Perle SMI-10GRT-SFP - Managed 10 Gigabit Media and Rate Converter

Perle SMI-10GT-XFPH Managed Media Converter transparently connects 10GBase-T Ethernet links over multimode or single mode fiber in environments where network security is critical. The SMI-10GRT additionally supports 10/100/1000/2500/10000 rate conversion. Each 10GBASE-T Media Converter comes with one RJ45 10GBase-T port and an empty slot for one XFP module.

SMI-10GT-XFPH Managed Media Converters support all authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) security services used in corporate networks, including TACACS+, RADIUS, LDAP, Kerberos, NIS and RSA. To further protect ID's and passwords from someone 'snooping' on the network, Perle Managed Media Converters provide secure management sessions by supporting SSH, SNMPv3, Telnet and HTTPS. These types of features are used when managing your corporate firewalls, switches and routers. This is why Perle makes them available in the SMI-10GT-XFPH Managed Media Converter. 10GBASE-T Media Converters are also available for unmanaged applications.

Copper to Fiber conversion is achieved by inserting an XFP fiber transceivers that supports multimode and single-mode fiber, including CWDM/DWDM wavelengths. Copper to copper is achieved by inserting XFP 10Gbase-CX4 transceivers.

The empty transceiver port on the SMI-10GT-XFPH Managed Media Converter allows for flexible network configurations to meet any requirement using a variety of MSA compliant XFPs. You can use this product to convert:

• 10GBase-T (RJ45) to XFP
• 10GBase-T (RJ45) to 10GBase-CX4 (XFP)

Perle 10GBASE-T Gigabit Ethernet to Fiber Converters provide an economical path to extend the distance of an existing 10GbE link. Network Administrators can "see-everything" with Perle's advanced features such as Smart Link Pass-Through, Fiber Fault Alert, a built-in Link Test capability and Loopback. This allows for more efficient troubleshooting and less on-site maintenance. These cost and time saving features, along with a lifetime warranty and free worldwide technical support, make the Perle SMI-10GT-XFPH Managed Media Converters the smart choice for IT professionals. This product is also available for managed networks with AAA Security.

For those environments requiring a medium to large-scale deployment of media converters, a centralized platform that simplifies the configuration, administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Perle Managed Media Converters is recommended. PerleVIEW Device Management software is a multi-user, Windows server-based application that delivers this level of Enterprise-grade solution.

• Twisted Pair
• Optical Fiber

• 10GBase-T
• 10GBase-X
• 10GBase-CX1

• SMI-10GRT-SFP - Managed 10 Gigabit Media and Rate Converter
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