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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome
Thank you for choosing FMC-2000MS Gigabit Ethernet OAM/IP Web Smart Media Converter. Throughout this document, the Web Smart
Media Converter will be referred to as FMC-2000MS or in an abbreviated form as just 2000MS. If you would like to skip right to the installation
of the converter, proceed to Chapter 2.
This manual is used to explain the hardware installation procedures and operation of FMC-2000MS and present its capabilities and
specifications. This manual is divided into 3 chapters, the Introduction, Installation, and Provisioning Chapters.
Installers should carefully read the Chapters 1&2, Introduction and Installation. The divisions in that manual are intended for use by personnel
to answer questions in general areas. Planners and potential purchasers may read the Introduction to determine the suitability of the product to
its intended use; Operating Personnel would use Web Based Management Chapters and Appendices to become familiar with the converter and
settings. Network Administrators should read the chapters on Web Based Management and Trouble Shooting to become familiar with the
diagnostic capabilities, network settings and management strategies.
1.2 Product Description
FMC-2000MS is an electrical to optical media converter for Gigabit Ethernet. There are two models, one with adapter type power input and
one supporting built-in AC and/or DC power. These converters support embedded stand-alone Web based management over IP networks as
well as IEEE802.3ah OAM for remote in-band management. The adapter-type converters are also fully compatible when placed in FMC Non-
managed chassis such as the FMC-CH17 or FMC-CH08. FMC-2000MS media converters also have built-in power type model supporting both
AC and DC power. FMC-2000MS also features a console port with USB Type-C™ connector to connect to a laptop or PC host with terminal
emulation such as PuTTY or TeraTerm Pro.
FMC-2000MS is an IEEE802.3ah OAM compliant copper to fiber Gigabit Ethernet solution designed to make conversion between
10/100/1000Base-TX and SFP LC connector. When deployed as a stand-alone solution, this media converter incorporates an easy-to-use Web
user interface for operation, administration, and maintenance of both local and remotely connected FMC-2000MS converters. By offering
802.3ah OAM compliance, this converter can be linked to any 802.3ah compliant fiber switch and support loop back and dying gasp functions.
All functions of this converter and the remotely connected converter can be configured and monitored via in-band management, including band-
width control, duplex, speed, VLAN configuration and more.
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