ION106 Series Overview

Media conversion technology allows for the integration of fiber optic cabling into environments with copper-based equipment. Lantronix' ION media converters provide a quick, inexpensive method for connecting new or embedded fiber with copper-based networking devices that have RJ-45 ports. The ION Platform accommodates a variety of modules and interface devices supporting multiple protocols and networking environments, including Ethernet and TDM networks. With optimum flexibility built in, ION is equally suited for either single-unit network edge or high-density applications within enterprises or central offices. The ION Platform provides simple navigation of all the connected network interfaces, allowing various components to be easily configured, monitored and managed remotely while providing a high level of secure access to the management data. Lantronix' ION solutions allow users to easily integrate copper and fiber in order to extend networks within a building, between buildings, or throughout a campus where multiple points of fiber integration and secure network management of the fiber interface devices is essential.

An end-to-end fiber integration solution can be achieved by pairing the modules in an ION chassis with the modules in another ION chassis, or a Lantronix' stand-alone device. To take full advantage of all the features and functions available with the ION Chassis, an ION Management Module is required. The ION Management Module connects to the chassis backplane and communicates with the individual cards in the ION Chassis. Each slide-in module for the ION Chassis has specific features and functions that are controlled via the ION Management Module. A network administrator can configure, monitor and troubleshoot ION slide-in modules remotely via the ION Management Module.

When the optional management module is used, the following security are available, allowing you to control access to the ION Chassis via the ION Management Module, ensuring that only authorized personnel are able to view and change the settings to the slide-in modules.

• Management VLAN
• SSL
• SSH
• IEEE 802.1X
• SNMPv1 & V2c, +V3

• Variety of management access methods including; telnet, web, SNMP
• Single slot management module design allows for more slide-in modules to be inserted in the ION Chassis
• Management VLAN
• Based on Public MIBs
• (2) 10/100 Ethernet interfaces
• USB console port
• TFTP upgrade/backup of slide-in modules
• Import/Export configuration files in human readable/editable format
• Multiple community string

• Web-browser: Access the ION Management Module using a standard web browser
• Command Line Interface (CLI): CLI access can be done via telnet remotely or via the local console port on the ION Management Module
• SNMP: Since the ION platform is based on public MIBs you can easily manage the ION with a standard network management system (NMS) such as SNMPc, HPOV or any other standard SNMP platfor