MCR-MGT Chassis Management Module

Management Module for the MCR chassis

High performance management module for Perle's Converter Chassis
Manage Media Converter Modules and Ethernet Extender Modules via SNMP, CLI -Telnet/SSH, internet browser, or PerleVIEW Centralized Management Package
Advanced security features such as TACACS+, RADIUS LDAP, Kerberos and NIS authentication, SSH and secure browser access via HTTPS.
10/100/1000 ethernet connection to IPV4 and IPV6 networks

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An MCR-MGT Management Module installed in a Perle Converter Chassis provides the most secure Media Converter and Ethernet Extender platform on the market today. Enterprise and carrier-grade security is available through the support of strong authentication systems such as TACACS+, RADIUS and LDAP. Secure in-band access is assured via SNMPv3, SSH CLI and secure HTTPS Internet browser.

MCR-MGT Management Module Features

Monitor Chassis Resources	Monitor Converter Chassis resources such as voltage levels, fan speed and internal temperature
Chassis Resource threshold levels	Set alert generating thershold levels for internal chassis temperature
SNMP	Full read/write capabilities via central SNMP servers and PerleVIEW Send SNMP traps ( up to 4 servers ) SNMPv3, V2C and V1 SNMPv3 – encryption and authentication for both management and trap support RFC1213 MIB II Proprietary MIB provided
Telnet / SSH CLI access	In-band command line access via Telnet or SSH application
Internet Browser access	Fast and intuitive graphical web interface for use with common internet browsers such Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Safari HTTP or secure HTTPS PerleVIEW Centralized Management Package
Console port CLI access	Out-of-band command line access via Cisco compatible RJ45 serial console port using common “rolled” CAT5 cable. Console port can be enabled ( default ) or disabled
Concurrent management sessions	Run multiple management sessions simultaneously for multiple users
Inactivity timeout	Protect secure management sessions by setting an inactivity timeout value
Alert event reporting	Alert level events are stored in the local event log and sent as: SNMP traps to up to 4 servers SYSLOG messages to a SYSLOG server Email to user defined email address
Advanced IP feature set	IPV4 and IPV6 address support DHCP DNS Dynamic DNS NTP TFTP Telnet SSH V2 and V1 HTTP HTTPS
ECO Energy Saver	Energy-saving feature that controls when power is applied to the chassis-based Media Converters and Ethernet Extenders as per a pre-defined user configurable schedule. Define by slot #, day of the week and time of day. Power to the chassis slots can also be controlled manually by an authorized user.
Advanced Management User Authentication with primary and secondary server support	TACACS+ RADIUS LDAP Active Directory via LDAP RSA Secure ID-agent or via RADIUS authentification Kerberos NIS
Advanced Management User Authorization and Accounting	TACACS+ RADIUS
Encryption	AES (256/192/128), 3DES, DES, Blowfish, CAST128, ARCFOUR(RC4), ARCTWO(RC2) Hashing Algorithms: MD5, SHA-1, RIPEMD160, SHA1-96, and MD5-96 Key exchange: RSA, EDH-RSA, EDH-DSS, ADH X.509 Certificate verification: RSA, DSA
Access Control List	An access control list can be created which can filter out only those workstations that are authorized to access the management resources. Filter on IP and/or Ethernet MAC addresses
Network Services Filter	Enable only those network services on the management module that are allowed on your network ( Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP )
Firmware download	Update the latest level firmware via TFTP or PerleVIEW

Hardware Specifications

Indicators / reset
Power	Blinking green during startup cycle Steady green: module has power and is ready Red : error
ALM	Red alarm indicator activated when an alert event occurs that engages the chassis alarm relay
LKC	Green indicator indicating an active Ethernet link. Blinking indicates RX and TX of data
100/1000	Green - 1000 Mbps link Yellow - 100 Mbps link Off - 10 Mbps or no Link
Reset button	Recessed pinhole button resets module
Connectors
Ethernet	10/100/1000Base-T - RJ45
Ethernet	Auto- MDI/MDIX
Console Port	RS232 Serial RJ45 - Cisco pinout for use with standard CAT5 "rolled cable" (crossover)
	9600 to 115k bps
	7/8 bits
	Odd,even, no parity
	1/2 stop bits
	Hardware/software flow control
	DCD/DSR monitoring
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)	6.8
Maximum Power Consumption (Watts)	2.0
MTBF (Hours)*	521,510
Mechanical - Hot swapping Card
Edge Connecter	32 pin DIN 41612 / IEC 60603-2 Type B/2 Male. First make, last break for ground and power
Card insertion and removal	Captive thumb screws enable fast insertion and removal. Can be further tightened with a screwdriver.
Product Weight
Weight	0.15 kg, 0.33 lbs
Packaging
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
Safety	UL/EN/IEC 62368-1 CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1
	UL 60950-1 IEC 60950-1(ed 2); am1, am2 EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013
	CE
Environmental	Reach, RoHS and WEEE Compliant
Other	ECCN: 5A992
	HTSUS Number: 8517.62.0020
	CCATS Number: G134373
	Perle Limited Lifetime Warranty

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

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