IMC Networks iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX, TX/SSLX-SM1550/LONG-SC (1550xmt/1490rcv) 856-14955 Leaflet

Dissimilar media types, protocols and duplex settings can make LAN internetworking and
Fiber-to-the-Subscriber projects challenging undertakings. For example, if the service
provider network infrastructure is 100 Mbps or Gigabit fiber but the customer wants to
receive a standard 10 Mbps Ethernet interface to their LAN, making the connection
between the two network segments can be difficult. The complexity of today's mixed media
networks and the increasing demand for bandwidth requires access equipment that is both
flexible in connecting different media types and scalable between different speeds.

The  iMcV MediaLinX series of switching media converters offers service providers and
enterprise networks unparalleled flexibility in connecting copper-based networks to Fast
Ethernet or Gigabit fiber optic infrastructures. The SNMP-manageable MediaLinX convert-
ers allow device managers to use Auto-Negotiation functionality on the twisted pair port
for plug-and-play operation, or to manually configure the port for the desired speed and
duplex mode. What's more, you can even set the fiber port for Half- or Full-Duplex oper-
ation (10/100 Mbps only).  The iMcV MediaLinX series includes two models:

iMcV-MediaLinX:
• One 10/100 twisted pair port with an RJ-45 connector. 
• One 100 Mbps fiber port with ST, SC or MT-RJ connector(s)
• Available with fault-tolerance (see below).
iMcV-Giga-MediaLinX:
• One 10/100/1000 twisted pair port with an RJ-45 connector. 
• One 1000 Mbps fiber port with SC connector(s). 

iMcV-FT-MediaLinX provides a dual data path;  during operation, the primary link seg-
ment is active while the secondary link segment is non-active to prevent an illegal
Ethernet loop. If the primary link segment fails, iMcV-FT-MediaLinX automatically places
the secondary link segment online and makes the primary link segment non-active.  This
allows connected devices to continue to transmit and receive data. Once the primary
link segment is re-established, that link segment will become active once again. 

The iMcV MediaLinX series also includes troubleshooting features and LEDs to assist in
network diagnostics as well as make isolating cable breaks easier should they occur.
In addition, hot-swappable MediaLinX modules significantly reduce operation costs by
allowing other modules within the same chassis to remain up and running during
product upgrades, maintenance and troubleshooting.

As an SNMP management application, iView² gives network managers the ability to
monitor and control IMC Networks' products.  iView² runs standalone on Windows
NT/XP/2000, as a standalone
Java Application for other
operating systems, as a snap-
in module for HP OpenView,
as a Web Server running
under IIS or as a Java Web
Servlet. For assistance in
selecting the right version of
iView² for your operating sys-
tem, please visit our web site
at the following

:  

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Available in 10/100 and 10/100/1000

models

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Configure twisted pair port for 

Auto-

Negotiation or force the speed 

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Twisted pair and fiber ports can be

individually configured for Half- or
Full-Duplex operation

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Up and running in less than 5 minutes

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Easily adjust settings when user

requirements change

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Easy upgrades; no user intervention

or visits to remote locations required

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Monitor and control all connections

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Available for multi-mode or single-

mode fiber 

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Available for single-strand fiber

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Available in fault-tolerant versions

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LinkLoss, FiberAlert, SNMP manage-

ment and LEDs assist in diagnosing
problems on fiber optic networks