Cisco Prisma FiberLinX Modules (1310 1550 nm) Data Sheet
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Data Sheet
Description
The Prisma
The Prisma
DS3/E3/STS-1 Media Converter is designed for telecommunications and services networks, as well
as enterprise campus networks utilizing DS3, E3, or STS-1 coaxial circuits in high-speed data networking. The
Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 Media Converter enables users to convert the coax media to single-mode fiber to extend
the distance of data transmissions over MAN access networks up to 80 km. The Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 Media
Converter is also used in premises network applications to convert the incoming circuit to multi-mode fiber for
distribution into the structured cabling system.
Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 Media Converter enables users to convert the coax media to single-mode fiber to extend
the distance of data transmissions over MAN access networks up to 80 km. The Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 Media
Converter is also used in premises network applications to convert the incoming circuit to multi-mode fiber for
distribution into the structured cabling system.
Figure 1. Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 Converter
Available with remote management via the fiber port, Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 Media Converter products enable
network managers to conduct loopback testing, and monitor and manage units located up to 80 km away. Cisco
management technology functions transparently to the frame format, so customers will not experience data
overhead or loss of a data channel typically associated with remote management or SNMP polling. Customer
traffic will always be full bit rate of 45 Mbps (DS3), 34 Mbps (E3) or 52 Mbps (STS-1).
Troubleshooting is easy with Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 Media Converter products that include a line integrity test
feature, 2 modes of operation for loopback testing (fiber loopback, coax loopback), and the Transmit Data Source
diagnostic feature, which sends specific patterns of data (transmit all unframed ones; transmit a pattern of zeros,
and ones and transmit a Pseudo Random Bit Sequence (PRBS) to determine problems with the cable. All test
modes can be configured remotely via PrismaView SNMP software, or locally by manually setting DIP switches
on the units. Additionally, Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 Media Converters include a mechanism for removing jitter from
transmitted data, and a mechanism for testing line integrity. Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 modular media converters
install in any Prisma MediaCenter chassis or in an unmanaged MediaCPE Chassis.* To effectively double fiber
capacity, choose a single-strand fiber version of Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 Media Converter.
network managers to conduct loopback testing, and monitor and manage units located up to 80 km away. Cisco
management technology functions transparently to the frame format, so customers will not experience data
overhead or loss of a data channel typically associated with remote management or SNMP polling. Customer
traffic will always be full bit rate of 45 Mbps (DS3), 34 Mbps (E3) or 52 Mbps (STS-1).
Troubleshooting is easy with Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 Media Converter products that include a line integrity test
feature, 2 modes of operation for loopback testing (fiber loopback, coax loopback), and the Transmit Data Source
diagnostic feature, which sends specific patterns of data (transmit all unframed ones; transmit a pattern of zeros,
and ones and transmit a Pseudo Random Bit Sequence (PRBS) to determine problems with the cable. All test
modes can be configured remotely via PrismaView SNMP software, or locally by manually setting DIP switches
on the units. Additionally, Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 Media Converters include a mechanism for removing jitter from
transmitted data, and a mechanism for testing line integrity. Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 modular media converters
install in any Prisma MediaCenter chassis or in an unmanaged MediaCPE Chassis.* To effectively double fiber
capacity, choose a single-strand fiber version of Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 Media Converter.
*When installed in a Prisma MediaCPE chassis, Prisma T1/E1/J1 modules are only SNMP-manageable and software configurable if
connected to a Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 module installed in a managed Prisma MediaCenter chassis. Some features may not be software
configurable on a remote unit.
connected to a Prisma DS3/E3/STS-1 module installed in a managed Prisma MediaCenter chassis. Some features may not be software
configurable on a remote unit.
Commercial Services
Prisma Optical Media Converters
DS3/E3/STS-1 Converter with Remote Management
DS3/E3/STS-1 Converter with Remote Management