Media Converters | Product Information

MC10x Series
Fast Ethernet Media Converters

AT-MC101XL
TX to FX Fast Ethernet media converter with multi-mode ST fiber connectors

AT-MC102XL
TX to FX Fast Ethernet media converter with multi-mode SC fiber connectors

AT-MC103XL
TX to FX Fast Ethernet media converter with single-mode 15 km SC fiber connectors

AT-MC103LH
TX to FX Fast Ethernet media converter with single-mode 40 km SC fiber connectors

Fiber Connections The media converters also allow the

The Allied Telesis range of Fast installer to test the integrity of fiber
connection, by forcing the converters
New Features
Ethernet media converters provides a
complete family of conversion devices, to communicate over the fiber cable.
allowing users to extend the size of This "Link Test" feature allows installers ‫ۼۼ‬Half and full-duplex operation
UTP networks with the use of fiber to check for cable faults without the
cabling. Supporting both SC and ST need for expensive fiber optic test ‫ۼۼ‬Transparent to IEEE 802.1Q packets
fiber connectors, these converters can equipment.
be used to extend networks with up to ‫ۼۼ‬Rackmountable using optional
2 km of multi-mode fiber or 40 km of Standalone or Rackmounted AT-MCR12, AT-TRAY4 or AT-TRAY1
single-mode fiber. Each small media converter is chassis
powered by an external power supply
unit for use in standalone applications.
‫ۼۼ‬Wallmountable using AT-WLMT
Auto-Negotiation and
MissingLink™ Where multiple media converters ‫ۼۼ‬Auto MDI/MDI-X
The MissingLink feature enables are being used, up to 12 standalone
the fiber optic ports on the media devices can be inserted into a low- ‫ۼۼ‬MissingLink
converter to pass the "Link" status of cost rackmount chassis, allowing all
their connections to each other. When the converters to be powered by a ‫ۼۼ‬Link test
the media converter detects a problem single internal power supply. In critical
‫ۼۼ‬RoHS compliant
with one of the ports, such as the applications, a second load sharing
loss of connection to an end-node, internal power supply can be installed
the media converter shuts down the into the rackmount chassis.
connection to the other port, thus
notifying the node that the connection Hassle Free Support
has been lost. Allied Telesis Fast Ethernet media
converters offer free technical support,
Simple Installation ensuring trouble-free installation.
All the media converters feature auto
MDI/MDI-X, allowing the converter
to be connected to either a PC, hub
or switch with a simple UTP cable.

alliedtelesis.com NETWORK SMARTER

MC10x Series | Fast Ethernet Media Converters

LAUNCH POWER (dBm) RECEIVE POWER (dBm)

PORT TYPE CABLE OPTICAL
(CONNECTOR) DISTANCE FREQUENCY MINIMUM TYPICAL
MAXIMUM AVERAGE MINIMUM SATURATION
SENSITIVITY SENSITIVITY

100FX MMF (2km) 2 km 1310nm -14.0 -16.8 -19.0 -31.8 -34.5 -14.0

100FX MMF (2km) 15 km 1310nm -8.0 -11.5 -15.0 -31.0 -31.0 -8.0
100FX MMF (2km) 40 km 1310nm 0.0 -3.0 -5.0 -35.0 -38.0 0.0

Link Test Technical Specifications Physical Characteristics

Dimensions (W x D x H) 10.5 cm x 9.5 cm x 2.5 cm
The link test is a fast and easy way for
Status Indicators (4.12 in x 3.75 in x 1.0 in)
you to test the connections between Weight: 294 g (10.4 oz)
Power: Indicates power is applied to
the media converter ports and the end- the converter
nodes that are connected to the ports. Link (2): Indicates a valid receive link Electrical/Mechanical Approvals
If a network problem occurs, you can exists EMC FCC Class B
perform a link test to determine which Activity (2): Indicates TX/RX on the port Safety compliant UL-Cul, CSA/CSA, NRTL, TUV,
FDX: Indicates full-duplex operation CE compliant
port is experiencing a problem, and
ML: Indicates MissingLink
be able to focus your troubleshooting
efforts on the cable or end-node where Switches Ordering Information
the problem resides. ML - link Test: Enable MissingLink
A/N: Enable auto-negotiation AT-MC101XL-xx
MissingLink UTP to multi-mode ST (2 km) fiber
Packet Transmission Characteristics
The MissingLink feature enables the Round trip delay: 0.4µs maximum AT-MC102XL-xx
two ports on the media converter Bit Error Rate (BER): <10-12 UTP to multi-mode SC (2 km) fiber
to pass the "Link" status of their
connections to each other. When the Twisted Pair Interface AT-MC103XL-xx
media converter detects a loss of UTP to single-mode SC (15 km) fiber
MIN. TYPICAL MAX.
connection to an end-node, the media
AT-MC103LH-xx
converter shuts down the connection UTP differential
UTP to single-mode long-haul SC (40 km) fiber
to the other port, thus notifying the Output voltage 950mv 980mv 1050mv
end-node that the connection has
Overshoot voltage 4% 5% Where xx = 10 for US power adapter
been lost.
20 for European power adapter
Single amplitude
30 for UK power adapter
Symmetry 0.98 1.0062 1.02 40 for Australian power adapter
60 for multi-region power adapter, APAC only
Rise and fall time
90 for NA power adapter, TAA compliant
Rise 3.0ns 4.6ns 5.0ns
Fall 3.0ns 4.6ns 5.0ns Associated Products
Rise and fall time AT-TRAY1
Rackmounting tray for one media converter
Symmetry 0.4ns 0.5ns
AT-TRAY4
Rackmounting tray for up to four media converters
Power Characteristics
External power supply 120V AC, 60Hz (US model) AT-WLMT
240V AC, 50Hz Wallmount bracket for one media converter
(European models)
Input supply voltage 12vDC AT-MCR12
Max current 500mA 12-slot AC/DC powered chassis for media
Power consumption 6W converters

Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature 0ºC to 40ºC (32°F to 104°F)
Relative humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Storage temperature -20ºC to 80ºC (-4°F to 176°F)
Operating altitude 0 to 10,000 feet

NETWORK SMARTER
North America Headquarters | 19800 North Creek Parkway | Suite 100 | Bothell | WA 98011 | USA | T: +1 800 424 4284 | F: +1 425 481 3895
Asia-Pacific Headquarters | 11 Tai Seng Link | Singapore | 534182 | T: +65 6383 3832 | F: +65 6383 3830
EMEA & CSA Operations | Incheonweg 7 | 1437 EK Rozenburg | The Netherlands | T: +31 20 7950020 | F: +31 20 7950021

alliedtelesis.com
© 2015 Allied Telesis, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. All company names, logos, and product designs that are trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
617-00275_RevL