Gigabit Ethernet Distance Extender

A gigabit data communications product increases the maximum interconnect distance limitation of Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switches from the standard IEEE 802.3z distance of 3 km. to much longer distances, over 100 km. (67 miles).

With the Model 1280 GbX, distance limitations cease to become a factor in nearly all cases, allowing new degrees of freedom in the deployment of GbE technology, says the company. With the extender, Gigabit ethernet is now an alternative to Metropolitan Area Networks. The extender acts like a combination wavelength converter and full clock/data repeater, providing a completely regenerated singlemode fiber optic signal for long distance Gigabit Ethernet applications. Independent transmit and receive functions are provided, allowing the GbE network to take advantage of the full 2 Gb/s full-duplex bandwidth as specified in IEEE 802.3x. End-to-end bit error ratios of better than 1 x 10E-12 are guaranteed by the GbX. The unit is available with single or dual GbE channels packaged in a 1U high chassis, which can provide up to two full-duplex links with a 4 Gb/s capacity. Redundant power supplies are optionally available. Network management and control plus status monitoring capability is provided via a rear panel RS-232 port.

Broadband Communications Products, Inc., 305 East Drive, Melbourne, Florida 32904 Phone: 407-984-3671 Fax: 407-728-0487