It is capable of secure end-to-end fiber transmission over distances of up to 100 km, far exceeding the distance limitation of copper (100 m). The new single-width module replaces the previous double-width module, now occupying only one slot and reducing the cost per slot in multi-port chassis. New network management and troubleshooting features also offer Layer 2/3 switch-like functionality, providing Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and large campuses with a lower-cost alternative to traditional fiber switches.
The iMcV-Giga FiberLinX-III model is geared towards gigabit network applications where it is necessary to securely transmit large amounts of data over long fiber distances with remote management, thus reducing on-site equipment troubleshooting visits. These geographically dispersed applications include ISPs, large campuses (universities), companies with offices spread across the globe, security (IP surveillance cameras), and transportation (digital signage and traffic signals).
Beyond the role of previous generation models, which acted solely as edge devices, the iMcV-Giga FiberLinX-III can now function similarly to a switch and perform central office infrastructure connection functions, even meeting the current IEEE 802.3ah OAM (Operation, Administration, and Management) standards expected by large Ethernet network administrators. This new model includes Data Analysis, a software feature that enables channel line speed testing and round-trip delay testing. Support for 802.1Q virtual local area network (VLAN) tagging and additional 802.1ad Q-in-Q tagging allows administrators to assign VLAN tag Ethertypes, enabling more granular routing and segmentation of VLANs and control to ensure that customer traffic from various sources is not mixed.
Several gigabit fiber types are available, including Multi-Mode, Single-Mode, and Single-Strand Fiber (SSF). SSF can effectively double the installed fiber capacity and allow the network to utilize valuable fiber strands to provide connectivity to multiple subscribers. Conventional features such as bandwidth scalability and host/remote management over fiber remain available. Furthermore, the company has redesigned the software to include three operating modes, instead of the seven included in the previous generation, making the configuration process simpler.
The free SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) iView² software allows administrators to monitor remote network nodes from a central management host, reducing on-site visits for equipment troubleshooting. Now available as a robust web server version, iView² is ideal for managing hundreds of modules and multiple users.
The iMcV-Giga FiberLinX-III can be installed as a paired (host/remote) unit or as a standalone unit connected to another gigabit device. It includes a 6-year warranty.
