Dec 9 2009
IMC Networks, a leading manufacturer of optical access and media conversion solutions for LAN, MAN, and FTTx applications, today announced the release of the IE-iMcV-ModeConverter, a fiber-to-fiber media converter, expanding the IMC IE-ModeConverter platform.
The IE-iMcV-ModeConverter module is protocol-transparent and supports variable wavelengths, including multi-mode to single-mode and dual and single-fiber. The flexibility of the new module allows network engineers to monitor it using SNMP management when installed in an IMC iMediaChassis 3, 6 or 20. In addition, the module also supports transmission speeds up to 2.4 Gbps and offers an extended operating temperature range from -40 to +85º C which is ideal for field deployment at CPE locations.
“The IE-iMcV-ModeConverter gives our customers the added system-level scalability and expandability they require to keep up with their evolving fiber transmission requirements,” said Raul Martinez, Product Marketing Manager at IMC Networks. “By installing the mode converter in an SNMP controlled chassis such as our iMediaChassis family, customers have peace of mind knowing that they can monitor the signal path as well as detect the loss of the fiber signal and quickly troubleshoot its location. User selectable FX LinkLoss enables the operator to identify a cable failure to isolate the fault to the specific fiber that has failed,“ said Martinez.
The IE-iMcV-ModeConverter module supports MSA compliant SFPs and a variety of user configurable features such as LinkLoss (FXLL). When LinkLoss is enabled, a loss of signal on one SFP is passed onto the other SFP, propagating the signal loss across the cabling infrastructure. When LinkLoss is disabled a loss of signal does not propagate from one SFP to the other, isolating the loss to one specific section of the cabling infrastructure. If SFPs that support DDMI are used, all the relevant DDMI information can be read via SNMP, such as: transceiver type, TX and RX levels, temperature, voltage, part and serial numbers.
The IMC IE-iMcV-ModeConverter includes the following key features:
- Supports transmission speeds of 10 Mbps up to 2.4 Gbps
- Interchangeable SFP modules allow for multiple fiber mode/type conversions
- Protocol-independent
- Hot swappable SFP Modules
- Diagnostics LEDs, LinkLoss (FXLL)
- SFP DDMI support
- SNMP Management using iMediaChassis 3, 6 ,20
- Extended temperature range is -40 to +85º C
- AC/DC Power Supply options
Additionally, IMC Networks offers its customers a variety of SFP modules that provide greater fiber flexibility in network environments. The hot-swappable nature of the SFPs and the numerous fiber modes and types available allow for easy configuration and future upgrading as network demands evolve.
Source: http://www.imcnetworks.com/