StarTech.com ET91000SM20 user manual

Contents

1. Introductionp. 4

   The ET91000SM20 converts a traditional copper Gigabit Ethernet connection (RJ45), into a Gigabit fiber connection. The media converter can then extend your…

2. System requirementsp. 4

   Gigabit (1000Base-T) network equipment (For example, a copper network switch) • Gigabit (1000Base-LX) fiber-optic network equipment (For example, a fiber…

3. Product diagramp. 5
4. Front viewp. 5

   Rear view DIP switch DC power input Grounding point Gigabit RJ45 LEDs Thumbscrew Gigabit SFP transceiver module - 1310nm - LC

5. Rear viewp. 5

   DIP switch DC power input Grounding point Gigabit RJ45 LEDs Thumbscrew Gigabit SFP transceiver module - 1310nm - LC

6. Install the media converterp. 6

   The media converter features a pre-installed 1000Base-LX (transparent conversion) (1310 nm) Gigabit SFP transceiver module with LC connectors. This module…

7. LED indicatorsp. 7

   Panel RJ45 LED Status Indication PWR (Green) Solid The media converter is powered on Blinking The media converter is upgrading (rapid blinking) Off The media…

8. DIP switch settingsp. 8

   The media converter features a four-position DIP switch that can be used to configure the ports for standalone operation. DIP Switch Number Position Parameter…

9. Link fault pass-through (LFP)p. 9

   Link fault pass-through can notify you of link problems and provides an efficient solution for monitoring your network. The LFP DIP switch is set to OFF by…

10. Enable LFPp. 9

    When the DIP switch is set to ON, LFP is enabled. When a device is connected to the media converter, and the copper line or fiber line drops the link, then the…

11. Disable LFPp. 9

    When the DIP switch is set to OFF, LFP is disabled (default). • Slide the LFP DIP switch (DIP switch 3) to the upward OFF position to disable LFP

12. Troubleshootp. 9

    Always check to ensure the duplex setting of the connected fiber equipment matches the duplex setting of the media converter

13. Troubleshoot the RJ45 copper UTP linkp. 9

    The RJ45 port supports Gigabit (1000Base-T) network devices and cables only. It does not support 10/100Mbps copper (RJ45) network devices. The ET91000SM20 is a…

14. Troubleshoot the Fiber linkp. 10

    The media converter supports Gigabit fiber devices and cables only. It does not support 10/100Mbps fiber network devices or SFPs. • The fiber port supports an…

15. Technical supportp. 11

    StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product…

16. Warranty informationp. 11

    This product is backed by a two-year warranty. StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following…