Planet GT-80X Series User Manual

1. PRODUCT FEATURES
● Comply with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-
TX, IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T, IEEE 802.3z 1000Base-
SX/LX Ethernet standard
● Bridge mode media converter with TP port supports
10/100/1000Base-T and auto-MDI / MDIX
● Auto-Negotiation for 10/100/1000Base-T; Half-duplex
or Full-duplex for 10Mbps and 100Mbps, full-duplex for
1000Mbps
● LED indicators for simple diagnostics and management
● Compact in size, easy installation
● OAM (TS-1000 and IEEE 802.3ah) supported
● 9K Jumbo frame supported
● Can be installed on PLANET's 10"/19" Media Converter
Chassis (MC-700/1000R/1500)
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2. MODEL LIST
Your Gigabit Ethernet Converter comes with one of the
following models.
GT-802 10/100/1000Base-T to 1000Base-SX (SC)
GT-802S 10/100/1000Base-T to 1000Base-LX (SC)
GT-805A 10/100/1000Base-T to 1000Base-SX/LX (SFP)
GT-806A15 10/100/1000Base-T to 1000Base-LX (WDM)
GT-806B15 10/100/1000Base-T to 1000Base-LX (WDM)
GT-806A60 10/100/1000Base-T to 1000Base-LX (WDM)
GT-806B60 10/100/1000Base-T to 1000Base-LX (WDM)
In the following sections, the term "GT-80X" indicates the
product family above, the term "MM" and "SM" represent
Multi-Mode and Single Mode fiber-optic mode.
Please note GT-806A15/806B15 and GT-
806A60/806B60 is designed to work together.
It means you must connect GT-806A15 to GT-
806B15 or GT-806A60 to GT-806B60 in pairs.
If both ends are GT-806A15 or GT-806A60
and GT-806B15 or GT-806B60, or any above
Note
model to any 3rd party device, they can't
work normally and may damage the fiber
connectors.
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3. CHECKLIST
Your GT-80X carton should contain the following items:
> The Gigabit Ethernet Converter
> AC-DC Power Adapter (Output: 5VDC, 2A max.)
> This user's manual
If any item is missing or damaged, please consult the
dealer from whom you purchased your Gigabit Ethernet
Converter.
GT-805A is with one vacant SFP module slot.
The mini GBIC SFP module is not bundled
with in the package.
Note
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4. PRODUCT OUTLOOK

Right View (GT-80X)
Figure 1: GT-802/GT-802S
Figure 2: GT-805A
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Figure 3: GT-806A15/B15/A60/B60
Left: Fiber-optic connector, Right: TP connector. Two LED
indicators for TP / fiber port.
Rear View (GT-80X)
5V DC
Figure 4: One DC jack for DC power input.
One DC jack for DC power input.
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5. INSTALLING THE CONVERTER
Stand-alone Installation
To install a GT-80X stand-alone, on a desktop or shelf,
simply complete the following steps:
Step 1: Turn off the power of the device/station in a
network to which the GT-80X will be attached.
Step 2: Ensure that there is no activity in the network.
Step 3: Attach fiber cable from the GT-80X to the fiber
network. TX, RX must be paired at both ends.
Step 4: Connect the 5VDC power adapter to the GT-80X
and verify that the Power LED lights up.
Step 5: Turn on the power of the device/station; the PWR
LEDs should light when all cables are attached.
Figure 5: GT-80X installation
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To prevent from optic acceptor malfunction,
check the both wires / transmitter before
power on the converter.
Note
GT-805A Installation
Step 1: Connect the fiber cable. Attach the duplex LC
connector on the network cable into the SFP
transceiver.
Step 2: Attach fiber cable from the GT-805A to the fiber
network. TX, RX must be paired at both ends.
Step 3: Connect the 5VDC power adapter to the GT-805A
and verify that the Power LED lights up.
Step 4: Turn on the power of the device/station; the PWR
LEDs should light when all cables are attached.
Figure 6: GT-805A installation
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It is recommends using PLANET MGB-SX /
MGB-LX series 1000Base-SX/LX SFP on the
converter. If you insert a SFP transceiver
that is not supported, the converter will not
Note
recognize it.
6. DUPLEX MODE SUPPORT
The GT-80X is one-channel media conversion between
10/100/1000Base-T and 1000Base-SX/LX. 10/100/1000Base-
T port can work under Auto-negotiation mode. 1000Base-
SX/LX fiber port only allow to work under fixed 1000Mbps
full duplex mode.
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