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Fiber Media Converters

MC218 Series

18-Slot Rackmount Chassis Managed Media Converte

Features and Benefits
  • Gigabit ConnectivityProvides 1 management card slot and 18 service card slots, hot-swappable
  • Gigabit ConnectivitySupports rate auto-negotiation
  • Relay AlarmHigh-strength metal enclosure
  • Relay AlarmSupports LFP alarm,Detects link loss at any port, forces other ports of the link to halt transmission
  • DIP SwitchFE Service Card: 1×10/100Base-T(X) + 1×100Base-FX
  • DIP SwitchGE Service Card: 1×10/100/1000Base-T(X) + 1×1000Base-X
  • DIP SwitchOptional fiber connectors: SC/ST/SFP, Multi-mode/Single-mode
  • DIP SwitchOptional power input: 48VDC/220VAC, redundant optional
Overview

The MC218 is a rack-mount industrial fiber media converter. The chassis provides 1 management card slot, 18 service card slots, 2 redundant power supply slots, and 2U height. The management card, 100M/Gigabit service cards, and 48VDC/220VAC power supplies are all optional.

Technical Parameters
Standards
Standard IEEE 802.3i(10Base-T)
IEEE 802.3u(100Base-TX, 100Base-FX)
IEEE 802.3ab(1000Base-T)
IEEE 802.3z(1000Base-X)
IEEE 802.3x(Flow Control)
Switching Attributes
Mode Store and Forward
Buffer 288Kbit
Switching Latency <10μs
Port Performance
Management Card 1 x 10/100Base-T(X) Management Port (RJ45), 1 x CONSOLE Port (RJ45), 1 x UPLINK Port (RJ45), 1 x USB Port, 1 x RESET Button
100M Service Card 1 x 10/100Base-T(X) Port (RJ45), Auto Flow Control, Full/Half Duplex, MDI/MDI-X Auto-sensing; 1 x 100Base-FX Port (SC/ST/SFP, Multi-mode/Single-mode), Max. 18 Service Card Slots
Gigabit Service Card 1 x 10/100/1000Base-T(X) Port (RJ45), Auto Flow Control, Full/Half Duplex, MDI/MDI-X Auto-sensing; 1 x 1000Base-X Port (SC/ST/SFP, Multi-mode/Single-mode), Max. 18 Service Card Slots
LED Indicators Management Card:
Power (PWR), Ethernet LINK (LINK), Error (ERR)
Service Card:
Power (PWR), Electrical Port Duplex (DUP), Electrical Port LINK (TPLINK), Electrical Port Speed (SPEED), Optical Port LINK (FXLINK), Link Fault (LFP)
Mechanical
Dimensions 440mm × 310mm × 88mm (W × D × H)
Weight 6.5Kg
Mounting Method Rack-mount
Other IP30 Protection, High-strength Metal Enclosure
Electrical Performance
Input Voltage 48VDC (42 ~ 72VDC) / 220VAC (110 ~ 264VAC)
Redundant Power Input, Overload Protection, Reverse Polarity Protection, 3-phase Terminal Block
Wattage 60W
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature -40℃ ~ 85℃
Storage Temperature -40℃ ~ 85℃
Relative Humidity 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Standards and Certifications
System Certification ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO22163 (IRIS)
Standard Certification CE, FCC, RoHS
Safety Complies with UL508
EMC
EMI FCC Part 15, CISPR (EN55022) class A
EMS ESD Immunity EN61000-4-2
RF Electromagnetic Field Radiation Immunity (RS) EN61000-4-3
Electrical Fast Transient Burst Immunity (EFT) EN61000-4-4
Surge Immunity EN61000-4-5
Conducted Susceptibility Immunity to RF Field (CS) EN61000-4-6
Power Frequency Magnetic Field Immunity (PFMF) EN61000-4-8
Vibration Complies with IEC 60068-2-6
Shock Complies with IEC 60068-2-27
Free Fall Complies with IEC 60068-2-32
MTBF MTBF > 500,000 hours
Resources
Name Version Release Date Download
Datasheet for MC218 262.8 KB
V1.2 Aug 25, 2026
Ordering Information
ModelDescription
MC218-CHS-HV MC218 Rack-mount Media Converter Chassis, Supports 2 Pluggable Power Supplies (1 x 220VAC AC Power Supply Included), 19 Service Slots (1 x Management Card Slot, 18 x Service Card Slots)
MC218-CHS-D3 MC218 Rack-mount Media Converter Chassis, Supports 2 Pluggable Power Supplies (1 x 48VDC DC Power Supply Included), 19 Service Slots (1 x Management Card Slot, 18 x Service Card Slots)
MC218-PSU-AC 220VAC AC Power Module (110-264VAC, 86W), For MC218 Series Host
MC218-PSU-DC 48VDC DC Power Module (42-72VDC, 86W), For MC218 Series Host
MC218-NMS Rack-mount Media Converter Management Card (1 x Network Port, 1 x Cascade Port), For MC218 Series Host
MC218-1TX1SC02D3 1 x 10/100 Base-T(X) Port, 1 x 100M Optical Port (SC Multi-mode Dual Fiber, 1310nm, 2km), Managed Card-type Fiber Media Converter, For MC218 Series Host
MC218-1TX1SC20D3 1 x 10/100 Base-T(X) Port, 1 x 100M Optical Port (SC Single-mode Dual Fiber, 1310nm, 20km), Managed Card-type Fiber Media Converter, For MC218 Series Host
MC218-1TX1SC40D3 1 x 10/100 Base-T(X) Port, 1 x 100M Optical Port (SC Single-mode Dual Fiber, 1310nm, 40km), Managed Card-type Fiber Media Converter, For MC218 Series Host
MC218-1TX1ST02D3 1 x 10/100 Base-T(X) Port, 1 x 100M Optical Port (ST Multi-mode Dual Fiber, 1310nm, 2km), Managed Card-type Fiber Media Converter, For MC218 Series Host
MC218-1TX1ST20D3 1 x 10/100 Base-T(X) Port, 1 x 100M Optical Port (ST Single-mode Dual Fiber, 1310nm, 20km), Managed Card-type Fiber Media Converter, For MC218 Series Host
MC218-1TX1ST40D3 1 x 10/100 Base-T(X) Port, 1 x 100M Optical Port (ST Single-mode Dual Fiber, 1310nm, 40km), Managed Card-type Fiber Media Converter, For MC218 Series Host
MC218-1TX1SFP 1 x 10/100 Base-T(X) Port, 1 x 100M SFP Slot, Managed Card-type Fiber Media Converter, For MC218 Series Host
MC218-1GT1SC02D3 1 x 10/100/1000 Base-T(X) Port, 1 x Gigabit Optical Port (SC Multi-mode Dual Fiber, 1310nm, 2km), Managed Card-type Fiber Media Converter, For MC218 Series Host
MC218-1GT1SC20D3 1 x 10/100/1000 Base-T(X) Port, 1 x Gigabit Optical Port (SC Single-mode Dual Fiber, 1310nm, 20km), Managed Card-type Fiber Media Converter, For MC218 Series Host
MC218-1GT1SC40D3 1 x 10/100/1000 Base-T(X) Port, 1 x Gigabit Optical Port (SC Single-mode Dual Fiber, 1310nm, 40km), Managed Card-type Fiber Media Converter, For MC218 Series Host
MC218-1GT1ST02D3 1 x 10/100/1000 Base-T(X) Port, 1 x Gigabit Optical Port (ST Multi-mode Dual Fiber, 1310nm, 2km), Managed Card-type Fiber Media Converter, For MC218 Series Host
MC218-1GT1ST20D3 1 x 10/100/1000 Base-T(X) Port, 1 x Gigabit Optical Port (ST Single-mode Dual Fiber, 1310nm, 20km), Managed Card-type Fiber Media Converter, For MC218 Series Host
MC218-1GT1ST40D3 1 x 10/100/1000 Base-T(X) Port, 1 x Gigabit Optical Port (ST Single-mode Dual Fiber, 1310nm, 40km), Managed Card-type Fiber Media Converter, For MC218 Series Host
MC218-1GT1SFP 1 x 10/100/1000 Base-T(X) Port, 1 x Gigabit SFP Slot, Managed Card-type Fiber Media Converter, For MC218 Series Host

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