BLACK BOX LGC135A-R3 MultiPower Miniature Media Converter User Manual

LGC135A-R3
Multipower Miniature Media Converter
Converts 10-/100-/1000-Mbps copper to 1000-Mbps SFP.

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Disclaimer
Black Box Network Services shall not be liable for damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential or cost of cover damages, resulting from any errors in the product information or specifications set forth in this document and  Black Box Network Services may revise this document at any time without notice.

FCC and IC RFI Statements

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND 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 inter ference 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 when the equipment is operated in a  commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emis sion from digital apparatus  set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.

Specifications

pair,
IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T twisted pair; IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-LX or -SX fiber
Ethernet Connections| Fixed copper port: 10/100/1000BASE-T, autonegotiation, auto-cross, flow control, 1,536 MTU, full line-rate forwarding; SFP fiber port: 1000 Mbps
Forwarding| Layer 2 packet switching, store-and-forward; Forwarding rate: 1,488,096 pps for 1000 Mbps
MTU| Maximum packet size: 10240,
Jumbo and super jumbo frames supported
Connectors| (1) 10/100/1000 RJ-45 twisted-pair copper,
(1)1000 SFP fiber slot
Indicators| (2)LEDs:
(1) FX LNK/ACT,
(1) TX LNK/ACT
Environment| Temperature Tolerance:
Operating: 32 to 122° F (0 to 50° C),
Storage: -31 to +167° F (35 to +75° C); Humidity: 5 to 95% (noncondensing); Altitude: 0 to 10,000 ft. (0 to 3048 m)
Power| AC wall adapter:
Input: 100 to 240 VAC, Output: 5 VDC, 2 A max.
Dimensions| 0.83″H x 1.8″W x 3.35″D (211 x 4.57 x 8.51 cm)
Weight| 0.7 lb. (0.3 kg)

Overview

2.1 Introduction
The MultiPower Miniature Media Converter links 10-, 100-, or 1000-Mbps CATx segments to fiber cabling. An SFP port enables you to use an SFP to link the converter to dual-strand LC connectors, or single-strand fiber SFPs with LC connectors. The  fiber port operates at 1000 Mbps full duplex; the copper port autonegotiates the connected device’s speed and duplex mode: 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps, and half-duplex or full-duplex (including flow control).
The SFP slot requires an SFP module, with or without DDMI (sold separately).
SFPs must be MSA-compliant and meet the Class 1 Laser Safety Standard.
Choose from multimode and single-mode SFPs. With a single-mode SFP, the media converter supports distances up to 80 kilometers (49.71 mi.), depending on the model you order.
For extra versatility, you can power the Multipower Miniature Media Converter one of three ways: through the external AC power supply included with each converter, through the optional USB Power Adapter Cable (which plugs into a PC’s USB port and  is sold separately), or through the optional rackmount PowerTray (sold separately). The PowerTray provides power for up to 18 converters in only 5U of rack space. Rackmount ears are included.
2.2 Features

• Connect Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet copper ports to fiber optic cable.
• Autosensing copper ports make them perfect for migrating networks.
• Accepts 1250-Mbps SFPs.
• Use as standalone media converters or rackmount in the optional PowerTray.
• Powered by its universal AC power supply, a PC’s USB port, or the optional rackmountable PowerTray.
• Auto MDI/MDI-X means you never need to worry about what kind of cable to use.
• Easy to install. Just plug and play.
• Compact size.
• Uses inexpensive CAT5e twisted-pair cable on the copper side.
• Offers Link Fault Pass-Through (LFPT).

2.3 What’s Included
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-269 or info@blackbox.com.

• MultiPower Miniature Media Converter

• (1) 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz power adapter

• This user’s manual
  You will also need:

• An SFP fiber module

NOTE: Table 2-1 lists compatible SFP modules.

Table 2-1. SFP modules.

550 m
LFP412| SFP, 1250-Mbps Fiber with Extended Diagnostics, 1310-nm Multimode, LC, 2 km
LFP413| SFP, 1250-Mbps Fiber with Extended Diagnostics, 1310-nm Single-Mode, LC, 10 km
LFP414| SFP, 1250-Mbps Fiber with Extended Diagnostics, 1310-nm Single-Mode, LC, 30 km
LFP418| SFP, 1250-Mbps Fiber with Extended Diagnostics, 1550-nm Single- Mode, LC, 80 km
LFP420| SFP, Simplex, 1250-Mbps Fiber with Extended Diagnostics, 1550-nm TX, 1310-nm RX, Single-Mode,  LC, 10 km
LFP421| SFP, Simplex, 1250-Mbps Fiber with Extended Diagnostics, 1310-nm TX, 1550-nm RX, Single-Mode,  LC, 10 km

2.4 Hardware Description

Installation and Operation

3.1 Installing the MultiPower Miniature Media Converter
The LGC135A-R3 installs in a PowerTray or can be used as a standalone media converter. As a standalone, the converter uses a universal external switching power cube with 100–240 ±10% VAC input and 5 VDC output.
3.2 Powering the Media Converter
The LGC135A-R3 includes multiple powering options:

• A country-specific, high-reliability AC power adapter (included)
• PowerTray (ordered separately) for rackmounting

3.3 LED Operation
Each media converter includes two LEDs, located on the RJ-45 connector (see Figure 2-1).

Table 3-1. LED indicators.

Blinks green when activity is detected on the fiber port.
RX LNK/ACT| Glows amber when a link is established on the copper port.
Blinks amber when activity is detected on the copper port.

Appendix

Appendix. Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines and Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
A.1 Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines
Fiber optic transmitters and receivers are extremely susceptible to contamination by particles of dirt or dust, which can obstruct the optic path and cause performance degradation. Good system performance requires clean optics and connector ferrules.

1. Use fiber patch cords (or connectors, if you terminate your own fiber) only from a reputable supplier; low-quality components can cause many hard-to-diagnose problems in an installation.

2. Dust caps are installed at Black Box to ensure factory-clean optical devices.
   These protective caps should not be removed until the moment of connecting the fiber cable to the device. If you disconnect the fiber device, reinstall the protective dust caps.

3. Store spare caps in a dust-free environment, such as a sealed plastic bag or box, so that when reinstalled they do not introduce any contamination to the optics.

4. If you suspect that the optics have been contaminated, alternate between blasting with clean, dry, compressed air and flushing with methanol to remove particles of dirt.

A.2 Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause damage to any product, add-in modules, or standalone units containing electronic components. Always observe the following precautions when installing or handling these kinds of products:

1. Do not remove unit from its protective packaging until ready to install.

2. Wear an ESD wrist grounding strap before handling any module or component.
   If the wrist strap is not available, maintain grounded contact with the system unit throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection.

3. Hold the units by the edges; do not touch the electronic components or gold connectors.

4. After removal, always place the boards on a grounded, static-free surface, ESD pad, or in a proper ESD bag. Do not slide the modules or standalone units over any surface.

WARNING: Integrated circuits and fiber optic components are extremely susceptible to electrostatic discharge damage. Do not handle these components directly unless you are a qualified service technician, and use tools and techniques that conform to  accepted industry practices.

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