Perle 10GT Media Converters Installation Guide S-10GT-SFP S-10GT-XFPH Part #5500336-10...
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Note: The S-10GT Media Converter can operate as a 1G Media Converter if a 1G fiber transceiver has been inserted into the SFP+ transceiver port. Visit Perle’s web site for the most up to date Installation guides, models and specifications: http://www.perle.com/...
• Connect the RJ-45 (copper cable). • Using the Perle supplied power adapter, plug the power cord into the power cord connector at the rear of the chassis. • Plug the other end of the power adapter into an appropriate power outlet.
DIP Switch Settings The DIP switches are accessible through the opening in the side of the enclosure. Note: Switch changes made when the product is powered up take effect immediately and will result in a link reset on both ports. Operating Mode (Switch 1) Switch Position Mode...
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Note: The BILT can operate on 10G modules. This feature can also be used with Perle C-10GT or CM-10GT media converters. Loopback: If Switch 2 is down, the specified port will be forced into loopback mode (switch 3 determines the port number). Data received on the receiver (RX) will be looped back to the transmitter (TX) connection.
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Disabled: The media converter will not monitor for fiber fault. Illustration of the FFA feature Media Converter A Configuration Link Mode–Standard Mode Fiber Fault Alert Media Converter B Configuration Link Mode–Smart Link Pass through Mode Fiber Fault Alert Perle S-10GT Media Converter Installation Guide...
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Disabled Enabled: When enabled, the media converter will auto negotiate this capability with the attached EEE compliant devices/servers. Disabled: The media converter will not auto negotiate this capability with the attached EEE compliant devices/servers. Perle S-10GT Media Converter Installation Guide...
Operation Powering up the Perle Media Converter 1. Connect the Perle supplied power adapter to the media converter. 2. Turn on the power at the source. 3. Check that the PWR LED light is lit. Status LED The Perle 10GT Media converters have three status LEDs located on the front panel of the unit.
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If your installation requires additional grounding follow this procedure. Grounding the chassis requires the following items: • One grounding lug (not provided) • One 18-12 AWG wire (not provided) • Cross-head screwdriver (not provided) Perle S-10GT Media Converter Installation Guide...
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2. Attach the power cord relief clip to the chassis and secure with the provided screw. Plug the power cord into the AC power connector at the rear of the chassis. Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate power outlet. Perle S-10GT Media Converter Installation Guide...
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The S-10GT will continue to monitor the operating temperature of the unit until the temperature is below the maximum operating temperature and then the S-10GT will return the module to normal operating. Perle S-10GT Media Converter Installation Guide...
Troubleshooting General Ensure power is supplied to the media converter – use of the Perle supplied power adapter is highly recommended. Ensure that the SFP+ or XFP module is inserted into the transceiver port. Ensure that the copper cabling (RJ-45) meets Ethernet copper cabling requirements.
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Loopback Test This mode is not used in conjunction with BILT. 1. If either media converter is not a Perle 10GT unit then you need to set loopback mode on one of the media converters. (See the User’s Guide that came with that media converter).
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