Backup and restore. Provides fast and easy module replacement. Management module will always save a copy of the media converter configuration and will restore this configuration automatically to the media module when it is detected in the slot. Far-End Fault (FEF). The media converter implements the 802.3 standard for far-end fault for the indication and detection of remote fault conditions. With far-end fault enabled the media converter transmits the far-end fault indication whenever a receive failure is detected. The media converter continuously monitors the100Base-BX fiber connection for a valid signal. Auto-MDIX. Auto-MDIX (automatic medium-dependant interface crossover) detects the signaling on the 100Base-TX interface to determine the type of cable connected and automatically configures the connection when enabled. With auto-MDIX enabled, either a straight-through or crossover type cable can be used to connect the media converter to the device on the other end of the cable. Can manually set auto or MDIX on the copper port via on-board strap or via the management card. Pause (IEEE 802.3xy). Pause signaling is an IEEE feature that temporarily suspends data transmission between two devices in the event that one of the devices becomes overwhelmed. The Fast Ethernet media converter supports pause negotiation on the 100Base-TX copper connection. Link pass-through. With link pass-through the state of the 100Base-TX receiver is passed to the 100Base-BX transmitter to make the media converter appear transparent to the end devices that are connected. In addition if far-end fault is enabled the media converter can turn off the 100Base-TX transmitter when a far-end fault is received. Using link pass-through with far-end fault minimizes data loss when a fault occurs. Should a fault occur, the end devices have the indication of a failure available to them making trouble shooting easier.
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