Black Box LH1700A-SC-US User Manual

Black Box LH1700A-SC-US User Manual

100base-tx to 100base-fx media converters

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1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746

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  • Page 1 © Copyright 2003. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...
  • Page 2 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 4: Industry Canada

    FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 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 interference 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...
  • Page 5 100BASE-TX TO 100BASE-FX MEDIA CONVERTERS NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
  • Page 6 NOM STATEMENT 10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor. 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.
  • Page 7 100BASE-TX TO 100BASE-FX MEDIA CONVERTERS TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL ST is a registered trademark of AT&T. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting ......21 5.1 Calling Black Box....21...
  • Page 9: Specifications

    1. Specifications NOTE In this manual (except where noted otherwise): • LH1700A-ST represents models LH1700A-ST-US, LH1700A-ST-EU, LH1700A-ST-UK, LH1700A-ST-AU, and LH1700A-ST-JP. • LH1700A-SC represents models LH1700A-SC-US, LH1700A-SC-EU, LH1700A-SC-UK, LH1700A-SC-AU, and LH1700A-SC-JP. • LH1701A-SC represents models LH1701A-SC-US, LH1701A-SC-EU, LH1701A-SC-UK, LH1701A-SC-AU, and LH1701A-SC-JP.
  • Page 10 CHAPTER 1: Specifications User Controls: (1) Button for MDI/MDI-X connection; (1) ON/OFF N-Way switch for autonegotiating speed and duplex operation Connectors: LH1700A-ST: (1) RJ-45, (2) ST ® (1) barrel connector for Power; LH1700A-SC, LH1701A-SC, LH1702A-SC: (1) RJ-45, (2) SC, (1) barrel connector for Power Indicators: (6) LEDs: (2) Link, (2) Receive, (1) Full Duplex, (1) Power Temperature Tolerance:...
  • Page 11 100BASE-TX TO 100BASE-FX MEDIA CONVERTERS Power: All models: External power supply: Output: 12 VDC @ 0.8 A; LH1700A-ST-US, LH1700A-SC-US, LH1701A-SC-US, LH1702A-SC-US: Input: 120 VAC, 60 Hz (2-prong); LH1700A-ST-EU, LH1700A-SC-EU, LH1701A-SC-EU, LH1702A-SC--EU: Input: 230 VAC, 50 Hz (2-prong); LH1700A-ST-UK, LH1700A-SC-UK, LH1701A-SC-UK, LH1702A-SC--UK: Input: 230 VAC, 50 Hz (3-prong);...
  • Page 12: Introduction

    CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2. Introduction 2.1 Description The 100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converters connect your twisted-pair Fast Ethernet to multimode or single-mode fiber without adding to your repeater count. Available models include: • LH1700A-ST: This model extends your Fast Ethernet network up to 1.2 mi. (2 km) over 820-nm multimode fiberoptic cable via ST connectors.
  • Page 13 100BASE-TX TO 100BASE-FX MEDIA CONVERTERS • LH1702A-SC: This converter is the same as the LH1701A-SC, but it extends your network up to twice the distance (18.6 mi. [30 km]). Figure 2-1. 100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter with ST connectors. Figure 2-2. 100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter with SC connectors.
  • Page 14: What The Package Includes

    CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.2 What the Package Includes • (1) 100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter • (1) AC adapter • (4) Non-skid rubber feet • (2) Mounting screws • This users’ manual If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box at 724-746-5500.
  • Page 15: Installation

    100BASE-TX TO 100BASE-FX MEDIA CONVERTERS 3. Installation 3.1 MDI/MDI-X Connection Before plugging in and installing your media converter, you’ll need to set the MDI/MDI-X button. This button selects whether you need to use crossover or straight- through twisted-pair cabling to connect the RJ-45 ports on the 100BASE-TX portion of your network.
  • Page 16: Autonegotiation (N-Way) Switch

    CHAPTER 3: Installation Table 3-1. Crossover selection. Connected Device Cable Configuration Setting Hub or switch Straight-through MDI-X Hub or switch Crossover DTE (NIC) Straight-through DTE (NIC) Crossover MDI-X 3.2 Autonegotiation (N-Way) Switch Once you’ve set the MDI/MDI-X button, you’ll need to set the Autonegotiation (N-Way) switch.
  • Page 17 100BASE-TX TO 100BASE-FX MEDIA CONVERTERS When the switch is ON, autonegotiation operation mode is enabled. When the switch is OFF, autonegotiation operation mode is disabled. Set the switch to OFF when connec- ting to an autosensing, not an autonegotiating, switch. NOTE An autonegotiating switch automatically detects and adjusts for 10- or 100-Mbps operation AND full- or half-duplex...
  • Page 18: Typical Applications

    CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.3 Typical Applications Once you’ve set the MDI/MDI-X button and N-Way switch, you’ll need to determine which application you’ll use. See Figures 3-3 through 3-5. 1: T LAN S XAMPLE WITCH ORKGROUPS 328 ft. 328 ft. 328 ft. Fast Ethernet Fast Ethernet 328 ft.
  • Page 19 100BASE-TX TO 100BASE-FX MEDIA CONVERTERS 2: A LAN S XAMPLE WITCH AND A ETWORK ERVER 328 ft. 328 ft. 328 ft. (100 m) (100 m) (100 m) 328 ft. Fast Ethernet switch (100 m) 100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converters Server Multimode fiber cable, half duplex (LH1701A-SC-US: 9.3 mi.
  • Page 20: Installing The Converter

    CHAPTER 3: Installation 3.4 Installing the Converter After you set the MDI/MDI-X button as described in Section 3.1, set the Autonegotiation (N-Way) switch as explained in Section 3.2, and determine how you will use your converter as shown in Section 3.3, you’ll need to place the converter on a desktop or mount it on a wall.
  • Page 21 100BASE-TX TO 100BASE-FX MEDIA CONVERTERS 3. Power on the converter. The power LED should light. If it does not, make sure that the power cable is plugged in properly. 4. Make sure that the Category 5 straight-through twisted-pair cable between the 100BASE-TX device (hub or switch) and the converter is no longer than 328 ft.
  • Page 22: Led Indicators

    CHAPTER 4: LED Indicators 4. LED Indicators Once your 100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter is properly installed, it operates maintenance- free. Several LEDs tell you the status of the converter and the network at a glance. See Figures 4-1 and 4-2. Figure 4-1.
  • Page 23 100BASE-TX TO 100BASE-FX MEDIA CONVERTERS Figure 4-2. LEDs on the converter with SC connectors. • The Power LED (located on the side of the converter) lights to indicate normal operation. • (2) Link LEDs light when receiving link pulses from a compliant device. •...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Media Converter is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box at 724-746-5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and...
  • Page 25: Shipping And Packaging

    100BASE-TX TO 100BASE-FX MEDIA CONVERTERS 5.2 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your 100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX Media Converter: • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are shipping the media converter for repair, make sure you include everything that came in the original package.

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