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iConverter® GX/F

Gigabit to Fast Ethernet Managed Fiber-to-Fiber Converter/Transponder

The iConverter GX/F managed media converter is a member of the modular iConverter product family. The GX/F provides single-mode to multimode fiber conversion and rate conversion between 1000BASE-X and 100BASE-FX.



Features


  • Gigabit to Fast Ethernet fiber-to-fiber converter/transponder supporting:
    • Multimode dual fiber to multimode dual fiber
    • Multimode dual fiber to single-mode dual fiber
    • Single-mode dual fiber to multimode dual fiber
    • Single-mode dual fiber to single-mode dual fiber
    • Multimode dual fiber to single-mode single-fiber
    • Single-mode dual fiber to single-mode single-fiber
    • Wavelength and rate conversion
  • Conforms to IEEE 802.3z and 802.3u specifications
  • Supports multimode, single-mode dual fiber with SC and LC connectors, and single-mode single-fiber with SC connectors
  • Features Port VLAN, Tag VLAN, Port Access Control and MIB statistics
  • Full-Duplex auto-negotiation or manual negotiation
  • User-selectable link fault detection modes facilitate quick fault detection, isolation and reporting
  • Modules are hot-swappable in 19-Module, 5-Module, 2-Module or 1-Module chassis
  • Management is available with the addition of a management module to the chassis
  • SNMP management via NetOutlook®
  • Commercial (0 to 50°C) and wide (-40 to 60°C) temperature ranges
  • Made in the USA
  • Lifetime Warranty and free 24/7 Technical Support




Description


The iConverter GX/F managed fiber-to-fiber Gigabit to Fast Ethernet converter/transponder is a member of the modular iConverter product family. The GX/F provides fiber and rate conversion between Gigabit Ethernet fiber and Fast Ethernet fiber, enabling seamless integration between Gigabit Ethernet and legacy Fast Ethernet networks.

The GX/F also functions as a fiber repeater supporting the three Rs (regeneration, retiming and reshaping). Multiple GX/F modules can be cascaded to extend total network distances.

iConverter GX/F models support multimode and single-mode dual fiber with SC and LC connectors; and single-mode single-fiber with SC connectors.

The iConverter GX/F features two 10/100 Ethernet backplane ports to provide connectivity to adjacent modules for network expansion and for in-band connectivity to an iConverter Network Management Module.

The iConverter GX/F advanced features include IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, 802.1p Quality of Service prioritization and Port Access Control, which provides the ability to enable or disable individual ports to control delivery of services. The GX/F also supports port-level MIB statistics reporting real-time packet statistics, performance and operational monitoring.

The GX/F features user-selectable Link Propagate, Link Segment, Remote Fault Detection and Symmetrical Fault Detection modes to facilitate quick fault detection, isolation and reporting.

The GX/F can be used in managed or unmanaged applications. Management is accomplished by installing an iConverter Management Module (NMM2) or Network Interface Device (NID) in the same chassis. The management module provides access to all the advanced features available on the module.

The hot-swappable plug-in module can be mounted in a high-density 19 or 5-Module chassis with redundant AC and DC power supplies. It can also be mounted in a 2-Module or in a 1-Module chassis with AC or DC power input.





Examples


In this application example, a new Gigabit Ethernet fiber switch needs to be connected to a legacy fixed fiber Fast Ethernet switch located across the campus.

At Building A, a single-mode gigabit fiber is connected to a fiber port on the new Gigabit Ethernet fiber switch. The fiber is terminated at Building B, where an iConverter GX/F media converters provides the Gigabit to Fast Ethernet conversion to the legacy fast Ethernet switch.

The iConverter GX/F supports Link Modes used to provide network notification of fiber and copper faults. Link failures on any port are propagated to managed network switches, notifying network administrators of link failure.

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Specifications


Description
 iConverter GX/F
 Gigabit to Fast Ethernet Converter/Transponder
Standard Compliances
IEEE 802.3, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.1ad
RFC 2819 (RMON)
Regulatory Compliances
UL, CE, FCC Class A
Environmental
RoHS, WEEE, REACH
Frame Size
Up to 1,536 bytes
Port Types
Fiber:
100BASE-FX (SC)
100BASE-LX (SC, LC)
100BASE-ZX (SC, LC)
100BASE-BX (SC)
1000BASE-SX (SC)
1000BASE-LX (SC, LC)
1000BASE-ZX (SC, LC)
1000BASE-BX (SC)
Cable Types
 Fiber: 
Multimode: 50/125µm, 62.5/125µm
Single-mode: 9/125µm
DC Power Requirements
DC Input: 
(Backplane) 
3.3VDC, 1.5A @ 3.3VDC
Dimensions
W x D x H
0.85” x 4.5” x 2.8” (21.6 mm x 114.3 mm x 71.1 mm)
Weight
8 oz. (226.8 grams)
Temperature
Commercial:
Wide:
Storage:
    0 to 50°C
 -40 to 60°C
 -40 to 80°C
Humidity
 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude
 -100m to 4,000m (operational)
MTBF (hrs)
730,000
Warranty
Lifetime warranty with 24/7/365 free Technical Support




Ordering


Port1
Fiber
Type
Distance
Connector Types
Tx / Rx
Lambda

(nm)
Min. Tx
Power

(dBm)
Max. Tx
Power

(dBm)
Min. Rx
Power

(dBm)
Max. Rx
Power

(dBm)
Min.
Attenuation

(dB)
Link
Budget

(dB)
SC
LC
Port 1
MM/DF
220/550m2
8562-00t
-
850/850
-10
-4
-17
-3
-
7
Port 2
MM/DF
5km
1310/1310
-24
-14
-31
-14
-
7
Port 1
MM/DF
220/550m2
8562-01t
-
850/850
-10
-4
-17
-3
-
7
Port 2
SM/DF
30km
1310/1310
-15
-8
-31
-8
-
16
Port 1
MM/DF
220/550m2
8562-02t
-
850/850
-10
-4
-17
-3
-
7
Port 2
SM/DF
60km
1310/1310
-5
0
-31
-3
3
26
Port 1
MM/DF
220/550m2
8562-03t
-
850/850
-10
-4
-17
-3
-
7
Port 2
SM/DF
120km
1550/1550
-5
0
-31
-3
3
26
Port 1
SM/DF
12km
8563-10t
-
1310/1310
-9.5
-3
-19.5
-3
-
10
Port 2
MM/DF
5km
1310/1310
-24
-14
-31
-14
-
7
Port 1
SM/DF
12km
8563-11t
8567-11t
1310/1310
-9.5
-3
-19.5
-3
-
10
Port 2
SM/DF
30km
1310/1310
-15
-8
-31
-8
-
16
Port 1
SM/DF
12km
8563-12t
8567-12t
1310/1310
-9.5
-3
-19.5
-3
-
10
Port 2
SM/DF
60km
1310/1310
-5
0
-31
-3
3
26
Port 1
SM/DF
12km
8563-13t
8567-13t
1310/1310
-9.5
-3
-19.5
-3
-
10
Port 2
SM/DF
120km
1550/1550
-5
0
-31
-3
3
26
Port 1
MM/DF
220 / 550m2
8562-05t
-
850/850
-10
-4
-17
-3
-
7
Port 2
SM/SF3
20km
1310/1550
-15
-5
-30
-3
-
15
Port 1
MM/DF
220 / 550m2
8562-07t
-
850/850
-10
-4
-17
-3
-
7
Port 2
SM/SF3
20km
1550/1310
-15
-5
-30
-3
-
15
Port 1
MM/DF
220 / 550m2
8562-06t
-
850/850
-10
-4
-17
-3
-
7
Port 2
SM/SF3
40km
1310/1550
-8
0
-30
-3
3
22
Port 1
MM/DF
220 / 550m2
8562-08t
-
850/850
-10
-4
-17
-3
-
7
Port 2
SM/SF3
40km
1550/1310
-8
0
-30
-3
3
22
Port 1
SM/DF
12km
8563-15t
-
1310/1310
-9.5
-3
-19.5
-3
-
10
Port 2
SM/SF3
20km
1310/1550
-15
-5
-30
-3
-
15
Port 1
SM/DF
12km
8563-17t
-
1310/1310
-9.5
-3
-19.5
-3
-
10
Port 2
SM/SF3
20km
1550/1310
-15
-5
-30
-3
-
15
Port 1
SM/DF
12km
8563-16t
-
1310/1310
-9.5
-3
-19.5
-3
-
10
Port 2
SM/SF3
40km
1310/1550
-8
0
-30
-3
3
22
Port 1
SM/DF
12km
8563-18t
-
1310/1310
-9.5
-3
-19.5
-3
-
10
Port 2
SM/SF3
40km
1550/1310
-8
0
-30
-3
3
22
Port 1 is Gigabit Ethernet and Port 2 is Fast Ethernet.
62.5/125µm, 100/140µm multimode fiber up to 220m. 50/125µm multimode fiber up to 550m. Refer to the fiber cable manufacturer for multimode distance specifications.
When using single-fiber (SF) media converter models, the Tx wavelength on one end has to match the Rx wavelength on the other.
MM = Multimode, SM = Single-mode, DF = Dual Fiber, SF = Single-fiber
Base Model Number: 85xx-xxt
Select the model from ordering table above.
Add operating temperature range (t) to the model type selected.
Operating Temperature Options (t):
<leave blank> = Commercial temperature (0 to 50°C) W = Wide temperature (-40 to 60°C)
Contact Omnitron for other configurations, extended temperature (-40 to 75°C) models.
For chassis options, see iConverter Chassis and Mounting Options web page.




Documents


pdf iConverter GX/F (Data Sheet) (557 KB)

pdf iConverter GX/F (User Manual) (719 KB)