“twister” 2131 Media Converter 5
Overview
The Metrobility 2131 100Mbps TX-to-FX media converter provides seamless
high-speed integration of 100BASE-TX twisted-pair and 100BASE-FX fiber optic
segments in Fast Ethernet environments. The 2131 supports remote fiber optic links
up to 2km over multimode and up to 100km over singlemode fiber optic cable.
To optimize your Fast Ethernet network, this innovative media converter provides
seamless operation in half-duplex or full-duplex environments. Full signal restora-
tion —with a low bit delay — ensures accurate data transmission to and from LANs
within an organization. All signal activity is completely converted ensuring accurate
communication and collision detection in connected segments and allowing maxi-
mum media length to be achieved on either side of the device.
The Metrobility 2131 provides the following key features:
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A Link Loss Carry Forward (LLCF) enable/disable switch is included
to provide an easy means for troubleshooting a remote network
connection. Refer to the section of this guide titled “Link Loss Carry
Forward” for more information.
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All twisted-pair ports are equipped with an MDI-
II
to MDI-X switch
eliminating the need for crossover cables.
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Auto polarity support on all twisted-pair ports.
Whether you are updating or expanding your existing network, the Metrobility line
of media converters supports a wide range of configuration needs. The 2131 includes
the following media conversion combinations:
2131-13-01 TX to FX multimode SC
2131-14-01 TX to FX singlemode SC
2131-15-01 TX to FX multimode ST
2131-16-01 TX to FX singlemode ST
2131-17-01 TX to FX singlemode SC (40km)
2131-1J-01 TX to FX singlemode SC (100km)
2131-1X-01 TX to FX singlemode 1550/1310nm BWDM SC
2131-1Y-01 TX to FX singlemode 1310/1550nm BWDM SC
