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EM316-2SFP Transparent SFP-to-SFP Converter With EM316NM or EM316LNXNM-OT Management User Guide PN 1259003-001 Revision C3 October 30, 2007[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 i Table of Contents 1 Preliminary Considerations .............................................................................................................iv 1.1 Trademarks ............................................................................................................................... .[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 ii 4 Module Management .......................................................................................................................13 4.1 Remote Command Line Interface (CLI) Setup ...........................................................................14 4.2 Serial Command Line Interface (C[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 iii Table of Figures Figure 1 -- Unpacking ........................................................................................................ ...................3 Figure 2 -- Front Panel Schematic of the EM316-2SFP .......................................................................4 Figure 3 --[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 iv 1 Preliminary Considerations 1.1 Trademarks All trademarks are the property of their respective holders. 1.2 Copyright MRV Communications reserves the right to make changes to products and documentation without notice in order to improve reliability, function, or design. The user assumes sole responsi[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 v 1.4 MRV Regulatory Compliance Contact your sales representative for more regulatory compliance information regarding specific MRV products or product families. Fiber Driver Chassis FCC Part 15 (Class A); IC (Class A); EMC Directive: Emission (Class A) and Immunity; LVD Directive: Electrical Safety; CE [...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 vi 1.5 General Safety 1.5.1 Cautions and Warnings Disconnect all power from electronic devices before servicing. Some equipment may have multiple power cords requiring disconnection. 1.5.2 Laser Safety WARNING: Fiber optic equipment may emit laser or infrared light that can injure your eyes. Never look i[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 vii 1.5.3 Static Electricity Eliminate static electricity in the workplace by grounding operators, equipment, and devices including components and computer boards. Grounding prevents static charge buildup and electrostatic potential differences. Transporting products in specia l electrostatic shielding p[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 viii 1.6 Specific Document Information Document Number: P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 Document: EM316-2SFP User Guide Release Date: October 30, 2007 12:24:44 PM 1.7 Latest Revision and Related Documents The latest revision of MRV documents may be found at http://www.mrv.com . Release Notes for Fiber Driver prod[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 1 2 Product Overview The EM316-2SFP transparent converter contains two MSA compliant SFP sockets connected back- to-back. No components on the EM316-2SFP board are connected to the data path, so the module is considered transparent. Supported speed ratings range from 100 Mbps up to 2.7 Gbps where speed- [...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 2 2.1.2 Loopback The EM316-2SFP module supports loopback either by DIP switch setting or controlled through the CLI or SNMP software settings. For software control the Loopback DIP switch must be set to OFF. It the Loopback switch is ON, it cannot be over-ridden by software. Loopback is one way to assure[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 3 3 Preparation and Installation 3.1 Unpacking the Fiber Driver Module Follow the steps below as illustrated in the figure. Step 1. Open the cardboard box. Step 2. Remove the static bag containing the device. Step 3. Check for additional accessories in the box that may move beneath the module tray during[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 4 3.2 Front Panel Description Figure 2 -- Front Panel Schematic of the EM316-2SFP The EM316-2SFP module is equipped with the following interfaces: Port 1 (P1): SFP port rated 100 Mbps to 2.7 Gigabit depending on SFP interface Port 2 (P2): SFP port rated 100 Mbps to 2.7 Gigabit depending on SFP interface [...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 5 3.3 DIP Switch Configuration The EM316-2SFP factory default configuration is designed to operate in the most common applications. Network Management = Enabled LIN = Disabled Loopback = Disabled The default configuration optimizes the EM316-2SFP module in most applications. Network management configurat[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 6 3.4 Module Installation EM316xx cards are hot-swappable, and they are designed to insert into a powered Fiber Driver chassis. Install the EM316xx module into a single sl ot or multiple slot chassis by aligning the edge of the card with the rail of the chassis and hand-tighten the t humb screw. The thum[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 7 Step 2. Install the module inside a Fiber Driver chassi s by aligning the edge of the card with the rail of the chassis. Tighten the thumbscrew by hand. Figure 7 -- Module installation (not all chassis a re shown) Handle the module by the edges to avoi d damaging any components. Follow all ESD precauti[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 8 3.5 Small Form Pluggables (SFP): Handling and Installation The EM316-2SFP accepts any SFP that complies with the MSA standard. Use MRV components for guaranteed results. Follow all ESD precautions listed at the front of this manual. 3.5.1 Cleaning Fibers Fiber optic components and cable s are very sens[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 9 3.5.2 Working with SFPs The pluggable optics modules used in the EM316xx products are extremely portable, and consequently may be easily mistreated. If SFPs are not protected against dust, remove the dust caps and clean them with 1.25 millimeter cleaners. Figure 11 -- SFP cleaners 3.5.2.1 Cleaning SFPs[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 10 3.5.2.2 Mylar Tab SFP Modules The Mylar tab or nail latch on the module has a tab that you must pull in order to remove the module from a switching module port. Figure 12 -- Mylar Tab on SFP Module (3) Inserting a Mylar Tab SFP Module To insert the Mylar tab SFP module into a switching modu le port, l[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 11 3.5.2.3 Actuator/Button SFP Modules The actuator/button SFP module has a button that you must push in order to remove the SFP module from a switching module port. Figure 15 – Actuator/Button SFP Module 3.5.2.4 Inserting an Actuator/Button SFP Module To insert the actuator/button SFP module into a sw[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 12 3.5.2.5 Bale Clasp SFP Module The bale clasp SFP module has a bale clasp that you use to secure the SFP module in a switching module port. Figure 18 -- Bale Clasp SFP Module (6) Inserting a Bale Clasp SFP Module into a Switching Module Port Step 1 Close the bale clasp in the up ward dire ction before [...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 13 4 Module Management Most Fiber Driver modules, including the EM316- 2SFP, may be manag ed by a Fiber Driver network management (NM) module installed in the same chassis. The EM316-2SFP module may be managed by either the EM316NM-5 or EM316LNXNM-OT Network Management (NM) modules. The NM module install[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 14 4.1 Remote Command Line Interface (CLI) Setup The NM has at least one Ethernet port, which is typically used to connect to a Local A rea Network (LAN). The factory default IP address is 192.168.14.201 with netmask 255.255.255.0, sometimes written as 192.168.14.201/24 to show the 24 bits masked for sub[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 15 4.3 EM316NM[-5] Command Line Interface (CLI) Command Line Interface (CLI) commands are used to manage the EM316-2SFP module through network management interfaces. A set of relevant commands is given here with a description of their function and syntax. A Fiber Driver ® Network Management Module (EM31[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 16 EM316 (Chassis) Commands get-chassis-info arg1 Display chassis information [arg1] chassis number {1} Slot (Module) Commands get-module-info arg1 arg2 Display module information [arg1] chassis number {1} [arg2] slot number {1-16} init-module arg1 arg2 Initialize specified module to defaults [arg1] chas[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 17 SFP Port Commands get-port-dd arg1 arg2 arg3 arg4 Get the port optics digital diagnostic information [arg1] chassis number {1} [arg2] slot number {1-16} [arg3] port number [arg4] optional: type <now> to fetch info in real-time get-sfp-poll Display SFP polling interval set-sfp-poll arg1 Set SFP p[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 18 4.4 EM316LNXNM-OT Command Line Interface (CLI) The EM316LNXNM-OT provides command line interface (CLI), SNMP, and graphical administration options for a Fiber Driver chassis system. This section introduces the CLI for the Linux-based network management (EM316LNXNM-OT) module. The commands for EM316NM [...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 19 4.4.1 EM316LNXNM-OT Boot and CLI Login The box below shows the NM boot and login to the built-in admin us er account. The “banner” information that displays after the login may al so be displayed from the CLI prompt with the show version command. The show command is introduced in a later section. [...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 20 4.4.2 CLI Navigation The CLI uses five operational contexts: login, configuration, chassis, slot, and port. Only the login context is not considered a configuration mode. The system prompt includes a string to indicate the current ope rational context, as illu strated in the example below. The “#”[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 21 4.4.3 Login Context Commands and Examples The login context refers to the only CLI state not considered a configuration context. Commands in this context are generally for system status monitoring. Use the “ ? ” a nd “ list ” commands at the fiberdriver # prompt to display the list of command [...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 22 4.4.3.3 “ show running-config ” The show running-config command displays the currently active system parameters for the management system. fiberdriver# show running-config Building configuration... Current configuration: ! ! Configuration saved on 2005/01/01 01:54:38 ! ! ! Configuration written by[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 23 4.4.3.4 “ show startup-config ” The show startup-config command displays the contents of the startup-config file that are applied when the system boots. Default values are applied to any parameters not specified in this file. fiberdriver# show startup-config ! ! Configuration saved on 2005/01/01 0[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 24 4.4.4 Configuring System Parameters Enter "configuration" mode, as shown below, to configure the system parameters fiberdriver# configure terminal Note that each command is completed with the <CR> or <Enter> key, which is not printable. Once the mode is changed, the prompt also c[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 25 4.4.5 Chassis Context 4.4.5.1 Chassis Contex t – “ show ” The following CLI excerpt shows a Fiber Driver chassis system an EM316-2SFP module and a EM316LNXNM-OT network management (NM) modul e. No other modules are installed in this example. Use the command line “?” (help character) to displ[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 26 4.4.5.2 Displaying and Saving Sy stem Parameters Use the write terminal command to display the current operating parameters. Use the write file command to save the current parameters to the configuration file. fiberdriver(port/1.1.1)# write terminal Building configuration... Current configuration: ! ![...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 27 4.4.5.3 Restoring Default Parameter s Use the default command to discard changes applied to the module configuration. The example below illustrates returning the entire module to the original fact ory defaults. Use the “?” after the default command or refer to EM316LNXNM-OT documentation for param[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 28 4.4.5.4 Chassis Contex t – Oth er Commands The commands available at the chassis level ar e consistent in Fiber Driver environments. These general system features are beyond the scope of this document. A list of available commands in the chassis context is display ed by typing “?” or “list” [...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 29 4.4.6 Slot Context Commands and Examples Command examples in this section are applied in the slot-level context. The box below shows the command to navigate to the slot context from the login context. fiberdriver# configure terminal fiberdriver(config)# fiberdriver(config)# slot 1.1 fiberdriver(slot/1[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 30 4.4.6.1 “ ? ” The “ ? ” is a special help character in the EM316LNXNM-OT command line. In previous releases, the “ ? ” character did not echo to the display when typed. Beginning in version 4.0, the “?” displays as other commands do. Results of the help request are displayed immediatel[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 31 4.4.6.2 “ list ” The list command displays all the full command options (including applicable command line arguments) available in the current context. The box below illustrates the display in the slot-level context specific to 2SFP modules. fiberdriver(slot/1.1)# list clear-type default all defau[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 32 4.4.6.3 “ show ” The show command displays management and syst em information related to the EM316LNXNM-OT management module, the hosting chassis, other modules in the chassis, and ports available within the managed system . The arguments (parameters) following the show command and the operational[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 33 The boxes below illustrate two common parameters used with the show command. Default settings are listed in the show defaults command output. These parameters reflect the module boot configuration which is determined by DIP switches and firmware programming. All lines in this display begin with “!?[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 34 Each module may be given a descriptive name with the command below. The show command follows with the new name bolded. 4.4.6.4 “ show digital-diagnostics ” Many SFP transceivers support the digita l diagnostics standards from SFF-8472. The command below applies to ports with these SFP modules inst[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 35 4.4.7 Port Context Commands and Examples Command examples in this section are applied in the port-level context. The box below shows the command to navigate to a specific port context from the login context. 4.4.7.1 “ ? ” The “ ? ” command, used alone on the command line, lists the commands av[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 36 The box below shows the output of the “ ? ” typed alone on the command line in the port-level configuration context. The box below is specific to the 2SFP modules. fiberdriver(port/1.1.1)# ? default Restore parameter(s) to defaults description Set port name echo Display text for scripting end End [...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 37 4.4.7.2 “ list ” The list command displays all the full command options (including applicable command line arguments) available in the current context. The box below illustrates the display at the port-level context specific to the 2SFP modules and an installed SFP transceiver. fiberdriver(port/1.[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 38 4.4.7.3 “ show ” The show command displays management and system information related to the EM316LNXNM-OT management module, the hosting chassis, other modules in the chassis, and ports available within the managed system . The arguments (parameters) following the show command and the operational [...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 39 4.4.7.4 Port Description fiberdriver(port/1.1.1)# description sfp-port1 fiberdriver(port/1.1.1)# show Port: 1.1.1 Name: sfp-port1 Part #/Rev: SFP-DGD-SX/A Protocol: Transparent Enable: enable LIN: enable Link: signal Detect Nom. BR: 2100 Loopback: off Serial Number: P6K21R5 Vendor Info: MRV COMM. INC.[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 40 4.4.7.5 “ show defaults ” Default settings are listed in the show defaults command output. These parameters reflect the module boot configuration which is determined by DIP switches and firmware programming. All lines in this display begin with “!” to indicate that they are comments for inform[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 41 4.4.7.7 Loopback Applying the “ loopback ” command to one port automatically adjusts the other SFP port. 4.4.7.8 LIN Applying the “ lin ” command to one port automatically adjusts the other SFP port. fiberdriver(port/1.2.1)# l in fdrd[60]|CORE| warn|Jul 07 21:23:22 1.2.2: Auto-adjusted PortLIN[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide 4.4.7.9 Shutdown fiberdriver(port/1.2.1)# shutdown fdrd[60]|TRAP| err|Jul 07 21:36:13 Port 1.2.1 Amps Too Low, 0.020 Chassis Name: NC316BU-16 Slot Name: EM316-2SFP at 1.2 Port Name: SFP at 1.2.1 fdrd[60]|TRAP| err|Jul 07 21:36:13 Port 1.2.1 Tx Power Too Low, -inf Chassis Name: NC316BU-16 Slot Name: EM316-2SFP at 1.2 Port Name:[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 Appendix-43 5 Appendix 5.1 Technical Specifications Physical Dimensions 25 mm x 75 mm x 175 mm deep (1" x 3" x 7" de ep) Weight 360 grams (9.6 ounces) Power 5V DC at 2A maximum Storage Temperature -40° C to 70° C (-40° F to 158° F) Operating Temperature 0° C to 50° C (32° F to 122°[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 Appendix-44 5.4 Troubleshooting This section provides basic troubleshooting to rectify the most common issues with the EM316-2SFP. If the information provided in this section and in this manual do not resolve the issu e, please do not hesitate to contact MRV Communications Customer Support or your local [...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 Notes a[...]
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EM316-2SFP User Guide P/N 1259003-001 Rev C3 Notes b[...]
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MRV Communications, Inc. 20415 Nordhoff Street Chatsworth, CA 91311 Tel: 818-773-0900 Fax: 818-773-0906 http://www.mrv.com[...]