Summary: This article will guide you on how to activate SFP port on the PTP 650/670 radios via web GUI.
Solution: PTP 650/670 has total of 3 interfaces Main PSU, SFP and Aux port. Main PSU port is by default enabled for data traffic and management access. Aux port would require certain configurations to use it as data or management port. However, SFP port require a separate license to get it activated.
Below are the SFP feature part numbers:
C000065L008A Single-Mode Optical SFP Interface per ODU
C000065L009A Multi-mode Optical SFP Interface per ODU
C000065L010A Gigabit Ethernet SFP Interface per ODU
Note: The SFP comes in kit form which includes the license key, SFP gland, SFP module
Kindly find the below link explaining the procedure to generate and apply license to PTP 650/PTP 670 radios.
SFP module kits allow connection of a PTP 670 Series ODU to a network over a Gigabit Ethernet interface in one of the following full-duplex modes:
• Optical Gigabit Ethernet: 1000BASE-LX or 1000BASE-SX
• Copper Gigabit Ethernet: 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T
Once the license key is applied, we can check if the feature is added or not under the license tab, refer below screenshot:
Refer below diagrams explaining the Main PSU and the SFP port (copper or optical) connection for a PTP 650 and PTP 670 radios:
• ODU with copper SFP and PSU interfaces – Figure 1
• ODU with optical SFP and PSU interfaces – Figure 2
Procedure to Install the SFP and configure the interface:
Step 1 . Remove the blanking plug from the SFP port of the ODU:
Step 2. Insert the SFP module into the SFP receptacle with the label up:
Step 3. Push the module home until it clicks into place:
Step 4. Rotate the latch to the locked position:
Steps to configure the SFP port as follows below:
Step 1 . Go to the Menu option: System > Configuration > LAN Configuration or we can click on Installation>Continue to the installation wizard>Next>Interface Configuration tab.
This SFP port option is only available when the SFP license is applied to the ODU.
Refer below screenshot from LAN Configuration tab:
Refer below screenshot from Interface Configuration tab:
SFP Port Auto Negotiation:
Disabled : Configuration of the Ethernet interface is forced. This is to be used as a last resort only if auto-negotiation fails.
Enabled : Configuration of the Ethernet interface is automatically negotiated (default). This is the preferred setting.
SFP Port Auto Neg Advertisement
Only displayed when SFP Port Auto Negotiation is set to Enabled. The data rate that the auto-negotiation mechanism will advertise as available on the Ethernet interface (1000 Mbps or 100 Mbps Full Duplex). Select a data rate that is within the capability of the Ethernet link partner. Use the same setting for the Ethernet link partner.
Forced Configuration
Only displayed when SFP Port Auto Negotiation is set to Disabled. This forces the speed and duplex setting of the Ethernet interface. Over-the-air throughput will be capped to the rate of the Ethernet interface at the receiving end of the link. Select a data rate that is within the capability of the Ethernet link partner. Use the same setting for the Ethernet link partner.
Auto Mdix
Disabled : The Auto Medium Dependent Interface (MDI)/Medium Dependent Interface Crossover (MDIX) capability is disabled.
Enabled : The Auto Medium Dependent Interface (MDI)/Medium Dependent Interface Crossover (MDIX) capability is enabled.
To save changes, click Submit Updated System Configuration and reboot the unit.