Re: [lopsa-tech] Recommendation on managed fiber-to-copper meda converter?
* Will Dennis wden...@nec-labs.com wrote: Yes, I thought of that, but a good managed switch would most probably cost more than a good media converter... And since it's inline to our main Internet connection, I don't want to use a cheap-o switch ;) A switch will be more expensive, but you can also use it for more. I would avoid the use of a media converter if at all possible. I *might* use one on a non-critical link, but not inline w/ my primary Internet connection (especially if it was my *only* Internet connection) -- Jeremy L. Gaddis ___ Tech mailing list Tech@lists.lopsa.org https://lists.lopsa.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tech This list provided by the League of Professional System Administrators http://lopsa.org/
Re: [lopsa-tech] Recommendation on managed fiber-to-copper meda converter?
We have several that do 100fx on one side and 10/100/1000 on the other. They also have dip switches so that you can use them to tell when the fiber link is down because they will also take down the ethernet. They also use some other mgmt protocol that I haven't looked at in much detail. I think it will dhcp for an address, but Ill have to check tomorrow. There are a bunch of vendors and they run around 250 which is about 1/10 of a good managed switch. You can buy several to hedge against failure, but it probably won't die. On Jan 17, 2012 2:22 PM, Will Dennis wden...@nec-labs.com wrote: Yes, I thought of that, but a good managed switch would most probably cost more than a good media converter... And since it's inline to our main Internet connection, I don't want to use a cheap-o switch ;) -Original Message- From: Frank Bulk [mailto:frnk...@iname.com] Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 10:05 PM To: Will Dennis; t...@lopsa.org Subject: RE: [lopsa-tech] Recommendation on managed fiber-to-copper meda converter? Can you use a managed switch and use its interfaces or SFP slot? Frank -Original Message- From: tech-boun...@lists.lopsa.org [mailto:tech-boun...@lists.lopsa.org] On Behalf Of Will Dennis Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 1:04 PM To: t...@lopsa.org Subject: [lopsa-tech] Recommendation on managed fiber-to-copper meda converter? Hi all, I'm looking for a good managed (i.e. a unit with stats and troubleshooting capabilities) fiber-to-copper meda converter. I know there's plenty of dumb media converter choices out there, but was hoping to get one that has a console conn or the like to help me troubleshoot any possible issues. I'm converting between 50nm multi-mode fiber with an SC connector to 1000-bT copper. Anyone have any suggestions for a good one? Thanks, Will ___ Tech mailing list Tech@lists.lopsa.org https://lists.lopsa.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tech This list provided by the League of Professional System Administrators http://lopsa.org/ ___ Tech mailing list Tech@lists.lopsa.org https://lists.lopsa.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tech This list provided by the League of Professional System Administrators http://lopsa.org/ ___ Tech mailing list Tech@lists.lopsa.org https://lists.lopsa.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tech This list provided by the League of Professional System Administrators http://lopsa.org/
Re: [lopsa-tech] Recommendation on managed fiber-to-copper meda converter?
.except the ones you described aren't likely managed. Frank From: Doug Hughes [mailto:d...@will.to] Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 6:36 PM To: Will Dennis Cc: t...@lopsa.org; Frank Bulk Subject: Re: [lopsa-tech] Recommendation on managed fiber-to-copper meda converter? We have several that do 100fx on one side and 10/100/1000 on the other. They also have dip switches so that you can use them to tell when the fiber link is down because they will also take down the ethernet. They also use some other mgmt protocol that I haven't looked at in much detail. I think it will dhcp for an address, but Ill have to check tomorrow. There are a bunch of vendors and they run around 250 which is about 1/10 of a good managed switch. You can buy several to hedge against failure, but it probably won't die. On Jan 17, 2012 2:22 PM, Will Dennis wden...@nec-labs.com wrote: Yes, I thought of that, but a good managed switch would most probably cost more than a good media converter... And since it's inline to our main Internet connection, I don't want to use a cheap-o switch ;) -Original Message- From: Frank Bulk [mailto:frnk...@iname.com] Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 10:05 PM To: Will Dennis; t...@lopsa.org Subject: RE: [lopsa-tech] Recommendation on managed fiber-to-copper meda converter? Can you use a managed switch and use its interfaces or SFP slot? Frank -Original Message- From: tech-boun...@lists.lopsa.org [mailto:tech-boun...@lists.lopsa.org] On Behalf Of Will Dennis Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 1:04 PM To: t...@lopsa.org Subject: [lopsa-tech] Recommendation on managed fiber-to-copper meda converter? Hi all, I'm looking for a good managed (i.e. a unit with stats and troubleshooting capabilities) fiber-to-copper meda converter. I know there's plenty of dumb media converter choices out there, but was hoping to get one that has a console conn or the like to help me troubleshoot any possible issues. I'm converting between 50nm multi-mode fiber with an SC connector to 1000-bT copper. Anyone have any suggestions for a good one? Thanks, Will ___ Tech mailing list Tech@lists.lopsa.org https://lists.lopsa.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tech This list provided by the League of Professional System Administrators http://lopsa.org/ ___ Tech mailing list Tech@lists.lopsa.org https://lists.lopsa.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tech This list provided by the League of Professional System Administrators http://lopsa.org/ ___ Tech mailing list Tech@lists.lopsa.org https://lists.lopsa.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tech This list provided by the League of Professional System Administrators http://lopsa.org/
