TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION............................4 1.1 P ..........................4 ACKAGE ONTENTS 1.2 H ........................4 OW TO ANUAL 1.3 A ................5 BOUT THE MART EDIA ONVERTER HASSIS 1.4 F ..............................5 EATURES 1.5 S ............................6 PECIFICATION 2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ........................7 2.1 F ............................
It contains troubleshooting guide of Web Smart Media Converter Chassis. Appendix A It contains cable information of Web Smart Media Converter Chassis. In the following section, the term “Web Smart Media Converter Chassis” means the MC-1600MR and MC-1600MR48. - 4 -...
Web in- terface. The MC-1600MR equip with one 100~240V AC power supply unit and MC-1600MR48 equip with one DC -48V power supply unit on its standard package, both MC-1600MR and MC-1600MR48 provide one spare power supply unit slot for option redundant power supply installation.
1.5 Specification Model MC-1600MR MC-1600MR48 Hardware Specification Dimension (W x D xH) 440 x 88 x 350mm, 2U Slot 16 open converter slots (115 x 80 x 26mm, W x D x H) 2 power slot s (one fixed, one vacant* ) Power requirement 100-240V AC, 1.5A, 50-60Hz...
2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION This section describes the functionalities of MC-1600MR / MC-1600MR48 components and guides how to install the device on the desktop or shelf. Basic knowledge of networking is assumed; please read this chapter completely before continuing installs the Web Smart Media Converter Chassis.
2.2 Rear Panel The MC-1600MR equip with one 100~240V AC power supply unit and MC-1600MR48 equip with one DC -48V power supply unit on its standard package, both MC-1600MR and MC-1600MR48 provide one spare power supply unit slot for option redundant power supply installation. A redundant power supply is also provided to enhance the reliability with op- tions of either 100~240V AC power supply unit or DC -48V power supply unit.
2.3 Web Smart Media Converter Chassis Installation The chapter describes how to install optional FST-8/ GST-7 series Fast / Gigabit Ethernet Smart Media converter into your Web Smart Media Converter Chassis, please read the following topics and perform the procedures in the order being presented.
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Caution: You must use the screws supplied with the mounting brackets. Damage caused to the parts by using incorrect screws would invalidate your warranty. Step 3: Secure the brackets tightly. Step 4: Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side. Step 5: After the brackets are attached to the Web Smart Media Converter Chassis, use suitable screws to securely attach the brackets to the rack, as shown in Figure...
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2.3.3 Slide Media Converter board into MC-1600MR /MR48 Chassis Installation Step 1: unscrew and pull out the FST-80x /GST-70x Media Converter board. Step 2: Remove a blank faceplate from an empty expansion slot on the front of the chassis. The FST-80x /GST-70x Media Converter board can be installed in any expansion slot.
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2.3.4 Centralize management Media Converter application Affording the current network grows and expanding, the PLANET MC-1600MR/MC-1600R48 provide advanced Media conversion technology to fill this kind of demands. The Web Smart Media Converter chassis allows installing up to sixteen FST-8 / GST-7 series of Fast /Gigabit Ethernet Smart Media converter with diverse fiber connect types of options to meet different network applications.
3. WEB SMART MEDIA CONVERTER CHASSIS MANAGEMENT This chapter describes how to manage the Web Smart Media Converter Chassis. Topics include: - Overview - Management methods - Assigning an IP address to the Web Smart Media Converter Chassis - Logging on to the Web Smart Media Converter Chassis 3.1 Overview The Web Smart Media Converter Chassis provides a user-friendly, command line under console interface.
The serial port of Web Smart Media Converter Chassis. default setting is set to 19200 baud using a character format of 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. Therefore, configure the terminal or workstation to use these settings before you log on to the Web Smart Media Converter Chassis.
3.4 Logging on to the Web Smart Media Converter Chassis When you log on to the Web Smart Media Converter Chassis console port for the first time, a sign-on string appears and you are prompted for a console login user name and password. The factory default login username and password is admin.
4. CONSOLE INTERFACE 4.1 CONNECT TO PC RS-232 serial cable Use the bundled RS-232 serial cable and attach the 9-pin female connector to the male connector on the Web Smart Media Converter Chassis. Plug the other side of this cable to your PC. Hyper Terminal In Windows 98/2000/ME/XP, launch “HyperTerminal”, create a new connection, and adjust settings as below: Emulation: VT-100 compatible...
4.2 Login in Login is required to access the console interface after the self-test completes successfully. The factory default user name and password is "admin". You may change the password by use “set pass” command. Please always enter the correct user name and password.
4.4.1 General Guidelines The Web Smart Media Converter Chassis allows users to configure the device via command line under console interface. Please type “help” or “?” for all available commands in the”MC-1600MR>” prompt. The screen of available commands in Figure 4-4...
4.4.2 Show command From the main menu screen (see Figure 4-3), input “show” and press enter. The show command list screen in Figure 4-5 appears. Figure 4-5 Show command list screen This show command list contains five items: Show system: Please refer to chapter 4.4.2.1. Show IP: Please refer to chapter 4.4.2.2.
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4.4.2.1 Show system Display the system information of Web Smart Media Converter Chassis, such as software version, Mac address and IP address. The system information screen in Figure 4-6 appears. Figure 4-6 Show system command screen 4.4.2.2 Show IP Display the current IP address, Netmask and Gateway of Web Smart Media Converter Chassis, the IP subnet address information screen in Figure 4-7 appears.
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4.4.2.4 Show slot [n] Display current per slot status of Web Smart Media Converter Chassis with FST-8 / GST-7 Media Converter boards, the per slot information screen in Figure 4-9 & 4-10 appears. Figure 4-9 Show slot command screen Figure 4-10 Show slot command [n] screen different parameters display on FST-8 / GST-7 Media Converter boards installation.
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4.4.2.5 Show redundant [n] Display per redundant group status of Web Smart Media Converter Chassis, the per redundant group status screen in Figure 4-11 & 4-12 appears. Figure 4-11 Show redundant command screen Figure 4-12 Show redundant [n] command screen - 22 -...
4.4.3 Set command From the main menu screen (see Figure 4-3), input “set” and press enter. The set command list screen in Figure 4-13 appears. Figure 4-13 Set command list screen This set command list contains four items: Set slot [n]: Please refer to chapter 4.4.3.1. Set redundant [n] disable / enable: Please refer to chapter 4.4.3.2.
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4.4.3.1 Set slot [n] This command allows configuring per slot parameters of Web Smart Media Converter Chassis, different parameters pro- vide on FST-8 / GST-7 Media Converter boards installation. The correct usage is shown as below: Set slot [n]: n=1-16, to configuring per slot parameters of Web Smart Media Converter Chassis. The configuring per slot parameters screen in Figure 4-14 appears and the detail description shown in...
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4.4.3.2 Set redundant [n] disable/enable This command allows disable or enable per redundant group of Web Smart Media Converter Chassis, the correct usage is shown as below: Set redundant[n]disable/enable: n=1-8, to disable or enable per redundant group of Web Smart Media Con- verter Chassis, the screen in Figure 4-15 appears.
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4.4.3.3 Set IP xxx,xxx,xxx,xxx,mmm,mmm,mmm,mmm, ggg,ggg,ggg,ggg This command allows assign IP address, netmask and gateway of Web Smart Media Converter Chassis; the correct usage is shown as below: set ip 192.168.0.100 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.254 and press <Enter> Then the following message appears under console interface: The IP sets to 192.168.0.100 The netmask sets to 255.255.255.0 The gateway sets to 192.168.0.254...
4.4.5 Reboot This command allows reboot the Web Smart Media Converter Chassis, the reboot screen in Figure 4-20 & 4-21 appears. Figure 4-20 Web Smart Media Converter Chassis reboot screen Figure 4-21 Web Smart Media Converter Chassis reboot screen - 28 -...
4.4.6 Logout This command provides logout the Web Smart Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 4-22 appears. Figure 4-22 Web Smart Media Converter Chassis Logout screen - 29 -...
5. WEB MANAGEMENT Before login the Web interface of Web Smart Media Converter Chassis, please setup the “IP Address” with local serial console port (RS232 port) and use this IP address to configure Web Smart Media Converter Chassis through the Web interface.
Figure 5-2 The web main menu screen of Web Smart Media Converter Chassis 5.2 Chassis Status This section provides current status of power supply unit from Web Smart Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure appears. Figure 5-3 Chassis Status Web Page screen - 31 -...
5.3 Converter Status This section introduces detail settings of per slot parameters from Web Smart Media Converter Chassis; the screen in Figure 5-4 appears. Figure 5-4 Converter Status Web Page screen Different parameters provide on FST-8 / GST-7 Media Converter boards installation, the screen in Figure 5-5 &...
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Item Description Device To enable or disable per FST-80x Converter board. LLCF To enable or disable the LLCF function from FST-80x Converter board. TP AN Mode To set the UTP port runs at Auto-negotiation or Forced Mode. Speed.* To set the UTP port runs at 100Mbps or 10Mbps. To set the UTP port runs at Full duplex or Half duplex mode.
5.4 System Configuration This section introduces detail parameters of Web Smart Media Converter Chassis, such as IP subnet address setting and firmware version and Mac address display. The screen in Figure 5-7 appears and table 5-3 descriptions the System Configuration objects of Web Smart Media Converter Chassis. Figure 5-7 System Configuration Web Page screen Item Description...
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Once, change the IP subnet address and click the “Submit” button to take effect. The Web Smart Media Converter Chassis will proceed following procedure and ask re-login with new IP address. The screen in Figure 5-8 & 5-9 & 5-10 & 5-11 appears.
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Figure 5-10 System Configuration Web Page screen Figure 5-11 System Configuration Web Page screen - 36 -...
5.5 Location Setting This section allows you to add location description on each slot of Web Smart Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 5-12 appears. Figure 5-12 Location Setting Web Page screen After setup completed, press “Save” button to save current configuration. The maximum length is 8 characters.
5.6 Redundant Backup Setting This section allows you to enable or disable redundant backup setting function of Web Smart Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 5-13 appears. Figure 5-13 Redundant Backup Setting Web Page screen The redundant backup setting function already divides 8 redundant groups and each group includes 2 ports, the ports with an odd number will be “Master”.
5.7 Password Setting This section allows you to create a new password for Web Smart Media Converter Chassis, the screen in Figure 5-14 appears. Figure 5-14 Password Setting Web Page screen Please input the current password in “Old Password” space, then input new password twice in space of “New Pass- word”...
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Figure 5-15 Password Setting Web Page screen Press “Apply” button to save current configuration, the following screen in Figure 5-16 appears. Figure 5-16 Password Setting Web Page screen Please use the new password to login the Web Smart Media Converter Chassis on next login. Notice: For security reason, please change and memorize the new password after this setup.
5.8 Firmware Upgrade This section provides firmware upgrade of Web Smart Media Converter Chassis, after choose this function and the fol- lowing screen appears in Figure 5-17. Please press “Update” button to continue following firmware upgrade process. Figure 5-17 Firmware upgrade Web Page screen Please wait for two seconds and press “Continue”...
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Figure 5-18 Firmware upgrade Web Page screen Please press “Browser” to locate the latest firmware of Web Smart Media Converter Chassis that deposit in your PC and press “Upgrade” to start the firmware upgrade process. The screen in Figure 5-19 appears.
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Figure 5-20 Firmware upgrade Web Page screen Then the re-login screen appears in Figure 5-21, please press “Re Login” button to re-login web interface of Web Smart Media Converter Chassis with latest firmware version, the screen in Figure 5-22 appears. Figure 5-21 Firmware upgrade Web Page screen Figure 5-22 The Web Smart Media Converter Chassis login Web Page screen - 43 -...
Please does not power off the Web Smart Media Converter Chassis during firmware upgrade process. Notice: 5.9 Restore System Default This section provides reset the Web Smart Media Converter Chassis to factory default mode, after choose this function and the following screen appears in Figure 5-23.
Figure 5-24 Web Smart Media Converter Chassis login Web Page screen 5.10 Reboot System This section provides reboot the Web Smart Media Converter Chassis, after choose this function and the following screen appears in Figure 5-25. Please press “OK” button to take effect and the Web Smart Media Converter will reboot auto- matically, please refresh current Web page or create a new Web page from Internet browser.
Figure 5-26 Web Smart Media Converter Chassis login Web Page screen 5.11 Logout Web Smart Media Converter Chassis This section allows to logout the , the screen in Figure 5-27 & 5-28 appears. Web Smart Media Converter Chassis Logout Web Page screen Figure 5-27 - 46 -...
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Web Smart Media Converter Chassis login Web Page screen Figure 5-28 - 47 -...
6. LINK PASS THROUGH FUNCTION The LFP function includes the Link Fault Pass Through function (LLCF/LLR). LLCF/LLR can immediately alarm adminis- trators the problem of the link media and provide efficient solution to monitor the net. LLCF (Link Loss Carry Forward) means when a device connected to the converter and the TP line loss the link, the converter’s fiber will disconnect the link of transmit.
6.2 Link Loss Return (LLR) The LLR function for troubleshooting a remote connection. LLR works in conjunction with LLCF. When LLR is enabled, the port’s transmitter shuts down when its receiver fails to detect a valid receive link. LLR should only be enabled on one end of the link and is typically enabled on either the unmanaged or remote device.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter contains information to help you solve issues. If the Web Smart Media Converter Chassis is not functioning properly, make sure the device was set up according to instructions in this manual. The Power LED is not lit Solution: Check the power cable connection between power supply unit and Web Smart Media Converter Chassis.
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