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iMcV-MediaLinX, TX/SSFX-SM1550/LONG-SC (1550xmt/1310rcv) iMcV-MediaLinX & IE-iMcV-MediaLinX: 10/100 Mbps Switching UTP to Fiber

Dissimilar media types, protocols and duplex settings can make LAN internetworking and Fiber-to-the-Subscriber projects challenging undertakings. For example, if the service provider’s network infrastructure is 100 Mbps or Gigabit fiber, but the customer wants to receive a standard 10 Mbps Ethernet interface to their LAN; making the connection between the two network segments can be difficult. The complexity of today's mixed media networks and the increasing demand for bandwidth requires access equipment that is both flexible in connecting different media types and scalable between different speeds.

Convert speed, media and duplex mode:
The iMcV-MediaLinX series of switching media converters offers service providers and enterprise networks unparalleled flexibility in connecting copper-based networks to Fast Ethernet or Gigabit fiber optic infrastructures. The SNMP-manageable iMcV-MediaLinX converters allow device managers to use Auto Negotiation functionality on the twisted pair port for plug-and-play operation, or to manually configure the port for the desired speed and duplex mode. What's more, you can even set the fiber port for Half- or Full-Duplex operation (10/100 Mbps only).


The iMcV-MediaLinX series of fiber converters is also available in single-strand fiber versions to effectively double the data transport capacity of the fiber.
iMcV-MediaLinX modules are easy to configure and manage with the GUI-based iView² SNMP management application software, or with any other SNMP application such as HP OpenView™. iView² runs: standalone on Windows NT/XP/2000; as a standalone Java Application for other operating systems; as a snap-in module for HP OpenView; as a Web Server running under IIS or as a Java Web Servlet.

Hot-swappable iMcV-MediaLinX modules significantly reduce operation costs by allowing other modules within the same chassis to remain up and running during product upgrades, maintenance and troubleshooting. iMcV-MediaLinX modules include LEDs to assist in network diagnostics and troubleshooting. Additionally, the LinkLoss and FiberAlert features make isolating cable breaks easier should one occur. The iMcV-MediaLinX also supports Config Control, a feature that retains the latest configuration on the module regardless of how the initial configuration was setup; whether through DIP Switch settings or the SNMP Management Module's configuration. This feature is beneficial when 1) changing the settings of a currently installed iMcV-Module through iView², 2) replacing the same type of iMcV-Module, or 3) installing a new or different type of iMcV-Module.

iMcV-MediaLinX modules install in managed iMediaChassis and unmanaged MediaChassis.

- EEE 802.3x flow control.
- AutoCross for MDI/MDIX.
- Features LinkLoss and FiberAlert.
- Features Auto Negotiation and Selective Advertising.
- Supports Config Control (iMcV-MediaLinX only).
- Features Link Fault Pass-Through (LFPT) .
- Layer 2 packet switching, store and forward operation.
- Forwarding rate: 14,881 pps for 10 Mbps; 148,810 pps for 100 Mbps;
- 1,488,100 pps for 1000 Mbps (Gigabit only).
- Installs in any iMediaChassis or MediaChassis.
- Supports Jumbo Frames, up to 1536 MTU.
- Supports GUI-Based iView2.
- Supports Half- and Full-Duplex operation.