Instruction manual

8 MULTILINK ML2400 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MULTILINK MC-E10 & MC-E100 CONVERTER SWITCH
3.5 Features and Benefits
• Full 100Mb or 10 Mb switching services for high performance Ethernet LANs
Multilink MC-E10 & Multilink MC-E100 Converters provide Fast Ethernet switching
on all ports. They perform high speed filter/forward operations on the traffic,
giving each port’s segment a full 100Mb (or 10 Mb) of bandwidth.
• Reduces Network Costs and provide economical solution
Multilink MC-E10 & Multilink MC-E100 Converters offer the ideal solution to
efficiently and inexpensively connect a Twisted Pair and fiber network with 10Mb
or 100Mb and help to expand the Ethernet network in a very convenient and
economical way.
• Choice of 10 or 100Mb Fiber option, more efficient than media converter
Designed as a multi-purpose media converter, the 10 or 100Mb fiber port allows
the user to convert the media from copper to fiber and the other RJ-45 ports can
be used as diagnostic ports or for more connectivity.
• Installation is “Plug and Play”, operation is transparent to software
The Multilink MC-E10 & Multilink MC-E100 Converter operates as a hardware
switch, only forwarding those packets from each domain that are needed on the
other domains. Internal address tables are self-learning, enabling users to change
port connections or 10/100 domains without affecting operations.
• Two sets of LEDs for viewing status from any angle.
Each Multilink MC-E10 & Multilink MC-E100 Converter is equipped with two sets
(front and top) of LEDs to provide status information when viewed at any angle or
mounting arrangement, rack-mounted (MC14- Tray) or wall-mounted.
• Rugged metal case, Industrial grade
Multilink MC-E10 & Multilink MC-E100 Series have a robust design and are
packaged in a rugged sheet metal enclosure to ensure high reliability and
durability even when placed in industrial or outdoor applications.
• Qualified to use for temperature un-controlled “outdoor” application
The Multilink MC-E10 Converter supports an ambient temperature rating between
–40C to +75C for DC models, which qualify for un-controlled “outdoor” application.
• Efficient Compact design, for all purpose convenient mounting
Featuring a compact steel case with an external AC and internal DC power supply,
Multilink MC-E10 & Multilink MC-E100 units can be installed with minimal space in
rack mount cabinets like MC14-TRAY, on table-tops or wall-mounted.
• MDIX ports to eliminate cross-over cable while cascading
All the Multilink MC-E10 & Multilink MC-E100 Series Switches are featured with
MDIX (auto-cross), which easily allow cascading with other Switch Hubs or media
converters, without using the cross-over cable.
3.6 Applications for Multilink MC-E10 & Multilink MC-E100 Series Converters
The multifunctional, multi-media and multi-environmental, Multilink MC-E10 & Multilink
MC-E100 Series Converter Switches fit very well in almost any environment enabling the
user to scale their LAN quickly and cost effectively. The edge-of-the-network connectivity