Introduction; Product Overview; Product Features - SignaMax FO-065-1195 User Manual

I n t r o d u c t i o n
The Signamax™ Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter, provides one channel for media conversion
between 1000BaseSX/LX to 1000BaseLX. It can be used as a stand-alone device or with a
standard 19" chassis as shown below.

Product Overview

Figure 1: 1000BaseT
<NOTE> The chassis is to be ordered separately.

Product Features

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One-channel media conversion between
1000BaseT and 1000BaseSX/LX
1000BaseSX/LX and 1000BaseLX
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Fiber media connection allows either:
1) multi-mode fiber that uses the SC connector, or
2) single-mode fiber that uses the SC connector
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Full wire-speed forwarding rate
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Front panel status LEDs
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Used as a stand-alone device or with a chassis
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Hot-swappable when used with a chassis
1000T 1000SX/LX Media Converter
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There are two pins on the DIP switch of the 1000BASE-T and 1000BASE-SX/LX one-channel
media converter:
Toggle up the pin on the left-hand side to let the fiber port auto detect full and half duplex and toggle
down the pin on the left-hand side to force the fiber port to full duplex mode. The pin on the right-hand
side should always be toggled up.
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The fiber port should be forced to full duplex mode when two 1000BASE-T and 1000BASE-
SX/LX one-channel media converters are connected to each other via fiber port.
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The TX port auto detects full and half duplex
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The TX port supports auto MDIX for uplink purpose
User's Manual
Signamax™ Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter
1000BaseSX/LX Media Converter
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