10Gbps Protocol-Transparent Media Converter/Transponder

iConverter XG+

• Supports MSA power level 3 and 4 XFP transceivers
• Provides management of wavelength tunable XFP transceivers
• Supports wide (-40 to 60°C) and extended (-40 to 75°C) temperature ranges

iConverter XG and iConverter XG+

• Protocol-transparent 6Gbps to 11.32Gbps fiber converter and transponder with ultra-low latency
• Compatible with 10G Ethernet, 10G SONET/SDH, 10G Fibre Channel, 10G OTN (G.709) and CPRI options 6, 7, 7A and 8
• Compliant with MSA SFF-8472 and INF-8077i standards
• Functions as a fiber mode converter, a CWDM or DWDM transponder, or a fiber repeater supporting the three Rs
• Automatic Speed Selection detects the data rate of the installed transceiver and the connected device
• Built-in loopback mode for installation verification and troubleshooting
• Self-Diagnostic Circuit Test for validating link connectivity
• Link fault detection modes facilitate quick fault detection, isolation and reporting
• Management of the plug-in module is available with the addition of a management module to the chassis
• SNMP management via NetOutlook® provides monitoring, configuration and fault notification
• Omnitron transceivers support SFP+ and XFP Digital Diagnostic Monitoring Interface (DDMI) bus
• Made in the USA
• Lifetime Warranty and free 24/7 Technical Support

The iConverter XG and XG+ are protocol-transparent fiber converters/transponders with automatic speed selection of data rates from 6Gbps to 11.32Gbps. The XG and XG+ feature pluggable transceiver ports, and can be used as fiber mode converters, CWDM or DWDM transponders, or fiber repeaters supporting the three Rs (regeneration, retiming and reshaping).

The iConverter XG and XG+ support 10G Ethernet, 10G SONET/SDH, 10G Fibre Channel, 10G OTN (G.709) and CPRI rates up to option 8 (6 Gbps to 11.32 Gbps).

The iConverter XG and XG+ support 100% traffic throughput and have no packet size restrictions. Ultra-low packet latency (< 50nsec) enables high-performance connectivity for data centers and financial networks.

Three interface configurations are available: XFP to XFP, XFP to SFP+, and SFP+ to SFP+. Pluggable XFP and SFP+ transceivers can be used for multimode and single-mode applications, supporting short haul distances, long haul distances and WDM fiber links.

The iConverterXG+ supports high-power (power level 3 and 4) XFP transceivers and the latest generation of wavelength tunable DWDM XFP transceivers. Utilizing management, the wavelength of a tunable transceiver can be programmed and saved, eliminating the need for external programming equipment.

Built-in loopback functions, on-board status LEDs and link fault propagation modes facilitate easy setup and quick troubleshooting. Pluggable transceiver alarm conditions reported through the digital diagnostic monitoring interface are displayed by the on-board status LEDs or management interface on plug-in modules.

Built-in Self Diagnostic Circuit Test validates the fiber connection between two XG and XG+ models.

The iConverter XG and XG+ are available as compact, unmanaged standalone units, or chassis plug-in modules that can be managed with a Management Module (NMM2) or Network Interface Device (NID) installed in the chassis. The management module provides access to the advanced features available on the module.

The hot-swappable, plug-in modules can be mounted in a variety of chassis with AC and DC power supplies.

The XG and XG+ standalone units are available with an external AC to DC power adapter or with a 2-pin terminal connector for direct connection to DC power. The standalone modules can be DIN-Rail mounted using the optional DINRail mounting bracket (8250-0)

Direct Connect/Fiber Conversion Application

This application shows two 10G switches with SFP+ ports in two different locations. The switches are connected via longhaul, single-mode fiber (>80km) with a pair of iConverter XG 8599R-01 (SFP+to XFP) media converters. In the top location, a low-cost SFP+ Direct Attach Cable is used to connect the 10G switch port to the media converter because the distance is within the 10 meter limit of the Direct Attach Cable. In the bottom location, a pair of multimode SFP+ transceivers provide the connectivity between the media converters and the switches.

The key benefit of using XG and XG+ fiber media converters in this application is that they cost much less than proprietary transceivers required in many fiber switches. In addition, the external fiber media converters do not invalidate fiber switch manufacturer’s warranty.

OTN Long-Haul DWDM Application

This application shows three 10G DWDM connections across an OTN network. Three iConverter XG modules with highpower XFPs are installed in a 5-Module Chassis and connected with fiber patch cables to DWDM Multiplexer. The iConverter XG modules function as fiber repeaters and wavelength transponders. The high-power XFPs perform Forward Error Correction on the incoming signal, then amplify and reencapsulate the outbound OTN signal.

iConverter XG+ and Tunable Transceivers

Tunable XFP transceivers are configurable to support a specific channel in a DWDM optical network. Tunable XFPs allow network operators to remotely change wavelengths (channel paths) when they need to redistribute bandwidth, or reconfigure/upgrade traffic patterns and services.

The iConverter XG+ management system supports the configuration of these tunable XFPs. When the XG+ is used in conjunction with an iConverter management module, it provides a user interface that allows the network operator to change the DWDM channel of the transceiver, eliminating the need to be physically on-site with external programming equipment.

In addition to changing the DWDM channel by specifying the wavelength or the transceiver-specific channel ID, the DWDM channel can be selected by inputting the industry-accepted ITU channel number.

Using tunable transceivers not only ensures quick responses to changes in network topology, it also lowers OpEx and CapEx by reducing truck rolls and eliminating up to hundreds of fixedwavelength DWDM XFP transceivers from spares inventory.

TRANSCEIVER GUIDELINES

Contact Omnitron for Power Level 4 transceivers.

PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDELINES

Use the table below to select the correct iConverter XG/XG+ model number. The model number will depend on the Power Level of the optics installed in the module. The table shows the different Power Level SFP+ and XFP transceivers and the quantity supported by each model number.