IMC Networks McPC Features And Benefits

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Ideal for Fiber-to-the-Desktop
applications, McPC installs directly
inside a PC.

Features and Benefits

Converts twisted pair or coaxial cable
to fiber
Plug-and-play operation
• Easily installs inside a desktop PC.
• No configuration required, connects
to existing NIC card.
• No drivers to install; McPC mounts
inside any PC or workstation with a
standard PCI or ISA slot
Meets a multitude of installation
requirements
• Available in 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps,
10/100 Mbps (either rate or non-rate
converting) and Gigabit versions
• Available for multi-mode or single-
mode fiber
• Single-Strand Fiber versions available
for Gigabit model
• Available with ST or SC connectors
Eases troubleshooting
• Status LEDs assist in diagnosing
network problems
• Some models also offer advanced
troubleshooting such as LinkLoss,
FiberAlert or Link Fault Detection
Application Example
The McPC series is ideal for delivering FTTD
applications to employees in an environment
of changing workstation locations. Run fiber
from the wiring closet to users and install
McPC inside the PC to connect to a twisted
pair NIC.
800-624-1070
McPC Series
Ethernet-based, PC Card Media Converters
McPC Series Media Converters are ideal for Fiber-to-the-
Desktop (FTTD) applications and for companies with frequent
workstation moves and changes. Installing inside a PC or
workstation, and plugging into an adjacent network interface
card (NIC), these compact units eliminate the need to place
Media Converters on top of desks or computers, reducing
clutter of cords and adapters at the workspace.
The McPC series includes:
• 10 Mbps Ethernet (TP/BNC)
cable up to 300 m long, to the desktop
• 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet (TX/FX)
NIC cards running at Fast Ethernet speeds
• 10/100 Mbps Switching Ethernet (TP-TX/FX or /SX)
converter as well as a media converter, 10/100 Switching
McPC converts 10 or 100 Mbps over copper to 100 Mbps
over fiber
• 10/100 Mbps Auto-Negotiation (10/100)
converter only, converts copper to fiber, both running either
10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. The correct speed is selected
automatically.
• 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (TX/SX or /LX)
1000 Mbps over copper to 1000 Mbps over fiber. Ideal for
bringing Gigabit speed connectivity to the desktop.
McPC converters accommodate crossover or pass through
cables, with either a pushbutton MDI-II/MDI-X switch or
Autocross, a feature which automatically selects the correct
operating mode. Units also feature handy status LEDS to assist
in network diagnostics and troubleshooting. In addition, McPC
TX/SX or /FX and McPC 10/100 include troubleshooting features
that make it easy to isolate fiber breaks.
- Ideal for bringing coaxial
- Designed to connect to
- A rate
- A media
- Converts