Transition Networks SBFTF10XX-15X Operation, Install the Fiber Cable, Power the Media Converter

SBFTF10xx-15x

Installation -- Continued

Install the Fiber Cable

1.Locate or build 100Base-FX fiber cable with male, two-stranded TX to RX connectors installed at both ends.

2.Connect the fiber cables to the media converter as described:

•Connect the male TX cable connector to the female TX connector.

•Connect the male RX cable connector to the female RX connector.

3.Connect the fiber cables to the other device (another media converter, hub, etc.) as described:

•Connect the male TX cable connector to the female RX connector.

•Connect the male RX cable connector to the female TX connector.

	Connect the fiber cable	Connect the fiber cable
	to the media converter	to the other device
	as shown.	(media converter,
		hub, etc.) as shown
RX			RX
TX			TX

Install the Twisted-Pair Copper Cable

1.Locate or build 10Base-T or 100Base-TX copper cables with male, RJ-45 connectors installed at both ends.

2.Connect the RJ-45 connector at one end of the cable to the RJ-45 port connector on the media converter.

3.Connect the RJ-45 connector at the other end of the cable to the RJ-45 port connector on the other device (switch, workstation, etc.).

NOTE: The MDI (straight-through) or MDI-X (crossover) cable connection is configured automatically, according to the network conditions.

RJ-45 port	RJ-45 port
on the media	on the other device
converter	(switch, work station, etc.)

Operation

Power the Media Converter

1.Connect the barrel connector on the power adapter to the media converter’s power port (located on the back of the media converter).

2.Connect the power adapter plug to AC power.

3.Verify that the media converter is powered by observing the illuminated LED power indicator light.

For DC power, consult the user’s guide for the Transition Networks SPS1872- xx DC external power supply for powering the media converter.

NOTE: The external power supply provided with this product is UL listed by the power supply’s manufacturer.

Status LEDs

Use the status LEDs to monitor the media converter and the network connections.

PWR (Power)

On = Connection to external AC or DC power.

FLNK (Fiber Link)

On = Fiber link connection.

Flashing = Fiber network activity.

FDPX (Fiber Duplex)

On = Full-duplex fiber connection.

Off = Half-duplex fiber connection.

TLKN (Twisted-Pair Link)

On = Copper link connection.

Flashing = Copper network activity.

TDPX (Twisted-Pair Duplex)

On = Full-duplex copper connection.

Off = Half-duplex copper connection.

TSPD (Twisted-Pair Speed)

On = 100 Mb/s.

Off = 10 Mb/s.

TX RX

PWR TLNK

FLNK TDPX

TSPD FDPX

100Base-FX 10/100Base-TX

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