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UTP to Multimode Duplex Fiber Modules
These modules convert Ethernet from twisted-pair to standard
duplex multimode fiber optic cable. They’re available in 10-Mbps,
100-Mbps, and 1000-Mbps, as well as auto sensing 10-/100-Mbps
and 10 -/100-/1000-Mbps modules.
UTP ports are autosensing for half- or full-duplex. An MDI/MDI-X
switch eliminates the need for crossover cable. Plus, the modules
feature Link Propagation, which passes on link disconnection
information from the fiber side to the copper side, and vice-versa.
UTP to Single-Mode Duplex Fiber Modules
Single-mode fiber optic cable is the preferred choice for long-
distance applications, and the Dynamic Fiber Conversion System offers
many single-mode fiber choices, supporting ranges of up to 80
kilometers (that’s about 50 miles!).
10-/100-Mbps and 10-/100-/1000-Mbps modules are auto sens ing
for speed on the UTP side. UTP ports on all modules are autosensing
for half- or full-duplex. All modules have switch-select able MDI/MDI-X
and a Link Propagation feature for communicating link disconnection
information from the copper to fiber side, or the fiber to copper side.
UTP to Single-Mode Single-Strand Modules
These modules enable you to save on cabling costs by transmitting
and receiving over one single-mode fiber strand. (See the ”Single-
strand fiber WDM” box on page 4.) Like our UTP to Single-Mode
Duplex Fiber Modules, single-fiber modules are autosensing for speed
on 10-/100-Mbps and 10-/100-/1000-Mbps modules and are
autosensing for half- or full-duplex. They also have switch-selectable
MDI/MDI-X and a Link Propagation feature.
Mode Converters
Mode Converters enable you to interconnect multimode
and single-mode fiber optic cable. All have a Link Propagation feature
for remote troubleshooting.
Redundant Modules
These modules convert a single 100BASE-TX UTP link to dual
100-Mbps fiber optic or dual 10-/100-Mbps copper links. They
provide hot backup for your vital connections, switching to the
redundant link within 100 microseconds if the primary link goes
down.
All ports support full or half-duplex operation; UTP ports
autonegotiate duplex, and fiber ports can only be set manually. All
UTP ports support MDI/MDI-X, eliminating the need for crossover
cables. All ports support Link Loss Carry Forward (Link Propagation).
Switch Module
Not a converter, but a welcome addition to the Dynamic Fiber
Conversion System, the Switch Module features four 10-/100-Mbps
Ethernet ports. The switch is autosensing for both speed and duplex
with hardware control available for two ports and software control
available for all four ports.
The switch supports MDI/MDI-X crossover. Port 1 has a manual
crossover switch; Ports 2, 3, and 4 feature automatic crossover
detection.
ATM OC3 Modules
These modules support OC3 over ATM or SONET and convert
duplex multimode fiber optic cable to duplex single-mode fiber optic
cable. They enable you to use single-mode cable to add up to 28
kilometers (17.4 mi.) of distance to your OC3 network. Plus, you get
another 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) of distance on the multimode side.
For fault detection, the modules feature Line Propagate, Link
Segment, and Remote Fault Detection modes.
T1/E1 Modules
Convert copper T1 lines with RJ-48 connectors to single-
or multimode fiber for long-range transmission. The modules support
AMI or B8ZX/HDB3 modes. A DCE/DTE switch eliminates the need
for crossover cable when connecting to devices such as PBXs and
CSUs. Test modes include Local Loopback, Force 1s to Copper, Force
1s to Fiber, and Fiber Test.
Modules with VLAN Tagging
Multimode and single-mode modules are also available
with VLAN tagging.
The modules provide UTP to fiber conversion as well as rate
conversion between 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX fiber.
The modules support IEEE 802.1Q Tag VLAN packet tagging and
untagging including double-tagging (1Q1A double-stacking) as well
as PortVLAN. VLAN tagging provides a secure way to keep track of
data packets as they are transported across a LAN or WAN. It also
enables users to tunnel enterprise VLAN networks transparently
through the service provider’s network.
Like the versions without VLAN tagging, these modules are
available with different fiber port options such as multimode, single-
mode, and single-fiber. They support ST, SC, MT-RJ, and
LC connectors.
Desktop or Wallmount Managed Media Converters for the
Dynamic Fiber Conversion System
These remote managed media converters fit neatly on a desktop
or mount on a wall. Models are available with 110-VAC, 220-VAC,
or 8–16-VDC power supplies. They convert 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
to 100BASE-FX. The converters work with all components of the
Dynamic Fiber Conversion System. (See the ordering information on
pages 6–8.) Management software (LMC3003A) is also available.