Overview
Installed in a high density Perle Media Converter Chassis, Perle’s line of feature rich Gigabit SFP Managed Media Converter Modules transparently Gigabit copper to SFP for multimode or single mode fiber. Our Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converters provide an economical path to extend the distance of an existing network, the life of non-fiber based equipment, or the distance between two devices. The pluggable fiber optics port allows for flexible network configurations using SFP tanceivers supplied by Perle, Cisco or other manufacturers of MSA compliant SFPs.
Network Administrators can “see-everything” with
Perle’s advanced features such as Auto-Negotiation,
Auto-MDIX, Link Pass-Through, Fiber Fault Alert, and
Loopback. Along with a Media Converter Management Module in the chassis, configuration and monitoring of the copper and fiber ports can be performed. This allows for more efficient troubleshooting
and less on-site maintenance. These cost and time saving features, along with a lifetime warranty and free worldwide technical support, make Perle’s Gigabit SFP Managed Converter Modules the smart choice for IT professionals.
For those environments requiring a medium to large-scale deployment of media converters, a centralized platform that simplifies the configuration, administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of this gear is recommended. PerleVIEW Device Management software is a multi-user, Windows server-based application that delivers this level of Enterprise-grade solution.
Gigabit SFP Managed Media Converter Module Features
| Configuration Mode selection | Select whether the module is to use the on-board DIP switches or enable the management module in the chassis to manage |
| Module Information |
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| Module DIP switch settings | View hardware DIP switch settings |
| Low power mode | If enabled it sets the Gigabit copper transceiver into “low power mode” which limits the strength of the signal. ( for shorter cable lengths ). Default is disabled |
| Port Control | Enable or disable individual fiber or copper port on the module |
| Copper Port Status |
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| SFP Status |
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| Module Control |
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| Backup and Restore | Provides fast and easy module replacement. Management module will always save a copy of the media converter configuration and will restore this configuration automatically to the media module when it is detected in the slot |
| Auto-Negotiation (802.3ab) | The media converter supports auto negotiation. The 1000Base-X fiber interface negotiates according to 802.3 clause 37. The 1000Base-T negotiates according to 802.3 clause 28 and 40. The 1000Base-X will link up with its partner after the highest common denominator (HCD) is reached and the copper has linked up with its partner. The 1000Base-X will continue to cycle through negotiation transmitting a remote fault of offline (provided this is enabled through the switch setting) until the copper is linked up and the HCDs match. The media converter supports auto-negotiation of full duplex, half duplex, remote |
| Auto-MDIX with Skew Correction | Auto-MDIX (automatic medium-dependant interface crossover) detects the signaling on the 1000Base-T interface to determine the type of cable connected (straight-through or crossover) and automatically configures the connection when enabled. The media converter can also correct for wires swapped within a pair. The media converter will adjust |
| Smart Link Pass-Through | When the Link Mode switch is placed into Smart Link Pass-Through mode, the 1000Base-T port will reflect the state of the 1000Base-X media converter port. This feature can be used whether fiber auto-negotiation is enabled or disabled. |
| Fiber Fault Alert | With Fiber Fault Alert the state of the 1000Base-X receiver is passed to the 1000Base-X transmitter. This provides fault notification to the partner device attached to the 1000Base-X interface of the media converter. If the 1000Base-X transmitter is off as a result of this fault it will be turned on periodically to allow the condition to clear should the partner device on the 1000Base-X be using a similar technique. This eliminates the possibility of lockouts that occur with some media converters. Applies only when fiber auto-negotiation is disabled. |
| Pause (IEEE 802.3x) | Pause signaling is an IEEE feature that temporarily suspends data transmission between two devices in the event that one of the devices becomes overwhelmed. The media converter supports pause negotiation on the 1000Base-T fiber connection and 1000Base-X fiber connection. Select Symmetrical, asymmetrical TX or asymmetrical RX |
| Duplex | Full and half duplex operation supported. |
| Jumbo Packets | Transparent to jumbo packets up to 10KB-default. Jumbo packet support can be disabled. |
| VLAN | Transparent to VLAN tagged packets. Default Jumbo packet can be disabled. |
| Remote Loopback | Capable of performing a loopback on the 1000Base-X fiber interface. |
Hardware Specs
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| Power / TST | This green LED is turned on when power is applied to the media converter. Otherwise it is off. The LED will blink when in Loopback test mode. |
| Fiber link on / Receive activity (LKF) | This green LED is operational only when power is applied. The LED is on when the 1000Base-X link is on and flashes with a 50% duty cycle when data is received. The LED will slow blink when the 1000Base-X interface has been taken down as a result of a fault on the 1000Base-T interface. |
| Copper link on / Receive activity (LKC) | This green LED is operational only when power is applied. The LED is on when the 1000Base-T link is on and flashes with a 50% duty cycle when data is received. The LED will slow blink when the 1000Base-T interface has been taken down as a result of a fault on the 1000Base-T interface. |
| Switches: On-Board | |
| Auto-Negotiation |
Enabled (Default – Up) In this mode the 1000Base-X and the 1000Base-T will negotiate to the HCD of the two link partners. The 1000Base-X will link up after the negotiation is completed and the 1000Base-T has linked up.
Disabled – The 1000Base-X will not use auto negotiation. The 1000Base-T will negotiate to the HCD of the Switch settings and the link partner. |
| Link Mode | Link Mode provides a transparency to the state of the copper link allowing for simplified trouble shooting from the devices connected to the media converter.
Normal (Default – Up) With Fiber Auto Negotiation disabled the state of the 1000Base-T link has Smart Link Pass Through (Down) With Fiber Auto-Negotiation disabled the behavior is as follows. When the 1000Base-T receiver is off the 1000Base-X transmitter will be turned off. When the 1000Base-X receiver goes off the 1000Base-T transmitter will be turned off. |
| Pause | When Fiber Auto Negotiation is disabled Pause should only be enabled when all devices connected to the media converter support pause.
Enabled(Default) – The Media converter will advertise Pause capable, Asymmetric pause not needed during Auto-Negotiation. Disabled – The Media converter will advertise that it does not have Pause capability during Auto-Negotiation. |
| Fiber Fault Alert | The Fiber Fault Alert switch has meaning when Auto-Negotiation is disabled
Enabled (Default – Up) Disabled (Down) |
| Duplex |
Full (Default-Up) – The media converter will advertise Full Duplex Capable, Half Duplex Capable.
AUTO (Down) -The Media converter will advertise Full Duplex Not Capable, Half Duplex Capable. |
| Remote Loopback | The media converter can perform a loopback on the 1000Base-X fiber interface.
Disabled (Default – Up) Enabled – The 1000Base-X receiver is looped to the 1000Base-X transmitter. The 1000Base-T transmitter is taken off the interface. |
| Connectors | |
| 1000Base-T | RJ45 connector, 4 pair CAT5 UTP cable or better |
| Magnetic Isolation | 1.5kv |
| Small Form Factor Pluggable ( SFP ) slot | Empty slot for 1000Base-X SFP modules supplied by Perle, Cisco or other manufacturers of MSA compliant SFPs.
Hot insertion and removable ( hot swappable ) |
| Packet Transmission Characteristics | |
| Bit Error Rate (BER) | <10 -12 |
| Environmental Specifications | |
| Operating Temperature | 0° C to 50° C (32° F to 122° F) |
| Storage Temperature | minimum range of -25° C to 70° C (-13° F to 158° F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 90% non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,048 meters (10,000 feet) |
| Heat Output ( BTU/HR ) |
10.2 |
| Maximum Power Consumption ( Watts ) | 3.0 |
| MTBF (Hours)* | 745,000 |
| Mechanical – Hot Swapping Card | |
| Edge Connecter | 32 pin DIN 41612 / IEC 60603-2 Type B/2 Male. Fist make, last break for ground and power |
| Card insertion and removal | Captive thumb screws enable fast insertion and removal. Can be further tighten with a screwdriver. |
| Product Weight | |
| Weight | 0.1 kg, 0.22 lbs |
| Packaging | |
| Shipping Weight | 0.22 kg, .49 lbs |
| Shipping Dimensons | 203 x 38 x 152 mm, 8 x 1.5 x 6 inches |
| Regulatory Approvals | |
| Emissions | FCC Part 15 Class A, EN55022 Class A |
| CISPR 22 Class A CISPR 32:2015/EN 55032:2015 (Class A) CISPR 24:2010/EN 55024:2010 |
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| EN61000-3-2 | |
| Immunity | EN55024 |
| Electrical Safety | UL 60950-1 |
| IEC 60950-1(ed 2); am1, am2 EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013 |
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| CE | |
| Environmental | Reach, RoHS and WEEE Compliant |
| Other | ECCN: 5A991 |
| HTSUS Number: 8517.62.0050 | |
| Perle Limited Lifetime Warranty | |
*Calculation model based on MIL-HDBK-217-FN2 @ 30 °C
Application Diagrams
| High Density Fiber Distribution from UTP Switch Equipment at Corporate Headquarters |
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In this enterprise campus application, up to 18 Perle CM-1000 Gigabit to Fiber Media Converters are installed in the MCR1900 Media Converter Chassis. The 19th slot in the chassis is filled the MCR-MGT Management Module. All media converts in the chassis are managed by SNMP, Telnet or an internet browser interface. A remote fiber enabled Ethernet switch is connected directly to the central MCR1900 Chassis. A standalone S-1000 Media Converter converts the fiber to Ethernet in a fiber-to-desktop application. Another S-1000 Fiber Media Converter is connected to a remote office Ethernet switch. In all cases, multimode or single-mode fiber can be used. Fiber links can be extended up to 120km using single-mode fiber.  |
| Ethernet to Fiber in a Campus Network |
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The use of chassis-based media converters is a cost effective means in providing fiber connectivity in a campus network. By consolidating Ethernet to fiber conversion in a rack mount media converter chassis, various types of fiber links can be brought into a single wiring closet platform. This simplifies deployment and maintenance and also provides a scalable means to grow your network as needed.  |
| Managed Ethernet over Fiber Links |
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Manage your copper to fiber link with an MCR200 chassis housing a media converter and management module. Ideal for use in managed networks with low density fiber applications, this Managed Media Converter is connected across a fiber link to a remote media converter. The copper or fiber link on the managed standalone unit can provide vital information and status to network management tools such as SNMP.  |
| Extend between two TP Gigabit Switches |
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Extend the network distance between two twisted pair Gigabit Switches  |
| Switch to Gigabit Server |
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Extend the network distance between a Gigabit Switche and a Gigabit File Server  |
| Gigabit Mode-Conditioning Adapters – More Distance |
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Extend Gigabit to 550m over 62.5 micron Multimode Fiber  |
| Gigabit Mode-Conditioning Adapters – 1000Base-LX |
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Installing Gigabit 1000Base-LX routers and switches into existing multimode cable plants  |
| Fast Ethernet UTP Switch to File Server |
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Extend the network distance between switches and file servers  |
| Enterprise Infrastructure |
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Enterprise Infrastructure using Fiber Optics  |