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CONTENTS
Chapter 1
1.1
1.2
1.3

Product Overview -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

Overview---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
Features ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
Ordering information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8

Chapter 2

Technical Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------- 11

2.1 Technical specifications of E1 interface ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

2.2 Technical specifications of the Ethernet interface ------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
2.3 Technical specifications of optical interface -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
2.4 CONSOLE port property--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
2.5 Power supply environment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12
2.6 Operating environment----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
2.7 Storing environment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
2.8 Outline and structure ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

Chapter 3

Device Appearance and Description ----------------------------------------------- 13

3.1 Front panel -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

3.2 Rear panel -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
3.3 Indicator description -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
3.4 Interface description -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14

Chapter 4

Device Settings ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15

4.1 DIP switch setting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15

4.1.1 DIP switch description ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15
4.1.2 Default settings --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16

Chapter 5
5.1

Basic Connection and Typical Application -------------------------------------- 18

Basic connection -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18

5.1.1 Connect with optical interface--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
5.1.2 Connect the CONSOLE interface ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
5.1.3 Connect to the power supply ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18

5.2

Typical application------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18

Chapter 6

Network Management Features ----------------------------------------------------- 20

6.1 Network management platform ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20

6.2 Network management information query------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20
6.3 Network management configuration------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20

Chapter 7

Device Installation Preparation and Connection ------------------------------ 21

7.1 Check and preparation before installation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21

7.1.1 The used cable match with the connected device model ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
7.1.2 Ethernet cable and connection requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
7.1.3 Make sure that the fiber media applied matches the optical module of RCMS2901-120FE -------------------------- 22
7.1.4 Confirm the fiber cable type ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22

7.2

Installation procedures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22

7.2.1 Device installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 22
7.2.2 Cable connection ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
7.2.3 Power on ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23

Appendix A Cable Making -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24

A.1 CONSOLE network cable making -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
A.2 Ethernet cable making ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24

Appendix B FAQ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26

Preface

About This Manual

This manual introduces primary functions of the configuration management software for RC series
products.

Who Should Read This Manual

This manual is a valuable reference for sales and marketing staff, after service staff and
telecommunication network designers. For those who want to have an overview of the features,
applications, structure and specifications of RCMS2901-120FE device, this is also a recommended
document.

General Safety Instructions

The following instructions serve as a general guide for the safe installation and operation of
telecommunications products. Additional instructions, if applicable, are included inside the manual.

Safety Symbols
This symbol may appear on the equipment or in the text. It indicates potential safety
hazards regarding product operation or maintenance to operator or service personnel.

Danger of electric shock! Avoid any contact with the marked surface while the
product is energized or connected to outdoor telecommunication lines.
Protective earth: the marked lug or terminal should be connected to the building
protective earth bus.
Some products have terminals which are permanently protective earthing conductors.
Please be sure well connected to earthing before equipment connected to supply.
Some products may be equipped with a laser diode. In such cases, a label with the
laser class and other warnings as applicable will be attached near the optical
transmitter. The laser warning symbol may be also attached.
Please observe the following precautions:
Before turning on the chassis with optic module, make sure that the fiber optic
cable is intact and is connected to the transmitter.
Do not attempt to adjust the laser drive current.
Do not use broken or unterminated fiber-optic cables/connectors or look straight at the laser beam.
The use of optical devices with the equipment will increase eye hazard.
Use of controls, adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified herein, may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
ATTENTION: The laser beam may be invisible!
Always observe standard safety precautions during installation, operation and maintenance of this
product. Only qualified and authorized service personnel should carry out adjustment, maintenance
or repairs to this product. No installation, adjustment, maintenance or repairs should be performed by
either the operator or the user.
Some products have more than one power supply cord. Disconnect 2 power supply cords before
servicing to avoid electric shock.
Before operating modules in the electricity conditions, please be noticed that optical modules shall
be connected with optical fiber wires or shield with optical module cover for fear that laser light
harms to operators eyes.
It is suggested to apply optical module CLASS1 as laser.

Handling Energized Products

General Safety Practices
Do not touch or tamper with the power supply when the power cord is connected. Line voltages may
be present inside certain products even when the power switch (if installed) is in the OFF position or

a fuse is blown. For DC-powered products, although the voltages levels are usually not hazardous,
energy hazards may still exist.
Before working on equipment connected to power lines or telecommunication lines, remove jewelry
or any other metallic object that may come into contact with energized parts.
Unless otherwise specified, all products are intended to be grounded during normal use. Grounding
is provided by connecting the mains plug to a wall socket with a protective earth terminal. If an earth
lug is provided on the product, it should be connected to the protective earth at all times, by a wire
with a diameter of 18 AWG or wider. Rack-mounted equipment should be mounted only in earthed
racks and cabinets.
Always make the ground connection first and disconnect it last. Do not connect telecommunication
cables to ungrounded equipment. Make sure that all other cables are disconnected before
disconnecting the ground.

Connection of AC Mains
Make sure that the electrical installation complies with local codes.
Always connect the AC plug to a wall socket with a protective ground.
Always connect the power cord first to the equipment and then to the wall socket. If a power switch
is provided in the equipment, set it to the OFF position. If the power cord cannot be readily
disconnected in case of emergency, make sure that a readily accessible circuit breaker or emergency
switch is installed in the building installation.

Connection of DC Mains
Unless otherwise specified in the manual, the DC input to the equipment is floating in reference to
the ground. Any single pole can be externally grounded.
Due to the high current capability of DC mains systems, care should be taken when connecting the
DC supply to avoid short-circuits and fire hazards.
DC units should be installed in a restricted access area, i.e. an area where access is authorized only to
qualified service and maintenance personnel.
Make sure that the DC supply is electrically isolated from any AC source and that the installation
complies with the local codes.
Before connecting the DC supply wires, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit. Locate
the circuit breaker of the panel board that services the equipment and switch it to the OFF position.
When connecting the DC supply wires, first connect the ground wire to the corresponding terminal,
then the positive pole and last the negative pole. Switch the circuit breaker back to the ON position.
A readily accessible disconnect device that is suitably rated and approved should be incorporated in
the building installation.

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Modules which can be plugged into chassis are sensitive to damage from static electricity.
Conversely, static voltages as high as 35,000V can be generated just by handling plastic or foam
packing material, or by sliding assemblies across plastic and carpets. Not exercising the proper
electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions can result in intermittent or complete component failures.
To minimize the potential for ESD damage, observe the following guidelines:
Always use an ESD-preventive antistatic wrist strap or ankle strap and ensure that it makes good
skin contact.
When removing or installing a component, make sure the equipment end of your antistatic strap
leash is connected to the ESD connection sockets on the front of the chassis or to a bare metal
surface on the chassis. Avoid contact between the component and your clothing. The wrist strap only
protects the component from ESD voltages on the body; ESD voltages on your clothing can still
cause component damage.
Always place a card component-side-up on an antistatic surface, in an antistatic card rack, or in a
static shielding bag. If you are returning the item to the factory, immediately place it in a static
shielding bag.
Handle Modules by the metal card carrier edges only; Avoid touching the board or any connector
pins.

Chapter 1 Product Overview

1.1 Overview
RCMS2901-120FE series desktop 4E1 Ethernet multi-service FiberMux is a single optical interface fiber
transmission device aiming at wireless communication stations, private communication network and
building up network with Ethernet switches, etc. point-to-point and medium or small scale access device
market. The RCMS2901-120FE series device can transmit 4 lines E1 data and and 4 lines fast Ethernet
dataas well as provide 4 75 unbalanced E1 interfaces, 4 fast Ethernet interfaces and share 100Mbps
bandwidth in the Ethernet interface with transmission distance 0-25Km.
RCMS2901-120FE series device can intercommunicate with RCMS29xx Ethernet multi-service FiberMux
and RC86xx Fiber Madem, but not RCMS28xx Ethernet multi-service FiberMux and RC83xx Fiber
Madem (adopting RC7017 program).

1.2 Features

Super large scale ASIC chip with low power consumption, 4-layer circuit board design with high
reliability;
Provide both local and remote device network management function;
Network management channel supports optical network overhead, E1 Sa bit or one 64k channel;
Complete alarm and indication, can display both local and remote device alarms;
Dying Gasp function can show remote device power off alarm;
Support optical interface ALS (Automatic Laser Shutdown) function that can control optical signal
transmission efficiently under link down status;
Provide 4 lines E1 data interface at most, each E1 interface with 2048Kbps transparent transmission
mode, supporting one E1 signal framed mode;
Built-in E1 signal BERT function to detect the quality of E1 line or optical line;
E1 line local and remote loopback test function facilitates business development and fault diagnosis;
Support framed E1 signal performance statistics, ES, SES statistics, LOF, E-3, E-6 alarms;
Support E1 signal LOS, AIS, CV alarms; support untapped E1 signal alarm screen;
Support four 10/100Mbps Auto-Negotiation Ethernet interface and can configure Ethernet TAG
VLAN and PORT VLAN, default for full switching;
Support Ethernet interface rate and duplex mode selection;
Support a maximum Ethernet data frame length of 1916 bytes;
Support Ethernet interface full-duplex IEEE802.3x and half-duplex back pressure flow control;
Support Ethernet receiving and transmitting bandwidth control;
Support Ethernet fault pass-through function, including optical to Ethernet, Ethernet to Ethernet;
Support fault pass-through function from optical to electric;
Operating temperature: -5 ~ 50 ;
The total power consumption 7W, stable and reliable.

1.3 Ordering information

Table 1-1 RCMS2901-120FE ordering information
Model

Version

Name

Description

RCMS2901-120FE-MAC

RCMS2901-120FE-S1AC

RCMS2901-120FE-S2AC

RCMS2901-120FE-S3AC

RCMS2901-120FE-SS
13-AC

RCMS2901-120FE-SS
15-AC

RCMS2901-120FE-SS
23-AC

RCMS2901-120FE-SS
25-AC

RCMS2901-120FE-SS
34-AC

RCMS2901-120FE-SS
35-AC

RCMS2901-120FE-MDC

RCMS2901-120FE-S1DC

Desktop single
optical interface
4E1 Ethernet
multi-service
FiberMux
Desktop single
optical interface
4E1 Ethernet
multi-service
FiberMux
Desktop single
optical interface
4E1 Ethernet
multi-service
FiberMux
Desktop single
optical interface
4E1 Ethernet
multi-service
FiberMux
Desktop single
optical interface
4E1 Ethernet
multi-service
FiberMux
Desktop single
optical interface
4E1 Ethernet
multi-service
FiberMux
Desktop single
optical interface
4E1 Ethernet
multi-service
FiberMux
Desktop single
optical interface
4E1 Ethernet
multi-service
FiberMux
Desktop single
optical interface
4E1 Ethernet
multi-service
FiberMux
Desktop single
optical interface
4E1 Ethernet
multi-service
FiberMux

Provides four 75 unbalanced E1 interface and four FE

interfaces; dual-strand multi-mode (DSC), single optical
interface, 0~2Km transmission distance, AC 220V single
power supply.

Desktop single
optical interface
4E1 Ethernet
multi-service
FiberMux
Desktop single
optical interface
4E1 Ethernet
multi-service

Provides four 75 unbalanced E1 interface and four FE

interfaces; dual-strand multi-mode (DSC), single optical
interface, 0~2Km transmission distance, DC -48V single
power supply.

Provides four 75 unbalanced E1 interface and four FE

interfaces; dual-strand single-mode (DSC), single optical
interface, 0~25Km transmission distance, AC 220V single
power supply.
Provides four 75 unbalanced E1 interface and four FE
interfaces; dual-strand single-mode (DSC), single optical
interface, 10~60Km transmission distance, AC 220V single
power supply.
Provides four 75 unbalanced E1 interface and four FE
interfaces; dual-strand single-mode (DSC), single optical
interface, 15~120Km transmission distance, AC 220V single
power supply.
Provides four 75 unbalanced E1 interface and four FE
interfaces; single-strand single-mode, 1310nm
dual-wavelength (SC-PC), single optical interface, 0~25Km
transmission distance, AC 220V single power supply.
Provides four 75 unbalanced E1 interface and four FE
interfaces; single-strand single-mode, 1550nm
dual-wavelength (SC-PC), single optical interface, 0~25Km
transmission distance, AC 220V single power supply.
Provides four 75 unbalanced E1 interface and four FE
interfaces; single-strand single-mode, 1310nm
dual-wavelength (SC-PC), single optical interface, 10~50Km
transmission distance, AC 220V single power supply.
Provides four 75 unbalanced E1 interface and four FE
interfaces; single-strand single-mode, 1550nm
dual-wavelength (SC-PC), single optical interface, 10~50Km
transmission distance, AC 220V single power supply.
Provides four 75 unbalanced E1 interface and four FE
interfaces; single-strand single-mode, 1490nm
dual-wavelength (SC-PC), single optical interface,
15~100Km transmission distance, AC 220V single power
supply.
Provides four 75 unbalanced E1 interface and four FE
interfaces; single-strand single-mode, 1550nm
dual-wavelength (SC-PC), single optical interface,
15~100Km transmission distance, AC 220V single power
supply.

Provides four 75 unbalanced E1 interface and four FE

interfaces; dual-strand single-mode (DSC), single optical
interface, 0~25Km transmission distance, DC -48V single
power supply.

FiberMux

RCMS2901-120FE-S2DC

RCMS2901-120FE-S3DC

RCMS2901-120FE-SS
13-DC

RCMS2901-120FE-SS
15-DC

RCMS2901-120FE-SS
23-DC

RCMS2901-120FE-SS
25-DC

RCMS2901-120FE-SS
34-DC

RCMS2901-120FE-SS
35-DC

Desktop single
optical interface
4E1 Ethernet
multi-service
FiberMux
Desktop single
optical interface
4E1 Ethernet
multi-service
FiberMux
Desktop single
optical interface
4E1 Ethernet
multi-service
FiberMux
Desktop single
optical interface
4E1 Ethernet
multi-service
FiberMux
Desktop single
optical interface
4E1 Ethernet
multi-service
FiberMux
Desktop single
optical interface
4E1 Ethernet
multi-service
FiberMux
Desktop single
optical interface
4E1 Ethernet
multi-service
FiberMux
Desktop single
optical interface
4E1 Ethernet
multi-service
FiberMux

Provides four 75 unbalanced E1 interface and four FE

interfaces; dual-strand single-mode (DSC), single optical
interface, 10~60Km transmission distance, DC -48V single
power supply.
Provides four 75 unbalanced E1 interface and four FE
interfaces; dual-strand single-mode (DSC), single optical
interface, 15~120Km transmission distance, DC -48V single
power supply.
Provides four 75 unbalanced E1 interface and four FE
interfaces; single-strand single-mode, 1310nm
dual-wavelength (SC-PC), single optical interface, 0~25Km
transmission distance, DC -48V single power supply.
Provides four 75 unbalanced E1 interface and four FE
interfaces; single-strand single-mode, 1550nm
dual-wavelength (SC-PC), single optical interface, 0~25Km
transmission distance, DC -48V single power supply.
Provides four 75 unbalanced E1 interface and four FE
interfaces; single-strand single-mode, 1310nm
dual-wavelength (SC-PC), single optical interface, 10~50Km
transmission distance, DC -48V single power supply.
Provides four 75 unbalanced E1 interface and four FE
interfaces; single-strand single-mode, 1550nm
dual-wavelength (SC-PC), single optical interface, 10~50Km
transmission distance, DC -48V single power supply.
Provides four 75 unbalanced E1 interface and four FE
interfaces; single-strand single-mode, 1490nm
dual-wavelength (SC-PC), single optical interface,
15~100Km transmission distance, DC -48V single power
supply.
Provides four 75 unbalanced E1 interface and four FE
interfaces; single-strand single-mode, 1550nm
dual-wavelength (SC-PC), single optical interface,
15~100Km transmission distance, DC -48V single power
supply.

Note: Among RCMS29xx series devices with optical transceivers for dual-strand fiber, the devices with same
optical transceivers can inter-connect with each other. For example, RCMS29xx series devices with S1 optical
transceivers can be inter-connected.
Among RCMS29xx series devices adopting optical transceivers for single-strand fiber, device with SS13 can
intercommunicate with device with SS15, while device with SS23 can intercommunicate with device with SS25.
RCMS29xx series devices cannot intercommunicate with RCMS28xx series devices.

Chapter 2 Technical Specifications

2.1 Technical specifications of E1 interface

Bit rate: 2048Kbps50ppm

Coding: HDB3
Interface type: BNC
Interface impedance: 75 unbalanced interface
Frame structure: comply with ITU-T G.704 recommendation
Physical characteristic: comply with ITU-T G.703 recommendation
Jitter transferring characteristic: comply with ITU-T G.823 recommendation
Input jitter tolerance: comply with ITU-T G.823 recommendation

2.2 Technical specifications of the Ethernet interface

Interface type: RJ45

Standard compliance: comply with IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u standards
Interface rate: 10/100Mbps auto-negotiation, supporting auto-negotiation or force mode; 10M/100M
bit rate can be chosen under force mode status
Duplex mode: full-duplex/half-duplex auto-negotiation; full-duplex or half-duplex can be chosen
under force mode status
Flow control: support IEEE802.3x under full-duplex mode, back pressure flow control under
half-duplex mode
MDI/MDIX function: support Auto-MDI/MDIX, which is ineffective when interface
auto-negotiation is disabled
Maximum frame length: support the maximum 1916bytes Ethernet data frame

2.3 Technical specifications of optical interface

Interface coding: NRZ with scrambling code

Bit rate: 150Mbps
Interface type: SC interface, FC interface can be customized
Transmitting specifications: different optical modules are corresponding to different optical
interface specifications, as shown below.
Table 2-1 Optical module indicator

Optical head
type
M
S1
S2
S3
SS13
SS15
SS23
SS25
SS34
SS35

wavelength
(nm)
1310
1310
1310
1550
1310
1550
1310
1550
1490
1550

Tx optical
power(dBm)
-20,-14
-15,-8
-5,0
-5,0
-12,-3
-12,-3
-5,0
-5,0
-5,0
-5,0

Lowest overloading(dBm)
>-14
>-8
>-8
>-10
>-8
>-8
>-8
>-8
> -8
> -8

Extinction
ratio(dB)
>8.2
>8.2
>8.2
>10
>8.2
>8.2
>8.2
>8.2
> 10
> 10

Rx sensitivity
(dBm)
<-28
<-34
<-34
<-36
<-30
<-30
<-32
<-32
< -32
< -32

Transmission
distance(Km)
0-2
0-25
10-60
15-120
0-25
0-25
10-50
10-50
15-100
15-100

Note: The transmission distance in the above table is the maximum distance of typical optical cable. The

real transmission distance will be determined by the actual network operating status.

2.4 CONSOLE port property

Interface type: RJ45

Standard compliance: RS232 standard
Interface rate: 9600bps

2.5 Power supply environment

External power supply:

AC voltage: 220V, tolerance range: 180V~260V
DC voltage: -48V, tolerance range: -36V~-72V
Power consumption: 7W

2.6 Operating environment

Operating temperature: -5 ~ 50
Operating humidity: 10~90% (25 No condensation)
Air pressure: 86 ~ 106 (Kpa)

2.7 Storing environment

Storing temperature: -40 ~ 80

Storing humidity: 5% ~ 90%, no condensation

2.8 Outline and structure

Physical outline: 19-inch desktop device, 1U

Dimension: 43.6mm (Height) x 440mm (Width) x 180mm (Depth)
Net weight: 2.6 Kg

Chapter 3 Device Appearance and Description

3.1 Front panel

Figure 3-1 Front Panel of RCMS2901-120FE

3.2 Rear panel

Figure 3-2 Rear Panel of RCMS2901-120FE-AC

Figure 3-3 Rear Panel of RCMS2901-120FE-DC

3.3 Indicator description

Table 3-1 Front panel indicators description of RCMS2901-120FE
Number

Indicators

Color

PWR

Green

LPR

Red

PAT

Yellow

LOOP

Green

LOS

Red

Description
Power supply indicator:
ON: the power supply is working normally;
Remote device dying-gasp indicator:
ON: the remote devices power off only when the local and
remote devices are working normally;
OFF: any other status;
BERT indicator:
ON: receive the pseodorandom sequence from bit error test
unit and no bit error in the line;
Flickering off for 1 minute at least: receive the pseodorandom
sequence from bit error test unit and have bit error in the line;
OFF: disable bit error test function;
E1 interface loopback status indicator:
ON: local one or multiple lines E1 loopback;
OFF: no local loopback;
Optical interface loss of signal indicator:
ON: loss of local receiving optical signal alarm;
Flickering: loss of remote receiving optical signal alarm;
OFF: both local and remote receiving optical signal is normal;

LOF

Red

E-3

Red

E-6

Yellow

E1-LOS
1-8

Red

10

LNK/ACT

Green

11

100M

Yellow

Optical interface loss of frame status indicator:

ON: loss of local receiving optical frame alarm;
Flickering: loss of remote receiving optical frame alarm;
OFF: both local and remote receiving optical frame is normal;
ON: the Bit Error Rate (BER) at the local optical interface
exceeds 1E-3;
Flickering: the Bit Error Rate (BER) at the remote optical
interface exceeds 1E-3;
ON: the Bit Error Rate (BER) at the local optical interface
exceeds 1E-6;
Flickering: the Bit Error Rate (BER) at the remote optical
interface exceeds 1E-6;
1-4 E1 tributary interface receiving loss of signal indicator:
ON: E1 loss of local receiving signal;
Flickering: loss of remote receiving E1 signal;
OFF: no loss of local and remote receiving E1 signal;
Ethernet interface link status indicator:
ON: 1-4 Ethernet ports link up;
Flickering: receiving or transferring data;
Ethernet interface bit rate indicator:
ON: the working rate of 1-4 Ethernet ports is 100M;
OFF: working rate of 1-4 Ethernet ports is 10M.

3.4 Interface description

Table 3-2 Front panel interface description of RCMS2901-120FE
Interface

Interface type

Description

RJ45

Local NMS interface

Connect to the serial port of the PC for NMS.
Comply with RS232 electrical level standard.
The port will be working at the rate of 9600bps. 3
pins for receiving and 6 pins for transmitting.
4-line FE interface

CONSOLE

FE

RJ45_1X4

Optical interface

SC

Optical interface

Table 3-3 Rear panel interface description of RCMS2901-120FE

Interface

Interface type

E1
PWR
ON/OFF

75 unbalanced BNC

Description
1~4 line E1 interface
Power port (AC/DC)
Power switch

Description:

When the software enables system upgrade function, CONSOLE interface is used to connect the PC serial
port to upgrade the software, at this time, the NMS function is invalid.
Please refer to Appendix A.1 for the pin sequence to connect CONSOLE interface and the PC serial port.

Chapter 4 Device Settings

4.1 DIP switch setting

4.1.1 DIP switch description
There are two DIP switches in the panel: SW1, SW2.
Table 4-1 SW1 DIP switch description
Switch

BIT

Definition
Bit1: Optical interface ALS function
Bit1 =OFF: disable optical interface ALS function;
= ON: enable optical interface ALS function;
Bit2: Unused E1 tributary alarm shield
Bit2 =OFF: not shield;

SW1

= ON: shield;

4 bits

Bit3: Fault pass-through function

Bit3 =OFF: disabled;
= ON: enabled;
Fault pass-through function includes optical to electric and electric to electric
functions. By default, disable this function.
Bit4: reserved bit

Table 4-2 SW2 DIP switch description

Switch

BIT

Definition
Bit1: BERT function setting
Bit1 =OFF: disabled;
= ON: enabled;

SW2

4 bits

By default, only enable the first line E1 bit error test; the other lines E1 bit
error test need to be configured through Console interface to enable.
Bit2: Software online upgrade function
Bit2 =OFF: disable ISP upgrade function;

= ON: enable ISP upgrade function;

Bit3: All E1 tributaries loopback enable setting
Bit3 =OFF: all E1 tributaries do not loopback;
= ON: all E1 tributaries loopback;
Use Console to configure single loopback.
Bit4: The local/remote E1 loopback location selection
Bit4 =OFF: E1 remote loopback;
= ON: E1 local loopback;
When executing E1 loopback testing through hardware DIP switch, the local E1 loopback is bidirectional
loopback, remote loopback is unidirectional innor loopback. The loopback point and loopback direction of
the remote innor loopback and local bidirectional loopback are shown in the Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-2.

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Note:
1. Before setting up the E1 remote loopback testing, please make sure that there is no alarm at the optical
interface.
2. To set up any loopback on the local Ethernet multi-service FiberMux, the setting of all bits of DIP switch
E1-LOOP on the device at the opposite site must be of the default setting, which is OFF.

4.1.2 Default settings

The factory settings of all DIP switches are OFF.
This default setting of the device is as follows:

Disable optical interface ALS function; not shield the unused E1 tributary alarm; disable fault pass-through
function; disable BERT function; disable software online upgrade function and no loopback on the
local/remote devices.

Chapter 5 Basic Connection and Typical Application

5.1 Basic connection

5.1.1 Connect with optical interface
Plug the fiber into right jack in accordance with optical head type and RX/TX marks.
Note: In the single-strand device, SS13 and SS15 optical modules have mutual interoperability, SS23 and
SS25 optical modules have mutual interoperability, SS34 and SS35 optical modules have mutual
interoperability. The same type of optical modules have no interoperability.
RCMS29xx series devices and RCMS28xx Series devices have no interoperability.
If the connection is correct, the front panel LOS alarm indicator will automatically OFF when receiving
optical signal.

5.1.2 Connect the CONSOLE interface

When connecting the device with the PC for network management, please connect the RJ45 connector of
the CBL-PCAGENT-DB9F/RJ45-2m cable to the CONSOLE interface of the device and connect the DB9
connector of the cable to the serial port of the PC.

5.1.3 Connect to the power supply

For device adopting 220V AC power supply, please plug the provided 220V AC power supply cable to a
220V standard 3-phase power supply socket. For device adopting -48V DC power supply, please connect
the device with DC power supply using -48V DC power supply (connect the BGND terminal of the DC
power supply interface of the device to the earth of the power supply, connect the -48V terminal to the -48V
power supply, and connect the PGND terminal to protection earth). For device using +24V DC power
supply, the connecting is similar to that of the -48V DC power supply.

5.2 Typical application

The topology here is only for user reference, the specific topology will be designed according to the actual
situation.
The core network refers to the user's core transmission network and Ethernet network, in which there are
several module boards and radio base stations. Users can place Ethernet multi-service FiberMux and PDH
Fiber Modem in the the module boards and radio base stations to extend through the optical fiber to the
users buildings so as to access the user's service to the core network.

Point-to-point application

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SDHNet

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E1
Ethernet multiservice FiberMux

Ethernet multiservice FiberMux

IP Net

ETH

ETH

Star application
E1
FE

Ethernet
Multi-service
FiberMux

Optical
Fiber
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E1
FE

Ethernet
Multi-service
FiberMux

E1
FE

Ethernet
Multi-service
FiberMux

PBX
device

Optical
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Optical
Fiber

Centralized
Fiber Modem
RC006-12
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Switch

Chapter 6 Network Management Features

6.1 Network management platform

Users can view the status of RCMS2901-120FE through RAISECOM network management platform, and
then control and configure it.

6.2 Network management information query

User can query the system information by menu mode, in this menu, you can query the following
information: ALS (Enable/Disable), Fault pass-through (Enable/Disable), Unused E1 alarm shield
(Enable/Disable) and Dying gasp alarm (Enable/Disable).
Optical interface query menu contains two submenus: optical interface status query menu and optical
interface alarm query menu, which are used to query the status of optical interface and alarm information
respectively.
Ethernet query menu contains five submenus: port status query menu, port statistics query menu, VLAN
query menu, QoS query menu and MAC address query menu.
E1 query menu contains two submenus: E1 status query menu and E1 alarm query menu, which are used to
query the status of E1 and alarm information.
Please refer to RCMS2901-120FE Menu Command Manual for the detailed description.

6.3 Network management configuration

Network management configuration contains system configuration, optical interface configuration, Ethernet
configuration and E1 configuration, etc.
Please refer to RCMS2901-120FE Menu Command Manual for the detailed description.

Note: The latest configuring operation, whether it is completed by the network management system or
a DIP switch, will always take effect.

Chapter 7 Device Installation Preparation and Connection

7.1 Check and preparation before installation

Firstly, please check the model and the number of the device and spare parts according to the packing list.
Please be sure that the appearance of the device is intact. If there is any evidence that the device has been
affected by damp, please dry it before installation.
Please read this manual with caution before installing the device; please have all types of cables that are
needed ready and make sure there are no short circuits and open circuits; please make sure that the power
supply of the chassis is in the operating voltage range; please have the rack of the chassis device well
earthed; please prepare BER tester, optical power meter for line quality testing; please fix on a balanced,
stable and safe place, please be sure the environment meets the requirements of the device.

7.1.1 The used cable match with the connected device model
75 unbalanced E1 cable can choose SYV 75-5, SYV 75-3 and SYV 75-2-2 coaxial cable.
120 balanced E1 cable can choose 22AWG or 24AWG twisted pair.
Please make sure the connected device E1 interface type, definition and interface resistance.

7.1.2 Ethernet cable and connection requirements

Please use CAT-5 twisted pair cable to connect the RCMS2901-120FE device. Please note that the length of
the cable must not exceed 100 meters.
1. Pin arrangement Auto-MDI/MDIX function is enabled when Ethernet interface is working in
Auto-Negotiation mode.
Ethernet multi-service
FiberMux

Other device

RJ45 interface connection pattern

RCMS2901-120FE

Switch

Straight-through, Crossover

RCMS2901-120FE

HUB

Straight-through, Crossover

RCMS2901-120FE

Router

Crossover, Straight-through

RCMS2901-120FE

NIC

Crossover, Straight-through

2. Pin arrangement Auto-MDI/MDIX function is disabled when Ethernet interface is working in force mode.
In this case, suggest use the connecting mode shown below:
Ethernet multi-service

Other device

RJ45 interface connection pattern

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RCMS2901-120FE

Switch

Crossover

RCMS2901-120FE

HUB

Crossover

RCMS2901-120FE

Router

Straight-through

RCMS2901-120FE

NIC

Straight-through

7.1.3 Make sure that the fiber media applied matches the optical module of RCMS2901-120FE
For RCMS2901-120FE-M, please use multi-mode fiber with two SC/PC connectors.
For RCMS2901-120FE-S1/S2/S3, please use single-mode fiber with two SC/PC connectors.
For RCMS2901-120FE-SS1/SS2/SS3/SS13/SS15/SS23/SS25/SS34/SS35, please use single-mode fiber
with one SC/PC connector.

7.1.4 Confirm the fiber cable type

The cable type for the interface of multi-mode fiber:
62.5/125um multi-mode fiber or 50/125um multi-mode fiber
The cable type for the interface of single-mode fiber:
9/125um single-mode fiber

7.2 Installation procedures

7.2.1 Device installation
First, set the device switch according to the application need, slowly insert it into the expansion slot and
tighten the fixation screws; Then fix the device according to the installation environment in the
nineteenth-inch rack or put it on a stable and safe place.

7.2.2 Cable connection

Optical fiber interface

Insert SC type pigtail to the optical interface. If you cannot make sure the transceiver direction, you can
power it on before connect.

Network management interface

Connect CONSOLE port to the PC serial port, then configure and query the device through the PC.

Ethernet interface

Use RJ45 connector Ethernet cable to connect this device and the related network device.

E1 Interface

E1 interface on the device is BNCF, you can use CBL-E1-BNCM/BNCM cable to connect E1 directly.

7.2.3 Power on
If use -48V DC power supply, connect PGND terminal to the protective ground. If the power line is
powered off, connect -48V terminal to the low potential cable, and connect BGND to the high potential
cable. Securely installed, and make sure no short circuit, power on.
If use 220V AC power supply, then use the provided 220V AC power line directly.
After power on, turn on the power switch on the front panel, at this time, the PWR indicator on the front
panel of the device shall ON.
The device will begin to initialize and self-check after electrifying. The process will take no more than 30
seconds. During the initialization and self-checking, the optical interface may have LOF, E-3 and E-6
alarms, which is a normal phenomenon.
During normal operation, if the optical interface is correctly connected, there will be no LOS, LOF, E-3 and
E-6 alarms.

Appendix A Cable Making

A.1 CONSOLE network cable making
The device CONSOLE port adopts RJ45 connector, the work mode is DCE; in general, the PC interface
adopts DB9 connector, the work mode is DTE.
RJ45 plug and socket corresponding Pin No. is shown below:

RJ45 Plug

RJ45 Socket

Figure A-1 RJ45 plug and socket Pin No.

DB9 connector Pin No. is shown below:

Figure A-2 DB9 connector Pin No.

The connection Pin sequence from CONSOLE interface (RJ45) to PC serial port (DB9 negative connector)
is shown below:

RJ45
IN 3
OUT 6

DB9F
2 RXD
3 TXD

GND 4

5 GND

CONSOLE port

PC serial port

Figure A-3 The device and PC serial port connection Pin No.

A.2 Ethernet cable making

RCMS2901-120FE supports Auto-MDI/MDIX function. The cable connection can adopt either
straight-through pattern or crossover pattern.
When using CAT-5 twisted pair cable with RJ45 connector connect RCMS2901-120FE, please node that

the length of the twisted pair cable can not exceed 100 meters. The RJ45 connector and the pin sequence
can refer to Figure A-1 and table A-2.
Table A-1 Ethernet interface pin sequence definition
Pin number

MDI definition

TX+

TX-

RX+

NC

NC

RX-

NC

NC

MDIX definition

RX+

RX-

TX+

NC

NC

TX-

NC

NC

When making straight-through network wire, both ends of the wire adopt T568A or T568B wiring standard;
when making crossover network wire, both ends of the wire adopt T568A and T568B wiring standard.
T568A and T568B wiring standard refer to table A-3:
Table A-2 T568A and T568B standard pin sequence
Pin
Standard

T568A

White-green

Green

White-orange

Blue

White-blue

Orange

White-brown

Brown

T568B

White-orange

Orange

White-green

Blue

White-blue

Green

White-brown

Brown

Circle pair

The same circle

Circle with 6

The same circle

Circle with 3

The same circle

Note:
1. When making the above cable, please use the shielded cable preferentially to meet the requirement of
electromagnetic compatibility.
2. When making straight-through cable, T568B wiring standard is recommended.

Appendix B FAQ
For some problems you may meet during installation and operation, please try to solve them following the
suggestions below. For the problems can not be solved using the following suggestions, please contact with
distributors for technical support.

Power indicator PWR (green) wouldnt turn ON

Firstly, please check whether the power wire has been connected.
Secondly, please check whether the power switch is in the place of ON.

The optical interface LOS indicator (red) turns ON.

This indicates that loss of receiving signal (LOS) alarm occurs at the optical interface.
Firstly, please check whether the fiber is well connected to the optical interface.
Secondly, please form a self loop of the fiber (may need attenuation). If the alarm still exists, please
replace the fiber and again form a self loop using the new fiber. If the optical interface LOS
indicator is still ON, there is problem with the device.

The optical interface LOF indicator (red) turns ON.

This indicates that loss of receiving signal (LOF) alarm occurs at the optical interface. The optical
power may at the critical value of sensitivity.
Examine the receiving optical power and confirm whether the remote optical interface TX is well
connected.

Optical interface indicator E-3/E-6 (red) turns ON.

The bit error rate of the receiving signal at the optical interface exceeds 1E-3/1E-6. The E-3/E-6
alarm may occur when the device is just powered on. This is a normal phenomenon and will last at
most 10 seconds before the E-3/E-6 indicator turns OFF. If the E-3/E-6 alarm occurs during the
normal operation of the device, please check whether the optical interface is well connected and
measure the optical power.

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