065-1096 10/100/1000BaseT/TX TO 1000BaseSX/LX GIGABIT SFP MEDIA CONVERTER
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2 Hardware
Description
2.1 Product
Overview
The 10/100/1000BaseT/TX to 1000BaseSX/LX SFP Media Converter is primarily
designed for larger workgroups, which demand higher speed and broader bandwidth
and requires migration and expansion from copper-based Gigabit triple speed to Fiber-
based Gigabit networks.
It features an automatic MDI/MDI-X on the RJ-45 port that allows for direct connection
to a workstation, switch or hub. Now, the network manager does not need to worry
about the cable configuration (crossover or straight through) when establishing
connection between RJ-45 ports.
It features both an RJ-45 jack and an SFP slot which allows it to easily integrate a
1000BaseT network with a 1000BaseSX/LX fiber network.
If the LFS DIP switch is set to ON, the Link Fault Signaling function is enabled. If the
copper link is down, the fiber port will be disabled by the Converter. If the fiber port
loses signal, the copper port will be disabled by the Converter. These two types of
disabling actions will enable the spanning tree protocols of the neighboring switch to go
into effect.
The Media converter is specifically designed to offer fiber advantages for mission-
critical networks like Telco/ISP backbones, cable operators, banking and enterprise
networks. It can reduce network downtime and increase Quality of Service levels.
