Page 2 - FCC STATEMENT; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
FCC STATEMENT 2 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 ins...
Page 3 - NOM STATEMENT; Electrical Safety Statement
NOM STATEMENT 3 Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para refer...
Page 4 - Table of contents
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 4 Table of contents 1. Overview page 5 2. Planning the network with Black Box® LB1350A/LB1351A page 5 3. Content of the shipping container page 7 4 Product general description page 8 5 Preferred Port page 9 6. Far-End-Fault ( FEF ) page 10 7 Parts identification page 11 8 I...
Page 5 - devices always operates at; Black Box
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 5 1 - OVERVIEW A media-converter may be defined as a device connecting two active network components point-to-point over a media that is different from the ports of at least one of these devices. An ideal media-converter should be a transparent element in the network, and i...
Page 7 - - CONTENTS OF THE SHIPPING CONTAINER; One converter Black Box®LB1350A or Black Box® LB1351A
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 7 The Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A will not only convert signals from copper to fiber but also from 10 to 100Mbs and HDX to FDX, thus ensuring maximal distance over the optical link. All you need to take care of is the Speed and Duplex mode balance across the network: if one o...
Page 8 - PRODUCT GENERAL DESCRIPTION; Feature Summary; Wire speed reception and transmission; Frame length range : 64 ÷ 1536 bytes; Port based VLAN
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 8 4. PRODUCT GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A may be offered in the following pre-configured versions : LB1350A-SC Multiple 100Base-TX to single 100Base-FX Local Traffic Aggregator with four RJ-45 (switched, VLAN) ports and duplex SC connectors, Multi-mode ...
Page 9 - Full operation mode selection; this function may be disabled; below depicts this functionality.
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 9 General Description The Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A is a shared and buffered media converter. It converts 100Base-FX signals received on its F/O interface in 10/100Base-TX signals and distributes them to 4(3) copper (shielded RJ-45) ports. Each of these ports is buffered; f...
Page 11 - - PARTS IDENTIFICATION; NOTE
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 11 7 - PARTS IDENTIFICATION Black Box®LB1350A Black Box®LB1351A COMMENTS 1 Power ON LED Power ON LED 2 TEST mode LED TEST mode LED Linked to DIP switch #8 3 Duplex SC connector Duplex SC connector 4 F/O FDX mode LED F/O FDX mode LED 5 F/O Link/Activity F/O Link/Activity Lit...
Page 12 - For wall mount installation; Affix the supplied plastic “feet” (after peeling off the adhesive; 9” Rack installation; - POWER CONNECTION; Important
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 12 8 - INSTALLATION For Half-Rack Mount installation: Use the optional bracket kit, affix it to the unit. Then use 4 standard bolts and nuts (not supplied), and fasten well to the rack. Make sure to leave a gap of at least 2-3cm above the unit. For wall mount installation T...
Page 13 - 0 - FIBER OPTIC CONNECTION; . When not in use, keep the fiber optic connector; cable which has been connected to it and will
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 13 10 - FIBER OPTIC CONNECTION The Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A is equipped with either a pair of SC-type connectors ( MM or SM models ) or ST connectors ( MM models only ) Do not remove the protective covers on the fiber connectors until you are ready to connect the fiber opt...
Page 14 - 2 – CONFIGURATION SWITCHES; Function; Not Connected in Black Box®; of this
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 14 12 – CONFIGURATION SWITCHES The Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A) is equipped with an array of 10 DIP switches marked “MODE SETUP” that facilitate the proper setting of the device and individual ports. See section 7 ( “ Parts Identification ” page 11 ) Shaded areas indicate fac...
Page 15 - ADVANCED Features: Port Priority Schemes; The; Per Port Priority; tag header; DSCP Port Priority; This is another per frame way to determine; outbound priority
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 15 14. ADVANCED Features: Port Priority Schemes The Black Box® LB1351A (only) can determine priority through three different means. The first method is a simple per port priority, the second is via the 802.1p frame tag and the third is by viewing the DSCP ( TOS ) field in t...
Page 18 - Specifications subject to change without prior notice
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 18 16.Specifications Standard Compliance IEEE 802.3u, IEEE802.1p, 100Base-TX, 100Base-FX, 10Base-T, FDX flow control, HDX back pressure flow control . Supported MIBs: MIB II (RFC1213,RFC1215), RFC2474 ( DSCP ) and private MIBs. Vlan tagging support, (Black Box® LB1351A ) Co...
Page 19 - Appendix-A : Managing the Black Box® LB1351A; SNMP; Setting Up Management Parameters
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 19 Appendix-A : Managing the Black Box® LB1351A 1.Preface This appendix provides you with the necessary information for managing the Black Box® LB1351A Traffic Aggregator (monitor and control). In order to start managing your Black Box® LB1351A you need to setup the managem...
Page 20 - management parameters setup screen
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 20 Management card configuration --------------------------------------------------------------------- NETWORK PARAMETERS: ------------------- IP address on LAN is 192.168.1.99 CONSOLE PARAMETERS: ------------------- console channel will use a baud rate of 9600 BOARD PARAME...
Page 21 - configuration complete initialization
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 21 Network parameters • IP address : specify here the IP address you wish to assign the management module. This parameter must be set correctly (according to your network) in order to remotely control and monitor your device from a management station. • Subnet mask : specif...
Page 22 - Network Connection; Configuring the Management Station; In order to accomplish this you need to perform two steps:
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 22 3.Network Connection One of the conditions that have to be met before you’re able to manage the Black Box® LB1351A is to have the device connected to a network (IP). This connection is achieved through the Fiber-Optic port of the device. Naturally, this port has to be co...
Page 23 - Managing the Black Box® LB1351A; Managing with a; require a few seconds to take effect.
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 23 5.Managing the Black Box® LB1351A You can monitor and control the Black Box® LB1351A Traffic Aggregator using SNMP with a management station. This station must have a management application and it should be connected to the device (via the network). After the device and ...
Page 24 - Managing with a Terminal; serial cable; supplied with the Black Box® LB1351A between the device; The main menu; main menu
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 24 6. Managing with a Terminal The first option for managing the Black Box® LB1351A Traffic Aggregator is by using a terminal emulation program. In order to do this you will need a PC (or a terminal) with a terminal emulation program. Connect the serial cable supplied with ...
Page 25 - Basic status; Basic port’s status; gives the following data about each port:; basic device status
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 25 Basic ports' status : # Type Link Duplex AutoNego Rate Connected ================================================ 1 TP Off FDX Disabled 100M Yes 2 TP Off n/a Enabled n/a Yes 3 TP Off n/a Enabled n/a Yes 4 FO Off FDX ---- 100M Yes =========================================...
Page 26 - Advanced status; device’s advanced status
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 26 Advanced status A port’s advanced status includes, in addition to its number and type: • Tag insertion mode (Yes/No) • Tag stripping mode (Yes/No) • Port’s VID (0-4095) • Port based priority (Yes/No) • 802.1p based priority (Yes/No) • TOS based priority (Yes/No) • Port’s...
Page 27 - Default values are low priority for codes 0-3 and high priority; The device control menu; figure 6-5 – device control menu
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 27 The broadcast protection indicates the relative amount of broadcast traffic that will be forwarded by the Black Box® LB1351A, starting at 25% maximum and down to 3% minimum. Default value is 25%. The DSCP codes are represented as a series of 8 bytes, corresponding to 64 ...
Page 28 - Port control menus; figure 6-6 – port control menu; Basic port control
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 28 Port control menus The port control menu, as shown in figure 6-6, provides the user with two options: 1 for basic control and 2 for advanced control. The figures below show the menus for TP port 1. The menus are identical for TP ports 2 and 3 and almost the same as in FO...
Page 29 - figure 6-7 – basic port control menu; Advanced port control; figure 6-8 – advanced port control menu
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 29 TP port 1 basic control : ======================== 1. Change Auto-Negotiation 2. Change 10M/100M 3. Change duplex mode 4. Disconnect port 5. Connect port 6. Reset device 0. Back to port control menu Select (0-6): figure 6-7 – basic port control menu Selecting any of thes...
Page 30 - Basic device control; figure 6-9 – basic device control menu; Advanced device control; figure 6-10 – advanced device control menu
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 30 Basic device control The basic device control menu, illustrated in figure 6-9, enables you either to reset the device (1) or to change its VLAN mode (2). Basic device control : ======== ============= 1. Reset device 2. Change VLAN mode 0. Back to control menu Select (0-2...
Page 31 - figure 6-12 – broadcast protection mode select; figure 6-13 – DSCP configuration change; figure 6-14 – 802.1p priority classification change; Management control menu; – management control menu
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 31 Choosing to set the broadcast protection mode will prompt the user for the desired setting (figure 6-12). Broadcast protection : 1. Allow 25% broadcast frames 2. Allow 12% broadcast frames 3. Allow 6% broadcast frames 4. Allow 3% broadcast frames 0. Skip without changing...
Page 32 - installed and; System info; figure 7-1 – system info; Basic device configuration; Basic device configuration table is located under; flLta31mDevice/flLta31mDeviceBasic; in the device’s MIB sub-tree. The table is; – basic device configuration
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 32 7.Managing with SNMP When you wish to manage the Black Box® LB1351A with SNMP using a management station, you should have the relevant MIB file ( “bbLB1351A.mib”) installed and compiled on any standard management application. Once you have the appropriate network connect...
Page 33 - Advanced device configuration; Advanced device configuration table is located under; flLta31mDevice/flLta31mDeviceAdvanced
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 33 Advanced device configuration Advanced device configuration table is located under flLta31mDevice/flLta31mDeviceAdvanced in the device’s MIB sub-tree. The table is shown in figure 7-3. figure 7-3 – advanced device configuration please note that the management configurati...
Page 34 - – user priority configuration; Basic port configuration; Basic port configuration table is located under; flLta31mPorts/flLta31mPortBasic; figure 7-6 – basic port configuration
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 34 figure 7-5 – user priority configuration each entry in the user priority table corresponds to 802.1p priority classification code (0-7) and its value is either high or low priority. Basic port configuration Basic port configuration table is located under flLta31mPorts/fl...
Page 35 - Advanced port configuration; Advanced port configuration table is located under; flLta31mPorts/flLta31mPortAdvanced; figure 7-7 – advanced port configuration; after every configuration change. In
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 35 Advanced port configuration Advanced port configuration table is located under flLta31mPorts/flLta31mPortAdvanced in the device’s MIB sub-tree. The table is shown in figure 7-7. figure 7-7 – advanced port configuration SNMP traps The management application also allows yo...
Page 37 - Troubleshooting; Symptom; Probable Cause; Remedy
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 37 Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Ready LED doesn’t turn on Device is not powered up Check the power cable connection inside the box. Configuration menu isn’t readable or doesn’t appear at all Problem with serial cable or terminal Check the serial cable and t...
Page 38 - © Copyright 2002. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved
Black Box®LB1350A/LB1351A 38 This document and the information contained herein are proprietary to the manufacturer and are furnished to the recipient for use in operating, maintaining and repairing manufacturer equipment. The information within may not be utilized for any purpose except as stated h...
