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Transition Networks FBRM1xxx-1xx Series Manual

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  • Page 1 FBRM1xxx-1xx & BFFG1xxx-1xx Chassis & Remotely Managed Bridging Media Converters Manual 33345, Revision C...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Transition Networks Table of contents Section I: ..................................1 Product Description ..............................1 General description ............................2 Product features .............................3 Management methods...........................4 Hardware description............................5 FBRM/BFFG13xx-1xx fiber-to-fiber gigabit models .................11 Section II: ................................13 Hardware Installation ............................13 Installing CFBRM/CBFFG cards into point system chassis ..............14 Installing SFBRM/SBFFG standalone models ....................15...
  • Page 4 Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Transition Networks Section X: ................................95 Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information.....................95 Contact us..............................96 Conformity declaration ..........................97 Warranty...............................99 Compliance information ...........................101 Appendix A:.................................103 FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers..........................103 FBRM copper-to-fiber part numbers ......................103 FBRM fiber-to-fiber part numbers ......................106 BFFG copper-to-fiber part numbers......................109...
  • Page 5 All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2006 Transition Networks: All rights reserved. No part of this work may be restrictions reproduced or used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical—without written permission from Transition Networks.
  • Page 6 Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Transition Networks Caution and warnings Definitions Cautions indicate that there is the possibility of poor equipment performance or damage to the equipment. The symbol below identifies cautions Warnings indicate that there is the possibility of injury to person.

  • Page 7: Section I

    Transition Networks Section I: Product Description In this section These are the topics: Topic See Page General description Product features Management methods Hardware Description FBRM/BFFG1xxx-1xx fiber-to-fiber gigabit models 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 8: General Description

    Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Transition Networks General description Design and The FBRM and BFFG devices are designed as a standalone model and a slide-in configuration card for the Point System chassis. These devices can be managed through SNMP via the Focal Point software (free), Web-based management, Local SNMP, and USB interfaces.

  • Page 9: Product Features

    Transition Networks Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Product features The following is a list of the major FBRM and BFFG device supported features: Supported features • Remote Management via OAM (IEEE 802.3ah) and IP-based management • AutoCross • Transparent Link pass-through with automatic link restoration •...

  • Page 10: Management Methods

    Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Transition Networks Management methods Management The FBRM and BFFG devices support the following management methods: • USB CLI (Command Line Interface) • Telnet • MMU (Management Module Unit) chassis web-based • IP-based (web-based directly to the device) USB management requires a direct connection to the media converter via a computer.

  • Page 11: Hardware Description

    Transition Networks Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Hardware description The front panel of the CFBRM10xx-1xx devices has the following ports and LEDs: Front panel CFBRM Ports Front Panel LEDs • Power (one) • RJ-45 port (two) One RJ-45 auto-sensing of 10Base or 10/100Base-TX UTP connections •...
  • Page 12 Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Transition Networks Hardware description, continued Front panel The front panel of the CFBRM13xx-1xx converters has the following ports and CFBRM Gbit LEDs: Ports Front Panel LEDs • Power (one) Two 1000Base-FX/LX/BX fiber either SC or ST connectors • Fiber-Port Link (two) •...
  • Page 13 Transition Networks Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Hardware description, continued Front panel The front panel of the CBFFG10xx-1xx converters has the following ports and CBFFG Gbit LEDs: Ports Front Panel LEDs • Power (one) • Link/Active 1000Base-SX/LX/BX fiber SC port •...
  • Page 14 Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Transition Networks Hardware description, continued Front panel The front panel of the CBFFG1040-1xx converters has the following ports and CBFFG Gbit LEDs: Ports Front Panel LEDs • Power (one) 1000Base SFP port • Link/Active • Speed 10/100/1000Base-T copper port •...
  • Page 15 Transition Networks Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Hardware description, continued Front panel The front panel of the CBFFG13xx-1xx converters has the following ports and CBFFG Gbit LEDs: Ports Front Panel LEDs • Power (one) Two 1000Base-FX/LX/BX fiber either SC or ST connectors • Fiber-Port Link (two) •...
  • Page 16 Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Transition Networks Hardware description, continued Rear panel On the standalone SFBRM and SBFFG converters only, the rear panel consists of a (standalone) power-barrel connector for connecting power via a power adaptor. See Figure 6. Figure 6: SFBRM/SBFFG 1xxx-1xx Converter Real Panel (Standalone Only)

  • Page 17: Fbrm/Bffg13Xx-1Xx Fiber-To-Fiber Gigabit Models

    Transition Networks Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description FBRM/BFFG13xx-1xx fiber-to-fiber gigabit models The FBRM100Base-FX-to-1000Base-X and the BFFG 1000Base-X-to-1000Base-X Gigabit (Gbit) models are the Gbit versions of the FBRM series IEEE 802.3ah managed converter. The BFFG models link Gbit fiber connections; the FBRM models convert 100Base-Fx 100 Mbit/s to Gbit.
  • Page 18 Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Transition Networks FBRM/BFFG13xx-1xx fiber-to-fiber gigabit models, continued Connectivity The different versions of the FBRM and BFFG can be connected and set up to completely manage a remote peer. In a mixed setup with other FBRM or BFFG...

  • Page 19: Section Ii

    Transition Networks Section II: Hardware Installation Introduction This section describes how to install the CFBRM and CBFFG converters into a Point System chassis with a remotely managed SFBRM or GFBRM standalone converter. Also, shows how to install two SFBRM converters or two SBFFG standalone converters on a network, one as a local device and the other as a remotely managed device.

  • Page 20: Installing Cfbrm/Cbffg Cards Into Point System Chassis

    Section ll: FBRM/BFFG Hardware Installation Transition Networks Installing CFBRM/CBFFG cards into point system chassis IMPORTANT The CFBRM/CBFFG media-converter product family IS NOT compatible with the CPSMM-200 and CPSMM-210 MGMT modules when used in a cascaded application. The CFBRM/CBFFG can be installed in the “master” chassis with the CPSMM-200 MGMT module, but they can not be installed in a cascaded chassis using the CPSMM-210 MGMT module.

  • Page 21: Installing Sfbrm/Sbffg Standalone Models

    Transition Networks Section ll: FBRM/BFFG Hardware Installation Installing SFBRM/SBFFG standalone models Figure 9 shows a typical installation involving two (2) SFBRM/SBFFG standalone Standalone installation media converters on a network. Figure 9: Installation with Two SFBRM/SBFFG Standalone Media Converters Note: With the local active standalone device connected to a remote standalone passive device and with “Mode Control”...

  • Page 22: Installing Fiber And Copper Cables

    Section ll: FBRM/BFFG Hardware Installation Transition Networks Installing fiber and copper cables Warning Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Visible and invisible laser radiation when open: DO NOT stare into the laser- light beam or view the beam directly with optical instruments.
  • Page 23 Transition Networks Section ll: FBRM/BFFG Hardware Installation Installing fiber and copper cables, continued Caution Copper based media ports, e.g., Twisted Pair (TP) Ethernet, USB, RS232, RS422, RS485, DS1, DS3, Video Coax, etc., are intended to be connected to intra-building (inside plant) link segments that are not subject to lightening transients or power faults.

  • Page 24: Connecting Power (Standalone Models)

    Section ll: FBRM/BFFG Hardware Installation Transition Networks Connecting power (standalone models) Chassis powers Transition Networks’ Point System chassis powers the CFBRM/CBFFG chassis slide-in module cards. Adapter powers Use an AC power adaptor to power the SFBRM/SBFFG standalone converter. To standalone...
  • Page 25 Transition Networks Section ll: FBRM/BFFG Hardware Installation Intentionally Blank 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 26: Section Iii

    Transition Networks Section III: USB Driver Installation & COM Port Setup Introduction This section shows how to install the USB driver and configure COM ports. In this section These are the topics: Topic See Page Installing USB driver Configuring COM ports...

  • Page 27: Installing Usb Driver

    Transition Networks Section lll: FBRM/BFFG1 Driver Installation & COM Port Setup Installing USB driver The driver installation instructions are for Windows XP only. Installing the USB USB driver driver using Windows 2000 is similar, but not necessarily identical to the following Windows XP procedure.
  • Page 28 Section lll: FBRM/BFFG USB Driver Installation & COM Port Setup Transition Networks Installing USB driver, continued Installing USB driver (continued) Step Action Click the NEXT button to launch the “installation options” dialog box. Select RADIO button “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”...
  • Page 29 Transition Networks Section lll: FBRM/BFFG1 Driver Installation & COM Port Setup Installing USB driver, continued Step Action Use the BROWSE button to locate the USB driver, as shown in Figure 16. C:\FBRM/BFFG1xx Figure 16: Driver Location Click the NEXT button to start installing the driver and the driver-install screen will appear as XP copies the device driver.
  • Page 30 Section lll: FBRM/BFFG USB Driver Installation & COM Port Setup Transition Networks Installing USB driver, continued Step Action After the driver installation is successful, the “finished installing” dialog box will appear, as shown in Figure 18. Figure 18: Finish Installing Driver Dialog Box Click the FINISH button and a “found new hardware”...

  • Page 31: Configuring Com Port

    Transition Networks Section lll: FBRM/BFFG1 Driver Installation & COM Port Setup Configuring COM port You need the COM port number to configure the terminal emulator. To get the COM Getting COM port number port number, do the following: Step Action On the desktop, right click on the “my computer”...
  • Page 32 Section lll: FBRM/BFFG USB Driver Installation & COM Port Setup Transition Networks Configuring COM port, continued Terminal To set up the terminal emulator software, e.g., HyperTerminal to use the USB COM emulator setup port, do the following: Step Action Activate the “HyperTerminal” software to bring up the “connection description”...
  • Page 33 Transition Networks Section lll: FBRM/BFFG1 Driver Installation & COM Port Setup Configuring COM port, continued Terminal emulator setup (continued) Step Action Select the COM port identified for the USB device shown in the device manager. Click the OK button to bring up the “port settings” dialog box, shown in Figure 23.

  • Page 34: Sections Lv

    Transition Networks Sections lV: Initial Device Setup Introduction There are four ways to set up the FBRM/BFFG 1xxx-1xx converters before the device can be operated and managed: • USB CLI • Telnet • Chassis MMU (chassis model) • IP-based (directly to FBRM/BFFG) The factory default IP configuration is the following: •...

  • Page 35: Accessing Usb Cli

    Transition Networks Section lV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Accessing USB CLI To access the USB CLI, do the following: Accessing the USB CLI Step Action Connect the media converter to a computer via the USB port. Activate the terminal emulator software to launch the emulator screen.

  • Page 36: Initial Device Setup Via Usb Cli

    Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks Initial device setup via USB CLI Use the ‘set’ commands to set the IP configuration through the USB port. Configure configuration the device with a network IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Set the IP address via USB CLI (Command Line Interface), or via DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), which is disabled by default.
  • Page 37 Transition Networks Section lV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Initial device setup via USB CLI, continued DHCP method To set the IP configuration via the DHCP in console mode, do the following: Note: A DHCP server must be on the network and accessible before using this method.
  • Page 38 Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks Initial device setup via USB CLI, continued Show system To show the device system configuration, do the following: configuration Step Action At the console> prompt type show Press the ENTER key to bring up the device system configuration screen, shown in Figure 27.

  • Page 39: Initial Device Setup Via Telnet (Directly To Device)

    Transition Networks Section lV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Initial device setup via telnet (directly to device) Initial setup via To initially set up the converter via telnet directly to the device, do the following: Telnet to device Step Action At the command line type: Telnet nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn (IP address of the device) to bring up the password prompt, shown in Figure 28.
  • Page 40 Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks Initial device setup via telnet (directly to device), continued Step Action At the console:/> prompt type show Press the ENTER key to display the system configuration, as shown in Figure 30. Figure 30: System Configuration Screen...
  • Page 41 Transition Networks Section lV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Initial device setup via telnet (directly to device), continued Step Action At the console prompt type: help Press the ENTER key to show the commands, as shown in Figure 31. Figure 31: Device Command Screen Note: The CLI and Telnet interface commands are structured in the same manner.

  • Page 42: Initial Device Setup Via Chassis Agent Mmu Web-Based

    Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks Initial device setup via chassis agent MMU web-based Setup via Web To set up the converter initially via the MMU web-based, do the following: to MMU Step Action Open a web browser.
  • Page 43 Transition Networks Section lV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Initial device setup via chassis agent MMU web-based, continued Step Action Click the VIEW button of the CFBRM/CBFFG card in slot 9 to show the local configuration screen for the converter. See Figure 35.
  • Page 44 Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks Initial device setup via chassis agent MMU web-based, continued IP config via To configure the IP via DHCP, do the following: DHCP Step Action A DHCP server must be on the network and accessible.

  • Page 45: Initial Device Setup Ip Web-Based (Directly To Device)

    Transition Networks Section lV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Initial device setup IP web-based (directly to device) Initial setup via To initially set up the converter via a IP web-based, do the following: IP to device Step Action Open a web browser.
  • Page 46 Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks Initial device setup IP web-based (directly to device), continued Step Action Click the local system configuration VIEW button to show the local system configuration menu, shown in Figure 38. Note: You can configure the IP along with other device parameters on this screen.
  • Page 47 Transition Networks Section lV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Initial device setup IP web-based (directly to device), continued IP config via To set up the IP configuration via DHCP, do the following: DHCP Step Action A DHCP server must be on the network and accessible.

  • Page 48: Sections V

    Transition Networks Sections V: Device Management In this section These are the topics: Topic See Page SNMP IP-based management Device management via chassis MMU web-based Device management via IP (directly to device) 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 49: Snmp Ip-Based Management

    Transition Networks Section V: FBRM/BFFG Device Management SNMP IP-based management The FBRM/BFFG converter provides complete management through the SNMP SNMP interface. It supports the following standard MIBs for management, using SNMPv1: • RFC 1213 (MIB- II) • RFC 2819 (RMON – statistics group) •...
  • Page 50 Section V: FBRM/BFFG Device Management Transition Networks SNMP IP-based management, continued The TN private MIBs for SNMP IP-based management feature extensive TN private management options. Some of the features are the following: MIBs • Copper and fiber link status • Copper and fiber port duplex •...
  • Page 51 Transition Networks Section V: FBRM/BFFG Device Management SNMP IP-based management, continued MIB objects Figure 41 shows the placement of the MIB objects on the private tree. Private MIB Objects Figure 41: Private MIB Objects 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 52: Device Management Via Chassis Agent (Mmu) Web-Based

    Section V: FBRM/BFFG Device Management Transition Networks Device management via chassis agent (MMU) web-based To set up the FBRM/BFFG initially via the MMU, do the following: Management via MMU Step Action Open a web browser. At the URL type the IP address of the chassis (MMU).
  • Page 53 Transition Networks Section V: FBRM/BFFG Device Management Device management via chassis agent (MMU) web-based, continued Step Action Click the VIEW button of the CFBRM/CBFFG converter to bring up the local switch management screen. See Figure 45. Figure 45: Local Switch Configuration Screen Scroll down to the LOCAL PORT buttons, shown in Figure 46.
  • Page 54 Section V: FBRM/BFFG Device Management Transition Networks Device management via chassis agent (MMU) web-based, continued Step Action Click a PORT BUTTON to bring up the local port switch configuration screen, shown in Figure 47. Scroll down the screen to see the remaining parameters.

  • Page 55: Device Management Via Ip Web-Base (Directly To Device)

    Device management via IP web-base (directly to device) Introduction The FBRM/BFFG converter supports complete Web-based management for viewing statistics and configuring the converter. See the help file on Transition Networks website for more details about different configuration variables. IP web-based...
  • Page 56 Click the LOG IN button to bring up the main menu of the converter. See Figure 49. Note: Any Transition Networks FBRM/BFFG remote peer can be completely managed by an FBRM/BFFG local peer through OAM. Figure 49: FBRM/BFFG Main Menu Note: DO NOT use the browser BACK button to navigate the screens.
  • Page 57 The OAM configuration screen allows enabling or disabling OAM by setting the configuration mode to “active” or “passive.” If the remote device is a Transition Networks FBRM/BFFG converter, the main menu (PORT button with the remote device connected) will show the options for managing the remote OAM peer.

  • Page 58: Section Vi

    Transition Networks Section VI: Software Features Introduction This section explains the operational status LEDs and what they indicate, along with product features, and the three (3) methods used to upgrade the software. In this section These are the topics: Topic...

  • Page 59: Software Feature Descriptions

    Transition Networks Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Software feature descriptions Note: The FBRM/BFFG device does not have configuration switches. Firmware The FBRM/BFFG series media-converter device features can be configured via activated USB, MMU, or IP. features Table 3 explains the configurable parameters of the media converters.
  • Page 60 Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Transition Networks Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Media Converter Software Configurable Features (continued) Feature Description Auto-Negotiation This feature allows the two media converters to configure themselves to achieve the best possible mode of operation over a link, automatically. The device...
  • Page 61 Transition Networks Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Media Converter Software Configurable Features (continued) Feature Description Congestion Reduction The FBRM and BFFG media converters do not forward collision signals or error packets between collision domains—this improves baseline network performance.
  • Page 62 Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Transition Networks Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Media Converter Software Configurable Feature (continued) Feature Description Full Duplex In a full-duplex network, maximum cable lengths are determined by the cable type. See the Cable Specifications section for the different FBRM and BFFG models.
  • Page 63 Transition Networks Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Media Converter Software Configurable Features (continued) Feature Description Operation The device implements the IEEE OAM 802.3ah standard Administration and for troubleshooting and remote management. This Maintenance (OAM) product implements OAM on both the fiber and twisted pair interfaces.
  • Page 64 Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Transition Networks Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Media Converter Software Configurable Features (continued) Feature Description Last Gasp/Dying All FBRM/BFFG products come equipped with a Last Gasp(OAM) ( IEEE Gasp/OAM Dying Gasp feature. This feature enables 802.3ah-2004 standard)
  • Page 65 Transition Networks Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Media Converter Software Configurable Feature (continued) Feature Description OAM Exchange of The remote peer device (only if a TN FBRM/BFFG configuration card) set to passive mode can be completely managed...
  • Page 66 Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Transition Networks Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Media Converter Software configurable Features (continued) Feature Description Pause (flow control) and Pause is used to suspend data transmission temporarily Back Pressure to relieve buffer congestion. If a media converter needs...
  • Page 67 Transition Networks Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Media Converter Software Configurable Features (continued) Description Feature With OAM enabled, TLPT with automatic link Transparent Link-Pass restoration is available for the copper ports on the local Through (TLPT) and and remote peer devices.

  • Page 68: Software Security Feature Descriptions

    Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Transition Networks Software security feature descriptions Table 4: Media Converter Software Configurable Security Features Description Security Feature 802.1x MAC filtering When enabled on a port, stops learning all MAC addresses. To allow any frame with a MAC address not in the Static MAC database access, the user needs to add the new address or it will be discarded.
  • Page 69 Transition Networks Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Software Features Software security feature descriptions, continued Table 4: Media Converter Software Configurable Security Features (continued) Description Security Feature Select Link-Pass When enabled, a link change on Port 2 is passed on to Through (LTP) Port 1 (twisted pair).

  • Page 70: Section Vil

    Transition Networks Section VIl: Operations Introduction This section explains the operational status LEDs and what they indicate, along with product features, and the three methods use to upgrade the firmware. In this section These are the topics: Topic See Page...

  • Page 71: Status Leds

    Transition Networks Section Vll: FBRM/BFFG Operation Status LEDs The FBRM series media converters are designed to operate without user Status monitoring intervention. Use the status LEDs to monitor converter operation, once it has been LEDS installed in the network. See Figure 51.
  • Page 72 Section Vll: FBRM/BFFG Operation Transition Networks Status LEDs, continued Status The BFFG copper-to-fiber Gbit series media converters are designed to operate monitoring without user intervention. Use the status LEDs to monitor converter operation, once LEDS it has been installed in the network. See Figure 52.
  • Page 73 Transition Networks Section Vll: FBRM/BFFG Operation Status LEDs, continued Status The FBRM Gbit and BFFG Gbit fiber series media converters are designed to monitoring operate without user intervention. Use the status LEDs to monitor media-converter LEDs operation once installed in the network. See Figure 53.

  • Page 74: Oam Device Management Configuration Options

    Section Vll: FBRM/BFFG Operation Transition Networks OAM device management configuration options OAM Mode control is a feature of the FBRM/BFFG cards. It can be set to ‘Auto’ OAM mgmt. configuration (default) or manually (Active/Passive/Disabled): options • In ‘Auto’ mode, the card decides the OAM operation •...

  • Page 75: Firmware Upgrades

    Transition Networks Section Vll: FBRM/BFFG Operation Firmware upgrades The firmware image on the device can be upgraded by these methods: Introduction • TFTP protocol • XModem • OAM When enabled, OAM is done automatically when the active peer detects that its remotely managed peer is running a different version of the firmware.
  • Page 76 Press the ENTER key to launch the firmware upgrade screen, shown in Figure 55. 10/100BaseT to 100BaseFX IPBased 802.3ah Bridge Version A Copyright (c) 2006 Transition Networks Reading config from flash..done Erasing Application Memory Start sending file through XModem... Transfer completed Checking CRC.
  • Page 77 A messages will appear, like the example shown Figure 56. 10/100BaseT to 100BaseFX IPBased 802.3ah Bridge Version A Copyright (c) 2006 Transition Networks Reading config from flash..done Erasing Application Memory Set to TFTP Boot from Server nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn Getting File : FBRM.bin .
  • Page 78 Section Vll: FBRM/BFFG Operation Transition Networks Firmware upgrades, continued OAM firmware upgrades are done by the local active peer device to its remote passive OAM method peer device automatically. This occurs when the active peer device finds that its remote peer has a firmware revision different from its own. The active peer device sends a bootloader command to its remote peer.
  • Page 79 CTRL-C keys to bring up the bootloader CLI, as shown in Figure 57. 10/100BaseT to 100BaseFX IP-Based 802.3ah Bridge Version A [Mar 2 2006 09:56:02] Copyright (c) 2006 Transition Networks Reading config from flash..done. BOOT LOADER CLI Type 'h' for help BOOT:>...
  • Page 80 Section Vll: FBRM/BFFG Operation Transition Networks Firmware upgrades, continued Accessing the bootloader CLI (continued) Step Action At the BOOT:> prompt type the letter “t” to establish TFTP as the reboot method. At the BOOT:> prompt type the letter “s” to view system information, as shown in Figure 59.

  • Page 81: Section Vlll

    Transition Networks Section Vlll: Troubleshooting Introduction This section provides basic troubleshooting information for the FBRM/BFFG device via a problem and corrective action table. The problems are stated in the problem column and the action(s) to take for the problem is stated in the corrective action column.

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting Problem And Corrective Action Table

    Transition Networks Section Vlll: FBRM/BFFG Troubleshooting Troubleshooting problem and corrective action table Problem Corrective Action Device does not power • Is the device power LED ON? • Is the power adapter’s barrel inserted fully into the device? • Is the power adapter plugged into an AC outlet? •...
  • Page 83 Section Vlll: FBRM/BFFG Troubleshooting Transition Networks Troubleshooting problem and corrective action table, continued Problem Corrective Action The Trap Server does not • Ensure the Trap Server application is running. record traps o In the Windows environment, if the “TN” icon is displayed in the lower right corner of the monitor, then the Trap Server is running.
  • Page 84 Transition Networks Section Vlll: FBRM/BFFG Troubleshooting Troubleshooting problem and corrective action table, continued Problem Corrective Action The Trap Server does not The response is: record traps,(continued) FLASH: Saving configuration, please wait up to one minute... (04004500,05E8,00FE0000,00FFFFFE) Writing Flash Erasing Done Erasing/Verifying...
  • Page 85 Section Vlll: FBRM/BFFG Troubleshooting Transition Networks Troubleshooting problem and corrective action table, continued Problem Corrective Action • If the OAM session is active, the active local peer device sends Unable to do configuration directly configuration information; if the user attempts to go directly to the...
  • Page 86 Transition Networks Section Vlll: FBRM/BFFG Troubleshooting Intentionally Blank 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 87: Section Lx

    Transition Networks Section lX: Copper Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Introduction This section provides copper and fiber cable specifications. In this section These are the topics: Topic See Page Copper cables Fiber optic cables and connectors 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 88: Copper Cables

    ransition Networks Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Copper cables Cooper cable physical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3™ Characteristics specifications. Copper cable Category 5: minimum specification Gauge: 24 to 22 AWG Attenuation: 22.0 dB/100m @ 100 MHz Maximum cable distance: 100 meter (328 ft.) •...

  • Page 89: Fiber Optic Cable And Connector Specifications

    Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Transition Networks Fiber optic cable and connector specifications Cable physical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3™ specifications. Fiber cable characteristics Parameter Specification Bit Error Rate: <10-9 Single mode fiber: 9 µm Multimode fiber: 62.5/125 µm...
  • Page 90 ransition Networks Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued Copper-to-fiber connectors (continued) Fiber Optics Specifications CFBRM1017-100 (long wave length) SFBRM1017-100 (long wave length) 1550 nm single mode Fiber-optic transmitter power: min: -5.0 dBm max: 0.0 dBm Fiber-optic receiver sensitivity: min: -34.0 dBm max: -7.0 dBm Link budget:...
  • Page 91 Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Transition Networks Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued Copper-to-Copper-to-fiber connectors with DMI Fiber Optics Specifications CFBRM1011-110 DMI SFBRM1011-110 DMI 1300 nm multimode Fiber-optic transmitter power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm Fiber-optic receiver sensitivity: min: -30.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm...
  • Page 92 ransition Networks Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued Copper-to-fiber connectors with DMI (continued) Fiber Optics Specifications CFBRM1029-110 DMI 1310 nm (TX)/1550 nm (RX) simplex CFBRM1029-111 DMI 1550 nm (TX)/1310 nm (RX) simplex SFBRM1029-110 DMI 1310 nm (TX)/1550 nm (RX) simplex SFBRM1029-111 DMI...
  • Page 93 Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Transition Networks Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued FBRM fiber-to-fiber Gbit connector Fiber Optics Port 1 Specification Port 2 Specification CFBRM1313-100 SFBRM1313-100 1310 nm multimode 850 nm multimode Fiber-optic transmitter power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm...
  • Page 94 ransition Networks Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued FBRM fiber-to-fiber Gbit connectors(continued) Fiber Optics Port 1 Specification Port 2 Specification CFBRM1335-100 SFBRM1335-100 1310 nm multimode 1550 nm single mode Fiber-optic transmitter power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm min: 0.0 dBm max: 5.0 dBm Fiber-optic receiver sensitivity:...
  • Page 95 Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Transition Networks Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued Copper-to-fiber The following are BFFG10xx-1xx copper-to-fiber connector specifications. connectors Fiber Optics Specifications CGFFB1013-100 SGFFB1013-100 850 nm multimode Fiber-optic transmitter power: min: -10.0 dBm max: -4.0 dBm Fiber-optic receiver sensitivity: min: -17.0 dBm max: -0.0 dBm...
  • Page 96 ransition Networks Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued GFFB copper-to-fiber connectors Fiber Optics Specifications CGFFB1024-100 (extended) SGFFB1024-100 (extended)) 1310 nm multimode Fiber-optic transmitter power: min: -10.0 dBm max: 3.0 dBm Fiber-optic receiver sensitivity: min: -17.0 dBm max: -3.0 dBm Link budget: 7 dB...
  • Page 97 Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Transition Networks Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued BFFG fiber-to-fiber Gbit connectors Fiber Optics Port 1 Specification Port 2 Specification CBFFG1313-100 SBFFG1313-100 1300 nm multimode 850 nm single mode Fiber-optic transmitter power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm...
  • Page 98 ransition Networks Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued BFFG fiber-to-fiber Gbit connector (continued) Fiber Optics Port 1 Specification Port 2 Specification CBFFG1335-100 SBFFG1335-100 1300 nm multimode 1310 nm single mode Fiber-optic transmitter power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm min: 0.0 dBm max: 5.0 dBm Fiber-optic receiver sensitivity:...
  • Page 99 Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Transition Networks Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued BFFG fiber-to-fiber Gbit with DMI connector (continued) Fiber Optics Port 1 Specification Port 2 Specification CBFFG1329-112 DMI 1310 nm (TX)/1490 nm (RX) CBFFG1329-113 DMI...
  • Page 100 ransition Networks Section lX: FBRM/BFFG Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Intentionally Blank 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 101: Section X

    Transition Networks Section X: Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Introduction This section explains how to contact Transition Networks via Phone, fax, email, and direct mail. It also explains: • What the warranty covers • Who to contact to return product •...

  • Page 102: Contact Us

    1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Live Web chat Chat live via the Web with a Transition Networks Technical Support Specialist. Log onto www.transition.com and click the Transition Now link. Web-based Transition Networks provides 12-16 seminars per month via live web-based training. training Log onto www.transition.com and click the Learning Center link.

  • Page 103: Conformity Declaration

    Section X: FBRM/BFFG Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Transition Networks Conformity declaration Declaration of Conformity Name of Mfg: Transitions Networks 6427 City West Parkway, Minneapolis MN 55344 U.S.A. Model: xFBRM1xxx-1xx and xBFFG1xxx-1xx Media Part Numbers: CFBRM1011-100, CFBRM1013-100, CFBRM1014-100, CFBRM1015-100, CFBRM1016-100, CFBRM1017-100,...
  • Page 104 ransition Networks Section X: FBRM/BFFG Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Conformity declaration, continued Part Numbers: SBFFG1313-100, SBFFG1314-100, SBFFG1315-100, SBFFG1317-100, SBFFG1335-100, SBFFG1340-100, SBFFG1329-100, SBFFG1329-101, SBFFG1329-102, SBFFG1029-103 SBFFG1313-110, SBFFG1314-110, SBFFG1315-110, SBFFG1317-110, SBFFG1335-110, SBFFG1340-110, SBFFG1329-110, SBFFG1329-111, CBFFG1329-112, SBFFG1029-113 Regulations: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Purpose: To declare that the CFBRM1xxx-1xx and SFBRM1xxx-1xx Media Converters to which this declaration refers is in conformance with the following standards:...

  • Page 105: Warranty

    Section X: FBRM/BFFG Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Transition Networks Warranty Effective for products shipped May 1, 1999 and after. Every Transition Networks’ Limited lifetime warranty labeled product purchased after May 1, 1999 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for its lifetime.
  • Page 106 $200, an estimate is issued to the customer for authorization before making the repair. If no authorization is obtained, or the product is deemed not repairable, Transition Networks will retain the $200 service charge and return the product to the customer not repaired.

  • Page 107: Compliance Information

    Section X: FBRM/BFFG Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Transition Networks Compliance information CISPR22/EN55022 Class A, CE Mark Standards This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Regulations digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 108 ransition Networks Section X: FBRM/BFFG Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Compliance information, continued European In accordance with European Union Directive 2002/96/EC of the Regulations, European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003, Transition Networks will accept post usage returns of this product for proper disposal. (continued) The contact information for this activity can be found in the 'Contact Us' portion of this document.

  • Page 109: Fbrm/Bffg Part Numbers

    Transition Networks Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers FBRM copper-to-fiber part numbers Standard The models shown in Table 14 perform as described in this manual. The 110 in the models model designation means DMI functionality. Table 14: FBRM10xx-1xx Model Numbers Port 1: Copper...
  • Page 110 Transition Networks Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers FBRM copper-to-fiber part numbers, continued Single-fiber The models shown in Table 15 are single-fiber and must be installed in pairs. model pairs Table 15: FBRM10xx-1xx Single-Fiber Model Pairs Port 1: Copper Port 2: Fiber...
  • Page 111 *Compatible SFP transceiver modules for the FBRM1040-1xx converters are available from Transition Networks (sold separately). See the TN-SFP-xxx series SFP manual # 33308 at www.transiton.com for available options. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 112: Fbrm Fiber-To-Fiber Part Numbers

    Transition Networks Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers FBRM fiber-to-fiber part numbers The models shown in Table 17 are dual-fiber port models. The 11x in the model FBRM Gbit models designation means DMI functionality. Table 17: FBRM13xx-1xx Gbit Models Port 1: Fiber...
  • Page 113 Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers Transition Networks FBRM fiber-to-fiber part numbers, continued Single-fiber The models shown in Table 18 are single-fiber models and must be installed in pairs. models Table 18: FBRM13xx-1xx Single Fiber Model Pairs Port 1: Fiber Port 2: Fiber...
  • Page 114 Note: Compatible SFP transceiver modules for the FBRM1040-1xx converters are available from Transition Networks (sold separately). See the TN-SFP-xxx series SFP manual # 33308 at www.transiton.com for available options. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 115: Bffg Copper-To-Fiber Part Numbers

    Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers Transition Networks BFFG copper-to-fiber part numbers The models shown in Table 20 perform as described in this manual. Standard models Table 20: xBFFGxx-1xx Model Numbers Port 1: Copper Port 2: Fiber Part Number 10/100Base-T 100Base-FX...
  • Page 116 Transition Networks Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers BFFG copper-to-fiber part numbers, continued Single-fiber The models shown in Table 21 are single-fiber and must be installed in pairs. model pairs Table 21: xBFFG10xx-1xx Single-Fiber Model Pairs Port 1: Copper Port 2: Fiber...
  • Page 117 RJ-45 100m (328ft) Empty SFP slot SBFFG1040-100 Note: Compatible SFP transceiver modules for the BFFG1040-1xx converters are available from Transition Networks (sold separately). See the TN-SFP-xxx series SFP manual # 33308 at www.transiton.com for available options. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 118: Bffg Fiber-To-Fiber Part Numbers

    Transition Networks Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers BFFG fiber-to-fiber part numbers The models shown in Table 23 perform as described in this manual. Gbit models Table 23: BFFG13xx-1xx Gbit Models Port 1: Fiber Port 2: Fiber Part Number 1000Base-SX 1000Base-SX/LX...
  • Page 119 Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers Transition Networks BFFG fiber-to-fiber part numbers, continued Single-fiber The models shown in Table 24 are single-fiber models and must be installed in pairs. models Table 24: BFFG13xx-1xx Single Fiber Model Pairs Port 1: Fiber Port 2: Fiber...
  • Page 120 Empty SFP slot* SBFFG1340-100 220/500 m (728/1,640 ft) *Compatible SFP transceiver modules for the BFFG1340-1xx converters are available from Transition Networks (sold separately). See the TN-SFP-xxx series SFP manual # 33308 at www.transiton.com for available options. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...
  • Page 121 Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers Transition Networks Intentionally Blank 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600...

  • Page 122: Fbrm/Bffg Technical Specification

    Transition Networks Appendix B: FBRM/BFFG Technical Specification Specifications, notices, and warnings For use with Transition Networks’ Models FBRM and BFFG or equivalent. Parameter Description IEEE Standards IEEE 802.3™-2000 IEEE 802.3ah™-2004 clause 57,58 IEEE 802.1q™-2003 IEEE 802.1x™-2004 IEEE 802.1D IEEE 802.1P...
  • Page 123 Appendix B: FBRM/BFFG Technical Specifications Transition Networks Specifications, notices, and warnings, continued Notices • The information in this user’s guide is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information on the FBRM/BFFG devices, see the user’s guide on-line at: www.transition.com.

  • Page 124: Device Commands & Definitions

    Transition Networks Appendix C: Device Commands & Definitions Command Description Displays the arp cache. clear counter Clears counters on all ports or on a specific port. Usage: clearcounter [port=<portno>] Clears the screen. exit Exits the CLI/Telnet session. factory defaults Resets the device to factory default settings—all current configurations will be erased.
  • Page 125 Appendix C: Device Commands & Definitions Transition Networks Command Description ifoam port=<portno> OAM configuration for the specified port. Usage: ifoam port=<portno> [oam=enable|disable] [oammode=active|passive] [oamrmtloop=enable|disable] OAM: OAM can be enabled/disabled. Oammode: OAM Mode can be set to Passive/Active Mode. Oamrmtloop: OAM loopback can be enabled/disable on the remote device peer.
  • Page 126 Transition Networks Appendix C: Device Commands & Definitions Command Description set community Sets SNMP community name. Usage: set community=<name> set dhcp Enables/disables DHCP at boot time. In case DHCP failed during initialization, retry using the “restart” option. Usage: set dhcp=<enable|disable|restart>...
  • Page 127 Appendix C: Device Commands & Definitions Transition Networks Command Description set snmpaccess Enables/disables all SNMP access. Usage: set snmpaccess=<enable|disable> set tftpfile Sets tftp filename to be downloaded using upgrade with TFTP. (max=64) Usage: set tftpfile=<"value"> set tftpserver Sets TFTP server IP address to be used for upgrading via TFTP.
  • Page 128 Transition Networks Appendix C: Device Commands & Definitions Command Description show oamstatistics Displays OAM PDU statistics for all or a specified port. Usage: show oamstatistics [port=<all | port no>] snmpget SNMP GET on the OID is performed try "snmpget help" for more information.
  • Page 129 Appendix C: Device Commands & Definitions Transition Networks Command Description snmpwalk SNMP walk of the entire MIB tree if no options are specified or from OID from the last query if 'continue' is specified. Usage: snmpwalk <continue> The system group variables of MIB-II can be configured using the ‘sys’...

  • Page 130: Ip-Based And Chassis Management Parameters

    C interface: SNMP and web-based management management through the MMU. SNMP management is based on the Transition Networks enterprise MIBs. The chassis-based management (via the MMU) provides a subset of the IP-based management via ports. Tables 26, 27, and 28 present IP- and chassis- based configuration management parameters.
  • Page 131 Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Transition Networks Table 26: System Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description RADIUS Retry Retries after a network failure. RADIUS Secret The shared secret between this device and the RADIUS server. RADIUS Server...
  • Page 132 Transition Networks Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Table 27: Media Device Parameters Parameter IP based Chassis Description Aging Time The aging time (in seconds) for entries in (Forwarding DB) the forwarding database of the switch. Factory Defaults This erases all configuration data and sets the device to factory default settings.
  • Page 133 Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Transition Networks Table 28: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description Autocross When enabled, detects and configures the twisted pair port on the device to the correct MDI or MDI-X configuration automatically.
  • Page 134 Transition Networks Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Table 28: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description Discard Tagged When enabled, all non-management frames processed as tagged are discarded. If double tagging is enabled, then this check is performed after Ingress double tag removal.
  • Page 135 Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Transition Networks Table 28: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description Egress Rate Controls the effective port transmission rates. The rate limit is provided as a list of pre-defined values: . noLimit(1) .
  • Page 136 Transition Networks Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Table 28: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description Forward Unknown When enabled, unicast frames with unknown destination addresses are allowed to ‘egress’ this port if VLAN is enabled. The VLAN setting also allows this port to ‘egress.’...
  • Page 137 Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Transition Networks Table 28: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description OAM Mode This determines how the OAM mode for Control ports is configured (manual/auto): • In auto mode, the port defaults to active if in a chassis;...
  • Page 138 Transition Networks Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Table 28: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description Pri0 Ingress Rate Rate limit for Priority “0” frames. The rate limit is provided as a list of pre- defined values: .
  • Page 139 Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Transition Networks Table 28: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description Pri3 Ingress Rate Rate limit for Priority “3” frames to be Control the same or twice that of the Priority “2”...
  • Page 140 Transition Networks Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Table 28: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description Virtual Cable Test The virtual cable test determines the quality of the cable, connectors, and terminations. Problems such as opens, shorts, and cable impendence mismatch can be diagnosed with this test.
  • Page 141 IP-based management are different. The chassis agent does not support the EFM hub MIB. If the remote device is OAM capable, but not a FBRM/BFFG card from Transition Networks, the EFM hub MIB will be queried for OAM status.

  • Page 142: Request For Comment (Rfc) Compliance

    Transition Networks Appendix E: Request for Comment (RFC) Compliance The following is a list of RFC compliances. compliance [IP] Postel, J. "Internet Protocol DARPA Internet Program Protocol Specification", RFC 791, USC Information Sciences Institute, September 1981. [ICMP] J. Postel “Internet Control Message Protocol. RFC 792, September 1981.
  • Page 143 Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Transition Networks RFC compliance (continued) [TFTP] Sollins, K., "The TFTP Protocol (Revision 2)", RFC 1350. MIT, July 1992. [SMTP] Klensin, J. ed., "Simple Mail Transfer Protocol", RFC 2821. AT&T Laboratories, April 2001. [SNMP] Case, J. et al, "A Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)", RFC 1157.

  • Page 144: Index

    Transition Networks Index xFBRM10xx ............83 AutoCross xFBRM13xx ............87 description ............53 Firmware Upgrade Auto-Negotiation adimin intervention..........72 description ............54 bootloader Bandwith Allocation description ............56 description ............54 bootloader CLI.............72 Bootloader description ............53 CLI access ............73 failures ..............72 firmware upgrade..........72 via OAM..............72 help screen ............73 via TFTP..............71...
  • Page 145 Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters Transition Networks SNMP ..............43 Power Port Telnet..............4 standalone only ............10 TN private MIBs..........44 Product Feature USB ...............4 descriptions............53 Radius Authentication standard counters ..........59 description ............60 Security local switch settings..........37 CLI time out/idle ..........62 IP Access .............62...

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