Overview
QuickSwitch® Fiber Optic Network Switch / Converter
QuickSwitch® 4173 ST Duplex A/B 100 Base FX - 100 Base TX Switch/Converter
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Ruggedized for vibration environment.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- PORT CONNECTORS: (2) ST Duplex female connectors labeled A, and B.
- (1) RJ45 female 100 Base-TX connector labeled COMMON.
- WAVELENGTH: 1300 nm.
- FRONT PANEL CONTROL: (1) Manual pushbutton allows local switching.
- DISPLAY: (2) Front panel LED's display switch position and power status.
- REMOTE: (1) DB9 female connector on rear panel accepts RS232 Serial Data for Remote Control operation.
- POWER: A six-foot power cable with MIL Bayonet locking circular connector is supplied with the unit. Customer must supply 5VDC (Range 4.9 to 5.3 VDC) to this cable. Current rating is 1.5 Amps.
- DIMENSIONS: Desktop 7.5" W x 2.0" H x 7.0" D. (19.0 x 5.0 x 17.8 cm)
- WEIGHT: 3.8 lbs (1.7 kg)
QuickSwitch® Model 4173 ST Duplex A/B 100 BASE FX TO 100 BASE TX SWITCH CONVERTER APPLICATION:
The diagram illustrates a COMMON device connected to the RJ45 100 Base TX Fast Ethernet COMMON port with access to two Fiber Optic Networks, each connected to the ST Fiber Optic 100 Base RX ports, converting and passing data to and from the 100 Base TX port. A DB9 Remote port can be used to control the switch / converter remotely using ASCII RS232 commands.
FEATURES:
- Ruggedized-for-vibration version of the QuickSwitch® 4183.
- See Model 4183 under Related Products tab.
- Built in fiber optic / copper medium conversion allows access
- to two separate fiber optic ST ports (ports A and B) from a
- Fast Ethernet RJ45 port.
- Front panel pushbutton changes the switch position eliminating
- the need to plug and unplug fiber optic patchcords.
- MIL type power connector. Mating cable supplied with unit.
- Switch position displayed on front panel LED's.
- DB9/Female RS232 REMOTE port for Remote Control applications.
- A & B port ST Duplex, 1300 nm, 100 Mbps multimode.
- COM port RJ45 100-Base-TX.
- Municipalities, schools, government: This product on GSA Schedule!
INTRODUCTION:
The QuickSwitch® 4173 ST Duplex A/B 100 Base FX to COMMON 100 Base TX switch allows the user the capability of accessing two separate fiber optic 100 Base FX ports from a 100 Base TX port. The switch is fully compliant with the 802.3 micron 100 Base TX/FX standard. The switch may be controlled manually via a front panel pushbutton or remotely from an RS232 Serial port located on the rear of the unit. Switch position status may be attained via the front panel LED display or the Remote RS232 Serial port located on the rear of the unit.
OPERATION:
100 Base FX A/B Ports: Ports "A" and "B" are 1300nm, ST Duplex, Multimode, 100 Base FX fiber optic ports. The selected fiber optic port will convert and pass data to and from the 100 Base TX common port.
100 Base TX Common Port: The RJ45 Female Common Port is a 100Base TX Fast Ethernet port. The 100 Base TX "Common" port will convert and pass data to and from the selected 100 Base FX port "A" or "B".
Switch Control: The switch position may be controlled manually via a front panel pushbutton located on the front of the unit, or remotely from a remote RS-232 serial port located on the rear of the unit. To switch manually simply press the front panel push button and the switch will change to the new selected position as indicated by the front panel LED's. Remote switching of the unit is done through an RS-232 (DB-9) serial port located on the rear of the QuickSwitch® 4173, which may be connected to any standard RS-232 port on a computer. The computer once connected to the Remote port may use any common terminal emulation software to access the Remote port on the QuickSwitch® 4173.
The QuickSwitch® Model 4173 is controlled manually via front panel pushbuttons. The switch position status and fiber optic link presence can be determined by the front panel LED's.
This high-quality network switch is available to city, state, and federal government purchasers at a discounted price and favorable payment and shipping terms via GSA Schedule GS-35F-0286V. Click here for GSA details.
Model 4173 is available to government purchasers on our GSA Schedule GS-35F-0286V. Call for discounted price and terms.
TO READ THE ARTICLE EITHER CLICK THE LINK OR APPLICATION ICON AT TOP OF PAGE: "HOW TO DETERMINE THE RIGHT FIBER OPTIC NETWORK BACKUP SWITCH FOR YOUR APPLICATION", click link to read as a pdf. You need Acrobat Reader to view the file.
QuickSwitch® is a registered trademark of Electro Standards Laboratories.
QuickSwitch® Fiber Optic Switches are available in many configurations: auto fallback, switch/converters, multimode & single mode, and secure off-line positions. Check out our complete line of QuickSwitch® fiber optic switches.
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