IMC Networks McPC 10 User manual

800-624-1070
www.imcnetworks.com
McPC Series Media Converters are ideal for Fiber-to-the-
Desktop (FTTD) applications and for companies with frequent
workstation moves and changes. Installing inside a PC or
workstation, and plugging into an adjacent network interface
card (NIC), these compact units eliminate the need to place
Media Converters on top of desks or computers, reducing
clutter of cords and adapters at the workspace.
The McPC series includes:
10 Mbps Ethernet (TP/BNC)• - Ideal for bringing coaxial
cable up to 300 m long, to the desktop
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet (TX/FX)• - Designed to connect to
NIC cards running at Fast Ethernet speeds
10/100 Mbps Switching Ethernet (TP-TX/FX or /SX)• - A rate
converter as well as a media converter, 10/100 Switching
McPC converts 10 or 100 Mbps over copper to 100 Mbps
over fiber
10/100 Mbps Auto-Negotiation (10/100)• - A media
converter only, converts copper to fiber, both running either
10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. The correct speed is selected
automatically.
1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (TX/SX or /LX)• - Converts
1000 Mbps over copper to 1000 Mbps over fiber. Ideal for
bringing Gigabit speed connectivity to the desktop.
McPC converters accommodate crossover or pass through
cables, with either a pushbutton MDI-II/MDI-X switch or
Autocross, a feature which automatically selects the correct
operating mode. Units also feature handy status LEDS to assist
in network diagnostics and troubleshooting. In addition, McPC
TX/SX or /FX and McPC 10/100 include troubleshooting features
that make it easy to isolate fiber breaks.
Features and Benefits
Converts twisted pair or coaxial cable
to fiber
Plug-and-play operation
Easily installs inside a desktop PC.•
No configuration required, connects•
to existing NIC card.
No drivers to install; McPC mounts•
inside any PC or workstation with a
standard PCI or ISA slot
Meets a multitude of installation
requirements
Available in 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps,•
10/100 Mbps (either rate or non-rate
converting) and Gigabit versions
Available for multi-mode or single-•
mode fiber
Single-Strand Fiber versions available•
for Gigabit model
Available with ST or SC connectors•
Eases troubleshooting
Status LEDs assist in diagnosing•
network problems
Some models also offer advanced•
troubleshooting such as LinkLoss,
FiberAlert or Link Fault Detection
McPC Series
Ethernet-based, PC Card Media Converters
Ideal for Fiber-to-the-Desktop
applications, McPC installs directly
inside a PC.
RoHS Compliant
Application Example
The McPC series is ideal for delivering FTTD
applications to employees in an environment
of changing workstation locations. Run fiber
from the wiring closet to users and install
McPC inside the PC to connect to a twisted
pair NIC.

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The information in this document is subject to
change without notice. IMC Networks assumes
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IMC Networks
Fiber Consulting Services
For information call:
TEL: [phone]
1-800-624-1070 (US/CAN)
[phone] (Europe)
[email protected]
IMC Networks
Headquarters
19772 Pauling
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
[email protected]
www.imcnetworks.com
IMC Networks
Europe
Herseltsesteenweg 268
B-3200 Aarschot | Belgium
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
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IMC Networks
Eastern US/Latin America
18840 US Hwy. 19 North Suite 400
Clearwater, FL 33764
TEL: [phone]-8071 (Latin)
FAX: [phone]
[email protected]
Features of all McPC Converters
Save money by keeping existing copper network•
card (NIC) and converting inside the PC
No drivers to install; McPC mounts inside any PC•
or workstation with a standard PCI or ISA slot
Includes a standard 4-pin peripheral power•
connector
AutoCross or pushbutton selectable MDI-II/MDI-X,•
depending on the unit
50/125µm or 62.5/125µm multi-mode fiber*•
9/125µm single-mode fiber*•
Supports Half- and Full-Duplex operation•
Includes status LEDs•
RoHS-Compliant•
* Except for McPC 10 Mbps (TP/BNC) families
McPC 10 Mbps (TP/BNC)
10 Mbps twisted pair copper to coaxial media conversion•
IEEE 802.3 10Base-T twisted pair•
IEEE 802.3 10Base-2 coax (Half-Duplex only)•
Includes switch-selectable termination•
McPC 100 Mbps (TX/FX, TX/SX)
100 Mbps twisted pair copper to fiber media conversion•
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX twisted pair•
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-FX or SX fiber•
Features LinkLoss and FiberAlert•
Features Auto-Negotiation•
Available for single-strand fiber•
McPC 10/100 Mbps (TP-TX/FX)
10 Mbps and 100 Mbps to 100 Mbps twisted pair to fiber•
rate and media conversion
IEEE 802.3 10Base-T twisted pair•
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX twisted pair•
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-FX or SX fiber•
Plug-and-play operation•
Features Auto-Negotiation•
McPC 10/100 Mbps (10/100)
10 Mbps to 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps to 100 Mbps twisted•
pair to fiber media conversion
IEEE 802.3 10Base-T twisted pair•
IEEE 802.3 10Base-FL fiber•
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX twisted pair•
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-FX or SX fiber•
Features Link Fault Detection•
Features Auto-Negotiation/plug and play•
McPC-Gigabit (TX/SX, TX/LX)
1000 Mbps twisted pair to copper media conversion•
IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T twisted pair•
IEEE 802.3z 1000Base-LX or SX fiber•
Optionally available for single-strand fiber•
Technical Specifications
Ordering Information
Fiber Optics Specifications
For each product listed below in the Ordering Information section, the DISTANCE represents an approximate fiber distance based on industry-
standard fiber attenuation specifications. Actual distances will vary for each installation. For complete power budgets and information on calculating
specific distances, visit www.imcnetworks.com/go/fcs or contact IMC Networks Fiber Consulting Services at 949-465-3000.
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION DISTANCE
McPC TP/BNC 10 Mbps
851-12124 McPC/PCI, TP/BNC 300 m
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION DISTANCE
McPC/ISA TX/FX 100 Mbps
855-13127 McPC/ISA, TX/FX-MM1300-ST 2 km
855-13128 McPC/ISA, TX/FX-MM1300-SC 2 km
855-13328 McPC/ISA, TX/FX-SM1310/PLUS-SC 40 km
McPC/PCI TX/FX 100 Mbps
855-12127 McPC/PCI, TX/FX-MM1300-ST 2 km
855-12128 McPC/PCI, TX/FX-MM1300-SC 2 km
855-12328 McPC/PCI, TX/FX-SM1310/PLUS-SC 40 km
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION DISTANCE
McPC/ISA 10/100 Mbps
855-13260 McPC/ISA, 10/100-MM850-ST 2 km
855-13261 McPC/ISA, 10/100-MM850-SC 2 km
855-13263 McPC/ISA, 10/100-MM1300-SC 2 km
McPC/PCI 10/100 Mbps
855-12260 McPC/PCI, 10/100-MM850-ST 2 km
855-12261 McPC/PCI, 10/100-MM850-SC 2 km
855-12263 McPC/PCI, 10/100-MM1300-SC 2 km
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION DISTANCE
McPC/ISA TP-TX/FX or SX 10/100 Mbps
855-13731 McPC/ISA, TP-TX/SX-MM850-SC 2 km
855-13732 McPC/ISA, TP-TX/FX-MM1300-ST 2 km
855-13733 McPC/ISA, TP-TX/SX-MM1300-SC 2 km
McPC/PCI TP-TX/FX or SX 10/100 Mbps
855-12731 McPC/PCI, TP-TX/SX-MM850-SC 2 km
855-12732 McPC/PCI, TP-TX/FX-MM1300-ST 2 km
855-12733 McPC/PCI, TP-TX/FX-MM1300-SC 2 km
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION DISTANCE
McPC/ISA-Gigabit 1000 Mbps
855-13900 McPC/ISA-Gigabit, TX/SX-MM850-SC 550 m
855-13901 McPC/ISA-Gigabit, TX/LX-SM1310-SC 15 km
McPC/PCI-Gigabit 1000 Mbps
855-12900 McPC/PCI-Gigabit, TX/SX-MM850-SC 550 m
855-12901 McPC/PCI-Gigabit, TX/LX-SM1310-SC 15 km
Media Converter Only
Media and Rate Converter
Regulatory Approvals:
FCC Class A•
UL/cUL, CSA, CE•
Shipping Weight:
0.60 lbs (0.22 kg)
Operating Temperature:
32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)
Storage Temperature:
-4° to 158°F (-20° to +70°C)
Humidity:
5 – 95% (non-condensing)
All McPC Converters