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Installed in a high density Perle Media Converter Chassis, Perle's feature rich SFP to SFP protocol and rate-transparent media converters enable network administrators to incorporate multiple fiber types and wavelengths in, or between, networks through fiber to fiber mode conversion.
Using this technology will result in significant cost savings when
compared to replacing an optical blade on network equipment. Easily
extend a network to remote locations by converting:
- Multimode to Multimode
- Multimode to Single Mode
- Single Mode to Single Mode
- Dual to single fiber ( Duplex to Simplex BiDi )
SFP to SFP Conversion
The C-4GPT-DSFP Fiber Mode Converter Module comes with two empty SFP slots. This allows for flexible network configurations using SFP fiber transceivers supplied by Perle, Cisco or other manufacturers of MSA compliant SFPs. Adapting to different fiber types, distances and wavelengths is made simple by mixing and matching SFP’s as needed
for maximum flexibility across a variety of topologies and network
architectures. The hot-swappable nature of SFPs allow for easy
configuration and future upgrades as network demands evolve by simply
upgrading a single SFP instead of replacing the entire fiber mode
converter.
Convert different wavelengths ( WDM Transponders )
SFP transceivers also enable the C-4GPT-DSFP Fiber Mode Converter Module to operate as a Wave Division Multiplexing (WDM) transponder.
Also referred to as Bi-Directional ( BiDi ) or Simplex, WDM
Transponders help network administrators take advantage of the cost
savings in both material and labour associated with Single Strand Fiber.
WDM uses separate transmit and receive frequencies to communicate on a single fiber strand.
WDM technology relies on the fact that optical fibers can carry many
wavelengths of light simultaneously without interaction between each
wavelength. Thus, a single fiber can carry many separate wavelength
signals or channels simultaneously. WDM systems are divided into
different wavelength patterns, conventional/coarse (CWDM) and dense (DWDM).
C-4GPT-DSFP Fiber Mode Converter Module Features
Network Administrators can
“see-everything” with Perle’s advanced features such as Smart Link
Pass-Through and Fiber Fault Alert. This allows for more efficient
troubleshooting and less on-site maintenance. These cost and time saving
features, along with a lifetime warranty and free worldwide technical support, make the C-4GPT-DSFP Fiber Mode Converter Module the smart choice for IT professionals.
Protocol Transparency |
Transparent to all protocols ( including but not limited to )
- Ethernet : 10Base-FL
- Fast Ethernet : 100Base-X
- Gigabit Ethernet ( 1.25G , 2.5G ) : 1000Base-X
- GR-253-CORE : ATM/SONET ( OC-3, OC-12, OC-48 )
- G.957 : SDH ( STM-1, STM-4, STM-16 )
- Fibre Channel: ( FC-1, FC-2, FC-4 )
- FDDI, IBM protocols ESCON and FICON
- Video protocols ( DVB, SDI, HD-SDI, SMTPE )
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Rate Transparency |
Supports SFP data rates up to 4.25Gbps. |
Smart Link Pass-Through |
Smart Link Pass-Through when enabled
ensures that the link state on a fiber connection is directly reflected
through the media converter to the other connection. If link is lost on
one of the connections, then the other link will be brought down by the
media converter. This feature applies when both SFP slots are occupied.
If set in Standard Mode, the link is
kept active. The unit will transmit a 25Mhz keep-alive signal to
artificially keep the link up. |
Fiber Fault Alert |
If the media converter module
detects a loss of fiber, it will immediately notify the fiber link
partner that an error condition exists. |
Power |
Power Consumption |
4 watts |
Indicators |
Power |
This green LED is turned on when power is applied to the media converter. This LED is off when there is no power supplied.
A Blinking LED will indicate that a hardware error has been detected. |
LK1 |
LED is ON when a signal is detected on LK1. LED is OFF when there is no signal. |
LK2 |
LED is ON when a signal is detected on LK2. LED is OFF when there is no signal. |
Switches |
Link Mode |
Smart Link Pass-Through when enabled ( Default ) ensures that
the link state on a fiber connection is directly reflected through the
media converter to the other connection. If link is lost on one of the
connections, then the other link will be brought down by the media
converter. This feature applies when both SFP slots are occupied.
If set in Standard Mode, the link is kept active. The unit will
transmit a 25Mhz keep-alive signal to artificially keep the link up. |
Fiber Fault Alert |
If the media converter module detects a loss of fiber, it will
immediately notify the fiber link partner that an error condition
exists.
Disabled ( Default ). The Media Converter will not monitor for fiber fault. |
Multi-speed SFP |
When enabled, identifies that the SFPs inserted are MSA complaint SFPs that have a multi-rate capability.
When disable ( Default ), no action is performed in this context. |
Rate Select |
This enables rate selection when using dual-rate capable SFPs.
If the “Multi-Speed SFP” select switch is in the “Disabled” position,
this switch is ignored.
High Speed - UP ( default )
Low Speed – DOWN |
2 x SFP Slots |
SFPs |
SFP line rates up to 4.25Gbps are supported. The SFPs occupying
each slot in the media converter however must be operating at the same
speed.
SFP power level 1 and 2 are supported. |
Environmental Specifications |
Operating Temperature |
0° C to 50° C (32° F to 122° F) |
Storage Temperature |
minimum range of -25° C to 70° C (-13° F to 158° F). |
Operating Humidity |
5% to 90% non-condensing |
Storage Humidity |
5% to 95% non-condensing |
Operating Altitude |
Up to 3,048 meters (10,000 feet) |
Heat Output ( BTU/HR ) |
13.65 |
MTBF* |
861,306 |
Packaging |
Shipping Weight |
.25 Kg, 0.6 lbs |
Shipping Dimensions |
150 x 210 x 40 mm, 5.9 x 8.3 x 1.6 inches |
Regulatory Approvals |
Emissions |
FCC Part 15 Class A, EN55022 Class A |
CISPR 22 Class A |
EN61000-3-2 |
Immunity |
EN55024 |
Electrical Safety |
UL 60950-1 |
EN60950 |
CE |
Laser Safety |
Dependent on SFPs used. SFPs that meet Class 1 Laser safety
requirements per IEC-60825 FDA/CDRH standards and comply with
21CFR1040.10 and 21CFR1040.11 are recommended for use with this product. |
Environmental |
Reach, RoHS and WEEE Compliant |
Other |
ECCN: 5A991A |
HTSUS Number: 8517.62.0050 |
Perle Lifetime warranty |
* MTBF Calculation model based on MIL-HDBK-217-FN2 @ 30 °C
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