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| IMC's Compact SNMP-Manageable Optical Ethernet Demarcation Unit IMC Networks has announced a new line of "Industrial Ethernet" grade, SNMP-manageable, optical Ethernet demarcation units in a sturdy, standalone format, based on its best-selling FiberLinX line of FTTx products. Combining copper-to-fiber conversion, robust management, advanced VLAN tagging capabilities, extended temperature performance, plug-and-play operation, miniature size and multiple powering options, the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II is one of the most versatile fiber optic devices available on the market today. Designed for network operators or service providers, the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II functions as a Network Interface Device (NID), provisioning point-to-point fiber optic connections and providing a unique management tool to monitor the entire link between two locations. With the ability to be managed as a single entity, the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II allows for remote configuration and provides vital alerts to network administrators. As a copper-to-fiber media converter, it allows operators to use lower-cost copper switches, rather than expensive optical switches, to connect to the fiber network. The IE-MiniFiberLinX-II comes equipped with one 100 Mbps fiber port for data and management, one 10/100 twisted pair port for customer data, as well as an RS-232 craft port for local configuration on the unit during installation. Offering a high level of flexibility, the IE-MiniFiberLinX-II supports multiple fiber types including multi-mode and single-mode as well as single-strand fiber. Versions supporting a full range of Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) wavelengths are also available. The "Industrial Ethernet" (IE) designation indicates that the device supports multiple powering options: AC, DC, and IEEE 802.3af-compliant PoE (as a PD device), and operates over an extended temperature range of -35 degrees Celsius to 70 degrees Celsius. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Networking News :: home page |