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2. INSTALLATION

This section describes the functionalities of FT-90X’s components and guides how to install it on the desktop or shelf.

Basic knowledge of networking is assumed. Please read this chapter completely before continuing.

2.1 Product Description

The Web-Smart FT-90x Media Converters supports conversion between 10/100Base-TX and 100Base-FX network.

There are SC/SFP connectors and single-mode/multi-mode media for your needs. Ethernet signal that allows two type

segments connect easily, efficiently and inexpensively. This converter can be used as a stand-alone unit or as a slide-in

module to the PLANET Media Converter Chassis (MC-700, MC-1000 and MC-1500).

Each Web-Smart converter is able to manage through the Web Interface. The powerful Web-Smart Media Converter

supports flow control, QoS, bandwidth control and Ingress/Egress rate control, etc. The statistics function of the

Web-Smart converter help the administrator to remote analysis and count the packet flow of the current Ethernet link.

The Web-Smart function also includes the LLR and Loop Back Test. LLR can immediately alarm administrators the

problem of the link media and provide efficient solution to monitor the net. It provides more flexible settings for

converters.

LLR (Link Loss Return) means when a device connected to the converter and the fiber line loss the link, the converter’s

fiber will disconnect the link of transmit. The LLR function can immediately alarm administrators the problem of the link

media and provide efficient solution to monitor the net.

With 100Base-FX SFP ports, the FT-905A is with high reliability and flexibility to extend the distance up to 2Km, 20Km,

or longer. It depends on the 100Base-FX SFP transceiver modules.

■ Supplier and Model name:

PLANET FT-90X (firmware version 1.0)

y X =

1 ST

2 SC

5 SFF/LC

5A SFP

6 WDM

6A TX1310;RX1510

6B TX1510;RX1310