PLANET GST-80X Series - Manual (Page 4)

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Checklist
Thank you for purchasing PLANET 10/100/1000Base-T to 1000Base-LX/SX Smart Media Converter, the
10/100/1000Base-T to 1000Base-LX/SX Smart Media Converter package shall contain following contents:
Check the contents of your package for following parts:
z 10/100/1000Base-T to 1000Base-LX/SX Smart Media Converter x1
z User's manual CD x1
z DC 5V 2A Power Adapter x1
If any of these pieces are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately, if possible, retain the carton
including the original packing material, and use them against to repack the product in case there is a need to return it to
us for repair.
1.2 About the 10/100/1000Base-T to 1000Base-LX/SX Smart Media Converter
The Smart Gigabit Media Converter- GST-80x series extends communication distance with highly Gigabit performance via
fiber optical cable. The GST-80x series provides media conversion between 10/100/1000Base-T and 1000Base-SX/LX
interfaces such as multi-mode LC/SC connectors (220m / 550m), single-mode LC/SC connectors
(10/20/30/40/50/70/120km) and single fiber connectors (WDM,15/60km) for various fiber optic applications.
The GST-80x series provides Auto MDI/MDI-X on its TP port and the DIP switch to configure the available smart functions
including the auto-negotiation / force for fiber interface and Link Pass Through function (LLCF/LLR). The Link Loss Carry
Forward (LLCF) function works with Link Loss Return (LLR) to diagnose network connections. Also, the LLR function can
immediately alarm network administrator the media link issue and provide efficient solution to monitor the entire network.
The GST-80x series allows two type segments to connect easily. The Smart Media Converter can be used as a standalone
unit when powered by it’s DC adapter or used as a slide-in module to the PLANET 19-inch Web Smart / Managed 16-Slots
media converter chassis (MC-1600MR/MC-1600MR48 & MC-1610MR / MC-1610MR48). When working with the Web
Smart / Managed media converter chassis, the GST-80x is able to be managed and its status be monitored through the
local RS-232 console and remote web interface.
1.3 Features
¾ Standards:
Complies with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX, IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T, IEEE 802.3z
1000Base-SX/LX Ethernet Standard
¾ Interface:
One 10/100/1000Base-T port with RJ-45 connector
One 1000Base-SX/LX port with LC/SC/WDM connector supporting multi-mode or single-mode fiber optic
cable
Auto-negotiation and Auto-MDI / MDI-X for 10/100/1000Base-T port
¾ Layer 2 Features:
Back-pressure & IEEE 802.3x compliant flow control and full wire-speed forwarding rate
9K Jumbo Frame size supported
Link Loss Return (LLR) switch on each fiber optic to aid in troubleshooting remote network connections
Link Loss Carry Forward (LLCF) work with LLR in diagnosing network connections