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 OVERVIEW Tech SPecs
Convert 10-, 100-, or 1000-Mbps segments between twisted-pair Chassis:
Features
and single- or multimode fiber in half- or full-duplex mode. You can CE Approval — Yes
» Support the greatest mix of 10-,100-, even convert single-mode fiber to multimode fiber! Choose from
Power — LE7401A-R2, LE7404A, LE7408A, LE7412A: 120/240 VAC,
50/60 Hz;
and 1000-Mbps segments for UTP and single- 5 different chassis and 28 converter modules for exactly the right LE7412A-DC: -48 VDC
or multimode fiber. configuration. Size — LE7401A-R2: 1.5"H x 4.7"W x 4.4"D (3.8 x 11.9 x 11.2 cm);
LE7404A: 1.8"H x 8.6"W x 5"D (4.6 x 21.8 x 12.7 cm);
» Choose from 1-, 4-, 8-, and 12-slot modular Chassis LE7408A: 1.8"H x 17.5"W x 5"D (4.6 x 44.5 x 12.7 cm);
chassis. Choose a 1-, 4-, 8-, or 12-slot chassis, each with a universal LE7412A, LE7412A-DC: 1.75"H x 17.5"W x 8.76"D (4.4 x 44.5 x 22.25 cm)
Weight — LE7401A-R2: 2 lb. (0.9 kg);
» LinkLoss™ provides instant notification of fiber 120-/240-VAC internal power supply. The 1- and 4-slot chassis are
LE7404A: 3.5 lb. (1.6 kg);
segment link problems. standalone models. The 8-slot chassis is rackmountable and stands LE7408A: 6.3 lb. (2.8 kg);
» FiberAlert™ minimizes the problems associated 1U high. LE7412A, LE7412A-DC: 11 lb. (5 kg)
The 12-slot chassis is rackmountable and 1U high, and it holds Modules:
with the loss of one strand of fiber cable. CE Approval — Yes
up to 45 Modular Media Converter modules. Plus it has a slot
» Fiber multimode to single-mode protocol- for the Redundant Power Supply Module. Choose from AC-
Connectors — 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports: RJ-45;
independent modules support ATM and Gigabit ThinNet ports: BNC;
and DC-powered units. Fiber ports: ST® or SC single- or multimode, depending on the module
Ethernet applications.
Conversion Modules
» All copper ports feature autocross so you never You can install any combination of modules in any chassis,
need a crossover cable. giving you complete flexibility.
Use the 10BASE-T/BNC module to integrate legacy ThinNet into Why Buy From Black Box?
today’s UTP Ethernet network.
Choose from fiber modules that support 10-, 100-, or 1000-Mbps
Exceptional Value.
Ethernet on the copper side and multimode or single-mode on the Exceptional Tech Support. Period.
fiber side. Use these modules to add distance—up to 40 kilometers—
to your network. Autosensing 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX modules Recognize any of these situations?
connect to either 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX networks and
• You wait more than 30 minutes to get through
automatically sense and adapt to network speed.
Single-strand fiber modules send and receive over one single-mode
to a vendor’s tech support.
fiber strand, so you save on infrastructure costs. • The so-called “tech” can’t help you or gives you
All modules with copper ports feature an internal two-position the wrong answer.
switch on the twisted-pair port, which eliminates the need for • You don’t have a purchase order number and the
a crossover cable. Just move the switch to the appropriate setting tech refuses to help you.
on the module before installing the card.
• It’s 9 p.m. and you need help, but your vendor’s
For the fiber models, the LinkLoss feature enables you to
tech support line is closed.
identify problems on the fiber segment from the twisted-pair
side. You can also identify problems on the twisted-pair segment
from the fiber side. According to a survey by Data Communi­cations magazine, 90%
The FiberAlert feature minimizes the problems associated of network managers surveyed say that getting the technical support
with the loss of one strand of fiber cable. If a strand goes out, they need is extremely important when choosing a vendor. But even
the local site administrator is notified of a fault and can quickly though network managers pay anywhere from 10 to 20% of their
determine where it is located. overall purchase price for a basic service and support contract, the
The 1300-nm Single-Mode to 1300-nm Multimode Modules are technical support and service they receive falls far short of their
packaged in twos and work in pairs. They require two chassis slots, expectations—and certainly isn’t worth what they paid.
so they only work with the 4-, 8-, or 12-slot models. You can choose At Black Box, we guarantee the best value and the best support.
from versions that support distances of up to 40 kilometers. One You can even consult our Technical Support Experts before you buy if
module in the package features a single-mode receive port and a you need help selecting just the right component for your application.
multimode transmit port; the other has a multimode receive port Don’t waste time and money—call Black Box today.
and a single-mode transmit port.

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Modular Media Converters 10/100-Mbps Copper to 100-Mbps Single-Strand
Chassis Fiber Modules
120-/240-VAC Power Supply Single-Mode, SC, 20 km (Order One of Each.)
1-Slot LE7401A-R2 1310-nm TX/1550-nm RX LH741-TPSCS13/15
4-Slot LE7404A 1550-nm TX/1310-nm RX LH741-TPSCS15/13
8-Slot LE7408A Single-Mode, SC, 40 km (Order One of Each.)
12-Slot (1U High) LE7412A 1310-nm TX/1550-nm RX LH741-TPSCS13/154
48-VDC Power Supply 1550-nm TX/1310-nm RX LH741-TPSCS15/134
12-Slot (1U High) LE7412A-DC Gigabit Copper to Duplex Fiber Modules
10-Mbps Conversion Modules Multimode 850-nm, 1000BASE-SX, SC
10BASE-T/BNC 300 m LG741-TXSXSC
100 m LE740-TPBNC Single-Mode 1310-nm, 1000BASE-LX, SC
10BASE-T/Multimode, ST 10 km LG741-TXLXSC
4 km LE740-TPSTM-R2 40 km LG741-TXLXSC40
Top left: LE7401A; top right: LE7404A; 10BASE-T/Multimode, SC 70 km LG741-TXLXSC70
middle: LE7412A: front view; 4 km LE740-TPSTM-SC-R2 Gigabit Copper to 1000BASE-LX Single-Strand Fiber Modules
bottom: LE7412A with modules: rear view 40 km LE740-TPSTS20-R2 Single-Mode, SC, 10 km (Order One of Each.)
Rackmount ears can be mounted front or back. 100-Mbps Conversion Modules 1310-nm TX/1550-nm RX LG741-TXLXSC-13
100BASE-TX/Multimode, ST 1550-nm TX/1310-nm RX LG741-TXLXSC-15
300 m LH742-TPSTM-SX Single-Mode, SC, 40 km (Order One of Each.)
2 km LH740-TPSTM-R3 1310-nm TX/1550-nm RX LG741-TXLXSC-1340
100BASE-TX/Multimode, SC 1550-nm TX/1310-nm RX LG741-TXLXSC-1540
300 m LH742-TPSCM-SX Redundant Power Supply Module
2 km LH740-TPSCM-R3 for 1U 12-Slot Chassis
100BASE-TX/Single-Mode Plus, ST 40 Watts, 120/240-VAC PS7412A
40 km LH740-TPSTS20-R3
100BASE-TX/Single-Mode Plus, SC
40 km LH740-TPSCS20-R3
10/100-Mbps Copper to 100-Mbps Duplex Fiber Modules
10/100BASE-TX/Multimode, 850-nm, ST
300 m LH741-TPSTSXM
10/100BASE-TX/Multimode, 850-nm, SC
300 m LH741-TPSCSXM
10/100BASE-TX/Multimode, 1300-nm, ST
2 km LH741-TPSTM
10/100BASE-TX/Multimode, 1300-nm, SC
2 km LH741-TPSCM
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/Single-Mode, 1310-nm, SC
40 km LH741-TPSM

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