In the first quarter of 2008 three English universities have used Singlemode fibre to extend their E1 circuits utilising Metrodata's popular FC1100 which transports E1 (2.048kbps) over single mode short haul fibre using a unit at each end of the fibre link.

With the cost of fibre falling it is becoming a valid option to use fibre connect a communication infrastructure over a greater distance. It is ideal for connect two or more buildings over a short distance like that on-campus. In fact in many academic and local authority organisations, fibre cable probably already exists, but yet unused.

Using Metrodata's fibre converters, it is now possible to cheaply, easily and reliably interconnect PBX’s and routers, or any G703 device ( or non-G703 via an Interface converter) using a BNC electrical (coaxial copper) connection, or RJ45 (CAT5 twisted pair copper).

A distance guide is up to 5km using Multimode fibre and 40km using Singlemode Short haul fibre. This can be increased to 70km using Singlemode Long haul fibre.

For more information regarding the Metrodata Fibre Converters please browse the following links:

FC1X00 series - E1 to Fibre Converter
FC1X00 series - Application Note (APN040)

If you are looking for other interfaces other than E1 to fibre one of the following may be of interest:

FC2X00 series - Singlemode to Multimode fibre conversion at up to 155Mbits
FC3X00 series - E3/DS3 to Fibre Converter
FC4X00 series - STM1/OC3 to Fibre Converter
FC6X00 series - Singlemode to Multimode fibre conversion at up to 622Mbits

For a managed solution look at our MetroRack product range which offers a centralised managed chassis and modular configuration.