Page 2 - Table of Contents
Page 2 Table of Contents 1.0 Overview .................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 General Description .................................................................................................... 3 1.1.1 Advanced F...
Page 3 - OVERVIEW; PI; IMPORTANT; NetOutlook; must be the same or; Advanced Features
1.0 OVERVIEW This document describes the installation and configuration of the iConverter GX/TM2 standalone Network Interface Device and plug-in modules. The difference between the module types are indicated using thefollowing legend throughout this User Manual: - Plug-In PI - Standalone SA 1.1 GENE...
Page 4 - PORT STRUCTURE; UTP and Fiber Ports; Backplane Ethernet Ports; iConverter
2.0 PORT STRUCTURE 2.1 OVERVIEW The front panel of the GX/TM2 provides access to the management (serial console), UTP and fiber ports.The fiber port will vary depending on the connector type; ST, SC, MT-RJ, LC or SFP supporting1000BASE-FX transceivers. The plug-in module features two additional Ethe...
Page 5 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURE; Configuring the Module via Command Line Interface (Section 3.4)
A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 “A” Data bus “B” Data bus 19-Module Chassis A B 1 2 3 4 5 A B A B A B A B 1 2 4 5 3 “A” Data bus “B” Data bus A B Managed Power Chassis by Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc. iCo...
Page 6 - CONFIGURING DIP-SWITCHES; Board-Mounted Bank 1 Settings; SW1 - Fiber Auto/Manual Negotiation “AN Man”
3.2 CONFIGURING DIP-SWITCHES PI SA The GX/TM2 plug-in module has two board-mounted DIP-switches. The standalone unit has one bank ofDIP-switches. The locations of the DIP-switches are illustrated below. Switch 1 Switch 4 Left Switch 1 Switch 8 Bank 2 Bank 1 Right SW1 SW8 Bank 1 Up Down DIP-switch Lo...
Page 7 - UTP Port Configuration Matrix
NOTE: When the fiber optic port operates in Auto-Negotiation mode, the port advertises for Pause.When the fiber optic port operates in Manual mode, Pause is disabled. NOTE: The fiber optic port of the GX/TM2 works in Full-Duplex mode in both Auto and ManualNegotiation modes. 3.2.1.2 SW2 - UTP Auto/M...
Page 9 - Board-Mounted Bank 2 Settings; When multiple management modules such as the
For detailed information on the operation of the different Link Modes, download the application note“ iConverter Link Modes” available on Omnitron’s web page: http://www.omnitron-systems.com/downloads.php 3.2.2 Board-Mounted Bank 2 Settings PI DIP-switch Bank 2 is available on the plug-in module onl...
Page 10 - INSTALLING THE MODULE AND CONNECTING CABLES; Verify the
3.3 INSTALLING THE MODULE AND CONNECTING CABLES PI a. Carefully slide the module into an open slot in the chassis. Align the module with the installationguides and ensure that the module is firmly seated against the backplane. Secure the module by fasteningthe front panel thumbscrew (push in and tur...
Page 11 - CONFIGURING THE MODULE VIA COMMAND LINE INTERFACE; Serial Connector Pin Outs; ENTER; IP
3.4 CONFIGURING THE MODULE VIA COMMAND LINE INTERFACE PI SA To configure, attach the GX/TM2 to a DB-9 serial (RS-232) equipped computer with terminal emulationsoftware such as HyperTerminal. The GX/TM2 Serial Console Port (DCE) is a mini DIN-6 female connectorwhich can be changed to a DB-9 connector...
Page 13 - Setting IP and Control Preferences; Setting IP Parameters Manually
3.4.1 Setting IP and Control Preferences An IP address is required for the SNMP manager to address the GX/TM2. The factory default setting is192.168.1.220. The IP address can be configured manually or automatically as a DHCP client. 3.4.1.1 Setting IP Parameters Manually To manually configure the IP...
Page 14 - Setting IP Parameters as DHCP Client; Setting the Chassis Number and Name
3.4.1.2 Setting IP Parameters as DHCP Client To configure the IP automatically as a DHCP client, select 9 from the Management Options screen. The Other Networking Features screen will appear. PI SA Management Options iConverter, Serial Agent Network Management 1: Chassis and Module Management 2: Set...
Page 15 - Setting GX/TM2 Passwords
NOTE: When the NMM is installed into the chassis and is set to Remote OAM, the chassis numberof the GX/TM2 is automatically assigned by the NMM. PI SA IP and Control Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial Agent 1: Set IP 192.168.1.220 2: Set Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 3: Set Gateway 192.168.1.1 4: Cha...
Page 16 - To save the new values, select; Setting SNMP Preferences; To set the SNMP Preferences for the GX/TM2 module, select
PI SA IP and Control Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial Agent 1: Set IP 192.168.1.220 2: Set Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 3: Set Gateway 192.168.1.1 4: Chassis Number 1 5: Chassis Name (also sysName) GX/TM2 6: Enable/Disable TELNET Enabled 7: Enable/Disable FTP Disabled 8: Enable/Disable Soft Switch...
Page 17 - Setting SNMPv1/v2c Read and Write Community Names
PI SA SNMP Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial Agent Chassis Number = 1 SNMP Engine ID 80001CAE03000687003B19 1: sysContact Omnitron (949) 250-6510 2: sysLocation Irvine, CA USA 3: SNMP Writes Enabled SNMP v1/v2c ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4: Read Community...
Page 20 - Access the GX/TM2 Remotely; NetOutlook Chassis View and Trap Log Screens; Accessing the GX/TM2 via Telnet; IP and Control
Page 20 3.4.4 Access the GX/TM2 Remotely Remote access to the GX/TM2 is provided via SNMP, Telnet, FTP or an external serial modem connectedto the Serial Console Port. 3.4.4.1 Accessing the GX/TM2 via NetOutlook (SNMP) The GX/TM2 module can be remotely accessed by SNMP-client software such as NetOut...
Page 21 - Updating the GX/TM2 Firmware via the Serial Console Port; Management Options
PI SA IP and Control Preferences Screen iConverter, Serial Agent 1: Set IP 192.168.1.220 2: Set Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 3: Set Gateway 192.168.1.1 4: Chassis Number 1 5: Chassis Name (also sysName) GX/TM2 6: Enable/Disable TELNET Enabled 7: Enable/Disable FTP Disabled 8: Enable/Disable Soft Switch...
Page 22 - Updating the GX/TM2 Firmware via FTP
Page 22 When the upload is complete, the GX/TM2 displays the update status and then automatically restarts withthe newly loaded firmware. 3.4.4.4 Updating the GX/TM2 Firmware via FTP Using an FTP application, upload the new firmware into the FTP root directory of the GX/TM2. When thefile transfer is...
Page 23 - VERIFYING OPERATION
3.5 VERIFYING OPERATION PI SA Once the module has been installed and configured, per Sections 3.2 - 3.4, verify the module is operationalby viewing the status of the LED indicators. The table below provides a description for each LED indicator. The Power LED indicates the module is receiving power f...
Page 24 - DETAILED MODULE CONFIGURATION; NOTE: Module configuration is also available using
4.0 DETAILED MODULE CONFIGURATION PI SA 4.1 OVERVIEW The GX/TM2 has module parameters that require configuration depending on the application. The Module configuration screen is accessible by selecting the module slot number from the Chassis View screen. To access the Module configuration menu, sele...
Page 25 - From the
PI Chassis View 19 Slot iConverter, Serial Agent Chassis Number = 1 Slot Model Type | Slot Model Type 1 8000-0 NMM | 16 N/A 2 8903-1 10/100M | 17 N/A 3 8911-1 10/100M | 18 N/A 4 N/A | 19 N/A 5 8923N-1 GX/TM2 | 20 N/A 6 N/A | 21 8200-9 Power Supply 7 N/A | 22 N/A 8 N/A | 9 N/A | 10 N/A | 11 N/A | 12 ...
Page 26 - The; configuration screen is shown. The standalone; Module; configuration
PI Module - iConverter GX/TM2 iConverter, Serial Agent Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Switch ON Condition OFF Condition H/W Actual Slot Number = 7 1: Port 1 Manual Port 1 AN Off Off Model Number = 8939N-0 2: Port 2 Manual Port 2 AN Off Off 3: Port 2 10/100 Port 2 1000 Off Off Serial Number = xxxxxx...
Page 27 - Module Management Mode (Configuration Setting 17 and 18); user manual for complete information on the management modes.
4.1.2 Module Management Mode (Configuration Setting 17 and 18) From the Module configuration screen, the management mode can be changed. Select option 18 to change the mode. The management mode options will be displayed. PI Module - iConverter GX/TM2 iConverter, Serial Agent Identifier - Chassis Num...
Page 28 - PORT CONFIGURATION
4.2 PORT CONFIGURATION The Port configuration screen provides access to the port level configuration parameters, such as, Port Access, Bandwidth Control, L2CP Control, SFP Information, 802.3ah, Port VLANs, Tagged VLANs andcNode Loopback. To access the Port configuration screen, select C from the Mod...
Page 29 - Port Access; Bandwidth Control; Port
4.2.1 Port Access The Port Access option allows the ports to be disabled/enabled while maintaining the port configurationand network link To configure Port Access, select option 11 for the Fiber port and option 12 for the UTP port from the Port configuration screen. 4.2.2 Bandwidth Control The GX/TM...
Page 30 - Layer 2 Control Protocol Filter
To change the egress rate, select option 3 for the fiber port or option 7 for the UTP port. The egress rates are displayed. Select the desired egress rate. PI SA Bandwidth Control - iConverter GX/TM2 iConverter, Serial Agent Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Slot Number = 12 Model Number = 8939N-0 1: ...
Page 31 - SFP Information; SFP A0 Information Display
SA L2CP Control - iConverter GX/TM2 iConverter, Serial Agent Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Slot Number = 1 Model Number = 8939N-0 1: Fiber L2CP Ingress Control Forward 2: UTP L2CP Ingress Control Forward Enter Choice, Previous Screen(0), (H)elp, E(x)it > Select the appropriate option to configu...
Page 33 - The 802.3ah parameters can be monitored and/or configured in the; Local Status Section; lower; Remote Status Section
4.2.5 802.3ah Parameters The 802.3ah parameters can be monitored and/or configured in the 802.3ah Control screen. • 802.3ah OAM State - The 802.3ah OAM State turns 802.3ah processing on or off for the selected port.When the port is configured as “Disabled” it will not respond to OAMPDUs (OAM Protoco...
Page 34 - ah parameters can be accessed by selecting options
remote ports are connected to the Fiber and UTP ports of the local device. The remote partner is managedby the local device via the 802.3ah OAM channel. • Discovery State - Indicates the Discovery state (“Complete”, “In Process” or “Incomplete”) of theremote ports. If “Complete” is displayed, Discov...
Page 35 - To configure the 802.3ah parameters for the UTP port, type an
PI SA 802.3ah Control - iConverter GX/TM2 iConverter, Serial Agent Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Slot Number = 7 Model Number = 8939N-0 Port = 1 1: 802.3ah OAM State Enabled Local Status 2: OAM Mode Active Discovery State Incomplete 3: Loopback Mode Disabled Multiplexer State Forward 4: Loopback T...
Page 36 - Port VLAN; Port VLAN Block Diagram; Port VLAN is access by selecting options
4.2.7 Port VLAN The flow of data on the module is controlled by configuring the Port VLAN settings. The block diagrambelow illustrates the flow of both the management traffic and the data traffic for a plug-in module (standalonemodules do not have backplane access). The data traffic is controlled by...
Page 38 - Tagged VLAN; Tagged Packet Use; “Low”; Port Type; “Tunnel”; Global Settings
4.2.8 Tagged VLAN The GX/TM2 supports the IEEE 802.1Q tag VLAN packet tagging and un-tagging (including Q-in-Qmulti-tagging) and the 802.1p Quality of Service priority standards. The following parameters are configured for each port: 4.2.8.1 Port Priority (PRI) This (IEEE 802.1p based) user-specifie...
Page 40 - VLAN Membership Table; VLAN
4.2.9 VLAN Membership Table The VLAN Membership Table lists the permitted VLAN ID (VID) for each egress port on the module.Only packets that are assigned a VID value that matches one of the egress port’s VID memberships areallowed to egress through the port. When the Ingress Security is set to High ...
Page 41 - To add a VLAN ID to the membership table, select option
PI Membership Entry - iConverter GX/TM2 iConverter, Serial Agent Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Slot Number = 1 Model Number = 8923N-1 VLAN Table Membership Entry 1 ------------------------------ 1: VLAN ID 2 2: Fiber Port Membership No 3: UTP Port Membership No 4: BP A Port Membership No 5: BP B P...
Page 42 - Once all the VLAN IDs have been assigned, select option; The VLAN membership entries are saved from the
PI Membership Entry - iConverter GX/TM2 iConverter, Serial Agent Identifier - Chassis Number = 1 Slot Number = 1 Model Number = 8923N-1 VLAN Table Membership Entry 1 ------------------------------ +1: VLAN ID 100 +2: Fiber Port Membership Yes 3: UTP Port Membership No 4: BP A Port Membership No 5: B...
Page 43 - cNode Loopback; Port Statistics
4.2.10 cNode Loopback The GX/TM2 has implemented Iometrix cNode Level 1 agent for testing performance metrics. The agentrecognizes measurement packets and loops them back to the sending cNode device. Iometrix cNodeequipment is required to obtain performance metrics. cNode configuration is accessed b...
Page 45 - GX/TM2 SPECIFICATIONS
5.0 GX/TM2 SPECIFICATIONS Plug-in Module Standalone Tabletop Standalone Wall-Mount Description 10/100/1000BASE-T UTP to 1000BASE-X Fiber Media Converter with integrated management Protocols 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX,1000BASE-T, 1000BASE-X with 10,240 bytes max. frame size Cable Types UTP EIA/TIA 568A/B, ...
Page 46 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; B. Confirm that the fiber optic cable is properly connected to the
6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 6.1 OVERVIEW The GX/TM2 module has several LED indicators available to assist in the determination of problems.Refer to Section 3.5, Verify Operation, for LED definitions. 6.1.1 Power Issues Problem: The Power LED does not illuminate after installation is complete or no LED...
Page 47 - UTP Issues
6.1.3 UTP Issues Problem: The UTP link LED does not illuminate after installation is complete. Possible Causes: A. Confirm that the UTP cable is connected properly to the iConverter GX/TM2 and the attached UTP device. Once a connection has been established between the iConverter and its link partner...
