Allied Telesis AT-MCF2000 manual

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    Datasheet | Media Conv er ters A T -MCF2000 Multi-channel 2 slot modular chassis A T -MCF2300 Multi-channel 4 slot modular chassis A T -MCF2000M Management module A T -MCF2000S Slav e module A T -MCF2012LC 12 channel 10/100TX Fast Ethernet to 100FX (LC) 2km multi-mode f iber module A T -MCF2012LC/1 12 channel 10/100TX Fast Ethernet to 100FX (LC) 15[...]

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    MCF2xxx SERIES | Fast Ethernet Media Con verters Allied T elesis www .alliedtelesis.com Network Resilience Each chassis can be configured with either one, or two pow er supply modules (A C) to provide resilience against a pow er supply failure. The management module monitor s the state of each pow er supply , and that of the cooling fans, and will [...]

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    MCF2xxx SERIES | Fast Ethernet Media Con verters Allied T elesis www .alliedtelesis.com Software Mana gement Featur es Active Contr ols • Enable/disable RS232 • Enable/disable T elnet • Enable/disable SNMP • Configure/delete user accounts (up to 10) • Configure/delete user passw ords • Reset management card • Reset chassis • Downloa[...]

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    MCF2xxx SERIES | Fast Ethernet Media Con verters Allied T elesis www .alliedtelesis.com T echnical Specifications A T -MCF2000 Chassis Ph ysical Characteristics Dimensions 44cm x 46cm x 4.4cm (W x D x H) (17.3” x 18” x 1.7”) W eight (No modules installed) 7Kg (15.4lb) Mounting 19” rack-mountable or desktop hardware included A T -MCF2000A C [...]

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    Interfaces 12 x 10/100TX ports 12 x 100FX (LC) ports 1x jog button to select operational mode Fiber Optic P arameters System Operating P arameters T emperature range: Operating: 0 °C to 40°C Non-operating: -25°C to 70°C Humidity range: Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing Non-operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing Altitude: Operating: 4,000 meters [...]