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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The MultiPower Miniature Media Converter links 10-, 100-, or 1000-Mbps
segments to fiber cabling. An SFP port enables you to use an SFP to link the
converter to many kinds of fiber cable: dual-strand available in LC connectors, and
single-strand fiber SFPs available in SC connectors. The fiber port always operates at
1000 Mbps full duplex; the copper port autonegotiates the connected device’s
speed and duplex mode: 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps, and half-duplex or
full-duplex (including flow control).
The SFP slot requires an SFP module, with or without DDMI (sold separately). SFPs
must be MSA-compliant and meet the Class 1 Laser Safety Standard.
Choose from multimode and single-mode SFPs. With a single-mode SFP, the media
converter supports distances up to 40 kilometers (24.8 mi.), even 70 kilometers
(43.5 mi.), depending on the model you order.
For extra versatility, you can power the Multipower Miniature Media Converter one
of three ways: through the external AC power supply included with each converter,
through the optional USB Power Adapter Cable (which plugs into a PC's USB port
and is sold separately), or through the optional rackmount PowerTray (sold
separately). The PowerTray provides power for up to 18 converters in only 5U of rack
space. Rackmount ears are included.
2.2 Features
• Connect Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet copper ports to fiber optic
cable.
• Autosensing copper ports make them perfect for migrating networks.
• Accepts 1250-Mbps SFPs.
• Use as standalone media converters or rackmount in the optional PowerTray.
• Powered by its universal AC power supply, a PC's USB port, or the optional
rackmountable PowerTray.
• Auto MDI/MDI-X means you never need to worry about what kind of cable to
use.
• Easy to install. Just plug and play.
• Compact size.
• Uses inexpensive CAT5e twisted-pair cable on the copper side.
• Offers Link Fault Pass-Through (LFPT).
