levelone FVT Series Copper to Fiber Stand Alone Media Converter User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- LevelOne
Table of Contents
levelone FVT Series Copper to Fiber Stand-Alone Media Converter
Product Information
| Model No. | Description |
|---|---|
| FVT-2001 | 10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX MMF SC Converter, 2km |
| FVT-2002 | 10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX MMF ST Converter, 2km |
| FVT-2201 | 10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX SMF SC Converter, 20km |
| FVT-2202 | 10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX SMF SC Converter, 20km |
| FVT-2401 | 10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX SMF SC Converter, 40km |
| GVT-2000 | 10/100/1000BASE-T to 1000BASE-X SFP Converter |
| GVT-2001 | 10/100/1000BASE-T to 1000BASE-SX MMF SC Converter, 550m |
| GVT-2002 | 10/100/1000BASE-T to 1000Base-SX/LX SMF SC Converter, 20km |
| GVT-2003 | 10/100/1000BASE-T to 1000Base-SX/LX SMF ST Converter, 20km |
Product Usage Instructions
- Connect the RJ-45 Port on the front panel of the converter to the Ethernet device using an Ethernet cable.
- Connect the Fiber/SFP Connector on the front panel of the converter to the fiber optic network using a fiber optic cable.
- Ensure that the LED indicators on the front panel are displaying the correct status for the connection.
- If required, configure the DIP switch on the rear panel to enable Link Lost Forwarding (LLF) and Flow-Control function for the UTP/Fiber port.
- Refer to the user manual for more detailed information on cabling, specifications, and optional SFP modules.
Introduction
LevelOne media converters are Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX and
10/100/1000Base-T to 1000Base-SX/LX converters to provide the flexibility
required in network integration. The TX port auto-senses connection speed,
auto-negotiates half/full duplex modes and auto-selects MDIX media type. The
fiber connectors come with multimode or single mode, SC, ST, or SFP connectors
to provide the necessary connection interface and distance
capabilities. LevelOne has designed 19” racks to organize media converters the
smart way by providing a single power supply. With With plug-and-play
technology, the converter is easy to set up and run. For a simple, cost-
effective network design, the LevelOne converter series is the perfect
solution to bridge the complex network infrastructure.
Features
Fast Ethernet Module
- Comply with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3x standards.
- Convert between UTP cabling and Fiber-optic cabling.
- One RJ-45 connector, Auto-MDI/MDIX for UTP port.
- Support 10/100 Mbps Auto-negotiation for UTP port.
- Fiber cabling connectivity up to 40 km.
- Store-and-forward switching to separate two collision domains. One fiber connector (SC/ ST) for 100Base-FX.
- 2 DIP-switches to set the operation mode
- Link- Lost-Forwarding function.
Gigabit Ethernet Module
- Comply with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u and 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ab
- 1000BaseT, 802.3z 1000Base SX/LX standards.
- Convert between UTP cabling and Fiber-optic cabling.
- One RJ-45 connector, Auto-MDI/MDIX for UTP port.
- Support 10/100/1000 Mbps Auto-negotiation for UTP port
- Fiber cabling connectivity up to 80 km.
- Store-and-forward switching to separate two collision domains.
- One fiber connector (SC / SFP) for 1000Base-SX/LX
- DIP-switches to set the operation mode function.
- Link- Lost-Forwarding function.
Hardware Description
Front Panel
FVT-2001 / FVT-2002 / FVT-2201 / FVT-2401 / FVT-2202
- RJ-45 Port (3) Fiber/SFP Connector
- LED Indicators (4) DIP-Switch
Rear Panel
| Model No. | Power Adapter |
|---|---|
| FVT-2001 | DC 5V, 1A |
| FVT-2002 | DC 5V, 1A |
| FVT-2201 | DC 5V, 1A |
| FVT-2202 | DC 5V, 1A |
| FVT-2401 | DC 5V, 1A |
| GVT-2000 | DC 5V, 2A |
| GVT-2001 | DC 5V, 2A |
| GVT-2002 | DC 5V, 2A |
| GVT-2003 | DC 5V, 2A |
LED Indicators
Fast Ethernet Module
| LED | Status | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| PWR | On | Power on |
| FX | On | 100Mbps Fiber Speed |
TX
| On| 100Mbps UTP Speed
OFF| 10 Mbps UTP Speed
FDX
| On| Converter works in the full duplex mode
OFF| Converter works in the half duplex mode
L/A UTP(right)
| ****
On
| Connection status display for fiber link. “ON” indicates that Fiber link is
in correct connection.
Blinks| Active status display of fiber link
“Blink” indicates packet goes through FX end.
L/A Fiber(left)
| ****
On
| Connection status display for electric link. “ON” indicates that electric
link is in correct connection.
Blinks| Active status display of fiber link
“Blink” indicates packet goes through TX end
Gigabit Ethernet Module
| LED | Status | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| PWR | On | Power on |
| 1000 | On | 1000Mbps UTP Speed |
| 100 | On | 100Mbps UTP Speed |
FDX
| On| Converter works in the full duplex mode
Off| Converter works in the half duplex mode
L/A UTP(right)
| ****
Blinks
| ****
Active status display of electrical interface link Blink” indicates packet goes through TP
L/A Fiber(left)
| ****
Blinks
| ****
Active status display of fiber interface link “Blink” indicates packet goes through FX
Note : The UTP port speed is 10Mbps when both 100 and 1000 LED indicators are “OFF”
DIP-switch
The DIP switch is used to configure the operation mode for LLF (Link Lost
Forwarding) and Flow-Control function for UTP/Fiber port. The default value of
the DIP switch is OFF.
Fast Ethernet Module/Gigabit Ethernet Module
| No | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ON | LFP is Enable |
| OFF | LFP is Disable | |
| 2 | ON | Flow-Control function ENABLED |
| OFF | Flow-Control function DISABLED |
Link Lost Forwarding
When LLF is enabled, allow UTP link failures to be reported to the fiber side
and also allow Fiber link failure to be reported to the UTP side. Therefore, A
link loss forward feature is provided in both UTP and Fiber side.
Flow Control Function
Flow control stops and resumes the transmission of network traffic between two
connected peer nodes on a full-duplex Ethernet physical link. Controlling the
flow by pausing and restarting it prevents buffers on the nodes from
overflowing and dropping frames.
Note:
Please don’t change the DIP-switch setting when UTP or fiber port is
transmitting or receiving data. It may cause some data errors.
Cabling
Fast Ethernet Module
- The twisted-pair segments can be used as unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cabling. The cable must comply with the IEEE 802.3u 100Base TX standard for Category 5. The cable between the converter and the link partner (switch, hub, workstation, etc.) must be less than 100 meters (328 ft.) long.
- Fiber segments using multi-mode connector type must use 50 or 62.5/125 um multi-mode fiber cable. You can connect two devices up to a 2-kilometer (6,562 ft.) distance.
- Fiber segments using single-mode connector type must use 8/125 or 9/125 um single-mode fiber cable. You can connect two devices at a distance of 40 Kilometers in full duplex operation.
- For half-duplex operation, the recommended maximum distance is 412 meters (1,352 ft.)
Gigabit Ethernet Module
- Using four twisted-pair, Category 5 cabling for RJ-45 port connection. The cable between the converter and the link partner (switch, hub, workstation, etc.) must be less than 100 meters (328 ft.) long.
- Fiber segment using multi-mode connector type must use 50 or 62.5/125 um multi-mode fiber cable. You can connect two devices up to 550m distances.
- Fiber segments using single-mode connector type must use 8/125 or 9/125 um single-mode fiber cable. You can connect two devices in a distance of 80 Kilometers in full duplex operation.
- For half-duplex operation, the recommended maximum distance is 412 meters (1,352 ft.)
Optical Fiber
Module Name| Wavelength| Avg. Launch Power| Avg.
Sensitivity
---|---|---|---
100Base-FX Fiber SC MM| 1310 (nm)| >-21dBm| -31dBm
100Base-FX Fiber ST MM| 1310 (nm)| >-21dBm| -31dBm
100Base-FX Fiber SC SM 20KM| 1310 (nm)| >-15dBm| -34dBm
100Base-FX Fiber SC SM
40KM
| 1310 (nm)| >-10dBm| -37dBm
100Base-FX Fiber SC SM
20KM
| 1310/1550
(nm)
| >-10dBm| -34dBm
1000Base-SX Fiber SC MM| 850 (nm)| >-10.5dBm| -20dBm
1000Base-SX/LX Fiber SC SM 20KM| 1310 (nm)| >-8dBm| -23dBm
1000Base-SX/LX Fiber ST SM 20KM| 1310 (nm)| >-8dBm| -23dBm
Module Name
| Avg. Power Loss Budget| Max. FDX
Fiber
Distance
| ****
Fiber Size (um)
---|---|---|---
100Base-FX Fiber SC MM| 10 (dBm)| 2 (Km)| 62.5/125
50/125
100Base-FX Fiber ST MM| 10 (dBm)| 2 (Km)| 62.5/125
50/125
100Base-FX Fiber SC SM| 19 (dBm)| 20(Km)| 9/125
8/125
100Base-FX Fiber SC SM| 27 (dBm)| 40(Km)| 9/125
8/125
100Base-FX Fiber SC
SM1310/1550 (nm)
| 24 (dBm)| 20(Km)| 9/125
8/125
1000Base-SX Fiber SC MM| 9.5 (dBm)| 550 (m)| 62.5/125
50/125
1000Base-SX/LX Fiber SC SM| 15 (dBm)| 20(Km)| 9/125
1000Base-SX/LX Fiber ST SM| 15 (dBm)| 20(Km)| 9/125
Specification
Fast Ethernet Module
Standard
| IEEE802.3 10BASE-T
IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX/100BASE-FX
IEEE802.3x Flow Control and Back pressure
---|---
Connector
| Fiber: Duplex ST/SC
RJ-45 Socket: CAT-3/5 (10/100Mbps)
Twisted Pair cable, Auto MDI/MDI-X, Auto-Negotiation
Switch architecture| Store and Forward
Fiber parameters
| Fiber Core: Multi-Mode (62.5/125um, 50/125um) Single-Mode (8/125um, 9/125um)
Wavelength: 1310nm(Multi-mode)
1310nm(Single-mode) 1310/1550nm(Single-mode fiber)
Fiber Distance: Multi-Mode Fiber 2KM
Single-Mode Fiber (20KM or 40KM)
Transparent packet| 64 to 1600 Bytes for Non-VLAN Ethernet packet
Link Fault Pass through
| UTP ➔ Fiber: If UTP port link down, then converter will forced fiber to link down.
Fiber ➔ UTP: If Fiber port link down, the media converter will force UTP port to link down.
DIP Switch
| DIP Switch 1: LFP function
DIP Switch 2: Flow-Control function
LED| Power, UTP (100Mbps, L/A, FDX) Fiber (L/A, 100Mbps)
Power| DC5V, 1A
Dimension| 71mm x 94mm x 26mm
EMI & safety| CE, FCC Class A
Gigabit Ethernet Module
Standard
| IEEE802.3 10BASE-T IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3ab 1000BaseT
IEEE 802.3z 1000BaseSX/LX standards
IEEE802.3x Flow Control and Back pressure
---|---
Connector
| Fiber: SC / SFP
RJ-45 Socket: CAT-5 (10/100/1000 Mbps or pure 1000Mbps)
Twisted Pair cable, Auto MDI/MDI-X, Auto-Negotiation
Switch
architecture
| Store and Forward
Fiber parameters
| Fiber Core: Multi-Mode (62.5/125um, 50/125um) Wavelength: 850nm(Multi-mode)
1310nm(Single-mode) Fiber Distance: 550M (Multi-Mode Fiber)
Transparent packet| 64 to 9000 Bytes for Ethernet packet
Link Lost Forward
| UTP ➔ Fiber: If UTP port link down, then converter will forced fiber to link down.
Fiber ➔ UTP: If Fiber port link down, the media converter will
force UTP port to link down.
DIP Switch| DIP Switch 1: LFP function
DIP Switch 2: Flow-Control function
LED| Power, UTP (L/A, 100Mbps, 1000Mbps, FDX)
Fiber (L/A)
Power| DC5V, 2A
Dimension| 71mm x 94mm x 26mm
EMI & safety| CE, FCC Class A
Optional SFP Modules
CVH-2000 supports 3.3V mini-GBIC module
Standard
| IEEE802.3 10BASE-T IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3ab 1000BaseT
IEEE 802.3z 1000BaseSX/LX standards
IEEE802.3x Flow Control and Back pressure
---|---
Connector
| Fiber: SC / SFP
RJ-45 Socket: CAT-5 (10/100/1000 Mbps or pure 1000Mbps)
Twisted Pair cable, Auto MDI/MDI-X, Auto-Negotiation
Switch
architecture
| Store and Forward
Fiber parameters
| Fiber Core: Multi-Mode (62.5/125um, 50/125um) Wavelength: 850nm(Multi-mode)
1310nm(Single-mode) Fiber Distance: 550M (Multi-Mode Fiber)
Transparent packet| 64 to 9000 Bytes for Ethernet packet
Link Lost Forward
| UTP ➔ Fiber: If UTP port link down, then converter will forced fiber to link down.
Fiber ➔ UTP: If Fiber port link down, the media converter will
force UTP port to link down.
DIP Switch| DIP Switch 1: LFP function
DIP Switch 2: Flow-Control function
LED| Power, UTP (L/A, 100Mbps, 1000Mbps, FDX)
Fiber (L/A)
Power| DC5V, 2A
Dimension| 71mm x 94mm x 26mm
EMI & safety| CE, FCC Class A