- Converts copper Fast Ethernet to single-mode fiber
- Operates under all traffic loads
- Fan-less design
- Auto MDI/MID-X copper port
- MissingLink support
- Transparent to jumbo packets and VLAN tagged packets
- Fiber link test function
- Industry standard Fiber SC connector
The Allied Telesis range of Fast Ethernet media converters provides a complete family of conversion devices, allowing users to extend the size of UTP networks with the use of fiber cabling. Supporting both SC and ST fiber connectors, the converters can be used to extend networks with up to 40km of single-mode fiber.
The MissingLink feature enables the fiber optic ports on the media converter to pass the 'Link' status of their connections to each other. When the media converter detects a problem with one of the ports, such as the loss of connection to an end-node, the media converter shuts down the connection to the other port, thus notifying the node that the connection has been lost.
The media converters feature auto MDI/MDI-X, allowing the converter to be connected to either a PC, hub or switch with a simple UTP cable. The media converters also allow the installer to test the integrity of fiber connection, by forcing the converters to communicate over the fiber cable. This 'Link Test' feature allows installers to check for cable faults without the need for expensive fiber optic test equipment.