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Designed for the Gigabit Ethernet arena, the FC5000 gigabit media converter offers a low cost conversion from twisted pair 10/100/1000BaseT to 1000Base-X fibre offering either multi-mode or single-mode options.

10/100/1000BaseT to 1000Base-X Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter

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FC5000 as a 10/100/1000BaseT to 1000BaseSX Gigabit Ethernet media converter
  • Media conversion between 10/100/1000BaseT and 1000Base-X
  • SFP (LC) Module for 1000Base-SX or 1000Base-LX
  • Link State Forwarding
  • Supports Jumbo Frames
  • Zero Touch, Plug and Play Interface
  • LED status indicators
  • Compact modem style unit, built to European standards
  • Integral auto-sensing power supply (100-250V AC or -48V DC versions)
  • 12-24V DC power supply available on request
  • Easy to install & maintain
  • Rack mounting kits for 2 or 18 units available

FC5000 Gigabit Ethernet switch extension over multimode fibre

FC5000 Gigabit Ethernet switch extension over multimode fibre

This application shows a pair of Gigabit Ethernet LAN switches connected over a multimode fibre using a pair of FC5000 units. This multimode fibre could be within a building (e.g. between two PBXs at either end of a large hotel), or across a campus (e.g. between two departmental buildings of a University).

FC5000 Gigabit Ethernet switch extension over singlemode fibre

FC5000 Gigabit Ethernet switch extension over singlemode fibre

This application shows a pair of Gigabit Ethernet LAN switches connected over a singlemode fibre using a pair of FC5000 units. This singlemode fibre could be between buildings (e.g. across a business park), or across a city (e.g. over a rented fibre).

The FC5000 is a switching media converter operating in store and forward mode. The FC5000 supports auto-negotiation, and auto MDI/MDIX cross-over switching on the copper interface.

To ensure reliable operation, the FC5000 supports Link State Forwarding, whereby a fault on the fibre will automatically force a link down on the copper port to indicate to the attached device that there is a link problem.

The FC5000 supports the transmission of Jumbo frames.

The FC5000 is provided with an SFP module with LC connector supporting either 1000Base-SX for 550 metres operation over multi-mode fibre, or 1000Base-LX for up to 10km over a single-mode fibre.

The FC5000 is ordered pre-configured with the required SFP variant, although customers can subsequently change their interface type. Please contact Metrodata for price and availability of additional or alternative SFP modules including long haul, 1550nm, bi-directional and CWDM.

The FC5000 is available in a choice of 100-250 VAC or -48 VDC integrated power supplies.

The FC5000 can easily be rackmounted in either a 1U two unit rackmount kit, a 6U eighteen unit rackmount kit.

The FC5000 is part of a range of fibre conversion products from Metrodata. The wider product range offers fibre conversion solutions ranging from 300 baud RS-232, via Nx64kbps rates, through 2Mbps and up to 155Mbps for electrical to fibre conversion; or 155Mbps, 622Mbps or Gigabit Ethernet for fibre mode or wavelength conversion.


1000Base-X Fibre Interface

Port IEEE802.3z 1000BaseX
Interface Dual LC connectors

SFP 1000Base SX

Wavelength 850nm multimode
TX Power -9.5 to -3dBm
Max Rx input power 0dBm
Rx sensitivity -17 to 0dBm
Optical loss budget 7.5dB (550m)

SFP 1000Base LX

Wavelength 1300nm singlemode
TX Power -9.5 to -3dBm
Max Rx input power -3dBm
Rx sensitivity -19 to -3dBm
Optical loss budget 9.5dB (10km)

10/100/1000BaseT Electrical Interface

Port 10/100/1000BaseT with auto-negotiation and Jumbo frame support
Interface RJ45 (Auto Crossover MDI/MDIX)
Operating mode Auto Negotiate, 10M, 100M, 1000M, Full Duplex, Half Duplex
LEDs Link, Activity, Speed

Compliance & Approvals

Safety EN60950
IEC60825-1 Class 1 Laser Eye Safety
EMC EN55022, EN50082

Environment

Temperature 0 - 50 deg C
0 - 95% RH, non condensing
Storage Temp -40 to 100 deg C
Pressure 86 - 106 kPa

Power Supply Options

-48 VDC -36 to -72V DC, 125 - 65 mA
AC Mains 100 - 250V AC, 50 - 60Hz, 60 - 25mA
Power Consumption 6 watts approx when operating

Packaging

Type Modem, 1U high without feet

Dimensions W x D x H (mm)

Rackmount 202 x 132 x 44 (without feet)
Tabletop 202 x 132 x 48 (with feet)


Part Number
Product AC Mains: 100 - 250 VAC DC Power: - 48 VDC
FC5000 1000BaseSX 80-05-934 80-21-934
FC5000 1000BaseLX 80-05-935 80-21-935
2 Unit Rackmount Kit 80-05-256 80-05-256
18 Unit Rackmount Kit 80-05-250 80-05-255

SFP Order Code Description
1GE Multimode 550m 850nm

80-31-011

1000baseSX multimode interface
Fibre optic loss budget 7.5dB
1GE Singlemode 10km 1300nm

80-31-031

1000baseLX singlemode interface
Fibre optic loss budget 9.5dB
1GE Singlemode 40km 1300nm

80-31-033

1000baseXD singlemode interface
Fibre optic loss budget 18dB
1GE Singlemode 80km 1550nm

80-31-042

1000baseZX singlemode interface
Fibre optic loss budget 20dB

Whilst the FC5000 product range uses industry standard user exchangeable SFPs, it is recommended that these are purchased from Metrodata to guarantee their specification and compatibilty with each other.

If you require another SFP please contact our sales team with your requirements.

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