Allied Telesis AT-MCF12VF, SM - Manual (Page 11)

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AT-MCF6xx and AT-MCF12xx Multichannel
Ethernet Media Converters
The Ethernet AT-MCF6xx and the AT-MCF12xx 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 multichannel 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.