Media Converters
Lantronix C3210 Series ION Gigabit Media and Rate Converter Modules
Slide-in ION chassis cards that convert 10/100/1000Base-T copper to Gigabit 1000Base-SX or LX fiber, with rate conversion so legacy 10/100 devices can join a Gigabit fiber link.
From $462.00
Overview
About the Lantronix C3210 Series
The C3210 Series (Lantronix ION C3210) is a family of Layer 2 media converter modules for the Lantronix ION platform. Each card bridges one 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 port to one Gigabit fiber port, letting you extend copper Ethernet over multimode or single-mode fiber from a central chassis. Unlike a basic converter, the C3210 also converts rates, so a 10 or 100 Mbps copper device can connect to 1000Base-SX/LX fiber. It works in any ION platform chassis and becomes a managed device in a managed ION chassis.
Features include copper and fiber auto-negotiation, Auto-MDI/MDIX, Link Pass Through, Remote Fault Detect and automatic link restoration. Traffic handling covers 802.1p QoS, IPv4 TOS/DiffServ and IPv6 traffic class prioritization, 802.1Q port VLANs with Q-in-Q double tagging, bandwidth allocation and secure unidirectional transmission. Jumbo frames up to 10,240 bytes are supported. A virtual cable test checks the UTP port, and DMI diagnostics per SFF-8472 and per-port RMON counters aid troubleshooting.
Each card draws 3.6 W from the chassis backplane at 12 VDC. Operating environment depends on the chassis, with the card rated 0°C to 50°C. Firmware is field upgradeable, and hardware DIP switches set auto-negotiation, speed, duplex and Link Pass Through when the card runs unmanaged.
Key capabilities
- Rate conversion
- Connect 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps copper devices to a 1000Base-SX/LX fiber link without a separate switch.
- Managed in ION chassis
- Becomes fully manageable when installed in a managed ION chassis, with field-upgradeable firmware and RMON counters per port.
- VLAN and QoS
- 802.1Q port VLANs with Q-in-Q double tagging, 802.1p and DiffServ prioritization, and bandwidth allocation per port.
- Built-in diagnostics
- Virtual Cable Test on the copper port, Remote Fault Detect, Link Pass Through and SFF-8472 DMI fiber diagnostics.
- 10 KB jumbo frames
- Maximum frame size of 10,240 bytes for jumbo-frame traffic, dropping to 1,632 bytes when linked to an xGFEB10xx-120.
How to choose the right C3210 Series part number
All C3210 cards have one 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 port; the suffix sets the fiber side. C3210-1013 is 1000Base-SX 850 nm multimode on SC, reaching 220 m on 62.5/125 µm and 550 m on 50/125 µm fiber. C3210-1039 is the same SX optic on LC via an SFP. C3210-1014 is 1000Base-LX 1310 nm single-mode on SC for 10 km. C3210-1040 has an empty 1000Base-X SFP slot for any compatible SFP when you need other distances or wavelengths.
Configure & order
Find your C3210 Series part number
Every orderable C3210 Series configuration, filtered by the specs that actually differ between them. Pick what you need on the left and the matching part numbers appear here.
C3210-1013
$528.00
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C3210-1039
$605.00
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C3210-1014
$743.00
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Where the C3210 Series is used
- Chassis-based copper-to-fiber conversion in central offices
- Connecting legacy 10/100 devices to Gigabit fiber
- Campus fiber runs up to 10 km on single-mode
- VLAN-tagged service hand-offs from a managed ION chassis
C3210 Series datasheets & documentation
C3210 Series FAQ
What fiber distance does each C3210 model support?
C3210-1013 and C3210-1039 (850 nm multimode) reach 220 m on 62.5/125 µm and 550 m on 50/125 µm fiber. C3210-1014 (1310 nm single-mode) reaches 10 km. C3210-1040 distance depends on the SFP installed.
Can the C3210 connect a 100 Mbps device to Gigabit fiber?
Yes. The C3210 performs rate conversion at Layer 2, so legacy 10/100 copper devices can connect to a 1000Base-SX or LX fiber port. The copper port auto-negotiates its speed.
Which chassis does the C3210 fit?
It can be used in any ION platform chassis. It is a manageable device when installed in a managed ION chassis, and operating environment depends on the chassis chosen.
Does the C3210 support VLAN tagging?
Yes. It supports IEEE 802.1Q port VLANs, tagging and Q-in-Q double tagging, plus 802.1p QoS and IPv4 TOS/DiffServ and IPv6 traffic class prioritization. VLAN settings are configurable when managed.
How much power does a C3210 card use?
3.6 W, or 300 mA at 12 VDC, drawn from the ION chassis backplane. Lantronix rates MTBF at greater than 250,000 hours (MIL-HDBK-217F) and greater than 667,500 hours (Bellcore).
