The iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-III intelligent media converter connects a Host/Remote Ethernet network over a fiber optic or CAT 5 copper connection. It combines media conversion with an advanced-feature set for network management and troubleshooting, including OAM (Operations, Administration and Maintenance), Extra-Tagging and EtherType control functionality. With the iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-III, administrators can observe the end-points over the fiber segment between them, as a single management entity. Bandwidth scalability and support for MIBs II makes this modular device a versatile gigabit solution, now available as a single wide module. iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-III allows for remote configuration and alerts administrators to any potential problems on the long-haul fiber run, provides vital information on link condition and reports data traffic statistics.. In addition to the iMcV-Giga-FiberLinX-III''s support for Host/Remote environments, the product also has built-in support for the Unified Management Agent (UMA). With UMA, the central location can manage all Host/Remote pairs installed in an iMediaChassis with the single IP address of the chassis. Optional single- or dual-SFP port versions or all copper (RJ-45) port versions are also available for complete network flexibility. The iMcVGiga-- FiberLinX-III SFP requires one or two MSA-compliant fiber optic SFP modules (sold separately) to operate. [Copper SFPs are not supported.]