POF Ethernet Switch: ULTIMODE POF-8S (8x OptoLock) - CLEARANCE SALE!

The switch ULTIMODE POF-8S enables signals transmitted within POF network (Plastic Optical Fiber) to be selectively switched between active components of the network.

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The switch ULTIMODE POF-8S enables signals transmitted within POF network to be selectively switched between active components of the network. The switch has eight 100Mb/s 100Base-FX OptoLock ports. It is compatible with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet and IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex standards. The installation and operation is very simple (plug and play). The LEDs provide information on the operating status.

The switch uses OptoLock connector that allows for easy installation of plastic optical fibers without special tools. The procedure is safe due to the operating parameters and the fact that the light (650 nm) is visible to the human eye. The maximum transmission distance is 100 m.

The decisive advantage of POF cables is their small size. The external diameter of one fiber is only 2.2 mm, which makes it easy to hide it behind skirting boards and pull through conduits. Plastic optical fibers can be installed by anyone - the installation is simpler and quicker than in the case of coaxial or twisted pair cables. All optical fibers are immune to electromagnetic interference and pulses.

POF networks are ideal for home, SOHO, and small office/business applications.

Name	ULTIMODE POF-8S
Code	L6108
Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Ports	8x OptoLock, 100 Base-FX
Tx/Rx wavelength	650 nm
Data transfer rate	100 Mb/s
Transmission range	100 m
Switching technique	Store and Forward
Network topology	Star
Power	5 VDC / 2.5 A
Dimensions	165 x 87 x 23 mm
Operating temperature	0...40 oC

POF cables, similarly to all optical fibers, are completely immune to electromagnetic interference and pulses, crosstalk etc. Looking the other way, they do not generate any interference. The electromagnetic neutrality allows for running the POF cables in common conduits, together with electric or telecommunications cabling.

As isolators, optical fibers do not carry any power or lightning surges, in opposite to the copper wiring. So, there is no need for any additional protection against lightning surges. It is especially important in the case of outdoor installations (overhead links between buildings, to IP intercoms etc).

The decisive advantage of POF cables is their small size. The external diameter of one fiber is only 2.2 mm, which makes it easy to hide it behind skirting boards and pull through conduits. The core of the fiber is made of PMMA ("acrylic glass"), which provides high strength, resistance to UV and visible light transparency. The cable jacket is made of PE (polyethylene), which is suitable for outdoor applications.

The speed and ease of installation is provided by OptoLock connectors. The user should only cut the POF cable(s) to length as needed (with a dedicated POF cutter), and simply insert the fibers to the ports. It eliminates the need to pay for specialized services, which is necessary in the case of optical glass fibers.