[c-nsp] GigE media converters (LX(fibre single mode)<->TX(copper)

[Ariel Biener]

  Hello folks,



     I am looking for quality GigE media converters (LX fibre single to TX 
copper). The purpose of it is to connect GigE links on LX single mode fibre 
to TX port switches (Cisco 3750 series). I've checked and asked around our 
Cisco gold partner around here, but I wasn't satisfied with the answers. The 
requirements are as follows:

1). High quality converters, reliable, and durable.
2). Ability to rack mount them (one possibility would be that the manufacturer 
has a rackmount device which can accomodate a few of them in an orderly 
fashion, preferably receiving power from the backplane of the rackmount 
device itself - and if that rackmount device supports two power sources, 
that's even better).
3). The ability to reliably perform the conversion at line rate, and proven 
compatibility with 3750 Cisco switches (duplex issues come to mind, 
negotiation, etc).

     Does any of you have experience with such devices ?  If so, could you 
pass on to me manufacturer names (or web sites), and any other pertinent 
information (off list is also an option, if this is deemed to be off-topic). 
Also, some information on estimate price for such devices would also be very 
useful.

thanks,


--Ariel 
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Ariel Biener
e-mail: ariel at post.tau.ac.il
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