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CM-110 Managed Fast Ethernet Media and Rate Converter

10/100Base-TX to 100Base-X Conversion

10/100 Media Converter Module
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Installed in a high density Perle Media Converter Chassis, Perle's line of feature rich Managed 10/100 Rate Converting to Fiber Media Converters transparently connect 10/100 Ethernet to fiber. Our 10/100 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.

Network Administrators can "see-everything" with Perle's advanced features such as Auto-Negotiation, Auto-MDIX, Link Pass-Through, Far End Fault, and Remote Loopback. Along with a Media Converter Management Module in the chassis, configuration and monitoring of the copper and fiber ports can be performed. These cost and time saving features, along with a lifetime warranty and free worldwide technical support, make Perle's Managed 10/100 Ethernet media converter modules 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 this gear is recommended. PerleVIEW Device Management software is a multi-user, Windows server-based application that delivers this level of Enterprise-grade solution.

CM-110 Managed Media Converter Features

QOS ( Quality of Service )
  • Bandwidth Allocation via rate limiting
  • IEEE 802.1P tagged frame priority control
  • IEEE 802.1P priority tag remapping
  • IP TOS ( Type of Service ) priority for IPV4 Diffserv or IPV6 traffic class frames
  • Congestion Service Policy through WQF ( Weighted Fair Queuing ) or Strict Priority Queuing ( default )
VLAN Tagging
  • Default – Transparent to VLAN frames
  • Enable discarding of tagged frames
  • Enable discarding of untagged frames
  • Untag – Removes any existing tag
  • Insert Tag – Insert (if original frame is untagged) or replace (if original frame is tagged) the VLAN ID and priority with the configured default VLAN ID and priority tag.
  • Insert Double tag (Q in Q) – Append an additional tag using the configured default VLAN ID and priority.
Unknown Multicast Frame filtering When enabled, Multicast frames with an unknown destination address are not allowed to egress the port
Unknown Unicast Frame filtering When enabled, Unicast frames with an unknown destination address are not allowed to egress the port
Unidirectional Ethernet When enabled, provides the ability to restrict port to one-way traffic flow. Used in applications such as unidirectional video broadcasting as well as providing security for ethernet connections in accessible public areas
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
Auto-MDIX Can manually set Auto or MDIX on the copper port via on-board strap or via the management card.
Auto-MDIX (automatic medium-dependant interface crossover) detects the signaling on the UTP interface to determine the type of cable connected (straight-through or crossover) and automatically configures the connection when enabled. With Auto-MDIX enabled, either a straight-through or crossover type cable can be used to connect the media converter to the device on the other end of the cable.
Module Information
  • Chassis slot number that the module is in
  • Media converter model and serial number
  • User configurable media converter 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
Selectable Max Packet Size Set max packet size to 1522, 1518 or 2048 ( default )
10BaseT Extended Distance Normal/extended – default Normal. By configuring as “extended”, the 10baseT receiver sensitivity is increased providing the possibility of an 10BaseT connection greater than 100m.
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
Fiber Port Status
  • Port Enabled (Yes/No)
  • Connector type (SC, LC, ST)
  • Link Status (Up/Down)
  • Far End Fault (OK, Failed)
  • Fiber Loopback mode (On/Off)
Module Control
  • Reset card
  • Reset to factory default
  • Reset Statistical counters
  • Phy specific commands such write/read config, read dip switches
  • Update firmware
  • Fiber Loopback mode. (On/Off)
  • 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
Detailed port statistics To assist in troubleshooting copper and fiber links, an extensive list of ingress and egress counters for both copper and fiber ports are available. These statistics can be viewed locally via the management module or from a central SNMP NMS on the network
Auto-Negotiation (802.3u) The media converter supports auto negotiation on the 10/100Base-TX interface.
Link Pass-Through With Link Pass-Through the state of the UTP receiver is passed to the fiber transmitter to make the media converter appear transparent to the end devices that are connected. In addition if Far-End Fault is enabled the media converter can turn off the 10/100Base-TX transmitter when a FAR-End Fault is received.

Using Link Pass-Through with Far-End Fault minimizes data loss when a fault occurs. Should a fault occur, the end devices have the indication of a failure available to them making trouble shooting easier.
Far-End Fault (FEF) The media converter implements the 802.3 standard for Far-End Fault for the indication and detection of remote fault conditions on the 100Base-X fiber connection. With Far-End Fault enabled the media converter transmits the Far-End Fault Indication over the 100Base-X fiber connection whenever a receive failure is detected on the 100Base-X fiber connection. The media converter continuously monitors the100Base-X fiber connection for a valid signal.

The action the media converter takes on receiving a Far-End Fault Indication is dependent on the Link Pass-Through switch setting.
Pause (IEEE 802.3xy) 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 10/100Base-TX copper connection.
Remote Loopback The media converter is capable of performing a loopback on the fiber port.
Indicators
Power / TST This green LED is turned on when power is applied to the media converter. Otherwise it is off. The LED will blink when in Loopback test mode.
Fiber link on / Receive activity (LKF) This green LED is operational only when power is applied. The LED is on when the 100Base-FX link is on and flashes with a 50% duty cycle when data is received.
Copper link on / Receive activity (LKC) This green LED is operational only when power is applied. The LED is on when the 100Base-TX link is on and flashes with a 50% duty cycle when data is received.
Fiber Duplex (FDF) This green LED is operational only when power is applied. The LED is on when the 100Base-FX link is operatinal in full duplex mode. The LED is off when in half duplex.
Copper Duplex (FDC) This green LED is operational only when power is applied. The LED is on when the 10/100Base-TX link is operatinal in full duplex mode. The LED is off when in half duplex.
10/100 Speed This green LED is operational only when power is applied. The LED is on when the speed of the copper Ethernet port is running at 100 MBPS. The LED is off when in 10 MBPS
Switches: On-Board
Auto-Negotiation (802.3u) Enabled (Default) - The media converter uses 802.3u Auto-negotiation on the 100Base-TX interface. It is set to advertise full duplex.

Disabled - The media converter sets the port according to the position of the speed and duplex switches.
Link Pass Through Enabled (Default) - When the state of the receiver is changed on the 100Base-TX interface it is reflected on the 100Base-FX fiber transmitter. When the state of the receiver on the 100Base-FX interface is changed it is reflected on the 100Base-TX transmitter.

When a Far-End Fault Indication is received on the fiber interface the 100Base-TX transmitter is turned off. When the Far-End Fault Indication is cleared the transmitter is turned back on.

Disabled - The 100Base-TX and the 100Base-FX fiber interface operate independently. Far-End Fault indication on the 100Base-FX fiber interface has no effect on the 100Base-TX interface.
Far-End Fault (FEF) Enabled (Default) - The media converter transmits the Far-End Fault Indication over the 100Base-X fiber connection whenever a receive failure is detected on the 100Base-X fiber connection. The media converter continuously monitors the100Base-X fiber connection and clears the Far-End Fault Indication condition when a valid signal is received.

Disabled - Far-End Fault Indications are not transmitted regardless of the condition of the receive signal on the 100Base-FX fiber connection.
Remote Loopback The media converter can perform a loopback on the 100Base-X fiber interface.

Disabled (Default - Up)

Enabled - The 100Base-X receiver is looped to the 100Base-X transmitter. The 100Base-TX transmitter is taken off the interface.
Auto-MDIX (Strap) If Auto-Negotiation (802.3u) is enabled, the media converter uses the HP Auto-MDIX method for the 100Base-TX interface. If Auto-Negotiation (802.3u) is disabled the Media converter will use the RX Energy method on the 100Base-TX interface to set the port MDI or MDIX whichever is appropriate.

Enabled (Default) - Either a straight-through or crossover type cable can be used to connect the media converter to the device on the other end of the cable.

Disabled - If the partner device on the other end of the cable does not have the Auto-MDIX feature a specific cable, either a straight-through or crossover will be required to ensure that the media converter's transmitter and the partner devices transmitter are connected to the others receiver. The Media converter's 100Base-TX port is configured as MDI-X with this switch setting.
Speed Copper 100 (Default)
10
Duplex Copper Full (Default)
Half
Duplex Fiber Full (Default)
Half
Cables
100Base-TX RJ45 connector, 2 pair CAT 5, EIA/TIA 568A/B or better cable
Magnetic Isolation 1.5kv
Fiber Optic Cable Multimode: 62.5 / 125, 50/125, 85/125, 100/140 micron
Single Mode: 9/125 micron (ITU-T 625)
Filtering
Filtering 1024 MAC Addresses
Frame Specifications
Buffer 512 Kbits frame buffer memory
Size Maximum frame size of 2048 bytes
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature 0 C to 50 C (32 F to 122 F)
Storage Temperature minimum range of -25 C to 70 C (-13 F to 158 F)
Operating Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Operating Altitude Up to 3,048 meters (10,000 feet)
Heat Output
( BTU/HR )		 7.2
Maximum Power Consumption ( Watts ) 2.1
MTBF (Hours)* 598,000
Mechanical - Hot Swapping Card
Edge Connecter 32 pin DIN 41612 / IEC 60603-2 Type B/2 Male. Fist make, last break for ground and power
Card insertion and removal Captive thumb screws enable fast insertion and removal. Can be further tighten with a screwdriver.
Product Weight
Weight 0.15 kg, 0.33 lbs
Packaging
Shipping Weight 0.33 kg, .73 lbs
Shipping Dimensions 203 x 38 x 152 mm, 8 x 1.5 x 6 inches
Regulatory Approvals
Emissions FCC Part 15 Class A, EN55022 Class A
CISPR 22 Class A
CISPR 32:2015/EN 55032:2015 (Class A)
CISPR 24:2010/EN 55024:2010
EN61000-3-2
Immunity EN55024
Electrical Safety UL 60950-1
IEC 60950-1(ed 2); am1, am2
EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013
CE
Laser Safety EN 60825-1:2007
Fiber optic transmitters on this device meet Class 1 Laser safety requirements per IEC-60825 FDA/CDRH standards and comply with 21CFR1040.10 and 21CFR1040.11.
Environmental Reach, RoHS and WEEE Compliant
Other ECCN: 5A991
HTSUS Number: 8517.62.0050
Perle Limited Lifetime Warranty

*Calculation model based on MIL-HDBK-217-FN2 @ 30 °C

High Density Fiber Distribution from UTP Switch Equipment at Corporate Headquarters

In this enterprise campus application, up to 18 Perle CM-110 10/100 Ethernet to Fiber Media Converters are installed in the MCR1900 Media Converter Chassis. The 19th slot in the chassis is filled the MCR-MGT Management Module. All media converts in the chassis are managed by SNMP, Telnet or an internet browser interface. A remote fiber enabled Ethernet switch is connected directly to the central MCR1900 Chassis. A standalone S-110 Media Converter converts the fiber to Ethernet in a fiber-to-desktop application. Another S-110 Fiber Media Converter is connected to a remote office Ethernet switch. In all cases, multimode or single-mode fiber can be used. Fiber links can be extended up to 120km using single-mode fiber.

Media Converter Chassis Diagram
Ethernet to Fiber in a Campus Network

The use of chassis-based media converters is a cost effective means in providing fiber connectivity in a campus network. By consolidating Ethernet to fiber conversion in a rack mount media converter chassis, various types of fiber links can be brought into a single wiring closet platform. This simplifies deployment and maintenance and also provides a scalable means to grow your network as needed.

Managed Media Converter Platform Diagram
Managed Ethernet over Fiber Links

Manage your copper to fiber link with an MCR200 chassis housing a media converter and management module. Ideal for use in managed networks with low density fiber applications, this Managed Media Converter is connected across a fiber link to a remote media converter. The copper or fiber link on the managed standalone unit can provide vital information and status to network management tools such as SNMP.

Managed Fiber Links Diagram
10/100 – Extend Network between Ethernet Hubs

Extend the network distance between two Ethernet Hubs
A pair of 10/100 media converters can extend the distance between hubs across a fiber link up to 120km in length.

Extended Network between Ethernet Hubs Diagram
10/100 – Extend Network between 10Mbps and Fast Ethernet

Extend the network distance between legacy 10Mbps copper Ethernet to Fast Ethernet infrastructure
A pair of 10/100 media converters can extend the distance between a legacy 10Mbps device to a Fast Ethernet switch across a fiber link up to 120km in length.

Extended Network between 10Mbps and Fast Ethernet Diagram
10/100 – Extend Network between Half-Duplex Hubs

Extend the network distance between two Ethernet half-duplex hubs
A pair of 10/100 media converters can extend the distance between hubs across a fiber link up to 120km in length. They also isolate the collision domains, associated with half-duplex, from crossing the fiber link.

Extend Network between Half-Duplex Hubs Diagram
10/100 – Extend Network between Half-Duplex Hub and Switch

Extend the network distance between an Ethernet half-duplex hub and a full-duplex switch
A pair of 10/100 media converters can extend the distance between a half-duplex hub and a full-duplex switch across a fiber link up to 120km in length. They also isolate the collision domains, associated with half-duplex, from crossing the fiber link. In this scenario, the media converter connected to the switch must be forced to half-duplex.

Extend Network between Half-Duplex Hub and Switch Diagram
10/100 – Extend Network between two legacy 10Mbps Devices

Extend the network distance between legacy 10Mbps copper Ethernet devices
A pair of 10/100 media converters can extend the distance between two legacy 10Mbps devices across a fiber link up to 120km in length.

Extend Network between Half-Duplex Hub and Switch Diagram
Single Mode / Single Fiber

Connect copper ports over a single fiber strand ( also referred to as “Bi-Directional” BiDi )
When Single Strand fiber is used, a pair of Single Fiber Media Converters is needed for the copper to fiber conversion. Perle Single Fiber Media Converters are also referred to as “Up/Down” models. For example the CM-110-S1SC20U (“Up”) and CM-110-S1SC20D (“Down”), shown below, must be used in pairs. An “Up” must be matched with a “Down” peer to deal with transmit and receive frequencies separately.

Single Mode Fiber Diagram CM-110-S1SC20UCM-110-S1SC20D


The majority of installations for single mode fiber media converters are of the “dual connector” or “dual fiber” type where one fiber connection is used for transmit, the other for receive. These are physically “crossed” to match up the Transmit/Receive links.

However, to reduce costs, or where there are limits on available fiber, WDM technology may be utilized. WDM uses separate transmit and receive frequencies to communicate on a single fiber strand. WDM technology relies on the fact that optical fibers can carry many wavelengths of light simultaneously without interaction between each wavelength. Thus, a single fiber can carry many separate wavelength signals or channels simultaneously.

So remember, if Single Strand fiber is used, you will need an “Up” Media Converter on one side and a “Down” Media Converter on the other for copper to fiber conversion.

Perle offers a wide variety of Single Fiber (“Up/Down”) Media Converters to connect 10BaseT, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit to single fiber. Whether you need Managed or Unmanaged, Standalone or Modular Chassis Based, 20km or 120km, Perle has the right model to meet your fiber conversion requirement.

Select a Model to obtain a Part Number - Managed Media Converter Chassis Modules - Fast Ethernet to Fiber

Model
Connector
Type
Transmit
(dBm)
Receive
(dBm)
Power
Budget
(dBm)
Wavelength
(nm)
Fiber
Type
Operating
Distance
Min
Max
Min
Max
CM-110-M2ST2
Dual ST
100Base-FX
-20.0
-12.0
-31.0
-14.0
11.0*
1310
MMF
2 km
(1.2 mi)
CM-110-M2SC2
Dual SC
100Base-FX
-20.0
-12.0
-31.0
-14.0
11.0*
1310
MMF
2 km
(1.2 mi)
CM-110-M2LC2
Dual LC
100Base-FX
-20.0
-12.0
-30.0
-14.0
10.0*
1310
MMF
2 km
(1.2 mi)
CM-110-S2ST20
Dual ST
100Base-LX
-18.0
-7.0
-32.0
-3.0
14.0
1310
SMF
20 km
(12.4 mi)
CM-110-S2SC20
Dual SC
100Base-LX
-18.0
-7.0
-32.0
-3.0
14.0
1310
SMF
20 km
(12.4 mi)
CM-110-S2LC20
Dual LC
100Base-LX
-15.0
0.0
-34.0
-5.0
19.0
1310
SMF
20 km
(12.4 mi)
CM-110-S2ST40
Dual ST
100Base-EX
-5.0
0.0
-34.0
-3.0
29.0
1310
SMF
40 km
(25 mi)
CM-110-S2SC40
Dual SC
100Base-EX
-5.0
0.0
-34.0
-3.0
29.0
1310
SMF
40 km
(25 mi)
CM-110-S2LC40
Dual LC
100Base-EX
-5.0
0.0
-34.0
-3.0
29.0
1310
SMF
40 km
(25 mi)
CM-110-S2ST80
Dual ST
100Base-ZX
-5.0
0.0
-34.0
-3.0
29.0
1550
SMF
80 km
(50 mi)
CM-110-S2SC80
Dual SC
100Base-ZX
-5.0
0.0
-34.0
-3.0
29.0
1550
SMF
80 km
(50 mi)
CM-110-S2LC80
Dual LC
100Base-ZX
-5.0
0.0
-34.0
-3.0
29.0
1550
SMF
80 km
(50 mi)
CM-110-S2ST120
Dual ST
100Base-ZX
0.0
5.0
-35.0
-3.0
35.0
1550
SMF
120 km
(75 mi)
CM-110-S2LC120
Dual LC
100Base-ZX
0.0
5.0
-34.0
-3.0
34.0
1550
SMF
120 km
(75 mi)
CM-110-S2SC120
Dual SC
100Base-ZX
0.0
5.0
-35.0
-3.0
35.0
1550
SMF
120 km
(75 mi)

Single Fiber Models Recommended use in pairs

Model
Connector
Type
Transmit
(dBm)
Receive
(dBm)
Power
Budget
(dBm)
Wavelength
(nm)
Fiber
Type
Operating
Distance
Min
Max
Min
Max
CM-110-M1ST2U
Single ST
100Base-BX-U
-15.0
0.0
-28.0
-8.0
13.0
1310 / 1550
MMF
2 km
(1.2 mi)
CM-110-M1ST2D
Single ST
100Base-BX-D
-15.0
0.0
-28.0
-8.0
13.0
1550 / 1310
MMF
2 km
(1.2 mi)
CM-110-M1SC2U
Single SC
100Base-BX-U
-15.0
0.0
-28.0
-8.0
13.0
1310 / 1550
MMF
2 km
(1.2 mi)
CM-110-M1SC2D
Single SC
100Base-BX-D
-15.0
0.0
-28.0
-8.0
13.0
1550 / 1310
MMF
2 km
(1.2 mi)
CM-110-S1ST20U
Single ST
100Base-BX-U
-14.0
-8.0
-32.0
-3.0
18.0
1310 / 1550
SMF
20 km
(12.4 mi)
CM-110-S1ST20D
Single ST
100Base-BX-D
-14.0
-8.0
-32.0
-3.0
18.0
1550 / 1310
SMF
20 km
(12.4 mi)
CM-110-S1SC20U
Single SC
100Base-BX-U
-14.0
-8.0
-32.0
-3.0
18.0
1310 / 1550
SMF
20 km
(12.4 mi)
CM-110-S1SC20D
Single SC
100Base-BX-D
-14.0
-8.0
-32.0
-3.0
18.0
1550 / 1310
SMF
20 km
(12.4 mi)
CM-110-S1SC40U
Single SC
100Base-BX-U
-8.0
-3.0
-33.0
-3.0
25.0
1310 / 1550
SMF
40 km
(25 mi)
CM-110-S1SC40D
Single SC
100Base-BX-D
-8.0
-3.0
-33.0
-3.0
25.0
1550 / 1310
SMF
40 km
(25 mi)

The minimum fiber cable distance for all converters listed is 2 meters.

*Based on use with 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber.

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