Duplex (Switch 4)

Switch Position

Mode

 

 

Up (default)

Auto

 

 

Down

Half

 

 

Auto: When Fiber Negotiation has been turned off (SW 1), the Media Converter Module will use this Duplex setting for its Ethernet parameter negotiation on the copper connection. In the Auto position, the Media Converter will advertise support for both Full and Half Duplex mode. The resultant negotiation will provide the most optimum connection.

Half: The Media Converter Module will force the negotiation to Half Duplex mode.

Note: The Duplex parameter has no direct effect on the operation of the Media Converter. These are provided so that the attached device (near end) can negotiate its Ethernet parameters as if it was negotiating directly with the far end device. These parameters on the Media Converter Module should match those of the far end device.

Pause (Switch 5)

Switch Position

Mode

 

 

Up (default)

Enabled

 

 

Down

Disabled

 

 

Enabled: When Fiber Negotiation has been turned Off (SW 1), the Media Converter Module will use this setting for its Ethernet parameter negotiation on the copper connection. With this Pause switch in the Enabled position, the media converter will advertise support for Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Pause.

Disable: The Media Converter Module will not advertise support for the Pause feature.

Note: The Media Converter Module will not act on, or generate any Pause Ethernet messages, but will pass them through to the end device. This switch setting is provided so that the attached device (near end) can negotiate its Ethernet parameters as if it was negotiating directly with the far end device. The Pause switch

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Perle Systems 5500305-20 manual Duplex Switch, Pause Switch

5500305-20 specifications

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