Ethernet to Fiber Media Converter

Ethernet to Fiber Media Converters enable connections of UTP copper-based Ethernet device over a fiber optic link to take advantages of the benefits of optical fiber, including:

• Extend Ethernet signal to greater distances by using fiber optic cable. Copper-based Ethernet connections are limited to a data transmission distance of only 100 meters when using unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable. By using an Ethernet to fiber conversion solution, fiber optic cabling can now be used to extend this link over 120kms.
• Protect data transmission from noise and interference. Ethernet to Fiber Media Converter can also be used where is high level of electromagnetic interference or EMI which is a common phenomenon found in industrial plants. The interference can cause corruption of data over copper-based Ethernet links. Data transmitted over fiber optic cable however is completely immune to this type of noise. An Ethernet to Fiber Media Converter therefore enables you to inter-connect your copper-Ethernet devices over fiber ensuring optical data transmission.
• Expand bandwidth capacity in the future. Fiber optic cables generally boast of limitless bandwidth, although this is not literally true. A typical optical fiber bandwidth can range from approximately 100 MHz/km using multi-mode fiber to over 1000 MHz/km using single-mode fibers.

Benefits of Ethernet to Fiber Media Converters

• Ethernet to fiber and fiber back to Ethernet links
• Create copper-fiber connections with fiber switches
• Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet to multi-mode or single-mode
• Provide you with the flexibility to add fiber on a port-by-port basis
• Protect your investment in existing copper Ethernet-based hardware
• Enjoy the benefits of fiber without having to make wholesale changes

Application for Media Converters:

10/100Base-Tx to 100Base-FxEthernet to Fiber Media Converter

10/100Base-Tx to 100Base-Fx Ethernet to Fiber Media Converters allow users to expand existing Fast Ethernet networks from copper to fiber-based networks.

Feature:

• Built in a 2-port switch:

-Bandwidth control

-Optional forward fragments

-Forward 1600 bytes packet for management

-Supports flow control for full and halt duplex operation

-Pass all packets without address and CRC check (optional)

-Supports modified cut-through frame forwarding for low latency

-Supports pure converter mode data forwarding for extreme low latency

• Supports 100Base-FX standard
• Supports auto MDI-MDIX function
• Built in 128Kb RAM for data buffer
• Supports for end fault function (optional)
• Support EEPROM configuration (optional)
• LED display for link/activity, full/half, 10/100M
• Supports link fault pass through function (LFP)
• the longest transmission distance reaches 120 kilometers

Standard:

• IEEE802.3 10 Base-T Ethernet standard
• IEEE802.3u 100 Base-TX/FX Fast Ethernet standard

Product Classification:

1. According to outline:

• 200V/110V AC input power standalone media converter;
• 5V DC input power standalone media converter;
• optional USB PORT or +5V DC input power standalone media converter;
• card-type media converter;
• Rack Chassis (2U)

1. According to quantity of fiber:

• single fiber bi-direction media converter;
• dual fiber media converter

front panel for single fiber media converter	front panel for dual fiber media converter
single fiber media converter	dual fiber media converter

1. According to the type of fiber:

• single-mode media converter;
• multi-mode media converter

1. +5V DC input power standalone media converter can be applied for 14 slots rack-mounted chassis, while card-type media converter can be applied for 16 slots rack-mounted chassis.

back panel for single/dual fiber media converter
standalone media converter	card-type media converter
14 slots rack-mounted chassis	16 slots rack-mounted chassis

witch Setting:

card-type media converter outline

standalone media converter outline

Function setting switch:

Table 1: switch setting for card-type media converter:

Table 2: switch setting for standalone media converter

LED Indicators’ Function:

Parameter:

Specification:

Ordering Information:

For Example:

1000M Ethernet to Fiber Media Converter

1000Base-Tx to 1000Base-Fx Ethernet to Fiber Media Converters allow users to expand existing gigabit Ethernet networks from copper to fiber-based networks.

Feature:

• Max. 2M buffer memory built-in chip
• Backpressure flow control for full-duplex; IEEE802.3 X and half-duplex
• Automatic identification of MDI/MDI-X cross line
• High-performance1.4Gbps memory bandwidth
• In conformity to the safety code of FCC and 15 CLASS B and CE MARK

Standard:

• IEEE 802.3z 1000Base-TX/FX standard

Product Classification:

1. According to the outline:

• 200V/110V AC input power standalone media converter;
• +5V DC input power standalone media converter;
• optional USB PORT or +5V DC input power standalone media converter;
• Rack Chassis (2U)

1. According to the quantity of fiber:

• single fiber bi-direction media converter;
• dual fiber media converter

front panel for single fiber media converter

front panel for dual fiber media converter

1. According to the type of fiber:

• single-mode media converter;
• multi-mode media converter

1. +5V DC input power standalone media converter can be applied for 14 slots rack-mounted chassis.

LED Indicators’ Function:

LED indicators serve as device monitoring and trouble display. The following is the explanation for each LED indicator.

Technical parameters:

Ordering Information:

Specification:

For Example:

10/100/1000M Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Media Converter

10/100/1000Base-Tx to 1000Base-Fx Ethernet to Fiber Media Converters allow users to expand existing gigabit Ethernet networks from copper to fiber based networks.

Feature:

• Max. 2M buffer memory built in chip
• Back pressure flow control for full duplex; IEEE802.3 X and half duplex
• Automatic identification of MDI/MDI-X cross line
• High-performance1.4Gbps memory bandwidth
• In conformity to safety code of FCC and 15 CLASS B and CE MARK.

Standard:

• IEEE802.3 10 Base-T Ethernet standard
• IEEE802.3u 100 Base-TX/FX Fast Ethernet standard
• IEEE 802.3z 1000Base-TX/FX standard

Product Classification:

1. According to outline:

• 200V/110V AC input power standalone media converter;
• +5V DC input power standalone media converter;
• optional USB PORT or +5V DC input power standalone media converter;
• Rack Chassis (2U)

1. According to quantity of fiber:

• single fiber bi-direction media converter;
• dual fiber media converter

front panel for single fiber media converter

front panel for dual fiber media converter

back panel for single/dual fiber media converter

1. According to type of fiber:

• single mode media converter;
• multi-mode media converter

1. +5V DC input power standalone media converter can be applied for 14 slots rack mounted chassis.

LED Indicators’ Function:

Parameter:

Ordering Information:

For example:

14 Slots and 16 Slots Unmanaged Media Converter Chassis

We have two types of 19 inch rack-mounted chassis for unmanaged media converters: 2U height 14 slots media converter chassis and 2U height 16 slots media converter chassis. The 14 slots media converter chassis supports plug-and–play installation of 14 pieces of stand-alone media converters at most. The 16 slots media converter chassis should be used with card-type media converters. The 16 slots media converter chassis can install at most 16 pieces of card-type converters of 10/100M.

14 slots rack-mounted chassis: front view	14 slots rack-mounted chassis: side view
14 slots rack-mounted chassis: rear view	standalone media converter
16 slots rack-mounted chassis	card-type media converter

The two converter chassis can supply media converters with power, which will simplify the links and structure. They can work stably and adapt a broad width of voltage. They can store strong power and can be operated and managed easily.

The maintenance of the chassis is also very easy. They support hot-swappable power modules. They can work with a single power supply or dual power supply as users wish. When the power supply should be maintained or changed, it is not necessary to pull out the converters, which makes the maintenance easy.

They are the very ones to meet the requirements of good stability, high capacity, high integration, and good quality. With all these advantages, the converter chassis can supply users with an effective solution of networks.

Application for Media Converter Chassis:

Parameter:

Ordering Information:

Installation of Rack Mounted Chassis:

1. When you unpack this product package, please check the devices with the packing list.

2. Install the converter chassis in a standard 19” cabinet and fix it.

3. For 14 slots media converter chassis: Unscrew two screws from the side next to the RJ45 port of the media converter. Then use these two screws to fix the carrier given with this option onto the side of the media converter, leaving the bigger side of the screws ahead. Then insert the converter to the chassis, and make sure the power plug of the chassis is inserted in the power port of the media converter. When the converter is fully and firmly fit the chassis, fasten the screws on the carrier. Follow the above steps, install all necessary converters in the chassis, and then block up any slots not for use temporarily. Then go to Step 5.

4. For 16 slots media converter chassis: insert the card-type converter to the guide rails of the slot, leaving the bigger side of the screws ahead. Make sure the power plug of the card-type converter is inserted in the power port of the chassis. When the card-type converter is fully and firmly fit the chassis, fasten the screws. Follow the above steps, install all necessary card-type converters in the chassis, and then block up any slots not for use temporarily. Then go to Step 5.

5. Insert the RJ45 twisted pair to the electrical port of the converter, and insert the fiber to the fiber port of the converter. Then connect the supplied AC to DC power adapter to the receptacle at the back of the chassis, attach the plug into a standard AC outlet with a voltage range from 100 to 260Vac or a DC outlet with a voltage of 48 Vac. Then turn the power switch on, the POWER LED Lamps in the chassis will be a green color. (For 14 slots media converter chassis, the POWER LED Lamp is on the front side. For 16 or 17 slots media converter chassis, the POWER LED Lamps are on both the front side and backside.) Then the fans began to work, which shows the power supply of the chassis is normal and stable. The LED Indicator Lamps of converters installed in the chassis should indicate valid network connections and working status. Then the chassis began to work stably.

6. If the chassis is with dual power supply, please turn on both two power supply, and they will work together. This will extend the life cycle of the power supply and can make sure the chassis work normally in case one of them breaks down.

Fault and Maintenance of Rack Mounted Chassis:

1. Find out the problems:

When the electrical current becomes dangerous, the POWER LED Lamps of the chassis will become red with alarm at the same time. When the problems have been cleared, the LED Lamps will back to normal.

If the fuse has blown, or the power supply has broken down, the POWER LED Lamps will be off, and the fans will not work. (The fuse is under the plug, you can pull it out for checking or changing when necessary.)

When the fans of the chassis break down, the POWER LED Lamps will be normal but the fans will not work. If this happens, the power supply must be changed for new ones, and we will do this for users, you should not do it by yourself, or you LW break up the options.

If the power supply of the chassis is normal, but the LED Lamps of converters are off, there might be any problems with the connection between the plugboard of the chassis and the power supply, you should stop the electrical current and pull out the power adapter for checking and reinserting.

2. Chang the power supply for new ones:

When one of the dual power supplies breaks down, the chassis can work normally. You should pull out the broken one. Pull out the plug from it, and change it for another new one, then connect the plug again. When this is been done, the chassis and converters will keep working.

When the single power supply breaks down, just follow the above steps. But when this is been done, the converters installed in the chassis will stop working until the new power supply works normally.

Fault and Maintenance of Media Converters:

For detailed inquiry, please contact our sales team at:  sales@mylinkwell.com