iConverter Fiber Access Media Converters

• Product Overview
• Network Interface Devices
• Management Features
• Advanced Features
• Features Chart (PDF)
• Chassis Options

iConverter Network Interface Devices (NID) Configuration Options

iConverter Standalone NIDs are MEF 9 and MEF 14 certified compliant, and provide carrier-grade Ethernet demarcation at the Customer Premises with comprehensive OAM, management and provisioning. A wide variety of copper-to-fiber and fiber-to-fiber models are available to support 100 and 1000Mbps fiber connectivity.

Network Interface Devices

iConverter Standalone NIDs are designed to provide securely managed connectivity between the Service Provider’s fiber link and the Customer’s UTP Equipment.

Multi-Module NIDs

Plug-in modules enable flexible chassis configurations to support multi-port and multi-customer Ethernet demarcation. The modular architecture of iConverter NIDs allows Service Providers to adapt to customer needs, and lowers equipment costs compared to fixed configuration demarcation devices.

1+5 Fiber to UTP module and 4-Port UTP Switch Module

iConverter 10/100M2 and a 4TxVT modules are installed in a 2-Module Chassis. The modules share data via the Ethernet Backplane of the chassis. This configuration provides a 100Mbps fiber uplink port and five 10/100Mbps customer-facing UTP Ports.

»» Learn more about Backplane Connectivity

2+4 Fiber to Fiber module and 4-Port UTP Switch Module

iConverter 2FXM2 and a 4TxVT modules are installed in a 2-Module Chassis. The modules share data via the Ethernet Backplane of the chassis. This configuration provides a 100Mbps fiber uplink port, four 10/100Mbps customer-facing UTP Ports, plus a customer 100Mbps fiber port. This configuration can also function as a demarcation node in a fiber ring with a fiber uplink port, a fiber downlink port and 4 customer UTP ports.

1+3 Fiber to UTP module installed in a 1-Module Redundant Power Chassis with two optional UTP ports

An iConverter 10/100M2 is installed in a 1-Module Redundant Power Chassis. The chassis backplane connects the modules to the chassis UTP ports. This configuration provides a 100Mbps fiber uplink port and three 10/100Mbps customer-facing UTP Ports. The chassis also supports Power over Ethernet via the UTP port.

2+2 Fiber to fiber module installed in a 1-Module Redundant Power Chassis with two optional UTP ports

An iConverter 2FXM2 is installed in a 1-Module Redundant Power Chassis. The chassis backplane connects the modules to the chassis UTP ports. This configuration provides a 100Mbps fiber uplink port, two 10/100Mbps customer-facing UTP Ports, plus a customer 100Mbps fiber port. This configuration can also function as a demarcation node in a fiber ring with a fiber uplink port, a fiber downlink port and 2 customer UTP ports. The chassis also supports Power over Ethernet via the UTP port.

iConverter Network Interface Devices (NIDs) and IEEE 802.3ah OAM

Core functions of the IEEE 802.3ah Standard

• Discovery capability enables compliant devices to auto-negotiate 802.3ah functionality
• Loopback and Fault Diagnostics with threshold notifications for early warning on potential critical link faults
• Extensive optical link performance monitoring for Ethernet in the First Mile
• Collection and reporting of optical performance statistics (MIB data)
• Remote, IP-less management of access equipment at the UNI demarcation through 802.3ah Vendor Extensions

Benefits of NIDS with 802.3ah OAM

• 802.3ah OAM fault detection, diagnostic and provisioning features reduce truck-rolls and operating costs in the First Mile
• Link and optical performance monitoring enable delivery and monitoring of SLAs
• Provisioning enables tiered service offerings
• Clear demarcation of responsibility between operator and customer networks with 802.3ah NIDs
• IP-less OAM management protects against attacks on operator’s network

»» Read the 802.3ah OAM White Paper