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Transition Networks Inc. Overview. Zak Admani Regional Sales Manager UK, Ireland & Africa. Introduction to Networking. Networking – a Concept…. Networking – is a concept that not only refers to ICT but also to life in general.
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Transition Networks Inc. Overview Zak Admani Regional Sales Manager UK, Ireland & Africa
Networking – a Concept… • Networking– is a concept that not only refers to ICT but also to life in general. • An analogy that can be used is that of you and your circle of friends. • The need for networking becomes apparent when information or resources need to be shared.
What is a network?… • In simple terms – an ICT network allows for the sharing of information and resources, using computer systems, in a defined geographical area. • Four main network types can be defined depending on the size of the area: • PAN (Personal Area Network) e.g. Bluetooth - home • LAN (Local Area Network) e.g. RJ45/Fibre – Office • MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) e.g. ISDN - Branches • WAN (Wide Area Network) e.g. 3G, ADSL - Internet
Introduction to Media Conversion Technology Do You Know ? ? ? What % of all network equipment is purchased as an addition to an existing network What % of all fiber optic cable is purchased as an addition to an existing network
Introduction to Media Conversion Technology • 85%of all new network components are purchased as an addition to an existing network • 95%of all fiber cable is purchased as an addition to an existing network What’s the Significance ? ? ?
Introduction to Media Conversion Technology What’s the Significance ? ? ? Copper cable & fiber cable will coexist in a computer network
What is Media Conversion Technology Media Converter • Media: • A flexible cable made up of either metal or glass wire or group of wires, insulated with a material such as plastic or rubber, used as the medium to transport data communication signals in a computer network • Converter: • A device in a computer network that changes one set of codes, modes, sequences, interfaces, impulses, or frequencies into a different set
What is Media Conversion Technology A Transition Networks media converter provides a link between different media types, which operates transparently to the network
What is Media Conversion Technology What can be converted? • Media Types: • Twisted Pair • Multimode fiber • Single mode fiber • Coax • Twinax Supported Protocols: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit, ATM, Token Ring, T1, DS3, IBM 5250, ARCnet, Sonet, & more
Benefits of Media Conversion • Benefits of Fiber • Extend network distances • Protect data from noise and interference • Future proofing / bandwidth capacity • Benefits of Media Conversion • Protect investments in current hardware • Flexibility: Add fiber on a port-by-port basis • Save money
What is Media Conversion Technology Lets Review • Copper and Fiber do co-exist in most networks • Most protocols support copper to fiber conversion • Various form factors are available to fit any application • Media Converters and Transceivers are not the same • Extend Distance, Reduce Electrical Interference, Protect Investments, Ease of Migration, Save Money • Applications and Opportunities
Questions & Answers Take your networks farther Contact us at: www.transition.com 800-526-9267 952-941-7600