10GBase-T (RJ45) to 10GBase-CX4 (XFP)
10/100/1000/2500/10000 Ethernet
Perle 10GBASE-T Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converters provide an economical path to extend
the distance of an existing 10GbE link. Network Administrators can “see-everything” with Perle’s
advanced features such as Smart Link Pass-Through, Fiber Fault Alert, a built-in Link Test
capability and Loopback. 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 Perle SMI-10GT Media Converters the smart choice
for IT professionals.
For those environments requiring a medium to large-scale deployment of media converters, a
centralized platform that simplifies the configuration, administration, monitoring, and
troubleshooting of Perle Managed Media Converters is recommended. PerleVIEW Device
Management software is a multi-user, Windows server-based application that delivers this level
of Enterprise-grade solution.
SMI-10GT Managed Media Converter Features
Rate
Conversion
The SMI-10GRT Media Converter can automatically detect Ethernet port speed and do a rate
conversion between the two ports if the Ethernet speed is different.
Cut-Through
Forwarding
The SMI-10GRT Media Converter can be configured for Cut-Through Forwarding. This will
increase the media converter’s throughput and reduce latency by performing packet
forwarding in the most efficient manner possible. Forwarding of a packet will begin as soon
as the destination address is processed.
SFP Speed
Sensing
Automatically detects whether a SFP has been inserted and adjusts the speed accordingly.
Smart Link
Pass-
Through
When Smart Link Pass-Through is enabled (default), each port will reflect the state of its port
peer. In this mode, if a link loss is detected on one port the transmit signal on the other port
is disabled “passing through” the state of the failed link. This enables managed switches
and other devices to report link failures to their network NMS.
When Smart Link Pass-Through is disabled, if a link loss is detected on one port the
transmit signal remains enabled on the other port.
Fiber Fault
Alert
With Fiber Fault Alert the state of the 10 Gigabit Ethernet receiver is passed to the
transmitter. This provides fault notification to the partner device attached to the 10G Ethernet
interface of the media converter.
Green
Ethernet
Utilizes Green Ethernet energy saving technology based on industry standards such as:
Short Reach Mode (less than 30 meters) as per IEEE 802.3at. This enables
10GBase-T operation with less power consumption.
Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) as per 802.3az. This provides power savings during
idle network activity.
