Black Box LBH2001A H, P Gigabit Media Converter Switch Installation & User Guide

Gigabit Media Converter Switch
December 2009
LBH2001A-H
LBH2001A-P
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Important: BLACK BOX® Gigabit Converter Switches contain no user serviceable
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null and void. If problems are experienced with a Gigabit Converter Switch, consult
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
AND
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
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 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.
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This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of
the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant
les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par le ministère des
Communications du Canada.
NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)
ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1.
2.
Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato
eléctrico sea operado.
Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberan ser guardadas para referencia futura.
3.
Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser
respetadas.
4.
Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
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El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño,
lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc..
El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean
reconnendados por el fabricante.
7.
El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recommendado por el
fabricante.
8.
Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar sercicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en
las instrucciones de operatión. Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio
calificado.
9.
El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal mannera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La
colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede
bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire
por los orificios de ventilación.
10.
El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance du fuentes de calor como radiadores,
registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.
11.
El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el
instrucivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.
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12. Precaución debe ser tomada de mal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no
sea eliminada.
13.
Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni
pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los
contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
14.
El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recommendaciones del
fabricante.
15.
16.
En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.
17.
Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la
cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18.
Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño;;o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.
El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo
periodo de tiempo.
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Certification Notice for
Equipment Used in Canada
The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This
certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications-network
protective, operation, and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the
equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be
connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment
must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the
company’s inside wiring associated with a single-line individual service may be extended
by means of a certified connector assembly (extension cord). The customer should be
aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service
in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance
facility—in this case, your supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this
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equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause
to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the
power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are
connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION:
Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but
should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or
electrician, as appropriate.
The LOAD NUMBER (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of
the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device, to prevent
overloading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices,
subject only to the requirement that the total of the load numbers of all the devices does
not exceed 100.
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Electrical Safety requirements:
1.
This product is to be installed Only in Restricted Access Areas
(Dedicated Equipment Rooms, Electrical Closets, or the like).
2.
48VDC products shall be installed with a readily accessible disconnect
device in the building installation supply circuit to the product.
3.
This product shall be provided with a maximum 5A DC Listed fuse or
circuit breaker in the supply circuit when connected to a 48V
centralized source.
4.
The external power supply for DC units shall be Listed, Direct Plug In
power unit, marked Class 2, or listed ITE Power Supply, marked LPS,
which has suitably rated output voltage (i.e. 24VDC or 48VDC) and suitable
rated output current.
5.
Product does not contain user replaceable fuses. Any internal fuses can
ONLY be replaced by Black Box personnel through the RMA process.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.0 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 1 1.1 Technical Specifications ...................................................................... 1 1.2 Summary of models and descriptions: ............................................... 10 2.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................... 14 2.1 Inspecting the Package and the Product............................................. 14 2.2 Product Description ........................................................................... 15 2.2.1 LBH2001A-H/P Product Description ........................................ 15 2.3 Frame Buffering and Latency ............................................................ 21 2.4 Features and Benefits ......................................................................... 24 2.5 Applications for LBH2001A Series Converter Switches................... 27 3.0 INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 35 3.1 Locating the Converter Switch Unit ................................................ 35 3.2 LE1505-RACK for Rack Mounting of LBH2001A Series Switches 37 3.3 LH1505P-RACK for Rack Mounting, includes Power supply .......... 38 3.4 DIN-Rail mounting option ................................................................. 40 3.5 Power Requirements for LBH2001A Series Switches....................... 41 x
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3.6 Powering the LBH2001A with 12V, 24V or –48VDC power input.. 42 3.7 LBH2001A Series, DC-powered, -48, 24 and 12VDC Installation .. 44 3.8 Connecting Ethernet Media ............................................................... 46 3.8.1 Connecting Twisted Pair (RJ-45, CAT 3, CAT 5 or CAT 6, .......
Unshielded or Shielded) ............................................................. 47 3.8.2 Connecting Fiber Optic LC-type, “Small Form factor (SFF)” ... 48 3.8.3 Connecting Fiber Optic SC-type, "Snap-In" .............................. 49 3.8.4 Installing LC-type SFP module,“Small Form Pluggable (SFP)” 49 3.8.5 Connecting Single-Mode Fiber Optic ........................................ 49 3.8.6 Power Budget Calculations for LBH2001A, Fiber Media ......... 50 3.8.7 Connections to NICs which support Auto-Negotiation ............. 51 4.0 OPERATION ....................................................................................... 53 4.1 Triple-Speed Functionality, and Switching ....................................... 53 4.2 Auto-cross (MDIX), Auto-negotiation and Speed-sensing................ 55 4.3 Dual LEDs, Top-front and in End with ports .................................... 56 5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................... 57 5.1 Before Calling for Assistance ............................................................ 58 5.2 When Calling for Assistance ............................................................. 59 xi
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5.3 Shipping and Packaging Information................................................. 60 Revisions:
Rev A 12/09:
Initial Release
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SPECIFICATIONS
1.1
Technical Specifications
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Ports Performance
Data Rate: 10Mbps, 100Mbps, 1000Mbps
Network Standards
1000Mb: Ethernet IEEE 802.3ab and 802.3z
1000Base-T, -SX, -LX
100Mb: Ethernet IEEE 802.3u, 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-FX
10 Mb: Ethernet IEEE 802.3, 10BASE-T
Auto-sensing for speed: IEEE 802.3z
Packet-Processing Between Domains
Filter and Forward Rate from 1000Mbps ports: 1,488,000 pps max.
Filter and Forward Rate from 100Mbps ports: 148,800 pps max.
Filtering and Forwarding Rate from 10 Mbps ports: 14,880 pps max.
Processing type: Store and Forward, non-blocking
Auto-learning: 1K-address table
Address buffer age-out time: 300 sec.
Packet buffers memory: 64KB, dynamically shared on all domains
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Latency (not including packet time): 1000 to 1000Mbps: <3μs
100 to 100Mbps: <5μs
10 to 10Mbps: <18μs
100 to 10 Mbps: <5μs
10 to 100Mbps: <15μs
Path Delay Value: 50 BT on all ports
Maximum Ethernet Segment (or Domain) Lengths
10BASE-T (Unshielded twisted pair)
10BASE-FL, Fiber optic
10BASE-FL, Single-mode Fiber optic
100BASE-TX (CAT 5 UTP)
100BASE-FX, half-duplex: (multi-mode)
100BASE-FX, full duplex: (multi-mode)
100BASE-FX, half-duplex: (single-mode)
100BASE-FX, full duplex: (single-mode)
100BASE-FX, full duplex: (single-mode, long reach)
1000BASE-T (CAT5E OR CAT6 recommended)
1000BASE-SX, full duplex, multi-mode (62.5um)
1000BASE-SX, full duplex, multi-mode (50um)
1000BASE-LX, full duplex, single-mode (9um)
100 m (328 ft)
2 km (6,562 ft)
10 km (32,810ft)
100 m (328 ft)
412 m (1350 ft)
2 km (6,562 ft)
412 m (1350 ft)
20 km (65,620 ft)
40 km (131,240 ft)
100 m (328 ft)
220 m (722 ft)
550 m (1804 ft)
5 km (16404 ft)
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Operating Environment
LBH2001A-H:
-13ºF to 140ºF (-25ºC to 60ºC) Long term per agency tests (UL)
-40ºF to 185ºF (-40ºC to 85ºC) Short term per IEC Type tests
LBH2001A-P:
-40ºF to 167ºF (-40ºC to 75ºC) Long term per agency tests (UL)
-40ºF to 185ºF (-40ºC to 85ºC) Short term per IEC Type tests
Storage Temperature,
All models:
-40ºF to 212ºF (-40ºC to 100ºC)
Cold Start:
LBH2001A-H to -20ºC
LBH2001A-P to -40ºC
Ambient Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude (All models):
-200 to 50,000ft. (-60 – 15,000 m)
Conformal Coating (optional) for humidity protection
Note: LBH2001A models are designed for NEBS compliance, including, vibration,
shock and altitude.
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Packaging:
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Enclosure: Rugged sheet metal (Aluminum)
Dimensions of the Switch unit:
3.5 in H x 3.0 in W x 1.0 in D (8.9 cm x 7.6 cm x 2.5 cm)
Weight: LBH2001A-H/P: 9 oz. (255g)
Power supply, for LBH2001A-H: 5.8 oz (165g)
for LBH2001A-P: 7.9 oz (225g)
Cooling Method:
Convection on the LBH2001A Series models. The hardened (H) factory floor and
extreme (P) temperature un-controlled location models have closed cases to withstand
dirt and use special thermal techniques to transfer heat to the outside of the case for
cooling.
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POWER SUPPLY
AC POWER SUPPLY (using an external power adapter):
All models have a (8-15) VDC output with 6ft long cord and a 2.5mm center. The power
supplies are temperature rated to match the Converter Switch ratings.
Factory Floor (LBH2001A-H) Ratings (-25 to 60°C)
North America (-Hd) models. Hardened, factory floor temperature rated. Input: 6ft AC
power cord to IEC 320 connector on the 100-240vac 47-63Hz external power adapter.
Output: 12vdc, 1.25Amps
International (LBH2001AE-H) models. Factory floor temperature rated. Input: IEC
320 connector on the 100-240vac 47-63Hz external power adapter.
Output: 12vdc, 1.25Amps.
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Temperature un-controlled Premium (LBH2001A-P) Ratings (-40 to 75°C)
North America (-Pd) models. Outdoor temperature rated.
Input: 6ft AC power cord to IEC 320 connector on the100240vac 47-63Hz external power adapters.
Output: 12vdc, 2Amps.
International (LBH2001AE-P) models. Outdoor
temperature rated. Input: IEC 320 connector on the 100240vac 47-63Hz external power adapter.
Output: 12vdc, 2Amps.
Direct DC POWER SUPPLY: built-in terminal block for
+, -, ground along with 12VDC jack
12V DC internal (range of 8.0 to 15V DC)
24V DC internal (range of 18 to 36V DC).
-48V DC internal (range of 36 to 60V DC), -, ground
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Power Consumption: See Section 3.6.
Note 1: the 8-15V DC jack can be used for dual source DC input using an AC adapter
and the DC terminal block. Power supply protection is provided by internal diodes.
Note 2: The Direct DC power floats. The user may ground either “+” or “-” if desired.
Port Connectors (LBH2001A-H/P):
Two RJ-45 Ports: supports 10/100/1000Mbps with auto cross (MDIX).
They are shielded 8-pin female connectors for shielded (STP) and unshielded
(UTP) Cat 3, 4, 5 cables.
One Fiber optic port: The LBH2001A series is 1000Base-SX / -LX with a
“fiber flavor” choice of multimode or singlemode SC, SLC, SFP connectors.
Switches (LBH2001A-H/P)
Fiber port default is FDX (Full-Duplex)
RJ45’s are triple-speed auto-negotiating
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PO RT 1
Gb
LK/ACT
POWER
PORT 2
PORT 3
LED Indicators (Two sets) top-front and end with ports
Top-Front: (shown)
POWER: Steady ON when power applied
Gb per port:
Steady ON for 1000Mbps; OFF for
100Mbps or 10Mb speed
LK/ACT per port: Steady ON for LINK (LK) with no
traffic, BLINKING for Activity
End with Ports:
POWER: Steady ON when power applied
10/100/Gb per RJ45 port: Steady ON for 100Mb,
OFF for 10Mb,
BLINKING for Gb
Fiber port: LK/ACT:
Steady ON for Link with no
traffic, BLINKING for Activity
Gb
LK/ACT
Gb
LK/ACT
PORT 3
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Mounting options
Metal mounting clips for panel mounting: included
DIN-Rail mounting optional: (see Section 3.4)
Rack-mount option: LE1505-RACK
Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) – over15 years, Telcordia (Bellcore) Method
Agency Approvals and Standards Compliance:
UL Listed (UL 60950), cUL, CE, Emissions meets FCC Part 15 Class A.
NEBS L3 and ETSI compliant.
P model: IEEE P1613 Env. Std for Electric Power Substations
P model: NEMA TS-2 and TEES for traffic control equipment
P model: designed for UL 2043 above-the-ceiling installation
IEC61850 EMC and Operating Conditions Class C Power Substations
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1.2
Summary of models and descriptions:
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LBH2001A-H (Hardened Model) for 1000Mb Multi-mode fiber
LBH2001A-H-SC =
LBH2001AE-H-SC =
LBH2001A-H-SC-12 =
LBH2001A-H-SC-24 =
LBH2001A-H-SC-48 =
Hardened (H), two 10/100/1000Mb RJ-45+ one 1000Mb Multi-mode SC
Fiber port for factory floor (-25 to 60C) using a direct DC ( 8-15VDC)
and/or external 110 VAC hardened power supply (included).
Hardened (H), two 10/100/1000Mb RJ-45+ one 1000Mb Multi-mode SC
Fiber port for factory floor (-25 to 60C) using a direct DC ( 8-15VDC)
and/or external 220 VAC hardened power supply (included).
Same as LBH2001A-H-SC model,
except AC hardened power supply is not included
Same as LBH2001A-H-SC-12 model,
except 24VDC power input replaces 12VDC
Same as LBH2001A-H-SC-24 model,
except 48VDC power input replaces 24VDC
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LBH2001A-H (Hardened Model) for 1000Mb Single-mode fiber
LBH2001A-H-LX =
LBH2001AE-H-LX =
LBH2001A-H-LX-12 =
LBH2001A-H-LX-24 =
LBH2001A-H-LX-48 =
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Hardened (H), two 10/100/1000Mb RJ-45+ one 1000Mb Single-mode
10km LC Fiber port for factory floor (-25 to 60C) using a direct DC ( 815VDC) and/or external 110 VAC hardened power supply (included).
Hardened (H), two 10/100/1000Mb RJ-45+ one 1000Mb Single-mode
10km LC Fiber port for factory floor (-25 to 60C) using a direct DC ( 815VDC) and/or external 220 VAC hardened power supply (included).
Same as LBH2001A-H-LX model,
except AC hardened power supply is not included
Same as LBH2001A-H-LX-12 model,
except 24VDC power input replaces 12VDC
Same as LBH2001A-H-LX-24 model,
except 48VDC power input replaces 24VDC
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LBH2001A-P (Extreme Model) for 1000Mb Multi-mode fiber
LBH2001A-P-SC =
LBH2001AE-P-SC =
LBH2001A-P-SC-12 =
LBH2001A-P-SC-24 =
LBH2001A-P-SC-48 =
Extreme (P), two 10/100/1000Mb RJ-45+ one 1000Mb Multi-mode SC
Fiber port for factory floor (-40 to 75C) using a direct DC ( 8-15VDC)
and/or external 110 VAC premium power supply (included).
Extreme (P), two 10/100/1000Mb RJ-45+ one 1000Mb Multi-mode SC
Fiber port for factory floor (-40 to 75C) using a direct DC ( 8-15VDC)
and/or external 220 VAC premium power supply (included).
Same as LBH2001A-P-SC model,
except AC premium power supply is not included
Same as LBH2001A-P-SC-12 model,
except 24VDC power input replaces 12VDC
Same as LBH2001A-P-SC-24 model,
except 48VDC power input replaces 24VDC
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LBH2001A-P (Extreme Model) for 1000Mb Single-mode fiber
LBH2001A-P-LX =
LBH2001AE-P-LX =
LBH2001A-P-LX-12 =
LBH2001A-P-LX-24 =
LBH2001A-P-LX-48 =
Extreme (P), two 10/100/1000Mb RJ-45+ one 1000Mb Single-mode
10km LC Fiber port for factory floor (-40 to 75C) using a direct DC ( 815VDC) and/or external 110 VAC premium power supply (included).
Extreme (P), two 10/100/1000Mb RJ-45+ one 1000Mb Single-mode
10km LC Fiber port for factory floor (-40 to 75C) using a direct DC ( 815VDC) and/or external 220 VAC premium power supply (included).
Same as LBH2001A-P-LX model,
except AC premium power supply is not included
Same as LBH2001A-P-LX-12 model,
except 24VDC power input replaces 12VDC
Same as LBH2001A-P-LX-24 model,
except 48VDC power input replaces 24VDC
Accessories
LE1505-RACK = 19” Rack-mount tray for LBH2001-series Switch models, up to 16 units
Other Tray configurations with power supplies and power cabling included - See Section 3.3
DIN-RAIL MC2 = Metal DIN-Rail mounting bracket for one LBH2001A Series Switch,
See Section 3.4
Conformal Coating (for high humidity and “tropical” applications) - request quote.
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2.0
INTRODUCTION
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This section describes LBH2001A Series models, including appearance,
features and typical applications.
2.1
Inspecting the Package and the Product
Examine the shipping container for obvious damage prior to installing this
product; notify the carrier immediately of any damage, which you believe occurred
during shipment or delivery. Inspect the contents of this package for any signs of
damage and ensure that the items listed below are included.
This package should contain:
1
LBH2001A-H/P Series Converter Switch unit,
1
External Power Supply,
(for LBH2001A-H-SC/LX, LBH2001AE-H-SC/LC, LBH2001A-PSC/LX and LBH2001AE-P-SC/LX)
1 set
Metal panel mounting clips and screws (2 each)
1
User Guide (this manual)
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Remove the LBH2001A Series Converter Switch from the shipping container.
Be sure to keep the shipping container should you need to ship the unit at a later date. In
the event there are items missing or damaged contact your supplier. If you need to return
the unit, use the original shipping container. Refer to Section 5 Troubleshooting, for
specific return procedures.
2.2
Product Description
2.2.1
LBH2001A-H/P Product Description
Combine a 10, 100 or 1000Mb Fiber Media Converter and a two-port
10/100/1000 copper Switch, and you have the Converter Switch, a flexible edge-of-thenetwork Ethernet product. Add in fiber port choices of SC multi-mode and LC singlemode fiber connector types plus AC or DC input power selection and multiple
application environments, and you have the LBH2001A Converter Switch family.
The LBH2001A family of Converter Switches with a 1000Mb, 100Mb or
10Mb Fiber port built in covers the full range of application environments, with
Hardened (factory floor), and Extreme-rated (outdoor) versions. Extra features for heavyduty and extended temperature operation ranges are included selectively in the Hardened
factory-floor and Extreme-rated outdoor models. This selection of models and fiber port
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types offers the best price-to-value ratio for each user and installation. Where a Media
Converter might have been used, a Converter Switch offers a better value. The compact
package is ideal for network edge installations, and is able to be conveniently mounted to
suit any application.
The LBH2001A-H Hardened units are for the office and factory floor
applications. The LBH2001A-H models are built with high-grade components and are
constructed using special thermal techniques and a metal case for heavy-duty industrial
jobs. In addition to a Hardened AC power option and jack, terminals for internal DC
power choices at 8 to15V, 24V or -48V DC are included. The ambient temperature rating
of –25 to 60C is for industrial use. No internal airflow is required for cooling, so it resists
dust, dirt, moisture, smoke and insects. Mounting options include stand-alone panel
mounting, DIN-Rail, or rack-mount tray.
The LBH2001A-P Extreme-rated units are for temperature un-controlled
applications (-40 to 75C), typically located outdoors. The LBH2001A-P models are built
with premium-grade extended temperature components, and use similar thermal
techniques as the LBH2001A-H Hardened units. In addition to a premium-rated AC
power option and jack, terminals for internal DC power choices at 8 to15V, 24V or -48V
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DC are included. When used outdoors, the LBH2001A-P should be protected from
falling rain. Mounting options include stand-alone panel mounting, DIN-rail, or rackmount tray.
The LBH2001A series provides switching between two 10/100/1000 autonegotiating copper ports and one 1000Mb fiber port which may be SC, LC or SFP multimode or single-mode. The plug-and-play, energy-efficient, and flavor rich fiber features
make this sleek multi-purpose Switch convenient and cost-effective for the user. The
selection of various temperature ranges enables deployment in various industrial
environments. And, it uses very little space. Providing the combination of Media
Converter with Switch, the LBH2001A Series is an ideal choice for edge-of–the-network
applications.
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Fig 2.2.1a
LBH2001A-H with 1000Mb LC connector
The LBH2001A-H hardened units are designed
for office and wiring closet environments and
factory floor/Industrial applications. Using
special thermal techniques and a sealed rugged
metal case for heavy-duty industrial applications
no air inflow is required for cooling, so the
LBH2001A-H resist dust, dirt, moisture, smoke
and insects. Choices of models for external AC or
internal DC power are available. Ambient
operating temperature is –25°C to + 60°C depending on the power source used. Storage
temperature rating is –40°C to + 100°C
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LBH2001A-P with 1000Mb LC connector
The LBH2001A-P Series are Extreme rated units suitable for temperature un-controlled
outdoor applications. Specially designed with premium-grade extended temperature
components, the LBH2001A-P units use similar thermal techniques to the LBH2001A-H
hardened units for cooling. Mounting options include panel mounting, DIN-rail, or rackmount tray. Choices of models for external AC or internal DC power are available.
Ambient operating temperature is between –40°C to +75°C depending on the power
source used. Storage temperature rating is between –40°C to +100°C.
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The front side of the unit has two twisted-pair 10/100/1000Mb switch ports and
one 10, 100 or 1000Mb fiber port. Both the RJ-45 ports of the LBH2001A Series
Converter switches support auto cross (MDIX) operation performing the autocross
function under auto-negotiation mode only. The LBH2001A models are factory
configured at Full Duplex.
Fig 2.2c
Two sets of LEDs indicating the operating status of ports are mounted on the
top and front (for extra viewing advantage while rack-mounted). For each port, there are
Link and Activity (LK/ACT) LED’s on the top indicating that the media cables are
connected correctly and showing, by blinking, when there is traffic. The LK/ACT
LED’s are repeated on the front as LA1 (port 1), LA2 (port 2), and LA3 (port 3). There is
a power (PWR) indicator on the front of the unit to validate that the unit is turned ON.
The single fiber port on the LBH2001A is multi-mode with an SC connector
or small form-factor connector (LC single-mode).
The external DC power plug connector and/or “jack” and the internal DC
input terminal is provided on the rear of the unit.
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Frame Buffering and Latency
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The LBH2001A Series Converter Switches are store-and-forward switches.
Each frame (or packet) is loaded into the Switch’s memory and inspected before
forwarding can occur. This technique ensures that all forwarded frames are of a valid
length and have the correct CRC, i.e. they are good packets. This eliminates propagation
of bad packets, enabling all of the available bandwidth to be used for valid information.
While other switching technologies such as "cut-through" or "express" impose
minimal frame latency, they will also permit bad frames to propagate out to the Ethernet
segments connected. The "cut-through" technique permits collision fragment frames,
which are a result of late collisions, to be forwarded to add to the network traffic. Since
there is no way to filter frames with a bad CRC (the entire frame must be present in order
for CRC to be calculated), the result of indiscriminate cut-through forwarding is greater
traffic congestion, especially at peak activity. Since collisions and bad packets are more
likely when traffic is heavy, the result of store-and-forward operation is that more
bandwidth is available for good packets when the traffic load is greatest.
To minimize the possibility of dropping frames on congested ports, each
LBH2001A Series Converter Switch dynamically allocates buffer space from 64Kb
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memory pool, ensuring that heavily used ports receive very large buffer space for packet
storage. (Many other switches have their packet buffer storage space divided evenly
across all ports, resulting in a small, fixed number of packets to be stored per port. When
the port buffer fills up, dropped packets result.) This dynamic buffer allocation provides
the capability for the maximum resources of the LBH2001A Series unit to be applied to
all traffic loads, even when the traffic activity is unbalanced across the ports. Since the
traffic on an operating network is constantly varying in packet density per port and in
aggregate density, the LBH2001A Series Converter Switches are constantly adapting
internally to provide maximum network performance with the least dropped packets.
When the Switch detects that its free buffer queue space is low, the Switch
sends industry standard (full-duplex only) PAUSE packets out to the devices sending
packets to cause “flow control”. This tells the sending devices to temporarily stop
sending traffic, which allows a traffic catch-up to occur without dropping packets. Then,
normal packet buffering and processing resumes. This flow-control sequence occurs in a
small fraction of a second and is transparent to an observer. See Section 4.6 for
additional details.
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Another feature implemented in LBH2001A Series Converter Switches is a
collision-based flow-control mechanism (when operating at half-duplex only). When the
Switch detects that its free buffer queue space is low, the Switch prevents more frames
from entering by forcing a collision signal on all receiving half-duplex ports in order to
stop incoming traffic.
The latency (the time the frame spends in the Switch before it is sent along or
forwarded to its destination) of the LBH2001A Series Converter Switches varies with the
port-speed types. The length of the frame is a variable as it is with all store-and-forward
switches. For 10 Mb-to-10 Mb or 10 Mb-to-100Mb or 100Mb-to-10 Mb forwarding, the
latency is 15 microseconds plus the packet time at 10 Mb. For 100Mb-to-100Mb
forwarding, the latency is 5 microseconds plus the packet time at 100Mb.
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„
Full 1000Mb, 100Mb or 10 Mb switching services for high
performance Ethernet LANs
LBH2001A Series Switches provide Fast Ethernet switching on all ports.
They perform high-speed filter/forward operations on the traffic, giving
each port’s segment a full 1000Mb, 100Mb or 10 Mb of bandwidth.
„
Reduces Network Costs and provide economical solution
„
LBH2001A Series Switches offer the ideal solution to efficiently and
inexpensively connect a Twisted Pair and fiber network with 10Mb,
100Mb or 1000Mb and help to expand the Ethernet network in a very
convenient and economical way.
Choice of 10, 100 or 1000Mb Fiber option, more efficient than media
converter
Designed as a multi-purpose media converter and Switch, the 10, 100 or
1000Mb fiber port allows the user to convert the media from copper to
fiber and the other RJ-45 port can be used as diagnostic port or for more
connectivity.
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„
Installation is “Plug and Play”, operation is transparent to software
The LBH2001A Series Switches operate as hardware switches, only
forwarding those packets from each domain that are needed on the other
domains. Internal address tables are self-learning, enabling users to
change port connections or 10/100/1000 domains without affecting
operations.
„
Two sets of LEDs for viewing status from any angle.
Each LBH2001A Series Converter Switch is equipped with two sets (front
and top) of LEDs to provide status information when viewed at almost
any angle or mounting arrangement whether rack (LE1505-RACK) or
wall-mounted.
„
Rugged metal case, Industrial grade
LBH2001A Series have a robust design and are packaged in a rugged
sheet metal enclosure to ensure high reliability and durability even when
placed in industrial or outdoor applications.
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Qualified to use for temperature un-controlled “outdoor” application
The LBH2001A Extreme rated versions of Converter Switches have an
ambient temperature rating between –40C to +75C for DC models and
qualify for temperature un-controlled “outdoor” application.
„
Efficient Compact design, for all purpose convenient mounting
Featuring a compact aluminum case with an external AC and internal DC
power supply, LBH2001A Series of Converter Switches can be installed
in small spaces in cabinets, on table tops, in racks, wall or DIN rail
mounted and in trays such as the LE1505-RACK.
„
MDIX ports to eliminate cross-over cable while cascading
All the LBH2001A Series Switches are featured with MDIX (auto-cross),
which easily allow cascading with other Switch Hubs or media converters,
without using the cross-over cable.
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2.5
Applications for LBH2001A Series Converter Switches
Enriched with the two tier hardness rating flavors (“Hardened” and “Extreme
rated (outdoor)”), the multifunctional, multi-media and multi-environmental, LBH2001A
Series Converter Switches fit very well in almost any environment enabling users to
scale their networks quickly and cost effectively. The edge-of-the-network connectivity
solutions offered by LBH2001A Converter Switches are focused on providing easier,
more economical and ultra-reliable industrial application products. The compactly
designed LBH2001A Series act as very useful tools in the modern life of fast expanding
network requirements. The Triple-Speed and Dual-media functions support a mixed
environment of 10 Mbps, 100Mbps and 1000Mbps users with copper and fiber media.
The up-link choice of 10, 100 or 1000Mb fiber on Port# 1 enables easy expansion for the
on-going demand of Ethernet networks. The 10/100/1000Mbps auto-negotiating copper
ports together with the 10, 100 or 1000Mbps fiber port choices and the availability the
industry standard fiber connectors, enable easy interfacing with existing cable plant and
equipment.
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The LBH2001A-P fit very well in high temperature locations experiencing a need to
scale the LAN quickly and cost effectively. The LBH2001A-P provide a very
economical high bandwidth solution at each cable user access point of copper, and also
easily solve long distance requirements. The ruggedness of the aluminum case and the
high reliability of the design compliment the temperature-controlled packaging to
provide an exceptional Ethernet product.
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Example 1: In this example, the indoor office location is a Data Mining function with
an ongoing demand to grow the network. This need can be easily met using the
economical LBH2001A Converter Switch. Additional functionality includes the ability
to transfer data across large distances with multi- or single–mode fiber while securing the
LAN from EMI and wire-tapping.
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Example 2: In this application, where in expanding an industrial network environment,
the new PLC units are deployed on an existing network and each needs one (or two for
redundancy) Ethernet ports to carry status and control data to the control center the
hardened version of LBH2001A-H is typically used. . The Fiber port on the converter
switches is ideal for secure data communications over long distances that may be
encountered in this edge of network application. Built with high-grade components,
efficient cooling techniques and having no openings for dirt to enter, the LBH2001A
Series Converter Switches provide the very effective solution for this need.
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Example 3: In this example, the LBH2001A-P Extreme Converter Switches are
deployed to serve as a secure corporate or transportation surveillance system. CCTV
cameras may be spread out over many miles in temperature un-controlled locations and
with pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) controlled through an Ethernet copper port .The premium
Converter Switches are ideally suited to providing copper to fiber media conversion for
secure long distance (2-70km) communication while being installed in temperature uncontrolled cabinets and allowing a full range of AC and DC power options. The second
copper port at the remote location provides access for other Ethernet equipment such as
motion detectors or will act as a test port for maintenance personnel with up-link for
access to a central LAN and central file servers.
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INSTALLATION
This section describes the installation of the LBH2001A Series Converter
Switches, including location; mountings and power supply options and media
connection.
3.1 Locating the
Converter Switch
Unit
All the LBH2001A
Series Switches operate in
transparent half-and fullduplex mode. The store and
forward switch easily takes
care of network traffic and can
be used as a useful,
economical tool to expand an
existing network.
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The compact and lightweight design of the LBH2001A Series allows it to be
easily installed in almost any location. A Velcro strip may be used for mounting the unit
on a vertical surface such as a wall or cabinet, or for securing the unit on a table-top or
shelf. Alternatively, metal mounting clips and screws are included for a rugged and
secure mounting in any orientation.
Installation of the LBH2001A Series Converter Switches is a simple procedure.
The installation location is dependent upon the physical layout of the Ethernet network
and associated cabling. Make sure the unit is installed in a location that is easily
accessible to an AC power outlet or the appropriate DC source and where cooling is not
inhibited. The green Power (PWR) LED must turn ON when power is applied.
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3.2
LE1505-RACK for Rack Mounting of LBH2001A Series Switches
For 19” rack-mounting of LBH2001A Series Converter Switches, a rack-mount
tray is available, the LE1505-RACK. The Converter Switches are mounted with the DC
power jack in the back, with the fiber and the RJ-45 connectors in the front. Any mix of
the Converter Switches and/or Media Converters may be placed on a tray, up to a
maximum of 16 units. (The mounting spaces of the LE1505-RACK are specific to the
LBH2001A products and will
not permit other models to be
properly mounted).
In a typical
installation, the LE1505RACK, 19” rack-mount tray
will hold a few (three to eight)
LBH2001A Series Converter
Switches, with their power
supplies plugged into power
strips (not included) in the rear
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area of the tray. Metal mounting screws in the bottom-front hold the Converter Switches
firmly in place. The beveled-top edge of the units permits the LEDs of each unit to be
viewed for operational status, even when the units are very close together.
3.3
LH1505P-RACK for Rack Mounting, includes Power supply
The LH1505P-RACK is another option for rack mounting the mix of
LBH2001A 10Mbps, 100Mbps
and 1000Mbps Converter
Switches and Media Converters
together in a 19” rack-mount
tray. These models come with a
built-in common universal AC
power supply rated at 55 watts at
50°C ambient, 9 VDC regulated
output, and supporting up to 10
Switches for LH1505P-RACK.
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The side-view above is an example of an installation of the model LH1505PRACK, 19” rack-mount tray, holding a few Converter Switches, each with their power
input plugged into the built-in common AC power supply in the rear area of the tray. (PS
units that come with the MC’s are not used).
Metal mounting screws in the bottom-front hold each of the media converters
securing them in the tray and enabling separate removal for service. The dual LEDs
permit viewing of Switch status from any angle.
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DIN-Rail mounting option
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The LBH2001A Converter Switches, designed for use in “Factory Floor”
Industrial Ethernet environments, are also available for DIN-Rail mounting in an
enclosure having DIN Rails.
A LBH2001A is shown with the DIN
Rail bracket installed
The metal DIN-Rail mounting hardware is optional
and needs to be ordered as a separate item.
DIN Rail bracket pn: DIN-RAIL MC2
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3.5
Power Requirements for LBH2001A Series Switches
LBH2001A Series Switches are power-efficient and can work with an external
AC power supply. LBH2001A Series require a 12VDC input power supply. The
extended temperature (H and P) versions are used for heavy-duty industrial applications.
The 12V DC power input has a plug of 2.5mm, center +ve , with 6 ft. cord. All
the AC power supply info detail is provided in Technical Specifications Section 1.1.
The LBH2001A Series are designed to be used with UL listed Class II power
supplies. The LBH2001A-H/P converter switches provide reliable operation, withstand
higher temperature environments, and provide the DC power choices to the user to
deploy in uncontrolled temperature environments.
12VDC
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The Direct DC (Internal) 12V DC (8 – 15V DC) has a built-in terminal block
for +, -, ground. The 9V DC jack is also present. Detailed information about the 12 VDC,
the 24V DC and the –48V DC is provided in the Technical Specifications Section 1.1.
Various models of DC power type and extended ambient temperature power supplies are
available. Specify the power supply needed on your order.
Note: When connected to a -48 V centralized dc source these products are to be installed
only in Restricted Access Areas (dedicated equipment rooms, electrical closets or the
like).
3.6
Powering the LBH2001A with
12V, 24V or –48VDC power input
Each LBH2001A Series Switch is
reliably equipped with an internal DC power
supply, and has built-in screw terminals for secure
attachment of the power leads. Three models
support a range of power input types. The three
model choices are for use with 12VDC, 24VDC
or -48VDC power. DC power input may be chosen for high-availability.
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The extended temperature capability of the DC-powered LBH2001A-P can go
into temperature uncontrolled environments, rated at –40`C to +75`C. If indoors, the DC
jack is also present and optionally can be used with an external AC power supply.
DC Power Terminals: “+”, “-”, gnd
GND: Terminal for “earth” or ground wire connection to the LBH2001A chassis
Input Voltage:
8 - 15V DC (12V DC)
18 – 36V DC (24V DC)
36 – 60V DC (-48V DC)
Input current:
0.8 amp.(12V DC)
0.4 amp max.(24V DC)
0.2 amp max.(-48V DC)
Power Consumption: 4 watts typical, 5 watts max.
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LBH2001A Series, DC-powered, -48, 24 and 12VDC Installation
This section describes the proper connection of the -48VDC leads (or 24VDC,
12VDC leads) to the DC power terminal block on the LBH2001A media converter (as
shown in Figure). The DC terminal block on the LBH2001A is located on the left side of
the unit and is equipped with three (3) screw-down lead posts. The power terminals are
identified as positive (+) and negative (-), and they are floating inside the unit so that the
user if desired may ground either of the terminals. The chassis is “earth” or ground
(GND).
The connection procedure is
straightforward. Simply insert the DC leads to
the LBH2001A power terminals, positive (+)
and negative (-) screws. The use of Ground
(GND) optional; it connects to the
LBH2001A chassis. Ensure that each lead is
securely tightened from the top, as shown
here.
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NOTE: Always use a voltmeter to measure the voltage of the incoming power supply
and figure out the +ve potential lead or -ve potential lead. The more +ve potential lead
will connect to the post-labeled “+ve” and the rest to the “-ve”.
The GND can be hooked up at the last.
When power is applied, the green PWR LED will illuminate.
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Connecting Ethernet Media
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The LBH2001A Series Converter Switch can be connected to two media types
i.e. fiber and copper (RJ-45) types, run at 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T and
1000BASE-SX/LX, 100BASE-FX, or 10BASE-FL. CAT 5E cables should be used
when making 1000BASE-T connections. When the ports are used as 10BASE-T ports,
CAT 3 may be used. In either case, the maximum distance for unshielded twisted pair
cabling is 100 meters (328 ft). For fiber port 10BASE-FL, 100BASE-FX or 1000BASESX multi-mode, 50/125 or 62.5/125 microns cabling can be used, whereas for singlemode, 9/125 microns cabling should be used. Fiber cabling supports much longer cable
distance and higher bandwidths as compared to copper wiring.
Media
Twisted Pair (CAT 3 or 5)
Twisted Pair (CAT 5)
Twisted pair (CAT5E or CAT6)
Fiber (Multi-mode)
Fiber (Multi-mode)
Fiber (Single-mode)
IEEE Standard
10BASE-T
100BASE-TX
1000BASE-T
10BASE-FL
100BASE-FX
100BASE-FX
Connector
RJ-45
RJ-45
RJ-45
SC
SC
SC, LC
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Fiber (Multi-mode, Single-mode)
1000BASE-SX
SC, LC
Fiber (Single-mode)
1000BASE-LX
LC
NOTE : It is recommended that high quality CAT 5E or CAT 6 cables (which work for
10Mbps, 100Mbps and 1000Mbps) be used whenever possible in order to
provide flexibility in a mixed-speed network, since LBH2001A Series switch
ports are auto-sensing for either 10,100 or 1000Mbps. Note that the autocross function does not operate, if the port is fixed or not supporting autonegotiation.
3.8.1
Connecting Twisted Pair (RJ-45, CAT 3, CAT 5 or CAT 6,
Unshielded or Shielded)
The following procedure describes how to connect a 10BASE-T, 100BASETX or 1000BASE-T twisted pair segment to the RJ-45 port. The procedure is the same
for both unshielded and shielded twisted pair cables.
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Using standard twisted pair media, insert either end of the cable with a RJ-45
plug into the RJ-45 connector of the port. Note that, even though the connector is
shielded, either unshielded or shielded cables and wiring may be used.
Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding device.
Use the LINK LED to ensure proper connectivity by noting that the LED will be
illuminated when the unit is powered and proper connection is established. If this
does not help, ensure that the cable is connected properly and that the device on
the other end is powered and is not defective.
For Port # 1 or 1SW, if the LINK LED is not illuminated, move the switch which
has a cross-over or up-link for linking to another hub or Switch.
Connecting Fiber Optic LC-type, “Small Form factor (SFF)”
The following procedure applies to installations using LC-type fiber
connectors, i.e., using LC single-mode. While connecting fiber media to LC
connectors, simply snap on the two square male connectors into the LC female
jacks of the Fiber connector until it clicks and secures.
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3.8.3
Connecting Fiber Optic SC-type, "Snap-In"
The following procedure applies to installations using SC-type fiber
connectors, i.e., using multi-mode SC. While connecting fiber media to SC
connectors, simply snap on the two square male connectors into the SC female
jacks of the Fiber connector until it clicks and secures.
3.8.4
Installing LC-type SFP module,“Small Form Pluggable (SFP)”
Grasp the SFP module by your thumb and forefinger. Insert the SFP into the
SFP slot. Apply a light pressure to the SFP until the device clicks and locks
into position. Now connect your LC connectors.
3.8.5
Connecting Single-Mode Fiber Optic
When using single-mode fiber cable, be sure to use single-mode fiber port
connectors. Single-mode fiber cable has a smaller diameter than multi-mode
fiber cable (9/125 microns for single-mode, 50/125 or 62.5/125 microns for
multi-mode where xx/xx are the diameters of the core and the core plus the
cladding respectively). Single-mode fiber allows full bandwidth at longer
distances, about 70km with the single-mode LC.
The same procedures as for single-mode fiber apply to multi-mode fiber
connectors. Follow the steps listed in Section 3.8.3 above.
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3.8.6
Power Budget Calculations for LBH2001A, Fiber Media
Receiver Sensitivity and Transmitter Power are the parameters necessary to
compute the power budget. To calculate the power budget of different fiber media
installations using Black Box products, the following equations should be used:
OPB (Optical Power Budget) = PT(min) - PR(min)
where PT = Transmitter Output Power, and PR = Receiver Sensitivity
Worst case OPB = OPB - 1dB(for LED aging) - 1dB(for insertion loss)
Worst case distance = {Worst case OPB, in dB} / [Cable Loss, in dB/Km]
where the “Cable Loss” for 62.5/125 and 50/125μm (m.m.) is 2.8 dB/km,
and the “Cable Loss” for 100/140 (Multi-mode) is 3.3 dB/km,
and the “Cable Loss” for 9/125 (Single-mode) is 0.5 dB/km
The following data has been collected from component manufacturer’s (HP’s, and
Siemens’) web sites and catalogs to provide guidance to network designers and installers
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Fiber
Port
Module
Speed,
Std.
Mode
Std. km Wavel Cable X’mitr R’cvr Worst Worst* typical typical*
fdx ength Size Output Sens. OPB, distance OPB, distance
dB Km, fdx
(hdx) nm
μm PT , dB PR ,dB dB Km, fdx
LBH2001 1000Mb MultiA-SC
mode 0.55
SX
LBH2001
A-LX
1000Mb Single
-mode
LX
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10
850 62.5/125
50/125
-9.5
-17
5.5
2
12.5
4
1310
-9.5
-20
8.5
17
10.5
21
9/125
* Note: The use of either multi-mode or single-mode fiber to operate at 1000Mbps speed
over long distances (i.e., over approx. 400 meters) can be achieved only if the following
factors are both applied:
•
The 1000Mb fiber segment must operate in full-duplex (FDX) mode, and
•
The worst-case OPB of the fiber link must be greater than the fiber cable’s
passive Attenuation.
(Attenuation = Cable loss + LED aging loss + Insertion loss + safety factor)
3.8.7
Connections to NICs which support Auto-Negotiation
The copper ports of LBH2001A Series Converter Switches will function
properly with NICs (Network Interface Cards) which support Auto-Negotiation, and the
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Fast Link Pulse (FLP) coding for the 1000BASE-T signaling system. When connecting a
NIC to the LBH2001A Series, it may be necessary to reload the NIC drivers on the user
device if the NIC has been communicating with a protocol other than 1000BASE-T (such
as 100BASE-TX). When 1000Mb operation is agreed and in use, the Gb LED is
illuminated steady ON and is OFF, for 10 or 100Mbps traffic.
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4.0
OPERATION
4.1
Triple-Speed Functionality, and Switching
The LBH2001A Series Converter Switches provide three switched ports. The
architecture supports a triple speed-switching environment, with standard autonegotiation capability.
The switched RJ-45 ports are full- or half-duplex auto-sensing for mode and
speed, and auto cross for plug polarity. (See Section 2.2). When the connected device is
10 Mbps, the LBH2001A obeys all the rules of 10 Mbps Ethernet configurations. The 10
Mbps users can “communicate” with 100Mbps users as well as other 10 Mbps users
through the switch. Similarly, the 100Mbps traffic obeys the rules of 100Mbps Ethernet,
and can communicate with 10 Mb and 100Mb users.
LBH2001A Series units are plug-and-play devices. There is no software
configuring to be done at installation or for maintenance. The only hardware
configuration settings are user options for port #2, to configure it FF/AN. The internal
functions of both are described below.
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Switching, Filtering and Forwarding
Each time a packet arrives on one of the switched ports, the decision is taken to
either filter or to forward the packet. Packets whose source and destination addresses lie
on the same port segment, will be filtered, constraining them to one port and relieving the
rest of the network from processing them. A packet whose destination address is on
another port segment will be forwarded to the appropriate port, and will not be sent to the
other ports where it is not needed. Packets needed for maintaining the operation of the
network (such as occasional multi-cast packets) are forwarded to all ports. The
LBH2001A Series Converter Switches operate in the store-and-forward switching mode,
which eliminates bad packets and enables peak performance to be achieved when there is
heavy traffic on the network.
Switching, Address Learning
The LBH2001A Series units have address table capacity of 1K node addresses,
and are suitable for use in large networks. They are self-learning, so that as nodes are
added or removed or moved from one segment to another, the LBH2001A Series switch
automatically keeps up with node locations.
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An address-aging algorithm causes least-used addresses to fall out in favor of
new frequently used addresses. To reset the address buffer, cycle power down-and-up.
4.2
Auto-cross (MDIX), Auto-negotiation and Speed-sensing
The RJ-45 ports support auto cross (MDI or MDIX) in the auto-negotiation
mode according to the IEEE 802.3z standard. No crossover cables are needed when
connecting the LBH2001A to other unmanaged switches, legacy hubs, managed
switches, media-converters etc. Please note that there can be conditions with
managed switches where the switch manager fixes the port settings via software, and
the result of the auto-negotiation is changed in the managed switch by the manager
commands. In such cases, the 10/100/1000 speed or the F/H mode may be affected,
but auto-cross in the LBH2001A Switches will still work. The auto cross function
cannot be disabled.
When an RJ-45 cable connection is made, and each time LINK is enabled,
auto-negotiation takes place (except for legacy products, which do not have autonegotiation and which go to the default state accordingly). The LBH2001A Switch
advertises its capability for 10, 100 or 1000Mbps speed and F/H duplex mode, and
the device at the other end of the cable should similarly advertise / respond. Both
sides will agree to the speed and mode to be used per the IEEE 802.3z standard.
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Depending upon the devices connected, this will result in agreement to operate at
10Mbps, 100Mbps or 1000Mbps speed, and full- or half-duplex mode.
4.3
Dual LEDs, Top-front and in End with ports
LED
Description
PWR
Illuminates GREEN to indicate power applied.
LK/ ACT Steady ON for LINK w/no traffic, blinking for activity per port. LINK will
turn off in the event connectivity is lost between the ends of the twisted pair
segment or a loss of power occurs in the unit or remote device. The Link
ports are also represented by LA1, LA2, and LA3. (Steady On or steady Off
indicates no Receive Activity).
Gb
Steady ON for 1000Mb speed, OFF for 100Mb or 10Mb speed per port
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5.0
TROUBLESHOOTING
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All Black Box Ethernet products are designed to provide reliability and
consistently high performance in all network environments. The installation of 10 Mbps
Economy Media Converters is a simple procedure (see Section 3.0, INSTALLATION);
their operation is described in Section 4.0, OPERATION.
Should problems develop during installation or operation, this section should
help to locate, identify and correct such problems. Please follow the suggestions listed
below prior to contacting your supplier. However, if you are unsure of any procedure
described in this section, or if the Economy BNC Media Converter is not operating as
expected, do not attempt to repair or alter the unit. Contact Black Box for assistance.
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5.1
Before Calling for Assistance
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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If difficulty is encountered when installing or operating the Economy Media
Converter, refer back to Section 3.0, Installation and Section 4.0, Operation.
Check to make sure that the various other components of the network are
operable.
Check the cables and connectors to ensure that they have been properly
connected, and the cables/wires have not been crimped or in some way impaired
during installation. (About 90% of network downtime can be attributed to wiring
and connector problems.)
Make sure that the external DC power supply is properly attached to the unit, that
it is of the proper type, and that it is plugged into a functioning electrical outlet.
Use the PWR LEDs to verify the unit is receiving proper power.
If the problem is isolated to a network device other than the Economy Media
Converter, it is recommended that the problem device be replaced with a known
good device. Verify whether or not the problem is corrected. If not, go to Step 5
below. If the problem is corrected, the Media Converter and its associated cables
are functioning properly.
If the problem continues after completing Step 4 above, contact Black Box.
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When Calling for Assistance
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If you determine that your Hardened Ethernet Switch is malfunctioning, do
not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact
Black Box by phone at (724) 746-5500 or by other appropriate method .
Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. Black Box will
be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete
description, including:
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the nature and duration of the problem.
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when the problem occurs.
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the components involved in the problem.
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any particular application that, when used, appears to create the
problem or make it worse.
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5.3
Shipping and Packaging Information
Installation & User Guide
Should you need to ship the unit back to Black Box Corporation, please follow
these instructions:
1. Package the unit carefully. It is recommended that you use the original
container if available. Units should be wrapped in a "bubble-wrap" plastic
sheet or bag for shipping protection. (You may retain all connectors and
this Installation Guide.)
CAUTION : Do not pack the unit in Styrofoam "popcorn" type packing
material. This material may cause electro-static shock damage to the unit.
2. Clearly mark the Return Material Authorization (RMA) number on the
outside of the shipping container.
3. Black Box Corporation is not responsible for your return shipping charges.
4. Ship the package to:
Black Box Corporation
1000 Park Drive
Lawrence, PA 15055
Phone: (724) 746-5500
Fax:
(724) 746-0746
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