OST iConverter TM3 Transport Module User Guide
- June 11, 2024
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iConverter TM3 Transport Module
User Guide iConverter® TM3 Transport Module
Quick Start
DESCRIPTION
This document describes the basic installation and configuration of the TM3
Transport module. The iConverter Modular T1/E1 Multiplexer transports up to
sixteen T1/E1 circuits and 10/100/1000 Ethernet over a fiber transport link or
CWDM channel. This flexible and scalable system is comprised of an iConverter
TM3 transport module, and one or more iConverter 4xT1/E1 MUX modules installed
in a 2, 5 or 19-module chassis. The TM3 supports IPv4 addressing, IP-Less
protocol using the 802.3ah OAM channel, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, Telnet and serial
console port.
See data sheet for available models.
DIP-Switches
DIP-Switch Bank 1 The functions of DIP-switch Bank 1 are outlined
in below.
Switch | Down (Factory Default) | Up |
---|---|---|
SW1 | AN: P1 Auto | Man: P1 Manual |
SW2 | AN: P2 Auto | Man: P2 Manual |
SW3 | 1000: P2 1000Mbps | 10-100: P2 10-100Mbps |
SW4 | 100: P2 100Mbps | 10: P2 10Mbps |
SW5 | FDX: P2 Full-Duplex | HDX: P2 Half-Duplex |
SW6 – SW8 | See Link Mode Selection |
DIP-switch BANK 1 Definitions
SW1 – P1 Negotiation “AN/Man”
When this DIP-switch is in the Down “AN” position (factory default), the
fiber optic port automatically determines the pause modes of the connecting
fiber optic device. If the connecting fiber optic device cannot provide the
proper signal to indicate its own mode of operation, the DIP-switch should be
set to the Up “Man” position. When Port 1 is set to the “Man” position, no
capabilities are advertised.
Gigabit fiber always operate in Full-Duplex mode.
SW2, SW3, SW4 and SW5 – P2 Mode of Operation
DIP-switches SW2, SW3, SW4 and SW5 control the setting for P2
SW2 | SW3 | SW4 | SW5 | P2 Mode of Operation |
---|---|---|---|---|
AN | 1000 | 100 or 10 | FDX | Port is set to auto-negotiation with the following |
modes advertised: 1000F, 1000H, 100F, 100H, 10F,10H
AN| 1000| 100 or 10| HDX| Port is set to auto-negotiation with the following
modes advertised: 1000H, 100F, 100H, 10F, 10H
AN| 100-10| 100| FDX| Port is set to auto-negotiation with the following modes
advertised: 100F, 100H, 10F, 10H
AN| 100-10| 100| HDX| Port is set to auto-negotiation with the following modes
advertised: 100H, 10F, 10H
AN| 100-10| 10| FDX| Port is set to auto-negotiation with the following modes
advertised: 10F, 10H
AN| 100-10| 10| HDX| Port is set to auto-negotiation with the following modes
advertised: 10H
Man| 100-10| 100| FDX| Port is set to manual negotiation and is forced to:
100F
Man| 100-10| 100| HDX| Port is set to manual negotiation and is forced to:
100H
Man| 100-10| 10| FDX| Port is set to manual negotiation and is forced to: 10F
Man| 100-10| 10| HDX| Port is set to manual negotiation and is forced to: 10H
RJ-45 Port – Mode of Operation
When SW2 is set to MAN and SW3 is set to 1000, the module is operating per
the IEEE specification in Auto- Negotiation mode.
SW6, SW7, SW8 – Link Modes
These three DIP-switches configure the link mode settings. It is
recommended to have link modes Down (default) during the initial installation.
After the circuit has been tested and operational, configure the module for
the desire mode.
For detailed information on the operation of the different Link Modes,
download the application note “iConverter Link Modes”.
SW6 | SW7 | SW8 | Link Mode Selection |
---|---|---|---|
Down | Down | Down | Link Segment (LS) (Factory Default) |
Up | Down | Down | Link Propagate (LP) |
Down | Up | Down | Remote Fault Detect + Link Segment (RFD + LS) |
Up | Up | Down | Remote Fault Detect + Link Propagate (RFD + LP) |
Down | Down | Up | Symmetrical Fault Detect (SFD) |
Up | Down | Up | Asymmetrical Link Propagate Port 1 to Port 2 (ALP P1-P2) |
Down | Up | Up | Asymmetrical Link Propagate Port 2 to Port 1 (ALP P2-P1) |
Up | Up | Up | Asymmetrical Link Propagate Port 1 to Port 2 +Port 1 Remote Fault |
Detect (ALP P1 P2 + P1 RFD)
Link Modes
DIP-Switch Bank 2
The functions of DIP-switch Bank 2 are outlined below
Switch | Down (Factory Default) | Up |
---|---|---|
SW1 | A-DS: Disable Backplane A | A-EN: Enable Backplane A |
SW2 | B-DS: Disable Backplane B | B-EN: Enable Backplane B |
SW3 | M/SL: Master/Slave Auto | SL: Slave-Mode Only |
SW4 | Reserved |
DIP-switch Bank 2 Definitions
SW1, SW2 – Backplane Enable
When the DIP-switch is in the Down “DS” position (factory default), the
Backplane Port of the module is isolated from the chassis’ Ethernet Backplane.
When the DIP- switch is in the Up “EN” position, the Backplane Port is
enabled. This allows Ethernet Backplane connectivity to an adjacent module via
the chassis Backplane Link “A” or “B” depending on the switch setting.
SW3 – Master/Slave
When the module is installed in a chassis with an Network Management Module
(NMM2), set the DIP-switch to the Down “M/SL” position (factory default). The
assignment of mastership is automatically negotiated by the installed
management modules. To designate the TM3 module as the master of the chassis,
set the DIP-switch on the module to the Down “M/SL” position, and set the
other installed management modules’ DIP-switches to the “SL” position to
enable Slave-Only mode.
SW4 – Reserved
This DIP-switch is for factory use only and must always remain in the Down
position (factory default).
Software Controlled Switch Settings
Additional settings are available via software control.
The following software settings can be controlled via Serial Console/Telnet
Console, NetOutlook Management Software or other third-party SNMP-based
clients:
- DIP-switch Configuration
- Port 1 and Port 2 Configuration
- Configurable Link Fault Propagation modes
The module can be configured by attaching the serial port to a DB-9 serial (RS-232) equipped computer with terminal emulation software such as ProComm or Putty. The Serial Console Port (DCE) is a mini DIN-6 female connector which can be changed to a DB-9 connector with the included adapter. Attach the ends of a serial cable to the serial port of the PC and the Serial Console Port of the module. The port is a standard RS-232 asynchronous serial interface with the following settings.
Bits Per Second ……………………….57,600
Stop Bits ………………………………1
Data Bits …………………………. 8
Parity ………………………… NONE
Hardware Flow Control ……………..NONE
Mounting and Cable Attachment
iConverter modules are hot-swappable and can be installed into any chassis in
the iConverter family.
Caution: Use proper ESD protection to reduce the risk of damage to your
equipment.
a. Carefully slide the module into an open slot in the Align the module with
the installation guides and ensure that the module is firmly seated against
the backplane. Secure the module by fastening the front panel thumbscrew (push
in and turn clockwise to tighten) to the chassis front. Verify the “Pwr” LED
is ON (indicating the chassis is powered).
b . The 4xT1/E1 MUX modules must be installed in adjacent slots to the TM3
Transport module. The slot numbers must be greater then the slot number of the
TM3 Transport Up to four 4xT1/E1 MUX modules can be installed in adjacent
slots.
c. When using a TM3 model with SFP ports, insert the SFP fiber transceivers
into the SFP receptacles on the module.
NOTE: The release latch of the SFP fiber transceiver must be in the
closed (up) position before insertion.
d. Connect the appropriate multimode or single-mode fiber cable to the fiber
port of the installed It is important to ensure that the transmit (TX) is
attached to the receive side of the device at the other end and the receive
(RX) is attached to the transmit side. When using single-fiber (SF) TM3
models, the TX wavelength must match the RX wavelength at the other end and
the RX wavelength must match the TX wavelength at the other end.
e. Connect the RJ-45 port via a Category 5 or better cable to a 10BASE-T,
100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T Ethernet device (depending on the configuration of
the port).
LED Indicators
LED| Color|
Description
---|---|---
Power “PWR”| Green| OFF: No power applied or faulty
ON: Module has power
P1 Activity “100”| Green| OFF: No fiber link
ON: Fiber linked at 100M
Blinking Green: Data activity
P1 Activity “1000”| Green| OFF: No fiber link
ON: Fiber linked at 1000M
Blinking Green: Data activity
P1 Activity “100 + 1000”| Green| OFF: No fiber link
ON: Fiber linked at 10M
Blinking Green: Data activity
Test/Alarm “Tst/Alm”| Green| Reserved
Master “Msr/Slv”| Green| OFF: Slave Mode
ON: Master Mode
Blinking: Secure Slave
P2 Speed “100”| Green| OFF: Port is not linked at 100M ON: Port
linked at 100M Blinking Green: Data activity
P2 Speed “1000”| Green| OFF: Port is not linked at 1000M ON: Port
linked at 1000M Blinking Green: Data activity
P2 Speed “100 + 1000”| Green| OFF: Port is not linked at 10M ON: Port
linked at 10M Blinking Green: Data activity
Specifications
Description| iConverter TM3
T1/E1 and Ethernet Transport Module
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Standard Compliances| IEEE 802.3
Regulatory Compliances| Safety: UL, CE, NEBS Level 3,UKCA
EMI: FCC Class A
ACT: TAA, BAA, NDAA
Environmental| RoHS, WEEE, REACH
Management| IPv4, Telnet, SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3, Serial Console
Frame Size| Up to 10,236 bytes
Port Types| Copper: 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45)
Fiber: 1000BASE-X (SFP, ST, SC, LC)
Serial: RS-232 (Mini DIN-6 female)
Mini DIN-6 to DB-9 adapter incl.
Cable Types| Copper: EIA/TIA 568A/B, Cat 5 UTP and higher
Fiber: Multimode: 50/125µm, 62.5/125µm Single-mode: 9/125µm
Serial: RS-232, 22 to 24 AWG, 12 to 50 pF/ft
DC Power Requirements| DC Input (Backplane): 3.3VDC, 1.6A @ 3.3VDC
Dimensions W x D x H| 0.85” x 4.5” x 2.8” (21.6 mm x 114.3 mm x 71.1
mm)
Weight| 8 oz. (226.8 grams)
Temperature| Commercial:
Wide: Extended: Storage:| 0 to 50°C-40 to 60°C
-40 to 75°C -40 to 80°C
Humidity| 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude| -100m to 4,000m
MTBF (hrs)| 340,000
Warranty| Lifetime warranty and 24/7/365 free Technical Support
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Safety Warnings and Cautions
ATTENTION: Observe precautions for handling electrostatic discharge
sensitive devices.
WARNING: Potential damage to equipment and personal injury.
WARNING: Risk of electrical shock.
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References
- Media Converters, NIDs, T1 and CWDM Multiplexers
- Omnitron Systems | Making Networks Reliable Since 1992
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