Transition Networks
SBFTF10xx-10x User Guide
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Distance Extension
The SBFTF10xx-10x media converter segments 10Base-T copper Ethernet and/or 100Base-TX copper
Fast Ethernet and 100Base-FX fiber Fast Ethernet collision domains.
In a half-duplex Ethernet or Fast Ethernet environment, the SBFTF10xx-10x media converter extends
network distances by segmenting collision domains so that the 5-Segment Rule or the 512-Bit Rule
applies separately to each collision domain.
In a full-duplex Ethernet or Fast Ethernet environment, the SBFTF10xx-10x media converter extends
network distances to the physical cable limitations imposed by the selected copper and fiber cables.
Automatic Link Restoration
This feature will restore the dropped link automatically, upon correcting the fault condition.
Congestion Reduction
The SBFTF10xx-10x media converter does not forward collision signals or error packets from one
collision domain to another, improving baseline network performance. In addition, the media converter
filters packets destined for local devices, also reducing network congestion.
