Planet XT-915A 2-Port 10G/1GBASE-X SFP+ Managed Media Converter(IPv4/IPv6 D

Ultra-fast Connections and Secure Management

PLANET XT-915A high-performance media converter improves network connectivity and provides sophisticated management capabilities. It is the first 10G media converter in the industry with standalone secure management, making it the best option for enterprise and telecom remote management and monitoring. The XT-915A allows for remote management via an intuitive web interface, command line interface (CLI) and SNMP protocol, enabling easy monitoring and configuration of the converter from anywhere.

Our advanced converter features two 10G SFP+ ports that combine the strength of 10G connectivity with the long-range transmission capabilities of fiber ports. This powerful yet compact solution makes it the ideal choice for businesses looking to boost their network speed and functionality

 

Two Fiber Optic Ports Double the Distance of Deployment

The XT-915A offers two 10G fiber ports, which can be used for single mode and multimode conversion, as well as for converting between PON and Ethernet. Since both ports are fiber optic, the transmission distance can reach up to 120km on both ends, significantly extending the service coverage.

Link Fault Pass-through

Link Fault Pass-through is a networking feature. It facilitates the detection and propagation of link faults or errors from one network device to another. It helps maintain network reliability and minimizes downtime by allowing devices to dynamically respond to link faults. Link Fault Pass-through improves fault detection and enables faster troubleshooting and resolution processes.

How it works:

• When a link fault occurs, the device experiencing the fault generates a notification.
• This notification is then forwarded to other connected devices using Link Fault Pass-through.
• Upon receiving the link fault information, the connected devices become aware of the fault.
• This awareness enables them to take appropriate actions, such as rerouting traffic or disabling the affected port.

Network with Cybersecurity Helps Minimize Risks

The XT-915A is equipped with enhanced cybersecurity features to fend off cyber threats and attacks. It supports SSHv2, TLSv1.2, and SNMPv3 protocols to provide strong protection against advanced threats. To safely transmit critical data to colleagues or customers, the XT-915A’s cybersecurity feature protects network management and enhances the security of mission-critical networks without incurring any additional deployment cost or effort.

 

Redundant Ring, Fast Recovery for Critical Network Applications

The XT-915A supports software-based redundant ring technology and features strong, rapid self-recovery capability to prevent interruption and external intrusions. It incorporates advanced ITU-T G.8032 ERPS (Ethernet Ring Protection Switching) technology, ensuring rapid self-recovery in ring networks. With this advanced feature, the data link recovery time can be as fast as 500ms.

IPv6/IPv4 Dual Stack Management

Supporting both IPv6 and IPv4 protocols, the XT-915A helps the enterprises and telecoms to step in the IPv6 era with the lowest investment as their network facilities need not be replaced or overhauled if the IPv6 FTTx edge network is set up. 

SNMP for Comprehensive Network Monitoring and Centralized Control

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) provides network monitoring and management capabilities by gathering real-time information about network devices. By proactively identifying and addressing network issues, reliability and performance are improved. SNMP also facilitates centralized control of network devices, allowing for monitoring and configuration of multiple devices from a single location, reducing manual effort and enhancing operational efficiency.

Layer 2 Features

The device has a 16K-entry MAC address table that automatically removes inactive addresses. Its backbone supports speeds of up to 40Gbps, and it can handle Jumbo Frames up to 1.2K in size. The device is equipped with Storm Control to manage Broadcast/Multicast/Unknown-Unicast traffic to prevent excessive network flooding.

Efficient Traffic Control 

The XT-915A media converter boasts advanced QoS features and robust traffic management capabilities, optimizing the delivery of business-class data, voice, and video solutions. Its feature set includes broadcast/multicast/unicast storm control, per-port bandwidth control, and 802.1p CoS/DSCP/IP Precedence QoS priority and remarking. These capabilities guarantee optimal performance for VoIP and video stream transmission, maximizing the utilization of limited network resources for enterprises

Intelligent SFP Diagnosis Mechanism

The XT-915A supports the SFP-DDM (digital diagnostic monitor) function, which greatly helps network administrators easily monitor real-time parameters of the SFP transceivers. These parameters include optical output power, optical input power, temperature, laser bias current, and transceiver supply voltage. 

 

Remote Management Solution

PLANET’s Universal Network Management System (UNI-NMS) and CloudViewer app support IT staff in remotely managing all network devices and monitoring the operation statuses of the XT-915A. These systems are designed for both enterprises and industries where the deployments of the XT-915A can be remote. This allows for bugs or faulty conditions to be found without having to go to the actual location. With UNI-NMS or CloudViewer app, all kinds of businesses can now be speedily and efficiently managed from one platform. 

Physical Port

• Two 10G/2.5G/1G/100BASE-X SFP+ interface

Layer 2 Features

• Storm Control support
  • Broadcast / Multicast / Unknown Unicast
• Supports VLAN
  • IEEE 802.1Q tagged VLAN
  • Supports provider bridging (VLAN Q-in-Q, IEEE 802.1ad) 
  • Up to 256 VLAN groups, out of 4096 VLAN IDs
• Supports ITU-T G.8032 ERPS ring with recovery time less than 500ms (software-based)
• Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) 
• 16K MAC address table with auto-aging
• Jumbo Frame support up to 12K in size

Quality of Service

• Ingress Shaper and Egress Rate Limit per port bandwidth control
• 8 priority queues on all converter ports
• Strict priority and Weighted Round Robin (WRR) CoS policies
• Traffic classification
  • IEEE 802.1p CoS
  • IP TOS / DSCP / IP Precedence
  • IP TCP/UDP port number
  • Typical network application

Management

• IPv4 and IPv6 dual stack management
• Support Link Fault Pass-through
• Management Interfaces
  • Web HTTP/HTTPS management
  • Telnet Command Line Interface 
  • SNMPv1, v2c, v3 monitoring
  • SSHv2, TLSv1.2
• System Maintenance
  • Firmware upload/download via HTTP
  • Reset button for system reboot or reset to factory default
  • Dual images
• Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP)
• User privilege levels control
• SNMP Management
  • SNMP trap for interface link up and link down notification
  • Four RMON groups (history, statistics, alarms and events)
• Network Diagnostic
  • SFP-DDM (Digital Diagnostic Monitor)
• Syslog remote alarm
• Local system Log
• ICMPv6 / ICMPv4 remote ping
• PLANET Smart Discovery Utility for convenient deployment
• PLANET Remote Management
  • PLANET NMS Controller and CloudViewer app for central management

Security

• IP address access management to prevent unauthorized intruder
• Static MAC setting and MAC Filtering

Case and Installation

• External 12VDC, 1.5A power adapter
• 0 to 50 degrees C operating temperature 
• Supports 4KVDC Contact/8KVDC Air Ethernet ESD protection
• Wall-mount and DIN-rail installation (optional)

 

Hardware Specifications
Fiber Interface	2x 10G/2.5G/1G/100BASE-X SFP+ interface
Reset Button	< 5 sec.: System reboot > 5 sec.: Factory default
ESD Protection	4KVDC Contact / 8KVDC Air
Enclosure	Compact-sized metal case
Installation	Wall-mount and DIN-rail kit installation (optional)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	135 x 87.8 x 20mm
Weight	407g (device only)
Power Requirement	DC 12V, 1.5A, external power adapter
Power Consumption	3.24 watt/11.06 BTU/hr (No Loading) / 9.84 watt/33.58 BTU/hr (Full Loading)
LED Indicator	System: 　PWR, (Green) Per 10GBASE-X SFP+ Port: 　1G LINK/ACT (Green) 　2.5G LINK/ACT (Green) 　10G LINK/ACT (Amber)
Transmission Specifications
Processing Scheme	Store and Forward
Fabric	40Gbps
Throughput　(packet per second)	29.76Mpps@64bytes
Address Table	16K entries, automatic source address learning and aging
Flow Control	IEEE 802.3x pause frame for full duplex
Jumbo Frame	12K
Shared Buffer	12Mbits
Layer 2 Function
Port Configuration	Port disable/enable Flow Control disable/enable Port link capability control
Port Status	Display each port’s link status, speed, Auto-negotiation status, duplex mode, flow control status
VLAN	IEEE 802.1Q tag-based VLAN IEEE 802.1ad Q-in-Q tunneling Up to 256 VLAN groups, out of 4096 VLAN IDs
Bandwidth Control	Per port bandwidth control 　Ingress: 16~10,000,000Kbps 　Egress: 16~10,000,000Kbps
QoS	Traffic classification based, strict priority and WRR 8-level priority for switching Traffic classification: 　Cos/802.1p 　DSCP 　IP Precedence
Security Function
Access Security	Remote management protocols support: SSH, Telnet, HTTP and HTTPs
System Management
Basic Management Interfaces	Telnet, Web browser, SNMP v1, v2c
Secure Management Interfaces	SSHv2, TLSv1.2, SNMPv3
System Management	Firmware upgrade by HTTP protocol through Ethernet network Configuration upload/download through HTTP LLDP protocol SNTP PLANET Smart Discovery Utility PLANET NMS Controller PLANET CloudViewer mobile app
Event Management	Remote syslog Local system log SNMP trap
SNMP MIBs	RFC 1213 MIB-II RFC 2863 IF-MIB RFC 1493 Bridge MIB RFC 1643 Ethernet MIB RFC 2863 Interface MIB RFC 2665 Ether-Like MIB RFC 2737 Entity MIB RFC 2819 RMON MIB (Groups 1, 2, 3 and 9) RFC 3411 SNMP-Frameworks-MIB LLDP MAU-MIB
Standards Conformance
Regulatory Compliance	FCC Part 15 Class A, CE Class A
Stability Testing	IEC60068-2-32 (free fall) IEC60068-2-27 (shock) IEC60068-2-6 (vibration)
Standards Compliance	IEEE 802.3z, 1000BASE-SX/LX IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-SR/LR IEEE 802.3x full-duplex flow control IEEE 802.1p Class of Service IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging IEEE 802.1ad Q-in-Q VLAN stacking IEEE 802.1ab LLDP RFC 2474 DSCP RFC 791 IP RFC 792 ICMP RFC 2068 HTTP ITU-T G.8032 ERPS Ring
Environment
Operating	Temperature: 0 ~ 50 degrees C Relative Humidity: 5 ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Storage	Temperature: -10 ~ 70 degrees C Relative Humidity: 5 ~ 95% (non-condensing)