English dropdown-ico

METRObility Optical Systems R231-16 manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

Go to page of

Similar user manuals

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of METRObility Optical Systems R231-16, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of METRObility Optical Systems R231-16 one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of METRObility Optical Systems R231-16. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of METRObility Optical Systems R231-16 should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of METRObility Optical Systems R231-16
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the METRObility Optical Systems R231-16 item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the METRObility Optical Systems R231-16 item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of METRObility Optical Systems R231-16 alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of METRObility Optical Systems R231-16, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the METRObility Optical Systems service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of METRObility Optical Systems R231-16.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the METRObility Optical Systems R231-16 item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    Installation & User Guide Models: R231-13 / R231-14 / R231-15 / R231-16 / R231-17 / R231-1J / R231-1X / R231-1Y / R231-47 / R231-49 / R231-51 / R231-53 / R231-55 / R231-57 / R231-59 / R231-61 R ADIANCE A CCESS L INE C ARDS RX LK FX S M LK RX 100 BASE RX LK FX RX LK T X 100 BASE RX LK FX S M RX LK T X 100 BASE T X T X MAN FD PWR MAN FD PWR MAN F[...]

  • Page 2

    This publication is protected by the copyright laws of the United States and other countries, with all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, translated, transcribed, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means manual, electric, electronic, electromagnetic, mechanical, chemical, optical or oth[...]

  • Page 3

    T able of Contents Radiance Access Line Cards Installation & User Guide Overview .............................................................................................................. 4 Installation Guide ............................................................................................... 6 STEP 1: Unpack the Line Cards .....[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Overview Overview The Metrobility ® Radiance 100Mbps Access Line Cards ar e the industry’ s first media converters with the ability to reach across a wide area network (W AN) to communicate, test and reconfigure an unmanaged remote device, without reducing the available bandwidth to the customer site. This capability is accomplished through th[...]

  • Page 5

    Radiance Access Line Cards 5 The Radiance access line card provides the following key features: • Remote management using Metrobility’ s unique Radiance technology which enables communication with an unmanaged remote device. • Complete Remote Monitoring (RMON) Group 1 Ethernet Statistics support. • Remote link testing capability that does n[...]

  • Page 6

    6 Installation Guide Installation Guide Follow the simple steps outlined in this section to install and start using the Radiance access line cards. NOTE: Electr ostatic dischar ge pr ecautions should be taken when handling any line car d. Pr oper gr ounding is r ecommended (i.e., wear a wrist strap). Unpack the Line Cards Y our order has been provi[...]

  • Page 7

    Radiance Access Line Cards 7 * DIP switches can also be managed via console commands or through Metrobility’s NetBeacon or W ebBeacon management software. Refer to the Command Line Interface Reference Guide , NetBeacon Element Management Software Installation & User Guide or WebBeacon Management Software Installation & User Guide for soft[...]

  • Page 8

    8 Installation Guide Link Loss Carry Forward Link Loss Carry Forward (LLCF) is provided as an aid in troubleshoot- ing a remote connection. When LLCF is enabled, loss of the receive signal at the TX port prevents the FX port from transmitting an idle signal onto the cable. Conversely , if the FX port does not detect a receive signal, the TX port do[...]

  • Page 9

    Radiance Access Line Cards 9 • Grasp the card by the front panel as shown. • Insert the card into a slot in the chassis making sure that the top and bottom edges of the board are aligned with the top and bottom card guides in the chassis. Do not force the card into the chassis unneces- sarily . It should slide in easily and evenly . FX PWR RX R[...]

  • Page 10

    10 Installation Guide • Slide the card in until the top and bottom edges of the front panel are flush and even with the top and bottom edges of the chassis. • T o secure the line card to the chassis, turn the thumbscrew clockwise until it is snug. The card is now properly installed and ready for connection to the network. • It is not necessar[...]

  • Page 11

    Radiance Access Line Cards 11 The singlemode (SM) connector supports a maximum segment length of 20, 40, 60, or 100 km, depending on the model. NOTE: T o enable remote management, make sure the management (MAN) LED is ON after connecting the fiber cable to the remote access line card. If not, reset one of the access line cards via software or a pow[...]

  • Page 12

    12 User Guide User Guide This section contains information about the operating features of the Radiance access line cards. LED Indicators The Radiance access line cards provide several LEDs on the front panel for the visible verification of unit status and proper functionality . These LEDs can help with troubleshooting and overall network diagnosis[...]

  • Page 13

    Radiance Access Line Cards 13 Default Software Settings The following settings can only be changed via software commands. * Bandwidth Allocation .............................................................................. 100Mbps Maximum Burst Size ....................................................................................... 16K Loopbac[...]

  • Page 14

    14 User Guide The maximum burst size can be adjusted to one of the following settings: 16, 32, 64, 128 or 256 kilobytes. Loopback Mode Y ou can enable loopback on either port on the locally managed card or on the remote fiber port. The loopback function allows a port to return its incoming data back to the sender , while continuing to receive and t[...]

  • Page 15

    Radiance Access Line Cards 15 Disabling a port stops the data flow to and from that port. Although data is neither sent nor received, the disabled port continues to accept, process and transmit management packets. However , if LLCF is enabled and the opposite port has no link, management packets will not be transmitted. Remote Management Statistics[...]

  • Page 16

    16 User Guide Singlemode Fiber Optic Power Monitors Through software * , you can read the input and output power levels of the singlemode fiber optic port on the access line cards with diagnostic capabilities. Input Power Level The accuracy of the input power monitor is ± 1 dBm from -28 dBm to -12 dBm. The accuracy is ± 2 dBm from -31 dBm to -29 [...]

  • Page 17

    Radiance Access Line Cards 17 Link Loss Carry Forward (LLCF) * The access line cards incorporate an LLCF function for troubleshooting a remote connection. When LLCF is enabled, the ports do not transmit a link signal until they receive a link signal from the opposite port. The diagram below shows a typical network configuration with a good link sta[...]

  • Page 18

    18 User Guide Link Loss Return (LLR) The fiber optic ports of the access line cards have been designed with an LLR function * for troubleshooting a remote connection. When LLR is enabled, the fiber port’ s transmitter shuts down if its receiver fails to detect a valid receive link. LLR should only be enabled on one end of the link and is typicall[...]

  • Page 19

    Radiance Access Line Cards 19 T opology Solutions Radiance R5000 Remote Device Customer Premises CO/POP SNMP Control Remote Communications Path Status Reporting Configuration Instructions Used Bandwidth = 0[...]

  • Page 20

    20 User Guide T echnical Specifications Data Rate Data Rate ____________________ 100Mbps half duplex, 200Mbps full duplex Bit Delay ____________________________________ 66 bits (fiber to copper) ____________________________________ 51 bits (copper to fiber) Network Connections Singlemode F/O Interface (R231-14, R231-16) Connector __________________[...]

  • Page 21

    Radiance Access Line Cards 21 Singlemode CWDM F/O Interface (R231-47, -49, -51, -53, -55, -57, -59, -61) Connector _____________________________________________________ LC W avelength ________________________________________ (see tables below) Supported Link Length __________________________ up to 60 km full duplex Cable T ype _____________________[...]

  • Page 22

    22 User Guide Product Safety , EMC and Compliance Statements This equipment complies with the following requirements: •U L • CSA • EN60950 (safety CE) • FCC Part 15, Class A • EN55022 Class A (emissions CE) • EN55024: 1998 (immunity) • DOC Class A (emissions) • Class 1 Laser Product This product shall be handled, stored and disposed[...]

  • Page 23

    Radiance Access Line Cards 23 Warranty and Servicing Three-Y ear W arranty for the Radiance Access Line Card Metrobility Optical Systems, Inc. warrants that every Radiance access line card will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of THREE YEARS from the date of Metrobility shipment. This warranty covers the original user o[...]

  • Page 24

    Product Manuals The most recent version of this manual is available online at http://www .metrobility .com/support/manuals.htm Product Registration T o register your product, go to http://www .metrobility .com/support/registration.asp 25 Manchester Street, Merrimack, NH 03054 USA tel: 1.603.880.1833 • fax: 1.603.594.2887 www .metrobility .com 566[...]