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Perle SFP to SFP protocol and rate-transparent managed media converters enable network administrators to incorporate multiple fiber types and wavelengths in, or between, networks through fiber to fiber mode conversion. Using this technology will result in significant cost savings when compared to replacing an optical blade on network equipment. Easily extend a LAN in environments where network security is critical by converting:
- Multimode to Multimode
- Multimode to Single Mode
- Single Mode to Single Mode
- Dual to single fiber ( Duplex to Simplex BiDi )
SMI-4GPT Managed Media Converters support all authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) security services used in corporate networks, including TACACS+, RADIUS, LDAP, Kerberos, NIS and RSA. To further protect IDís and passwords from someone ësnoopingí on the network, Perle Managed Media Converters provide secure management sessions by supporting SSH, SNMPv3, Telnet and HTTPS. These types of features are used when managing your corporate firewalls, switches and routers. This is why Perle makes them available in the SMI-4GPT Managed Media Converter. SFP to SFP Media Converters are also available for unmanaged applications.
SFP to SFP Conversion
The SMI-4GPT Fiber Mode Converter comes with two empty SFP slots. This allows for flexible network configurations using SFP fiber transceivers supplied by Perle, Cisco or other manufacturers of MSA compliant SFPs. Adapting to different fiber types, distances and wavelengths is made simple by mixing and matching SFPís as needed for maximum flexibility across a variety of topologies and network architectures. The hot-swappable nature of SFPs allow for easy configuration and future upgrades as network demands evolve by simply upgrading a single SFP instead of replacing the entire fiber mode converter.
Convert different wavelengths ( WDM Transponders )
SFP transceivers also enable the SMI-4GPT Fiber Mode Converter to operate as a Wave Division Multiplexing (WDM) transponder. Also referred to as Bi-Directional ( BiDi ) or Simplex, WDM Transponders help network administrators take advantage of the cost savings in both material and labour associated with Single Strand Fiber. WDM uses separate transmit and receive frequencies to communicate on a single fiber strand. WDM technology relies on the fact that optical fibers can carry many wavelengths of light simultaneously without interaction between each wavelength. Thus, a single fiber can carry many separate wavelength signals or channels simultaneously. WDM systems are divided into different wavelength patterns, conventional/coarse (CWDM) and dense (DWDM).
SMI-4GPT Fiber Mode Converter Features
Network Administrators can ìsee-everythingî Perleís advanced features such as Smart Link Pass-Through and Fiber Fault Alert. 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 the SMI-4GPT Fiber Mode Converter the smart choice for IT professionals.
| Protocol Transparency | Transparent to all protocols ( including but not limited to )
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| Rate Transparency | Supports SFP data rates up to 4.25Gbps. |
| Smart Link Pass-Through | Smart Link Pass-Through when enabled
ensures that the link state on a fiber connection is directly reflected
through the media converter to the other connection. If link is lost on
one of the connections, then the other link will be brought down by the
media converter. This feature applies when both SFP slots are occupied. If set in Standard Mode, the link is kept active. The unit will transmit a 25Mhz keep-alive signal to artificially keep the link up. |
| Fiber Fault Alert | If the media converter module detects a loss of fiber, it will immediately notify the fiber link partner that an error condition exists. |
| Configuration Mode selection | Select whether to use the on-board DIP switches or the management software for mode selection.. |
| Converter Information |
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| Module DIP switch settings | View hardware DIP switch settings |
| Rate Select | Specify SFP rate select ( used with rate selectable SFPís with line rates up to 4.25G )
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| Port Control | Enable or disable individual SFP ports on the module. |
| SFP Status |
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| Control |
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SMI-4GT-DSFP Advanced Management Features
Enterprise and carrier-grade security is available through the support of strong authentication systems such as TACACS+, RADIUS and LDAP. Secure in-band access is assured via SNMPv3, SSH CLI and secure HTTPS Internet browser.
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| Telnet / SSH CLI access | In-band command line access via Telnet or SSH application |
| Internet Browser access |
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| Console port CLI access | Out-of-band command line access via Cisco compatible RJ45 serial console port using common ìrolledî CAT5 cable. Console port can be enabled ( default ) or disabled |
| Concurrent management sessions | Run multiple management sessions simultaneously for multiple users |
| Inactivity timeout | Protect secure management sessions by setting an inactivity timeout value |
| Alert event reporting | Alert level events are stored in the local event log and sent as:
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| Advanced IP feature set |
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| Advanced Management User Authentication with primary and secondary server support |
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| Advanced Management User Authorization and Accounting |
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| Encryption |
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| Access Control List | An access control list can be created which can filter out only those workstations that are authorized to access the management resources. Filter on IP and/or Ethernet MAC addresses |
| Network Services Filter | Enable only those network services on the management module that are allowed on your network ( Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP ) |
| Firmware download | Update the latest level firmware via TFTP or PerleVIEW |
Features
- Easy Fiber to Fiber network extension to remote locations
- Provide wavelength conversion for CWDM and DWDM transponder applications
- Protocol-transparency support for all network protocols
- Rate-transparency support for SFP transceivers with data rates up to 4.25 Gbps
- Reliable operation with advanced features like Smart Link Pass-Through and Fiber Fault Alert
- Manage via SNMP, CLI - Telnet/SSH, Internet Browser, or
PerleVIEW Centralized Management Package