Black Box LBMC300-MMST User Manual

Black Box LBMC300-MMST User Manual

10/100base-tx to 100base-fx media converter, provides one channel to convert 10base-t/ 100base-tx to 100base-fx media

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10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter
Provides one channel to convert 10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX media.
Use as a standalone device or with a standard 19" rackmount chassis.
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LBMC300-MMST
LBMC300-MMSC
BLACK BOX
April 2010
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  • Page 1 724-746-5500) • FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a Support week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 • Mailing address: Information Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 2 10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment...
  • Page 3 NOM Statement 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5.
  • Page 4 10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia. 16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
  • Page 5 Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter Table of Contents Chapter Page Specifications .....................7 Overview ....................8 Introduction..................8 Features ....................8 What’s Included ................9 Hardware Description ..............9 2.4.1 Front Panel ................9 2.4.2 Back Panel .................10 DIP Switch Settings .................. 11 LED Indicators...................13 Link Fault Passthrough ................14 Imstallation ....................15 Selecting a Site for the Equipment ..........15 Connecting to Power ..............15...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX Switching Method: Store and forward User Controls: (1) 6-position DIP switch Connectors: LBMC300-MMST: (1) pair of ST, (1) RJ-45, (1) barrel connector for power; LBMC300-MMSC: (1) pair of SC, (1) RJ-45, (1) barrel connector for power Indicators: Per unit: (2) LEDs: Power, 100 Mbps;...
  • Page 8: Overview

    19” chassis as shown in Figure 2-1. An LBMC300-MMST or LBMC300-MMSC media converter provides one TX port and one FX port. For the FX port, you can use multimode fiber cable with an SC or ST connector, depending on the model.
  • Page 9: What's Included

    • Hot-swappable when used with a chassis 2.3 What’s Included Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. • Media Converter • AC to DC power adapter •...
  • Page 10: Back Panel

    10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter Table 2-1. Front-panel components. Number Component Description SC or ST connector Fiber link LEDs See Table 4-1 in Chapter 4. RJ-45 connector Twisted-pair link 2.4.2 Back Panel Figure 2-3 shows the back panel of the media converter. Table 2-2 describes its components.
  • Page 11: Dip Switch Settings

    Chapter 3: DIP Switch Settings 3. DIP Switch Settings A close-up view of the DIP switches appears in Figure 3-1. Settings for the 6-position DIP switch are described in Table 3-1. Figure 3-1. DIP switches. Table 3.1 DIP switch settings. DIP Switch Down (Default setting) Description...
  • Page 12 10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter To set the DIP switches: 1. First, disconnect the converter from the power. Then toggle Pin 2 of the DIP switch to the up position to enable the forced mode for TX port. NOTE: Pin 2 must be toggled up before setting speed and duplex mode manually. 2.
  • Page 13: Led Indicators

    Chapter 4: LED Indicators 4. LED Indicators The LED indicators give you instant feedback on status of the converter. Table 4-1. LED indicators and their functions. State Indication Steady Power on Power off 100 (Mbps) Steady Connected at 100 Mbps speed Connected at 10 Mbps speed LNK/ACT Steady...
  • Page 14: Link Fault Passthrough

    10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter 5. Link-Fault-Passthrough Connect the FX ports of Media Converters A and B through the fiber cable. 1. Link Fault on the FX port of Media Converter A: A Link Fault condition will be sensed on the TX port whenever Media Converter A detects a Link Fault condi- tion on the FX port.
  • Page 15: Imstallation

    AC outlet. 6.3 Installing in a Chassis LBMC300-MMST and LBMC300-MMSC fit into any of the expansion slots on the compatible chassis, LB300A-RACK. Follow the steps described below. First, install the converter onto a carrier supplied with the chassis: Step 1: Unscrew the carrier from the desired expansion slot on the chassis.
  • Page 16 724-746-5500 or blackbox.com. About Black Box Black Box Network Services is your source for more than 118,000 networking and infrastructure products. You’ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free, live 24/7 Tech support available in 20 seconds or less.

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