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User's Manual GT-902 GT-902S GT-905A GT-906A15 / GT-906B15 GT-906A60 / GT-906B60 10/100/1000Base-T to 1000Base-SX / LX Managed Media Converter[...]
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-2- Trademarks Copyright © PLANET Technology C orp. 2008. Contents subject to which revision without prior notice. PLANET is a registered trademark of PLAN ET Technology Corp . All other trademarks belong to their respective o wners. Disclaimer PLANET Technology does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environm ents and applica[...]
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-3- TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 P ACKAGE C ONTENTS ............................................................................................................................... ... 1 1.2 H OW TO U[...]
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-4- 4.5.3 Q-in-Q VLAN Setting ........................................................................................................................ 40 4.6 Q UALITY OF S ERVICE ............................................................................................................................... . 41 4.7 OAM S ETUP .......................[...]
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1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Package Contents Check the contents of y our package for following parts: ● Managed Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter x1 ● CD-ROM user's manual x1 ● Quick installation guide x1 ● External D C 5V / 2A power adap ter x 1 If any of these are missi ng or damaged, please contact your dealer immed iately, if po ssible, ret[...]
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-2- 1.3 About the Ma naged Media Converte r The Managed Media Converter GT-90x p rovide conversion be tween 10/100/1000 Base-T and 1000Ba se-SX /LX network. There are SC / LC / WDM connectors and single -mode / multi-m ode media for y our needs. Ethernet signal that allow s two type segments connect easily , efficiently and inexpensi vely. This Man[...]
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1.4 Product Feat ur es Complies w ith IEEE 802.3 10Base -T, IEEE 802.3u 100B ase-TX, IEEE 802 .3ab 1000B ase-T, IEEE 802.3z 1000Base-SX/LX One-channel media conversion bet ween 10/100/1000Ba se-T and 1000Base-SX / LX TP port supports 10/1 00/1000Base-T auto-nego tiation and auto-MDI/MDI-X 1000Base-SX: 50/125 μ m or 62 .5/125 μ m m[...]
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; TS-1000 OAM / IEEE 802.3ah OAM / Loop Back Test ; 16 TCP / UDP Filter groups ; Password setting, IP se tting and devices descrip ti on setting through Planet Smart discovery utility ; Firm ware upgrade via remote Web interface External DC5V 2A power supply Compact in size, ea sy installation LED indica tors for ea s y network diagno s[...]
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Power C onsumptio n 3.8 Watts/ 13 BTU (maximum) Power Input DC 5V / 2A Dimens ions 94 x 70 x 26mm (W x D x H) Operator Environment Operating temperature : 0 to 50 Degree C; Humidi t y: 5~90% non -condensing Storag e En vir o nm en t storage tempe rature: -40 to 70 Degree C; Humidity: 5~90% non -condensing Emission s FCC Class A, CE Class A -5-[...]
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2. HARDWARE DESCRIPTION This product provides th ree different run ning speeds – 10Mbp s , 100Mbps and 1000Mbps in the same Managed Media Converter and au tomatically distinguish es the speed of in coming connection . This secti on describes the functionali t ies of GT-90X’s components and guides how to install it on the desktop or shelf. Basic[...]
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2.1.1 LED Ind icators LED Color Description PWR Green Lit: When +5VDC po wer detected. Lit: To indicate the link through that fi ber port is successfully establ ished. Fiber LNK/ACT Green Blink: Indicate tha t the Fiber port i s active ly sending or receiving data o ver that port. Lit: To indicate the link through that po rt is successfully establi[...]
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2.2 Inst all th e Co nverter This secti on describes how to instal l y our Managed Media Converter and ma ke connections to the Managed Media Converter. Please read the follo wing topi cs and perform the procedures i n the order being presented. The hardware installation o f Managed Media Converter do not need software configura tion. To insta ll y[...]
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# Notice: Please refers to APPENDIX-A for detailed w iri ng info rmation of the Managed Media Converter. To prevent from optic acceptor mal f unction, chec k the both wires / transmitter before power on the converter. GT-905A Installation GT-905A is with high reliability and flex ibility to extend the distance fro m 220m to 120Km. It depends on[...]
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2.2.2 Chassis Ins tallation and Rack Mounting To install the Managed Media Converte r in a 10-inch or 19-inch with standard rack, follow the instructions described below. Step 1 : Place your Managed Media Con verter on a hard flat surfac e, with the front panel posi tioned towards your fron t side. Step 2 : Carefully slide i n the module un til it [...]
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Figure 2-6 Mounting the Chassis in a Rack -11-[...]
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3. MEDIA CONVERTER MANAGEMENT This chapter de scribes how to manage the Managed Media Converter. Topi cs include: - Overview - Management methods - Assigning an IP add ress to the Managed Media Con verter - Logging on to the Managed Media Conver ter 3.1 Ov er view This chapter gives an ove r view of Managed Media Co nverter management. T he GT-90X [...]
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3.2.1 Web Ma n agement The PLANET Managed Med ia Converter provides a built-i n browser interface. You can manage the Managed Media Converter remotely by having a remote host w ith Web browser , such as M icrosoft In ternet Explorer, Netscape Navigator or Mozilla Firefox. The follow ing sho ws how to startup the Web Manageme nt of the Managed Media[...]
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3.2.3 PLANET Smart Di sc overy Utility For easily list the Managed Media Converter in your Etherne t environment, the Plane t Smart Discovery Utility fro m user’s manual CD-ROM is an ideal solution. The following in stall instructions guiding you for run the Planet Smart Discovery Utility. 1. Deposit the Planet Smar t Discovery Utility in adminis[...]
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3. This util ity show all necessary informa tion from the devi ce s, such as MAC Address, Device Name, firmware version , Device IP Subnet address, also can assign ne w password , IP Subnet address and descrip t ion for the devices. 4. After setup completed, press “Updat e Devic e” , “Update Multi” or “Update All” button to take affect.[...]
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4. WEB MANAGEMENT The GT-90X Managed Media Converter provide Web interf ace for management function c onfiguration and make the Managed Media Con verter operate more effe ctively - They can be configured through the Web Browser. A network administrator can manage and monitor the Managed Media Conver te r from the local LAN. This section indicates h[...]
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4.2 System 4.2.1 Sy stem Inform a tion The System Information Web page p rovides information for the current device. Syste m Information Web page helps network administrator to iden tify the firmware ve rsions, IP Subnet Address and etc. The screen in Figure 4-2 appears and Table 4- 1 describes the System Information object of Managed Media Convert[...]
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4.2.2 IP Conf iguration The IP Configuration includes the DHCP Client, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and De scription. The screen in Fig ure 4-3 appears and Table 4-2 describes the IP Con f iguration obje ct of Managed Media Con verter. Figure 4-3 IP Configuration Web page screen The IP Configuration Web page screen includes the follow ing confi[...]
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4.2.3 Pas s word Setting This function provides administrator to secu re Web login. The screen in Figure 4-4 & 4-5 appears and Table 4-3 describe s the Password Setting object of Managed Media Converter. Figure 4-4 Password Setting Web page screen Figure 4-5 Password Se tting Successful Web page scre en -19-[...]
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The Passwo rd Setting W eb page include s the following configurable data: Login Name Displays the user name (admin). Old Password Ente r the old password is required before entering the new passwo rd. Ne w Pa sswo rd Specifies the new password. The password is not di splayed. As it entered an “ y ” corresponding to each chara cter is displayed[...]
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Press “Browser” button to find the firmware location administrator PC, The screen in Figure 4-7 appears Figure 4-7 Firmware Upgrade Web page screen Afte r find the firmware location fro m administrator PC, press “U pgrade” button to start the firmware upgrade pro cess. The scr een in Figur e 4-8 & 4-9 appears. Figure 4-8 Firmware Upgrad[...]
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Figure 4-9 Firmware Upgrade Web page screen When firmware upgrade process is completed then the follo wing screen appears, please click “h ere” to re-login the Managed Media Con verter with latest firmw a re and the screen in Figure 4-10 & 4-1 1 appears. Figure 4-10 Firmware Upgrade W eb page screen -22-[...]
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Figure 4-11 Login Web page screen -23-[...]
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4.2.5 SNM P Ma nagement This function provide s SNMP Management and SNMP Trap Re ceiver Configuration function of the Managed Media Converter and the screen in Figu re 4-12 & 4-13 appears and T able 4 -4 & 4-5 describes the SN MP Management and SNMP Trap Receiver object o f Managed Media Converter. Figure 4-12 SNMP Management W eb page scre[...]
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Figure 4-13 SNMP Trap Re ceiver Configuration Web page screen The SNMP Trap Receiver Configu r ation Web page in cludes the following configurabl e data: SNMP Trap Allow disable or ena ble the SNMP T rap function, the default mode i s “Disable” . SNMP Trap Destin ation Allo w input th e IP address of SNMP Trap Destination. Cold Start When Man a[...]
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4.2.6 Facto ry Default This function provides Factory Default function of the Managed Media Converter and the screen in Figure 4-14 & 4-15 & 4-16 appears. Figure 4-14 Factory Defaul t Web page screen Figure 4-15 Factory Defaul t Web page screen -26-[...]
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Figure 4-16 Login Web page screen 4.2.7 Sy stem Reboot This function provides System Reboot function of the Managed Media Converte r and the screen in Figure 4- 17 & 4-18 & 4-19 appears. Figure 4-17 System Reboot Web page screen -27-[...]
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Figure 4-18 System Reboot Web page screen Figure 4-19 Login Web page screen -28-[...]
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4.3 Port Manageme nt 4.3.1 Por t Configuration This function allow s displaying TP / Fiber port status. The Link Status in the screen displays the current connection speed and duplex mode; else thi s function will show red “Down” w hen the TP / Fiber port is disconnected. Press the “Refresh” button to renew the screen. The screen in Figure [...]
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Flow Control Allow Disable or Enable Flow Control of TP or Fiber port. • Enable – IEEE 802.3x Flow Control is enabled on Full-Duplex mode or Backpressu re is enabled on Half-Duplex mode • Disable – No Flow Control or backp ressure function on no matter Full-Duplex or Half-Duplex mode Default mode: Disable Ingress Rate Limit The value of inb[...]
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Figure 4-21 Port Conf igurat ion-I ngress R ate Limit Web Pa ge screen Figure 4-22 Port Configura t ion-Egress Shaping W eb Page screen -31-[...]
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4.3.2 Por t Status This function allows displaying TP / Fiber port detail status, such a s Link Status, Duplex Mode , Flo w control , Speed and Auto negotia t ion. Press the “Refre sh” button to renew the screen, the screen in Figure 4-23 appears and Table 4-7 describes the Po rt Status objec t of Manag ed Media Converte r. Figure 4-23 Port Sta[...]
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4.3.3 Por t Statis tics This function allows display ing TP / Fiber port detail Statistics, press the “Clear” button to clear current coun ter information . Press the “Refre sh” button to renew the screen, the screen in Figure 4-24 & 4-25 appears. Figure 4-24 Port Stati stics Web Page screen Figure 4-25 Port Stati stics Web Page screen [...]
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4.4 Converter Confi gur ati on This function provides u s eful setting for the Managed Media Converter, such as Maximum Packe t length, Loop detection, storm control and etc. The screen in Figure 4-26 appears and Table 4-8 describes the Converter Configuration object of Managed Media Con verter. Figure 4-26 Converter C onfiguration Web Page screen [...]
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Storm Fi lter Timer Provide storm Filter Timer setting and the available options are: 800ms 400ms 200ms 100ms Default mode is 800 ms . Apply button Press this button for save current configuration of Managed Media Converter. Table 4-8 Descriptions of the Converter Configuration Web Page Screen Objects 4.5 VLAN A Virtual LAN (VLAN ) is a logical net[...]
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802.1Q Tag User Prior ity CFI VL AN ID (VID) 3 bits 1 bits 12 bits TPID (Tag Pr otocol Identif ier) TCI (Tag Contr ol Information) 2 bytes 2 byte s Preamble Des tination Address Source Address VLAN TAG Ethernet Type Data FCS 6 bytes 6 bytes 4 bytes 2 bytes 46-1517 bytes 4 bytes The Ether Ty pe and VLAN ID are inserted after the MAC sour ce address,[...]
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Default VLANs The Managed Media Converter ini t ially configures one VLAN, VID = 1, called "default." The factory default se tting assigns all ports on the Managed Media Converter to the "default" . As new VLAN are configu red in Port-based mode , their respec tive membe r ports are removed from the "default." 4.5.1 VL[...]
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Figure 4-28 VLAN Group Web Page screen The VLAN Group Web page includes the follow ing configurable data: VLAN Mode Provide Disable or enab le the IEEE 802.1Q VLAN operation mode. Default mode is Disable . Management VL AN Group Provide define the Management VL AN group. Default mode is VLA N1 . VLAN Group Indicate the VLAN Group from 1 to 16. VID [...]
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4.5.2 VL AN Per Port Setting This function provides IEEE 802.1Q VLAN per port setting for TP and Fiber port of Managed Media Converter. Press the “App ly” button to save the current configuration of Managed Media Converter. The screen in Figure 4-29 appears and Table 4-10 describes the VLAN Per Port Setting objec t of Managed Media Converter. F[...]
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4.5.3 Q-i n -Q VLAN Setting When enable Q-in-Q fun ction, Managed Media Converter can insert or remove 4-by tes Q-in-Q tag in the re ceived 802.3 frames after SA. User can define Q-in-Q tag value freely. And in default condi tion, Q-in-Q tag forma t is same as VLAN tag. In normal application, enable tw o port’s Q-in-Q function. UTP Po rt set to i[...]
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4.6 Qualit y of Service Quality of Service (QoS) is an advanced tra ffic prioritization fe ature that allow s you to establish control over netw ork traffi c. QoS enables you to assign various g rades of network service to d ifferent type s of traffic, such as multi-media, video, protocol-speci fic, time critical, and file-backup traffic. QoS reduc[...]
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The Quality o f Service Web page includes the follow ing configurable da ta: Qos Mode Provide 4 diffe r ent QoS mode for opera tion, the available options are: Disable 802.1p Tag Priority The 802. 1p Tag Pri ority fie ld as sho w in Figure 4-32 . IP Address Priority The IP Addr ess Prior ity fi eld as sho w in Figure 4-33 . IP DSCP Priority The IP [...]
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Figure 4-33 IP Address Priority Web Page screen Figure 4-34 IP DSCP Priority Web Page screen -43-[...]
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4.7 OAM Set up 4.7.1 Local TS-1000 OAM Setup This function provide s Local TS-1000 OAM Se tup of Managed Media Converter. Press the “A pp ly” button to save the current configuration of Managed Media Converter. The screen in F igure 4-35 appears and Table 4-13 describes the Local TS-1000 OAM Setup object of Managed Me dia Converter. Figure 4-35[...]
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4.7.2 Rem o te TS-1000 OAM Setup The Remote TS -1000 OAM Se tup is an advan ced remote device monitor featu re that allows you to Remote monitor and automatic notify status indi cation. Remote monitor 1. User instructs cen t er Media Converter to issue a status notificatio n request fra me defined in TS-1000 to get status of terminal Media Converte[...]
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Figure 4-37 GT-90x Remote TS-1000 OAM Setup Web Page screen # Notice: Please use the PLANET GT-80x and GT-90x as the Remote device. -46-[...]
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4.7.3 TS-1000 L oop Back Test The TS-1000 Loop Back Test allow s manual run this loop ba ck test to check the interconnection betw ee n two Media Converter devices. To assure the Remo te TS-1000 OAM fun ction can work correctly. In-band and out-band Loo p back 1. Instruc t center Me dia Conver ter to iss ue an OAM fram e to request a loop back test[...]
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Figure 4-38 Remote T S-1000 Loop Ba ck Test Web Page screen The TS-1000 Loop Back Test Web page includes the following configurable data: TS-1000 Loop Back Test Send Packet Number Allow input the numbe r for packet send and the avai lable options is 1 to 255. Default is 16 . Apply button Press this button for save current configuration o f Managed [...]
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4.7.4 80 2.3ah Setup When enable 802.3ah OAM function, all 802.3ah OAMPDU packets will trap to e mbedded CPU. Software will implemen t auto discovery procedure. Wi th hardw are support, software con trols the 802.3ah remote loop back procedure . Hardware can al so detect dying gasp even and interrupt C PU to send dying gasp e v en notifica tion OAM[...]
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# Notice: 1. The 802.3ah function must work with manageab le device that supports 802.3ah function. 2. Please use the PLANET GT-90x as the Re mote device. 4.7.5 80 2. 3ah Loop Back Test The 802.3ah Loop Back Test allow s manual run this loop ba ck test to check the interconnection between two Media Converter devices. To assure the Remote 802.3ah fu[...]
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Figure 4-40 802.3ah Loop Back Test Web Page screen The 802.3ah Loop Back Test Web page includes the follow ing configurable data: 802.3ah Loop Back Test Send Packet Number Allow input the number for packet send and the available options is 1 to 255. Default is 16 . Packet Length (Not include CRC) Allow input the number for Packet Leng th and the av[...]
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4.8 Security This function provides TCP / UDP Filter setting of Managed Media Converter. Press the “A pply” button to save the current configuration of Managed Me dia Converter. The screen in Figure 4-41 appears and Table 4-17 describes the TCP / UDP Filter setting object of Managed Media Converter. Figure 4-41 Security setting Web Page screen [...]
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4.9 Logout This function provides Logout function of Managed Media Converter, w hen the “Are you sure to logout” pop window appears; press the “OK” button to logou t W eb page of Managed Media Converte r. T he screen in Figure 4-42 & 4-43 appears. Figure 4-42 Logout Web Page screen Figure 4-43 Login Web Page screen -53-[...]
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5. TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter contains information to help you solve problems. If the media con verter is not functioning properly, make sure the media converter was se t up accord ing to instruction s in this manual. The Link LED i s not lit Solution: 1. Check the cable connection and re move d uplex mode of the Managed Media Converter. 2. Check[...]
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APPENDIX A NETWORKI NG CO NNECTION A.1 Device‘s RJ-45 Pin Assi gnments ■ 1000Mbps, 1000Base T RJ-45 Connector pin assignment Contact MDI MDI-X 1 BI_DA+ BI_DB+ 2 BI_DA- BI_DB- 3 BI_DB+ BI_DA+ 4 BI_DC+ BI_DD+ 5 BI_DC- BI_DD- 6 BI_DB- BI_DA- 7 BI_DD+ BI_DC+ 8 BI_DD- BI_DC- 10/100Mbps, 10/100Base-TX RJ-45 Connector pin assignment Contac t MDI Media[...]
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There are 8 wires on a standard U T P/STP cable and each w ire is color-coded. The follow i ng shows the pin allocation and color of straight ca ble and crossover cable connection: Figure A-1: Straight-Through and Crossover Cable Please make sure your connected cables are w ith same pin a ssignment and color as above picture before deploying the ca[...]
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-57- A.4 Power Informat ion The power jack of Managed Media Converter is with 2.5mm in the central post and required +5VDC power input. It will conform to the bundled AC-DC adapter and Planet’s Media Chassi s. Should you have the problem to make the powe r connection, please contact your local sales representa tive. Please keep the AC-DC adapter [...]
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PLANET TECHNOLOGY CORPORA TION e-mail: sales@planet.com.tw http://www .planet.com.tw 1 1F , No. 96, Min Chuan Road, Hsin Tien, T aipei, T aiwan, R.O.C. T el:886-2-2219-9518 Fax:886-2-2219-9528 EC Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: *T ype of Product : 10/100/1000Base-T to 1000Base-SX/LX Managed Gigabit Converter *Model Number : G[...]