IMC Networks Catalogue 2011 - 3 EDGE GmbH

Product Overview
About Media Converters
Media converters connect different types of
cabling media, extending transmission distances
well beyond the capabilities of twisted pair wiring,
and allowing for integration of new fiber-based
equipment into non-fiber legacy networks.
Conversely, media converters also allow operators
to preserve their investment in legacy copper-port
hardware as more and more legacy copper
networks are updated with fiber.
IMC Networks’ media conversion solutions
are available in a variety of form factors and
configurations, from low-cost standalone units to
rack-mountable modules designed for high-density
applications.
About FTTx & Optical Access
Optical Access and FTTx solutions from IMC
Networks integrate traditional media converters
with advanced remote management and configuration
capabilities, allowing service providers to
deliver next-generation, managed, high-speed
Internet, Ethernet Private Line and Transparent
LAN services to businesses, multi-dwelling
units (MDUs) and residential customers. FTTx
solutions are also used by Enterprise customers
when managed media converters are needed on
campus networks.
IMC Networks’ solutions are available in a wide
variety of form factors and configurations, ranging
from standalone units (CPE), to rack-mountable
modules designed for high-density applications.
Solutions Overview
Service Providers
IMC Networks’ fiber optic media conversion and
optical access solutions can make provisioning
of fiber-based services less complex and more
affordable.
Modular, chassis-based Central Office (CO)
solutions accommodate a variety of managed
Ethernet, VDSL, T1/E1/J1, DS3/E3 fiber extension
and FTTx applications from the same platform.
Intelligent Customer Premises Equipment (CPE)
solutions allow service providers to control,
manage and monitor the entire access network
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and end points without a visit to the customer’s
location, reducing operational costs while
providing capabilities not commonly found on
other Ethernet media converters.
Whether providing Fiber-to-the-Home, Business
or Premises, IMC Networks’ solutions support
distances up to 100 km, and offer single-strand
and CWDM optical interfaces. The products work
seamlessly with other manufacturers’ products
to maximize service providers’ investment in the
existing equipment and fiber network infrastructure.
Enterprise LAN/WAN
Fiber optic media converters make a crucial
connection between different cabling types and
speeds. Media converters are the most flexible,
cost-effective solution for extending network
distances and integrating fiber optic cabling into
twisted pair structured cabling systems. They
increase performance of active equipment and
also accelerate legacy network segments to
Gigabit speeds.
With solutions ranging from simple, standalone
converters to intelligent, SNMP managed
systems, IMC Networks provides the industry’s
widest variety of media and mode converters.
These solutions support most Ethernet speeds,
cabling types and distances, fitting a wide range
of enterprise networking applications including:
• Bringing Fiber-to-the-Desk
• Bridging LAN segments with dissimilar fiber
types
• Using PoE (Power over Ethernet) to bring
power to network devices such as Wireless
Access Points and IP Cameras
Government
The U.S. Government has historically been a
pioneer in networking research, development
and Internet technology. IMC Networks proudly
supports federal, state and local governments
with fiber solutions that combine high security with
greater bandwidth.
IMC Networks is a preferred vendor to government
organizations worldwide. In addition to standalone
and PC card media converters, IMC Networks
also has an extensive line of SNMP-managed
media converters that offer increased security.
IMC Networks’ fiber mode converters allow
network managers to connect multi and singlemode
network segments together, simplifying
network planning.
IMC Networks proudly provides special pricing
and free ground shipping under GSA contract
#GS-35F-0491J. Visit http www.imcnetworks.
com/Government/ for more information.
Why Fiber Optics
Fiber is most commonly associated with long
distance connections. Today, however, it is
rapidly gaining market share in LAN topologies,
once considered the domain of copper cabling.
Fiber offers many advantages:
• It has exceptional bandwidth, and can carry
multiple signals concurrently
• It is immune to electromagnetic interference
• It has no electromagnetic emissions, making
it resistant to eavesdropping
• It is lightweight
• It is virtually "future proof"