IMC Networks FiberLinX DB-9 Serial Connector

FAR

TP LINK Glows green when a link is established on

remote (far-end) TP data port.

SNMP Blinks green with SNMP activity.

TP ACT Blinks green with TP activity.

NOTE: The FAR CPU UP LED and the FAR TP LNK LED only function when

two FiberLinX are connected to one another (i.e., Host and Remote).

DB-9 Serial Connector

FiberLinX features a DB-9 serial connector, located above the module

name on the faceplate. This connector can be used as a serial port

connection for assigning IP configuration information to FiberLinX.

For more information on assigning IP information, please see Chapter 3

of this guide. For instructions, please see the Appendix of this guide.

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Contents

Main Preface Contents Page Chapter 1: Introduction About FiberLinX About FiberLinX Modules How FiberLinX Works Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Configuring FiberLinX Modules Switches 1 & 2: Fiber Optic Type Switches 3 & 4: Selecting Duplex Mode Switches 5 & 6: SNMP Management Traffic Switches 7 & 8: Configuring FiberLinX as a Host, Remote or Standalone Unit FiberAlert Installing a FiberLinX Module Selecting a Crossover/Pass-Through Connection LED Operation LEDs for the Fiber Data Port LEDs for the Twisted Pair Data Port LEDs for the Twisted Pair Management Port DB-9 Serial Connector Chapter 3: Configuring and Managing FiberLinX Required Management Configuration Steps Assigning IP Information to FiberLinX HUBCTRL32 About iView System Requirements Using iView To Manage FiberLinX If Using iView with HP OpenView If NOT Using iView Chapter 4: Application Examples Example 1: Direct Fiber Switch Connection from Central to Remote Site Example 2: Fiber Conversion and Remote Management Between Two Copper-Based Switches Example 3: Fiber Conversion and Highly Secure Remote Management Between Two Copper-Based Switches Page Chapter 5: Technical Specifications Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge Precautions Unit Specifications Chapter 6: General Information Technical Support Warranty Page Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Page Appendix Assigning IP Information to FiberLinX Using DB-9 Serial Port Page HUBCTRL32 Installation Instructions