Media Converters
Lantronix C6210 Series ION DS3/T3/E3 Coax-to-Fiber Converter Modules
Managed ION chassis cards that convert a DS3/T3 or E3 circuit on 75-ohm BNC coax to fiber, extending TDM links beyond coax limits with multimode, single-mode or SFP optics.
From $801.00
Overview
About the Lantronix C6210 Series
The C6210 Series (Lantronix ION C6210) is a managed media converter module that carries DS3/T3 or E3 circuits over fiber. Coax limits how far a DS3 can run inside a central office or between buildings; the C6210 converts the 75-ohm BNC interface to optical, so the circuit can cross a campus or metro span. Converters must be used in pairs, typically a C6210 card in a managed ION chassis linked over fiber to a stand-alone S6210 at the remote site.
A switch selects DS3/T3 at 44.7 Mbps or E3 at 34.4 Mbps, and coax line build out is configurable. Alarm Indication Signal, coax and fiber loopbacks, and LEDs for link, loopback and AIS status on both the coax and fiber sides support circuit turn-up and fault isolation. Jitter tolerance follows G.823 and loss of signal follows G.755. Fixed-optic versions use 1300 nm multimode or 1310 nm single-mode SC. The SFP version takes standard 100Base-X/OC-3 LC SFPs, including single-fiber and CWDM modules that add capacity on existing fiber.
With the ION chassis and management module, the C6210 is managed by SNMP, and the remote stand-alone can be managed by its local peer. Firmware can be upgraded remotely. Each card draws 2.5 W. Status LEDs cover power, coax and fiber link, loopback and AIS, and Lantronix rates MTBF above 250,000 hours (MIL-HDBK-217F).
Key capabilities
- DS3/T3 or E3
- Switch-selectable for DS3/T3 at 44.7 Mbps or E3 at 34.4 Mbps on 75-ohm BNC coax connectors.
- Three fiber options
- 1300 nm multimode SC to 2 km, 1310 nm single-mode SC to 20 km, or an empty SFP slot for other optics.
- CWDM capable
- The SFP version accepts CWDM SFPs, so several services can share the same fiber and capacity grows without new cable.
- Loopback and AIS
- Coax and fiber loopbacks and AIS on both sides, with dedicated status LEDs for each, speed up circuit testing.
- Managed remote end
- SNMP management in an ION chassis, and the remote S6210 stand-alone can be managed by its local peer.
How to choose the right C6210 Series part number
Every C6210 card has two BNC coax connectors for one DS3/T3/E3 circuit; the suffix sets the optics. C6210-3013 uses 1300 nm multimode SC fiber for up to 2 km (11.0 dB budget). C6210-3014 uses 1310 nm single-mode SC for up to 20 km (16.0 dB). C6210-3040 has an empty SFP slot that accepts standard 100Base-X/OC-3 SFPs, including single-fiber and CWDM types. Plan pairs: a C6210 at the hub and an S6210 or second C6210 at the far end.
Configure & order
Find your C6210 Series part number
Every orderable C6210 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.
C6210-3013
$801.00
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C6210-3014
$924.00
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C6210-3040
$812.00
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Where the C6210 Series is used
- Extending DS3 circuits between central office floors
- E3 links between buildings over single-mode fiber
- Moving coax TDM circuits onto CWDM fiber plant
- Hub-and-remote DS3 delivery with S6210 stand-alones
C6210 Series FAQ
Does the C6210 support both DS3/T3 and E3?
Yes. It is switch selectable for DS3/T3 at 44.7 Mbps or E3 at 34.4 Mbps, with configurable coax line build out. Coax connectors are 75 ohm BNC.
Does the C6210 need to be used in pairs?
Yes. A typical installation pairs a C6210 card in a managed ION chassis with a stand-alone S6210 at the remote location, linked over fiber. Two C6210 cards can also form a pair.
How far can the C6210 extend a DS3?
C6210-3013 reaches 2 km on 1300 nm multimode fiber and C6210-3014 reaches 20 km on 1310 nm single-mode. With C6210-3040, distance depends on the SFP.
What SFPs work in the C6210-3040?
Standard 100Base-X/OC-3 SFPs with LC connectors. Lantronix notes CWDM SFPs can be used, and the series supports both dual-fiber and single-fiber operation, so the SFP can be matched to the available strands and distance.
How is the C6210 managed?
Through SNMP when installed in an ION chassis with a management module. The remote stand-alone can be managed by its local peer, and firmware can be upgraded remotely.
