Omnitron Systems Technology iConverter 2FXM User Manual - Manual (Page 3)

1.0 OVERVIEW
This document describes the installation and configuration of the iConverter 2FXM standalone Network
Interface Device and plug-in modules. The difference between the module types are indicated using the
following legend throughout this User Manual:
- Plug-In PI
- Standalone SA
1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Omnitron iConverter ® 2FXM Network Interface Device (NID) with integrated management provides
Fast Ethernet (100BASE-FX) fiber-to-fiber media conversion. It is also a managed optical switch that
functions as a fiber repeater performing the Three Rs: Retiming, Reamplification and Reshaping of the
fiber optic signal.
The 2FXM conforms to Ethernet in the First Mile (EFM) fiber standards to support Fiber-to-the-X (FTTX)
Metropolitan and Enterprise LAN networks. 2FXM NIDs are used to provide managed demarcation points
at the customer premises and network edge, offering Quality of Service and Bandwidth Control (rate-
limiting) capabilities.
The IP-based remote management of the 2FXM can be accessed by Omnitron’s NetOutlook ® SNMP Network
Management Software, third-party SNMP clients and Telnet. The management IP address is configured
manually or as a DHCP client in the configuration menu. IP-less remote management is supported via
802.3ah OAM or Secure OAM protocol. A menu-driven CLI is accessible via Telnet, serial console port,
or a modem connection to the serial console port.
IMPORTANT
This manual provides information on the installation and configuration of the module using the command
line interface (serial console). For ongoing network management, Omnitron Systems recommends
NetOutlook, an SNMP-based Network Management Software.
NetOutlook provides an efficient, user-friendly way to configure, monitor and manage devices installed
on a single network or on a series of networks by providing an intuitive graphical display with real-time
status and alarm (trap) information. The user can easily manage iConverter equipment on a large
Enterprise network or Metropolitan Area network (MAN) from a single location without the need of
additional resources.
The firmware of the Network Management Module (NMM) and NetOutlook must be the same or
greater than the firmware on the 2FXM for the module to be managed.
1.1.1 Advanced Features
The 2FXM features Port VLAN, Tag VLAN, Provider VLAN and QoS prioritization which are defined in
the IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1ad and 802.1p specifications.
Ethernet Virtual Connections can be configured with Provider VLAN to support E-Line and E-LAN
connections on Metro Ethernet Networks.
Access to the management control can be restricted with the Port VLAN and Tag VLAN features, helping
to prevent Denial-Of-Service (DoS) and unauthorized management access.
Other advanced features include:
• Bandwidth Control (Rate Limiting) • Real-time MIB statistics reporting (38 variables)
• Port Access Control • 802.3ah OAM and Extensions
• cNode Level 1 Agent • SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3
Refer to the appropriate sections for configuration information.
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