Product specifications

Company Overview
B&B Electronics is proud to present the
IMC Networks family of specialized
industrial-grade fiber media conversion and
fiber optic access solutions for Enterprise,
Government and Service Providers’ LANs,
First-Mile FTTx networks and Metropolitan
Area Networks.
With over 1.5 millions products shipped, B&B
Electronics products are deployed wherever
data moves. The IMC family of products
are deployed where copper to fiber, dual to
single-fiber or Multi-mode to Single-mode
fiber conversions are required, carrying both
managed and unmanaged media converter
modules that support 10, 100, 10/100,
10/100/1000 and Gigabit Ethernet, VDSL,
T1/E1 and DS3/E3 technologies. B&B
Electronics’ products are sold through a
worldwide network of authorized distributors,
resellers and OEM partners in more than
50 countries. B&B Electronics is ISO
9001:2008 registered; all products are RoHS
compliant, Made in the USA, and carry a 6
year comprehensive warranty (SFP products
offer a 1 year warranty).
Product Overview
B&B Electronics IMC Networks media
conversion solutions are available in a
variety of form factors and configurations
that allow networks to perform better, faster
and more reliably; from low-cost standalone
units to rack-mountable modules designed
for high-density applications. The products
in this catalog are organized by the following
sections:
• Optical Access/FTTx products allow
fiber network operators to deliver next-
generation Managed Ethernet, high-speed
Internet, Private line and Transparent LAN
services
Unmanaged Converters allow customers
to convert multiple protocols and inter-
faces, such as 10/100Base-T copper to
100Base-Fx fiber
Managed Converters come in a wide
range of SNMP-managable devices and a
variety of protocols including 10/100/1000
Ethernet and T1/E1/J1 range extenders
Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology
allows flexibility in Wireless Access Point
and IP camera applications
Fiber-to-Fiber Mode Converters connect
fiber network segments with dissimilar
fiber types
SFPs allow network operators to upgrade
fiber types and speeds, extending the life-
span of legacy hardware
Chassis options support various FTTx
and media conversion modules, ranging
from single-slot, standalone unmanaged
devices to 20-slot, fully-managed rack-
mounted chassis
• SNMP iView
2
Element Management
System (EMS) software is available Free
of charge
Why B&B Electronics?
Any supplier can sell you a product, but
B&B Electronics backs up its business with
an unusual level of performance, urgency
and accountability.
We are passionate about delivering quality
connectivity solutions that are known
for reliability, ease of use and ease of
implementation. We are responsible for
providing solutions and advice you can
depend on. Every process, every product,
every call, and every day presents endless
opportunities to improve your business and
to become your most preferred supplier.
Worldwide sales distribution with offices in:
– Ottawa, IL
– Foothill Ranch, CA
– Clearwater, FL
– Ireland
Free worldwide technical support
FCS Complimentary Fiber Consulting
Services
ISO 9001:2008 product quality
management
RoHS environmental compliance
• MEF certification
• EU Reach certification
• 6-year comprehensive warranty
(SFP products are 1-year)
Made in the USA (except SFP products)
www.bb-elec.com / www.imcnetworks.com
Industry First Innovations
16-bit Ethernet LAN card (05/88)
Ethernet over non-Ethernet cable (07/88)
Modular repeaters (10/89)
Media conversion products (09/91)
Modular hubs (04/95)
Manageable media converters (09/96)
• Gigabit Ethernet copper-to-fiber converters
(04/00)
Multi-media, multi-protocol chassis platform
w/ SNMP (11/00)
USB-powered miniature media converters
(12/02)
Compact Industrial Ethernet optical
demarcation device (08/06)
iView
2
/ iView
2
v 3.0
IMC’s free all-in-one network management appli-
cation is offered in both a web and PC-based
version. iView
2
gives users the ability to remotely
view and manage all supported B&B Electronics
SNMP manageable and “iMcV” modules via an
intuitive GUI.
UMA
The Uni ed Management Agent allows users
to manage up to 41 devices installed in an
iMediaChassis with a single IP address from a
central location. Additionally, UMA allows users to
administer rmware upgrades over multiple devices.
B&B Electronics Free Software
The SNMP Management Module allows users to
utilize the full SNMP functionality of all manageable
“iMcV” modules when installed concurrently in
an iMediaChassis. Employing managed media
converters in your network allows for troubleshooting
at remote sites without the initial need for a costly
truck roll.
See page 45 for ordering information
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