Allied Telesis AT-MCF112VF, SM, LH - Manual (Page 9)

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Chapter 1
Overview
The Ethernet AT-MCF106xx and the AT-MCF112xx 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 100Base-TX and 100Base-FX
technologies, enable you to quickly and easily interconnect the nodes in your
network to distances of 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) to 40 kilometers (24.8 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 100Base-TX twisted pair port and a
100Base-FX fiber optic port. Each channel functions as an independent media
converter. The Ethernet AT-MCF106xx unit features six channels, providing
you with six individual media converters, while the AT-MCF112xx unit
features twelve channels, giving you twelve individual media converters.
The twisted pair ports are designed to operate with Category 5 or better
cabling at a speed of 100 Mbps. The fiber optic ports, which also operate at a
speed of 100 Mbps, are available in a variety of connector types and 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-MCF106xx
and AT-MCF112xx 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.