Gigabit SFP Managed Media Converter Module
Managed

Installed in a high density Perle Media Converter Chassis, Perle's line of feature rich Gigabit SFP Managed Media Converter Modules transparently Gigabit copper to SFP for multimode or single mode fiber. Our Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converters provide an economical path to extend the distance of an existing network, the life of non-fiber based equipment, or the distance between two devices.  The pluggable fiber optics port allows for flexible network configurations using SFP tanceivers supplied by Perle, Cisco or other manufacturers of MSA compliant SFPs.

Network Administrators can "see-everything" with Perle's advanced features such as Auto-Negotiation, Auto-MDIX, Link Pass-Through, Fiber Fault Alert, and Loopback. Along with a Media Converter Management Module in the chassis, configuration and monitoring of the copper and fiber ports can be performed. 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's Gigabit SFP Managed Converter Modules the smart choice for IT professionals.

Gigabit SFP Managed Media Converter Module Features

Configuration Mode selection	Select whether the module is to use the on-board DIP switches or enable the management module in the chassis to manage
Module Information	SFP Signaling rate SFP Link Reach for : 9/125 fiber 50/125 fiber 62.5/125 fiber SFP wavelength Chassis Slot number that the module is in Media converter model and serial User configurable module name User configurable fiber port name User configurable copper port name Hardware revision number Firmware version number
Module DIP switch settings	View hardware DIP switch settings
Low power mode	If enabled it sets the Gigabit copper transceiver into “low power mode” which limits the strength of the signal. ( for shorter cable lengths ). Default is disabled
Port Control	Enable or disable individual fiber or copper port on the module
Copper Port Status	Port Enabled (Yes/No) Link Status (Up/Down) Auto Negotiation Settings (Disabled, Complete or In Progress) Resolved as crossover MDI or MDIX type
SFP Status	DOM / DMI Optical monitoring of : SFP temperature TX supply voltage TX bias current TX output power RX received optical power Port Enabled (Yes/No) Connector type (SC, LC, ST, SFP) Link Status (Up/Down) Far End Fault (OK, Failed) Fiber Loopback mode (On/Off)
Module Control	Reset card Reset to factory default Ability to specific read/write phy registers. Update firmware Fiber Loopback mode (Yes/No) Upload/download configuration
Backup and Restore	Provides fast and easy module replacement. Management module will always save a copy of the media converter configuration and will restore this configuration automatically to the media module when it is detected in the slot
Auto-Negotiation (802.3ab)	The media converter supports auto negotiation. The 1000Base-X fiber interface negotiates according to 802.3 clause 37. The 1000Base-T negotiates according to 802.3 clause 28 and 40. The 1000Base-X will link up with its partner after the highest common denominator (HCD) is reached and the copper has linked up with its partner. The 1000Base-X will continue to cycle through negotiation transmitting a remote fault of offline (provided this is enabled through the switch setting) until the copper is linked up and the HCDs match. The media converter supports auto-negotiation of full duplex, half duplex, remote fault, full duplex pause, asymmetric pause and Auto MDI-X.
Auto-MDIX with Skew Correction	Auto-MDIX (automatic medium-dependant interface crossover) detects the signaling on the 1000Base-T interface to determine the type of cable connected (straight-through or crossover) and automatically configures the connection when enabled. The media converter can also correct for wires swapped within a pair. The media converter will adjust for up to 64ns of delay skew between the 1000Base-T pairs.
Smart Link Pass-Through	When the Link Mode switch is placed into Smart Link Pass-Through mode, the 1000BASE TX port will reflect the state of the 1000Base-X media converter port. This feature can be used whether fiber auto-negotiation is enabled or disabled.
Fiber Fault Alert	With Fiber Fault Alert the state of the 1000Base-X receiver is passed to the 1000Base-X transmitter. This provides fault notification to the partner device attached to the 1000Base-X interface of the media converter. If the 1000Base-X transmitter is off as a result of this fault it will be turned on periodically to allow the condition to clear should the partner device on the 1000Base-X be using a similar technique. This eliminates the possibility of lockouts that occur with some media converters. Applies only when fiber auto-negotiation is disabled.
Pause (IEEE 802.3x)	Pause signaling is an IEEE feature that temporarily suspends data transmission between two devices in the event that one of the devices becomes overwhelmed. The media converter supports pause negotiation on the 1000Base-T fiber connection and 1000Base-X fiber connection. Select Symmetrical, asymmetrical TX or asymmetrical RX
Duplex	Full and half duplex operation supported.
Jumbo Packets	Transparent to jumbo packets up to 10KB-default. Jumbo packet support can be disabled.
VLAN	Transparent to VLAN tagged packets. Default Jumbo packet can be disabled.
Remote Loopback	Capable of performing a loopback on the 1000Base-X fiber interface.