cable test determines the quality of the cable, connectors, and terminations. Problems such as opens, shorts, and cable impendence mismatch can be diagnosed with this test.
  • Page 132 Transition Networks Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Table 22: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description VTU Priority When enabled, the port checks the frames Override for VLAN IDs that have the VTU Priority override bit set in the VLAN database. It...

  • Page 133: Appendix E

    Transition Networks Appendix E: Request for Comment (RFC) Compliance The following is a list of RFC compliances. compliance [IP] Postel, J. "Internet Protocol DARPA Internet Program Protocol Specification", RFC 791, USC Information Sciences Institute, September 1981. [ICMP] J. Postel “Internet Control Message Protocol. RFC 792, September 1981.
  • Page 134 Transition Networks Appendix E: Request for Comment (RFC) Compliance RFC compliance (continued) [TFTP] Sollins, K., "The TFTP Protocol (Revision 2)", RFC 1350. MIT, July 1992. [SMTP] Klensin, J. ed., "Simple Mail Transfer Protocol", RFC 2821. AT&T Laboratories, April 2001. [SNMP] Case, J. et al, "A Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)", RFC 1157.

  • Page 135: Index

    Transition Networks Index AutoCross Firmware Upgrade description ............50 adimin intervention..........68 bootloader Autp-Negotiation description ............53 description ............51 bootloader CLI.............68 Bandwith Allocation description ............50 description ............51 failures ..............68 Bootloader via OAM..............68 CLI access ............69 via TFTP..............67 firmware upgrade..........68 via Xmodem ............65 help screen ............69 IEEE 802.3ah OAM...
  • Page 136 Transition Networks Index TN private MIBs..........41 Product Feature USB ...............4 descriptions............50 Radius Authentication standard counters ..........56 description ............57 Security local switch settings..........34 CLI time out/idle ..........59 IP Access .............59 mac address blocking...........59 alternate loop back..........55 mac filtering............59 configuration............48 NMP access ............60 critical events............53...

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