Introduction - KTI Networks KGC-301 Installation Manual

1. Introduction

The KGC-301 is Gigabit Ethernet media converter series which provide the following features:
Data Conversion between different Media types and Speed
The media converter supports the following conversions:
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1000Mbps (1000BASE-T) copper to/from 1000Mbps (1000BASE-X) fiber
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100Mbps (100BASE-TX) copper to/from 1000Mbps (1000BASE-X) fiber
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10Mbps (10BASE-T) copper to/from 1000Mbps (1000BASE-X) fiber
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1000Mbps (1000BASE-T) copper to/from 100Mbps (100BASE-FX) fiber
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100Mbps (100BASE-TX) copper to/from 100Mbps (100BASE-FX) fiber
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10Mbps (10BASE-T) copper to/from 100Mbps (100BASE-FX) fiber
Smart Forwarding
If the data line rates configured are same on the copper port and the fiber port, the fast direct
conversion forwarding mode is used. Otherwise, store-and-forward mode is adopted automatically.
Dual-speed Fiber Connectivity
The SFP fiber port slot can be installed with different optional SFP optical fiber transceiver to support
multimode or single mode fiber for short reach up to long reach distance. The SFP can support both
1000BASE-X and 100BASE-FX fiber connection. This feature extends a wider application range with
this device.
Link Fault Pass-Through
This feature can force the link to shut down as soon as it notices that the other link has failed. It allows
a link partner on one cable segment can notice a link fault occurred on the other segment and give
application a chance to react.
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