Signamax 1000BaseT/SX/LX to 1000BaseSX/LX Converters - Manual (Page 6)

Gigabit Ethernet SFP Media Converter
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Preface
This manual describes how to install and use the 065-1195SFP Gigabit
Ethernet SFP Media Converter. The Converter introduced here provides a
one channel media conversion solution:
This media converter supports a 1000BaseT to 1000Base connection
(multimode or singlemode fiber, in a variety of light spectra and span
lengths) with a Link Fault Signaling function. A variety of Small
Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) modules allow a wide choice of available fiber
types and spanning distances to be used in the same converter model.
The Link Fault Signaling function allows a link failure on either the
1000Base fiber optic connection or the 1000BaseT twisted-pair Gigabit
Ethernet connection to be propagated to a like device at the opposite end of
the fiber optic channel. This is useful when managed switches are used in
a network, so that a dropped link on either twisted-pair connection or the
fiber optic cable will be shown to the switch at the other end of the circuit for
Spanning Tree/Rapid Spanning Tree circuit reconfiguration by the
connected managed switches. It is switch-defeatable for use during the
initial circuit setup or if managed switches are not used.
The Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter fully complies with IEEE802.3ab
1000BaseT and IEEE802.3z 1000BaseSX/LX Gigabit Ethernet standards.
In this manual, you will find:
Product overview
Features on the media converter
Illustrative LED functions
Installation instructions
Specifications