INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

CNFE6+2USPOE

10/100TX Drop/Insert/Repeat
6TX/2FX Ethernet Switch with PoE

The ComNet CNFE6+2USPOE provides 8 Ethernet ports operating at 10/100 Mbs

and is designed to combine six electrical ports into a second optical port that
forwards this data to the next CNFE6+2USPOE. The optical ports are designed to
forward the data from the six electrical ports to its up network. In addition, the
electrical ports can supply up to thirty (30) watts of power (Power Over Ethernet),
based on IEEE802.3at standard, to remote Ethernet devices. This product uses ST
optical connections and can be supplied to operate over Singlemode or Multimode
optical fiber.
There is no programming required to use this product. It is Plug-and-Play. Port
8 can be used to monitor the data flow from the optical port to permit local
observation and diagnostics of the equipment when the diagnostic switch is set
to on. LED indicators confirm the operating status of this device. The ComNet
CNFE6+2USPOE may be either wall mounted, rack mounted (ComFit packaging)
or DIN-rail mounted with the use of the ComNet DINBKT1 adapter. See Figures A on
Page 5 for mounting instructions.
See Figures 1 7 for complete installation details.

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FIGURE 1 TYPICAL APPLICATION

CNFE6+2USPOE
Up layer switch with
1Gbps enabled

Fiber

Insert

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48VDC in

...
...
...
...

Ethernet

... 5

Fiber

10/100TX

2
3
4
5
6
7
8

PoE

PC

Ethernet

48VDC in

10/100TX

...
...
...

PoE

2
3
4
5
6
7
8

CNFE6+2USPOE

Fiber

... 6
Insert

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FIGURE 2 CNFE6+2USPOE

OPTICAL
FIBER

RJ-45
RJ-45
RJ-45

BLACK
BLACK WITH WHITE STRIPE

RJ-45

For Power over Ethernet, use

48 VDC @ 5 Amps PS.
(ComNet Model PS48VDC-5ADIN
sold separately)

FIGURE 3 CNFE6+2USPOE
FRONT PANEL

FIGURE 4 REAR SWITCH SETTINGS

REAR PANEL

EFFECT

PORT
Uplink

DIAGNOSTIC

Uplink & Diagnostic Enabled

ON

ON

Uplink Enabled, Diagnostic Disabled

ON

OFF

Uplink & Diagnostic Disabled

OFF

ON

Uplink & Diagnostic Disabled

OFF

OFF

NOTE: Diagnostic only functions when Uplink is enabled. When

Uplink and Diagnostic are enabled, Port 8 can be connected to
all other ports from 1 7.

NOTE: Remove
Electrical Connector for
Rack Mount Units

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FIGURE 5 LED INDICATORS

LINK (PORT 1 & 2)

LINK (PORT 3 8)

POE (PORT 3 8)

POWER

SOLID

Link Up

Link Up

Power Suppled to PD

Power Applied

BLINKING

Data Activity

Data Activity

POE Negotiating

OFF

No Data Link

No Data Link

No Power Supplied

Power Not Applied

FIGURE 6 APPLICATION DIAGRAM WITHOUT MULTICAST TRAFFIC

IGMP Disabled, Uplink disabled on the units.

CNGE2FE24MODMS

P1
CNFE6+2USPOE

P1
CNFE6+2USPOE

P2

P1

CNFE6+2USPOE

PC Connections
on Ports 38

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FIGURE 7 APPLICATION DIAGRAM WITH MULTICAST TRAFFIC

IGMP Enabled, Uplink enabled on the units

CNGE2FE24MODMS

P1

P1
CNFE6+2USPOE

P2

P1

Camera
Connections
Providing PoE
on Ports 38

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Installation Considerations
This fiber-optic link is supplied as a Standalone/Rack module. Units should
be installed in dry locations protected from extremes of temperature and
humidity.

Figure A
Dimensions are for a standard ComNet two slot module

C1-US, C1-EU, C1-AU or C1-CH Card Cage Racks

.156 [3.96 mm]

CAUTION: Although the units are hot-swappable and may be installed

without turning power off to the rack, ComNet recommends that the
power supply be turned off and that the rack power supply is disconnected
from any power source. Note: Remove electrical connector before
installing in card cage rack.
1. Make sure that the card is oriented right side up, and slide it into the
card guides in the rack until the edge connector at the back of the card
seats in the corresponding slot in the racks connector panel. Seating
may require thumb pressure on the top and bottom of the cards front
panel.
CAUTION: Take care not to press on any of the LEDs.

.313 [7.95 mm]

2. Tighten the two thumb screws on the card until the front panel of the
card is seated against the front of the rack.
WARNING: Unit is to be used with a Listed Class 2 or LPS power supply.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:
A) Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack
assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may
be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to
installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum
ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
B) Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such
that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised.

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