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    * Typical maximum cable distance. Actual distance is dependent upon the physical characteristics of the network. The chassis version of the media converter is C4TEF10xx-10x . For more information, see the user’s guide on-line at: www.transition.com. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 [...]

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    NOTE: An RS-232 cable with a 6-pin DIN connector and a DB-9 connector is included with the S4TEF10xx-10x media converter. 2 S4TEF10xx-10x 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 PWR LKF 100Base-FX TX RX 4 3 2 1 LNK LNK LNK LNK AIS AIS AIS AIS fiber p ort T1/E1 ports RS-232 RS-232 p ort Part Number Fiber-Optic - si[...]

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    4 S4TEF10xx-10x 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Installation -- Continued Switch Set #1 - T1/E1 Options 5, 6, 7, 8 - Loop-Back Settings The loop-back setting is used for installation and network debugging procedures. Each of the T1/E1 ports can be individually set for loop-back mode: • Switch 5 controls [...]

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    6 S4TEF10xx-10x 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Installation -- Continued Switch Set #2 - Serial Options 6 - not in use 7 - not in use 8 - not in use 9 - not in use switches 6, 7, 8, & 9 ar e not in use 9 8 7 6 10 - Fiber Loop-Back up - Disabled fiber loop-back. down - Enabled fiber loop-back. The loop[...]

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    8 S4TEF10xx-10x 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Installation -- Continued Install the T1/E1 Cable 1. Locate or build ITU-compliant copper cable with straight-through RJ-48 connectors installed at both ends. (See page 13 for the proper cable specifications for your network application.) 2. Connect the RJ-48[...]

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    10 S4TEF10xx-10x 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Oper ation T1/E1 LEDs Each T1/E1 link has a pair of LEDs embedded in the RJ-48 connector that monitor the status of the link. LNK LED (green) On = T1/E1 link detected. AIS LED (amber) On = AIS (Alarm Indication Signal) detected. Failure of the device connect[...]

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    13 techsupport@transition.com -- Click the “Transition Now” link for a live Web chat. Cable Specifications -- Continued T1/E1 Cable Category 3: (minimum requirement) Connector: RJ-48C Electrical network connection: Single 4-wire (Tip/Ring - Tip1/Ring1) Mechanical arrangement: 8-position miniature modular jack Usage: 1.544 Mb/s access lines Inte[...]

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    14 S4TEF10xx-10x 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 T echnical Specifications For use with Transition Networks Model S4TEF10xx-10x or equivalent. Standards G.703, AMI/B8Zs/HDB3 Data Rate Fiber: 100 Mb/s Dimensions 3.7" x 4.7" x 1.8" (93 mm x 120 mm x 47 mm) Weight 1 lb. (0.45 kg) (approximate) [...]

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    16 S4TEF10xx-10x 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 T r oubleshooting -- Continued 5. Is data transfer failing on one of the T1/E1 ports? YES • Verify the local T1/E1 connection at the local converter by starting a local loop-back at the local converter: - HW mode: set the local converter to T1/E1 loop-back[...]

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    18 S4TEF10xx-10x 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Contact Us Technical Support Technical support is available 24 hours a day. US and Canada: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Transition Now Chat live via the Web with Transition Networks Technical Support. Log onto www.transition.com and click [...]

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