To provide an easy use yet powerful solution for FTTX applications, PLANET releases a new 10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Smart Media Converter, FST-81x series, featuring plug & play and smart media conversion functions.

Distance Extension with High Performance and Steady Network Communication
The PLANET Smart Fast Media Converter- FST-81x series extends communication distance with highly stable performance via fiber optical cable. The FST-81x series provides media conversion between 10/100Base-TX and 100Base-FX interfaces such as multi-mode ST/SC connectors (2km), single-mode SC connector (15/35/50km), single-mode LC connectors (2/20/40/60km) and single fiber connector (WDM,20km) fiber connection options for various application.

Easy Installation
The FST-81x series allows two easy types of connection. These Smart Media Converters can be used as a standalone unit when powered by its DC adapter or used as a slide-in module to the PLANET 19-inch Web Smart / Managed 16-Slots Media Converter Chassis (MC-1600MR/MC-1600MR48 & MC-1610MR / MC-1610MR48). When working with the Web Smart / Managed Media Converter Chassis, the FST-81x is able to be centrally managed and its status be monitored through the local RS-232 console and remote web interface.

Enhanced Smart Management Features
The FST-81x series provides Auto MDI/MDI-X on its TP port and the DIP switch to configure available smart functions including the flow control / Link Pass Through function (LLCF/LLR). The Flow Control function allows FST-81x supported routers and servers to directly connect to FST-81x for fast, reliable data transfer.
The Link Loss Carry Forward (LLCF) function works with Link Loss Return (LLR) to diagnose network connections. Furthermore, the LLR function can immediately alarm network administrator the media link issue and provide efficient solution to monitor the entire network.
Ingress / Egress bandwidth control function support on both TP and Fiber interface of FST-81x to enhance bandwidth utilization, Before FST-81x power outage situation appears, the new Dying Gasp feature enables network administrator to receive message from FST-81x and get information about FST-81x loss power for further check and restore.
Moreover, when FST-81x is installed into MC-1610MR / MC-1610MR48 Managed Media Converter Chassis, the TS-1000/802.3ah OAM protocol (operations, administration, and maintenance) function helps remote device be centrally managed and monitored under Managed Media Converter Chassis Web interface.

Standards:
• Complies with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-FX Ethernet
Standard

Interface:
• One 10/100Base-TX port with RJ-45 connector
• One 100Base-FX port with LC/SC/WDM connector supporting multi-mode or single-mode fiber optic
cable
• Auto-Negotiation and Auto-MDI / MDI-X for 10/100Base-TX port

Layer 2 Features:
• Back-Pressure & IEEE 802.3x compliant flow control and full wire-speed forwarding rate
• Link Loss Return (LLR) switch on each fiber optic to aid in troubleshooting remote network
connections
• Link Loss Carry Forward (LLCF) work with LLR in diagnosing network connections

Smart Management:
• Provides DIP switch for Flow control (Disable / Enable) and LFP function (Disable / Enable) setting
• Manageable through Web Smart / Managed Media Converter Chassis System
(MC-1600MR/MC-1610MR series)
• Bandwidth control / TS-1000 OAM / IEEE 802.3ah OAM / Loop Back Test function provided
with MC-1610MR / MC-1610MR48 Managed Media Converter Chassis System
• Dying Gasp feature support (FT-90x series Web Smart Fast Ethernet Converter can receive Dying
Gasp message sent out by FST-81x)

Hardware:
• ACt as a standalone device or work with Web Smart / Managed Media Converter Chassis for up to 16
converters with redundant power supply for use of optional expansion
• LED indicators for converter status
• Choice of fiber-connector from SC, LC, WDM, multi-mode / single-mode fiber / 100Base-FX mini
GBIC module
• EMI standards complies with FCC, CE class B

None at present, If you have any comments you feel would be useful to others when trying to install this product please contact us on support@saratota.co.uk or call 0845 500 1447