McPC Series
PC Card Ethernet Media Converters
Ideal for Fiber-to-the-Desktop
applications, McPC installs directly
inside a PC.
Features and Benefits
Convert twisted pair to fiber.
Plug-and-play operation
• Easily installs inside a desktop PC
• No configuration required,
connects to existing NIC card
• No drivers to install; McPC
mounts inside any PC or
workstation with a standard
PCI or ISA slot
Meets a multitude of installation
requirements
• Available in 100 Mbps, 1000
Mbps and 10/100 Mbps auto-
sensing versions
• Available for multimode or single-
mode fiber
• Available with ST or SC
connectors
Eases troubleshooting
• Status LEDs assist in diagnosing
network problems
• Some models also offer advanced
troubleshooting such as LinkLoss,
FiberAlert or Link Fault Detection
McPC Series Media Converters are ideal for Fiber-to-the-
Desktop (FTTD) applications and for companies with frequent
workstation moves and changes. Installing inside a PC or
workstation, and plugging into an adjacent network interface
card (NIC), these compact units eliminate the need to place
Media Converters on top of desks or computers, reducing
clutter of cords and adapters at the workspace.
The McPC series includes:
• 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet (TX/FX)
- Designed to connect
to NIC cards running at Fast Ethernet speeds
• 10/100 Mbps
- A media converter that auto-senses the
connected device’s rate (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) and
duplex mode (Half-Duplex/Full-Duplex)
• 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (TX/SX or /LX)
- Converts
1000 Mbps over copper to 1000 Mbps over fiber. Ideal
for bringing Gigabit speed connectivity to the desktop
McPC converters accommodate crossover or pass through
cables, with either a pushbutton MDI/MDIX switch or
AutoCross, a feature which automatically selects the correct
operating mode. Units also feature handy status LEDS to assist
in network diagnostics and troubleshooting. In addition, McPC
TX/FX and McPC 10/100 include troubleshooting features that
make it easy to isolate fiber breaks.
Application Example
The McPC series is ideal for delivering FTTD applications to employees in an environment of changing workstation
locations. Run fiber from the wiring closet to users and install McPC inside the PC to connect to a twisted pair NIC.
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RoHS Compliant
Technical Specifications
Features of all McPC Converters
• Save money by keeping existing copper network
card (NIC) and converting inside the PC
• No drivers to install; McPC mounts inside any PC
or workstation with a standard PCI or ISA slot
• Includes a standard 4-pin peripheral power
connector
• AutoCross or push-button selectable MDI/MDIX,
depending on the unit
• 50/125μm or 62.5/125μm multi-mode fiber
• Supports Half- and Full-Duplex operation
• Includes status LEDs
• RoHS-Compliant
McPC 100 Mbps (TX/FX)
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All McPC Converters
regulatoryApprovals:
• FCC Class B
• UL/cUL, CSA, CE
100 Mbps twisted pair copper to fiber media conversion
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX twisted pair
Features LinkLoss and FiberAlert
Features Auto Negotiation
McPC 10/100 Mbps (TP-TX/FX)
• 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps to 100 Mbps twisted pair,
auto-sensing media conversion
• IEEE 802.3 10Base-T twisted pair
• IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX twisted pair
• IEEE 802.3u 100Base-FX or SX fiber
• Plug-and-play operation
• Features Auto Negotiation
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1000 Mbps twisted pair to fiber media conversion
IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T twisted pair
IEEE 802.3z 1000Base-LX or SX fiber
Optionally available for single-strand fiber
Shipping Weight:
0.6 lbs (0.22 kg)
Operating Temperature:
+32° to +122° F (0° to +50° C)
McPC-Gigabit (TX/SX, TX/LX)
Storage Temperature:
-4° to +158° F (-20° to +70° C)
Humidity:
5% – 95% (non-condensing)
Fiber Optics Specifications
For each product listed below in the Ordering Information section, the DISTANCE represents an approximate fiber distance based on industry-standard
fiber attenuation specifications. Actual distances will vary for each installation. For complete power budgets and information on calculating specific
distances, visit www.imcnetworks.com/go/fcs or contact IMC Networks Fiber Consulting Services at 949-465-3000.
Ordering Information
PArT NuMBEr DESCrIPTION
McPC TX/FX 100 Mbps - ISA
855-13127
855-13128
855-13328
855-12127
855-12128
855-12328
McPC/ISA, TX/FX-MM1300-ST
McPC/ISA, TX/FX-MM1300-SC
McPC/ISA, TX/FX-SM1310/PLUS-SC
McPC/PCI, TX/FX-MM1300-ST
McPC/PCI, TX/FX-MM1300-SC
McPC/PCI, TX/FX-SM1310/PLUS-SC
DISTANCE
5 km
5 km
40 km
5 km
5 km
40 km
PArT #
DESCrIPTION
McPC-Gigabit 1000 Mbps
855-12900
855-12901
855-12902
855-12903
855-12904
855-12905
855-12906
855-12907
McPC/PCI-Gigabit, TX/SX-MM850-SC
McPC/PCI-Gigabit, TX/LX-SM1310-SC
McPC/PCI-Gigabit, TX/LX-SM1310/PLUS-SC
McPC/PCI-Gigabit, TX/LX-SM1550/LONG-SC
McPC/PCI-Gigabit, TX/SSLX-SM1310-SC (1550rcv)
McPC/PCI-Gigabit, TX/SSLX-SM1550-SC (1310rcv)
McPC/PCI-Gigabit, TX/SSLX-SM1310/PLUS-SC (1550rcv)
McPC/PCI-Gigabit, TX/SSLX-SM1550/PLUS-SC (1310rcv)
DIST
220/550 m
15 km
40 km
80 km
15 km
15 km
40 km
40 km
McPC TX/FX 100 Mbps - PCI
McPC-Gigabit 1000 Mbps -
Single-Strand Fiber*
PArT NuMBEr DESCrIPTION
McPC 10/100 Mbps - ISA
855-13260
855-13261
855-13263
855-12260
855-12261
855-12263
McPC/ISA, 10/100-MM850-ST
McPC/ISA, 10/100-MM850-SC
McPC/ISA, 10/100-MM1300-SC
McPC/PCI, 10/100-MM850-ST
McPC/PCI, 10/100-MM850-SC
McPC/PCI, 10/100-MM1300-SC
DISTANCE
2 km
2 km
5 km
2 km
2 km
5 km
PArT NuMBEr
Accessories
806-39230
DESCrIPTION
SATA Cable for McPC
McPC 10/100 Mbps - PCI
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