Omnitron Systems iConverter XG+ 8599R-01-CW Transceiver/Media Converter

iConverter® XG and XG+ | Protocol-Transparent Fiber Converter/Transponder

The iConverter XG and XG+ are protocol-transparent fiber converters/transponders providing data-agnostic operation over a continuous range of data rates from 9.8 to 11.35 Gbps. They feature pluggable transceiver ports, and can be used as fiber mode converters, CWDM or DWDM transponders, or fiber repeaters supporting the three Rs (regeneration, retiming and reshaping).

They support 100% traffic throughput and have no packet size restrictions. Ultra-low packet latency (< 50nsec) enables high-performance connectivity for data centers and financial networks.

The iConverterXG+ supports high-power (power level 3 and 4) XFP transceivers and the latest generation of wavelength tunable DWDM XFP transceivers. Utilizing management, the wavelength of a tunable transceiver can be programmed and saved.

Both models have built-in loopback functions, on-board status LEDs and link fault propagation modes facilitate easy setup and quick troubleshooting.

The iConverter XG and XG+ are available as compact, unmanaged standalone units, or chassis plug-in modules that can be managed with a Management Module (NMM2) or Network Interface Device (NID) installed in the chassis. The management module provides access to the advanced features available on the module.

The XG and XG+ standalone units are available with an external AC to DC power adapter or with a 2-pin terminal connector for direct connection to DC power. The standalone modules can be DIN-Rail mounted using the optional DINRail mounting bracket (8250-0).

APPLICATIONS | Converter XG+ and Tunable Transceivers

Tunable XFP transceivers are configurable to support a specific channel in a DWDM optical network. Tunable XFPs allow network operators to remotely change wavelengths (channel paths) when they need to redistribute bandwidth, or reconfigure/upgrade traffic patterns and services.

The iConverter XG+ management system supports the configuration of these tunable XFPs. When the XG+ is used in conjunction with an iConverter management module, it provides a user interface that allows the network operator to change the DWDM channel of the transceiver, eliminating the need to be physically on-site with external programming equipment.

In addition to changing the DWDM channel by specifying the wavelength or the transceiver-specific channel ID, the DWDM channel can be selected by inputting the industryaccepted ITU channel number.

Using tunable transceivers not only ensures quick responses to changes in network topology, it also lowers OpEx and CapEx by reducing truck rolls and eliminating up to hundreds of fixed-wavelength DWDM XFP transceivers from spares inventory.

Direct Connect/Fiber Conversion Application

This application shows two 10G switches with SFP+ ports in two different locations. The switches are connected via longhaul, single-mode fiber (>80km) with a pair of iConverter XG 8599R-01 (SFP+to XFP) media converters. In the top location, a low-cost SFP+ Direct Attach Cable is used to connect the 10G switch port to the media converter because the distance is within the 10 meter limit of the Direct Attach Cable. In the bottom location, a pair of multimode SFP+ transceivers provide the connectivity between the media converters and the switches.

The key benefit of using XG and XG+ fiber media converters in this application is that they cost much less than proprietary transceivers required in many fiber switches. In addition, the external fiber media converters do not invalidate fiber switch manufacturer's warranty.