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The MED102A is our premium serial to single-mode fiber optic converter. It provides versatile connections between asychronous full- or half-duplex serial equipment using duplex single-mode fiber optic cable. The converter can also be set up in a multi-drop configuration to allow one serial device to communicate with multiple devices on a fiber ring. It supports mixed standards, which allows you to replace other converters and isolators and add the EMI/RFI protection inherent to fiber optic communications.

• It also has an integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX copper LAN port for Ethernet connections.
• Ideal for extending T1 and Ethernet communications over fiber to a remote PBX and other equipment.
• Local loopback on both the copper and fiber ports.
• It also offers remote fiber loopback and circuit test modes.
• Configurable alarm relay contacts enable you to set up audio/visual fault notification.

Get extra distance for your T1/E1 and 10-/100-Mbps Ethernet communications with a pair of T1/E1 to Fiber Muxes. Unlike ordinary fiber-based T1 extenders, the four-port muxes eliminate the requirement that each channel have its own fiber link.

In a typical enterprise application, these unmanaged muxes use optical media to aggregate and extend four T1 or E1 channels from a local PBX to four T1/E1 connections at a remote PBX.

Use them also for mobile backhaul applications where you want a cost-effective, multiservice platform that's capable of delivering Ethernet and TDM services over a fiber link. Extend four T1 lines from your TDM network and an Ethernet connection from the IP network to a cell site, for instance.

With fiber optics, your T1/E1 and Ethernet communications also receive the benefits of security, immunity against EMI and RFI, and protection against the harmful effects of ground loops.

The T1/E1 to Fiber Muxes offer simple installation and use. DIP switches are used to configure the units for T1/E1 line operation and enabling port alarm relays. For troubleshooting, the T1/E1 to Fiber Mux offers local loopback on both the copper and fiber ports, as well as remote fiber loopback and circuit test pattern modes - minimizing the need for testing functions at both ends of the link.

• Ideal for extending T1 connections over fiber to remote PBX equipment.
• Local loopback on both the copper and fiber ports.
• It also offers remote fiber loopback and circuit test modes.
• Configurable alarm relay contacts enable you to set up audio/visual fault notification.

Get extra distance for your T1 or E1 communications with a pair of T1/E1 to Fiber Muxes. Unlike ordinary fiber-based T1 extenders, the four-port muxes eliminate the requirement that each channel has its own fiber link.

In a typical enterprise application, these unmanaged muxes use optical media to aggregate and extend four T1 or E1 channels from a local PBX to four T1/E1 connections at a remote PBX.

Use them also for mobile backhaul applications where you want a cost-effective, multiservice platform that's capable of delivering TDM services over a fiber link. Extend four T1 lines from your TDM network to a cell site, for instance.

With fiber optics, your T1 or E1 communications also receive the benefits of security, immunity against EMI and RFI, and protection against the harmful effects of ground loops.

The T1/E1 to Fiber Muxes offer simple installation and use. DIP switches are used to configure the units for T1/E1 line operation and enabling port alarm relays. For troubleshooting, the T1/E1 to Fiber Mux offers local loopback on both the copper and fiber ports, as well as remote fiber loopback and circuit test pattern modes - minimizing the need for testing functions at both ends of the link.

Multimode versions of the T1/E1 to Fiber Mux are also available, as well as both multimode and single-mode models with an integrated copper Ethernet connection.

• Easy to install.
• Connects T1 or E1 PBXs, CSUs, or routers over fiber to protect against noise and increase network reliability.
• Supports AMI, B8ZS, and HDB3 line codes.
• A crossover switch on the RJ-45/RJ-48 port enables easy equipment connections.
• Extensive diagnostics, including local and remote fiber loopback switches.
• LEDs display T1/E1 link status, modes of operation, and line segment errors.
• To conveniently rackmount up to five FlexPoint Fiber Converters, use the optional 5-Position Rackmounting Kit (LMC205). To order, see "Related Products".
• Use optional Wallmounting Hardware (LMC206-WALL) to mount individual FlexPoint Fiber Converters on virtually any surface (also available under "Related Products".)

Use this flexible converter/line driver to connect your T1 or E1 devices to multimode fiber to get extra distance, as well as protection from environmental noise.

FlexPoint™ Converters from Black Box are versatile and cost-effective standalone converters that you can upgrade to a chassis-based system. They provide the ultimate in flexibility and reliability for your expanding multimedia LAN.

The incredible variety and versatility of this system make it ideal for networks that are subject to constant upgrades and changes.

Tailor the system to your requirements. Get the converters you need now and use them individually. Then, when your LAN grows, mount your converters on the wall, in the FlexPoint 5-Position Rackmounting Kit, or in the FlexPoint Power Chassis. The chassis holds 14 converters and single or dual AC power supplies.