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5/22/2007
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FEATURES
• Dynamic modular system grows with
your network.
• More module choices than any other
media converter system.
• Tough construction for hard use: Most
modules are NEBS Level 3 certified.
• Use with or without management.
• Hot-swappable modules.
• Four different powered chassis to
choose from.
OVERVIEW
The Dynamic Fiber Conversion System is without a doubt
the most robust media conversion system we’ve ever
evaluated.
The system is suited for fiber-based carrier-class or
enterprise networks. It withstands harder use than most
media conversion systems and offers a wider choice of
modules—including autosensing 10/100/1000 Ethernet media
converters and switches—than any other system. Plus, it’s fully
SNMP manageable. You just aren’t going to find a harder-
working, more-versatile system anywhere.
Tough as nails
Most components of the Dynamic Fiber Conversion System
are NEBS Level 3 certified (See “What is NEBS Level 3?” on
page 5
), and the rest are in the process of being certified.
The system is suitable for the most demanding carrier-class
applications in telco central offices (COs). The heavy-duty
chassis stand up to hard use and each module screws solidly
into place.
Fully manageable
The Dynamic Fiber Conversion System is completely SNMP
manageable with the installation of one SNMP Management
Module in each chassis. You can manage a stack of up to 16
chassis in one location as a single IP address.
The SNMP Management Module features a 32-bit, high-
performance RISC processor. It has a serial port for initial
configuration, a frontplane or backplane Ethernet
management port, and a pair of multichassis management
ports.
The SNMP Management Module polls all converters and
power supplies in its domain every second, collecting status
and module information. It reports this information to the
management software.
Use any standard SNMP management software to manage
the system using in-band or out-of-band SNMP and Telnet.
Optional Management Software is customized to work
with the Dynamic Fiber Conversion System. It can operate as
a standalone application in Windows
®
9x/Me/XP, Windows
2000, or Windows NT
®
. Or you can integrate it into a
management program such as HP
®
OpenView
®
.
Management Software features an intuitive GUI interface,
which provides real-time monitoring, configuration, alarms,
and event/trap management.
The software monitors chassis power, voltage, current,
and temperature. It enables you to remotely and selectively
monitor and configure the chassis, modules, and ports.
Settings, such as speed, are switch selectable at the module
but can be overridden through the Management Software.
(See Management Features on
page 4
.)
You can group the modules together for mass
configuration, and they maintain settings even if there’s a
power outage.
Backplane links
Many modules — in particular, the Switch Module — can be
linked to other modules in the chassis through the backplane,
enabling multiple modules to act as one. The backplane link
can be made through a DIP switch on the module or through
the management software.
Modules that support backplane links are the Switch
Module (LMC3050C), some Gigabit modules (LMC3058C –
LMC3063C), and some copper/fiber converters (LMC3033C–
3042C).
Choose from four different powered chassis
The 19-Slot Power Chassis holds up to 19 converter
modules or 18 converter modules plus a management
module. For extra power redundancy, it holds up to three
AC or DC power supplies in any combination, each cooled
with an integral fan. The chassis occupies 2U (3.5") of rack
space and comes complete with rackmount ears.
The 5-Slot Power Chassis enables you to put five modules
into only 1U (1.75") of rack space. It accommodates one or
two AC or DC power supplies.
The 2-Slot Power Chassis is intended for desktop use and
has one AC or DC power supply.
The 19-, 5-, and 2-Slot Chassis are manageable with the
addition of SNMP Management modules. The chassis report
the voltage, current, and temperature of each power supply.
Use the unmanaged 1-Slot Power Chassis in non-critical
remote locations. It’s intended for desktop use and is available
only with an AC power supply.
Many hot-swappable modules to choose from
The Dynamic Fiber Conversion System gives you more
module choices than any other we offer, including multimode
fiber, single-mode fiber, single-strand fiber, 10/100/1000
Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, a 4-port switch module, ATM,
and T1/E1.
All modules are hot swappable and manageable.
UTP to Coax Module
This module converts Ethernet from 10BASE-T to 10BASE2
cable. It works at a speed of 10 Mbps.
UTP ports detect and correct wiring polarity reversals.
The module has a crossover switch that enables you to use a
straight-through cable to connect to a workstation or hub.
The coax port has a BNC connector and supports 50-ohm
cable at distances of up to 606 feet (184.7 m).
