Allied Telesis AT-MCF12VF, SM - Manual (Page 9)

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Chapter 1
Overview
The Ethernet AT-MCF6xx and the AT-MCF12xx Series Multichannel Media
Converters are designed to extend the reach of your network by converting
your twisted pair cabling into fiber optic cabling. These products, which
transfer Ethernet data between 10Base-T and 10Base-FL technologies, enable
you to quickly and easily interconnect the nodes in your network to distances
of 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) to 15 kilometers (9.3 miles), depending on the
model. With this product, remote devices and networks, which previously
were difficult to interconnect, are easily interconnected to form one integrated
network.
The ports on the media converters are grouped into pairs, referred to as
“channels,” with each pair consisting of a 10Base-T twisted pair port and a
10Base-FL fiber optic port. Each channel functions as an independent media
converter. The Ethernet AT-MCF6xx unit features six channels, providing you
with six individual media converters, while the AT-MCF12xx unit features
twelve channels, giving you twelve individual media converters.
The twisted pair ports are designed to operate with Category 3 or better
cabling at a speed of 10 Mbps. The fiber optic ports also operate at a speed of
10 Mbps and are available in a variety of connector types. The fiber optic ports
support IEEE standard Multimode Fiber (MMF) or Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)
cable.
The media converters can be installed either as standalone units, such as on a
table, or in a standard 19-inch rack. The units are easy to install and do not
require any software configuration or software management.
Optional Management Module
The AT-MCM02 is an optional management module for the AT-MCF6xx and
AT-MCF12xx Series Multichannel Media Converters. When installed, the
AT-MCM02 module allows you to monitor the operating status of the media
converter from a management station on your network using either the Telnet
application protocol or an SNMP management program.