The iConverter® Targets Enterprise LAN and Metro Applications.
Atlanta, GA, June 5, 2001 –– Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc., a manufacturer of fiber media converters, released the iConverter™ managed media converter family at the Supercomm Expo today. With its SNMP based NetOutlook™ network management software, its fault-tolerance and its physical layer remote fault detection and monitoring features, the iConverter product family provides a robust fiber transport tool for enterprise LAN and (MAN) Metropolitan Area Network applications. In its first release, the iConverter line includes a 19-unit, 2-unit and a 1-unit chassis, fiber to copper and multimode to single-mode fiber converters for Gigabit Ethernet, Fast (100 Mbps) Ethernet, 10/100 Ethernet, Standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), and ATM OC-3 and OC-12.
Utilizing the iConverter configuration options, an enterprise LAN manager, Telecommunication carrier, ISP, CLEC, ILEC, or IXC can use the different chassis types to optimize their network design. The 19-unit 2-U (3.5 inch) high, triple-power-redundant managed chassis provides the most density in the smallest form factor for the data center or central office (CO) where rack space is a premium . The 2-unit managed chassis provides the network’s edge or customer premises (CP) with a cost effective managed connectivity solution. The 1-unit unmanaged converter chassis provides connectivity where management is not required or when cost is critical.
Featuring AC and DC power options make the iConverter versatile in commercial enterprise systems as well as in central office applications where DC power is often the standard. Its 19-unit chassis with three hot-swappable triple-redundant power supplies can simultaneously use AC and DC power thus providing the ultimate in power flexibility and reliability.
Utilizing NetOutlook, Omnitron’s network management software, the iConverter supports In-Band or Out-of-Band network management. The In-Band management feature allows the service provider to diagnose technical issues without making unnecessary customer premise service calls. The Out-of-Band management feature provides an option for a secondary secure and intruder-free managed network.
Discussing the iConverter’s connectivity, manageability and reliability, Steve Mood, Omnitron’s VP of Engineering said: "The combination of the Link connectivity options, network management options, power features and form factor of the iConverter, make it the most advanced in its class. With its physical layer linking options and Remote-Fault-Detection, the iConverter is easy to install and easy to manage the Central office and remote customer premises with Spanning-Tree applications". Mood continued: "At the central office or the data center, the iConverter’s triple-power-redundancy and In-Band management provides a service provider or end user with an extremely reliable solution for their mission critical fiber network".
The NetOutlook SNMP management software provides the network manger with the power to monitor and configure the iConverter as well as with the ability to monitor and trigger alarms on different network events, thus providing real-time monitoring of the network and triggering intervention as needed. The NetOutlook software can be used stand-alone under Windows 9x/NT/2K or integrated with other applications such as HP Openview™ under Windows 9x/NT/2K, HP-UX or IBM-AIX.
The iConverter product family was designed to meet the needs of a wide range of LAN and MAN users, and is available with ST, SC, MT-RJ, LC and Opti-Jack (FJ) fiber connector types. Up to sixteen 19-Unit Chassis can be linked and managed with a single IP address. All three chassis options allow hot-swapping of the iConverter modules.
Availability
Available now, all iConverter products carry a lifetime warranty and a free 7x24 technical support. The iConverter Family is available through Omnitron’s worldwide network of resellers and distributors.
About Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc.
Based in Irvine, Calif., Omnitron designs and manufactures media converters and data networking hardware for LAN and AS/400 connectivity. Omnitron products support 10/100 Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, T1/E1, RS-232, ATM, Token Ring and IBM 5250 connectivity. Omnitron’s extensive product line includes media converters, switches, hubs, transceivers and repeaters.
Omnitron products are available through resellers, VARs, system integrators and distributors worldwide. For product and reseller information, contact the sales department of Omnitron Systems Technology, Inc. at (800) 675-8410 or (949) 250-6510, fax inquiries to (949) 250-6514, or e-mail info@omnitron-systems.com.
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