Planet MC-1610MR48

Highly Flexible and Remote Manageable Fiber-Optical Network for FTTx, ISP MAN/LAN, Enterprise and Campus
For powerful, advanced fiber-optic functionality and a pricey solution, Planet has launched a new managed Media Converter Chassis series the MC-1610MR / MC-1610MR48, these offer 16 media converter slots and a single managment system in a 19-inch rack chassis. The MC-1610MR series is designed for FTTx applications at ISPs, telecoms, campuses and enterprises.

The MC-1610MR series helps build the FTTx installation easily and perfectly fulfills the different requirements. The 16 stots can be flexibly deployed with the PLANET Fast / Gigabit Ethernet Smart Media Converter (FST-8 / GST-8 series). This then to build an FTTH (Fiber to the Home), FTTB (Fiber to the Building) or FTTC (Fiber to the Curb) network solution. This for ISPs, enterprise or campuses. The MC-1610MR series is a reliable and efficient solution for network applications where distance and installation budget are important aspects.

Variable Central Management
The management feature provided by the MC-1610MR series allows network administrators to monitor and configure the Media Converter connection status remotely via the Web brewer or locally via the RS-232 console port. The management interface makes the complete status of the converters, such as link on/off or port statistics clearly visible and manageable. The MC-1610MR series is ideal for telecom and enterprise applications where a number ofk fiber links need to be managed and controlled from a central location.

Extremely Reliable Design to Ensure Continuous Operation
The MC-1610MR series supports the optional hot-swappable Redundant Power System (RPS) to ensure continuous operation. Both the MC-1610MR and MC-1610MR48 are equipped with a 100~240V AC power supply unit and a -48V DC power supply unit, respectively, which are included. To increase reliability, both have a spare power supply slot for that optional purpose. The continuous power systems are specifically designed to meet the requirements for high tech facilities that need the high power availability. In addition, the gebodeen 48V DC power supply makes the MC-1610MR series a level device that can be placed in the eletronics room.

Fiber Optic Redundant Link
The redundancy backup and fault-tollerant capabilities of the link can be greatly improved to ensure network stability. The redundant link is designed for critical networks that require fiber or copper connections to recover quickly automatically, such as ISPs, telecoms, hospitals, banks and large enterprises. If the Master converter link is down it forwards the packet to the slave converter port of the backup pair.

Temperature and Fan Status Monitoring
The Managed Media Converter Chassis is equipped with a temperature sensor and cooling fans to ensure reliable operation. When an abnormal temperature is detected or a fan stops working, the Managed Media Converter Chassis will display the relevant information in the management intervace. This helps the administrator manage media conversion operation.

Flexibility and Expansion
The MC-1610MR series enables the connection of up to 16 PLANET Smart Fast / Gigabit Ethernet Converters in a single chassis. With an independent power supply on each slot of the MC-1610MR series, each converter is hot-swappable without causing an interruption to the other converter. Each bay of the Media Converter Chassis can be filled with PLANET’s Smart Media Converters. The PLANET FST and GST Smart Media Converter series provide media conversion between copper to FX, SX and LX optical model for distances from 220m to 120kilometers. The flexibility lets the MC-1610MR series provide the space with an efficient, cost-effective solution even as the network grows.