IMC Networks iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II - Manual (Page 13)

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Assigning IP Information
When the iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II is installed in an iMediaChassis, you can use UMA
to manage your iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II without an IP address (refer to the iView²
online help for more information on UMA). When the iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II is not
installed in an iMediaChassis, SNMP-management is not accessible until the iMcV-
Giga-FiberLinX-II IP information (e.g., IP address, subnet mask, etc.) is configured
(using iConfig, a serial port DB-9 connection, or DHCP). After assigning iMcV-Giga-
FiberLinX-II an IP address, you can use iView² or another SNMP-compatible Network
Management System (NMS) to remotely configure, monitor and manage the iMcV-
Giga-FiberLinX-II.
Autonegotiation, Duplex Mode, and Speed
The DATA port (non-SFP version) and EXT MGMT port on the iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II
module autonegotiate for speed and duplex mode. This module also provides the
option of selectively advertising or forcing the speed and duplex mode. Refer to Port
Configuration on page
19 for more information.
AutoCross Feature for Twisted Pair Connection
All twisted pair ports on the iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II include AutoCross, a feature that
automatically selects between a crossover workstation and a straight-through
connection depending on the connected device. Refer to Port Configuration on page
19 for more information.
Autonegotiation
The iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II ships from the factory with autonegotiation enabled on
the twisted-pair and fiber ports. In this mode, the ports negotiate for speed and
duplex. Refer to Port Configuration on page
19 for more information.
Forcing the Speed and Duplex Mode
You can manually set the twisted-pair ports on the iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-II for 10
Mbps or 100 Mbps operation at Half- or Full-Duplex (i.e., 10 Mbps FDX, 10 Mbps
HDX, 100 Mbps FDX, etc.). The OPTICS port operates at 1000 FDX. The FX port
options are either FX AN or FX Force Mode. Refer to Port Configuration on page
19
for more information.
Selective Advertising
Selective Advertising, when used in combination with autonegotiation, advertises only
the configured speed and duplex mode for the twisted pair port. If a specific speed
and/or duplex mode are desired, IMC Networks recommends using Selective