Perle Systems 5500305-20 manual Link Mode Switch, Fiber Fault Alert Switch

Models: 5500305-20

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Link Mode (Switch 2)

Switch Position

Mode

 

 

Up (default)

Standard Mode

 

 

Down

Smart Link Pass-Through Mode

 

 

Standard Mode: In this mode (if Fiber Negotiation is set to OFF), the links on the fiber and copper sides can be brought up and down independently of each other. A loss of link on either the fiber link or copper link can take place without affecting the other connection.

However, if the Fiber Negotiation (switch 1) is set to Auto, then a loss of link on the copper side will result in a loss of link on the fiber side.

Smart Link Pass-Through:In this mode, the link state on one connection is directly reflected through the Media Converter to the other connection. If link is lost on one of the connections, then the other link will be brought down.

If the installation has a Media Converter on both ends of the fiber link and both are setup for Smart Link Pass-Through, a loss of copper link on the far end device will propagate through both Media Converters and will result in a loss of link at the near end device. This would resemble a direct copper connection.

Fiber Fault Alert (Switch 3)

Switch Position

Mode

 

 

Up (default)

Enabled

 

 

Down

Disabled

 

 

Disabled: The Media Converter Module will not monitor for fiber fault.

Enabled: If the Media Converter Module detects a loss of fiber signal on the fiber receiver, it will immediately disable its fiber transmitter signal. This notifies the fiber link partner that an error condition exists on the fiber connection.

If the remote Media Converter is set up for Fiber Fault Alert (FFA) Enabled and the local Media Converter is set up with Smart Link

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Perle Systems 5500305-20 manual Link Mode Switch, Fiber Fault Alert Switch

5500305-20 specifications

The Perle Systems 5500305-20 is a state-of-the-art device in the realm of serial-to-Ethernet converters, tailored for individuals and organizations that require reliable, high-performance data communication. This particular model stands out for its robust design and ability to bridge the gap between serial devices and Ethernet networks, making it an essential component for various applications.

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