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Installed in a high density Perle Media Converter Chassis, Perle's line of feature rich Managed Gigabit Media Converter Modules transparently connect copper to 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.
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 managed gigabit ethernet 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.
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Features
- 1000Base-T to 1000Base-X Fiber Media Converters
- Extend network distances up to 160km
- Advanced features - Smart Link Pass-Through,
Fiber Fault Alert, Auto-MDIX and Loopback - High density applications with Perle Media Converter Chassis
- Manage via SNMP, CLI - Telnet/SSH, Internet browser, or
PerleVIEW Centralized Management Package with an
MCR-MGT Media Converter Management Module
CM-1000 Managed Media Converter 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 ìlow power modeî 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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| Fiber Port 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 fault, full duplex pause, asymmetric pause and Auto MDI-X. |
| 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 for up to 64ns of delay skew between the 1000Base-T pairs. |
| Smart Link Pass-Through | When the Link Mode switch is placed into Smart Link Pass-Through mode, the 1000BASE TX 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. |