On Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:57:06 -0500, "Robert E. Seastrom" <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I'm looking for a gigabit ethernet media converter to go from SFP > plugable optics to 802.3at POE+. The application involves wireless > access points some distance from a central switch for a venue. > > Difficulty: in my old age, I've become allergic to installing > completely unmanaged bump-in-the-wire devices that can't be monitored > in some way. They make for a big nuisance when it comes time to debug > the installation. > > The metro ethernet folks have brought us 802.1ag, 802.3ah, and Y.1731. > Even the simplest of these - .1ag L2 ping (LBM/LBR) - is sufficient > for my purposes of making sure that we're bidirectionally passing > traffic. > > I'm aware of pluggable optics that do OAM (OEsolution Smart SFP) as > well as some piggyback devices from other sources. > > I'd like to find a single box though that will do my media conversion, > POE+ injection, and response to OAM packets all in one convenient tiny > enclosure. Bonus points for well-thought-out details such as DIN rail > mounting capability and cable retention tricks. > > Anyone got any pointers? > > -f
You'll probably have better luck looking for a switch. http://www.transition.com/TransitionNetworks/Products2/Family.aspx?Name=SISPM1040-384-LRT -scott
