FEF and LFP Function of Media Converters.pdf
- 1. FEF FUNCTIONS FOR MEDIA CONVERTERS FEF is an IEEE 802.3u standard far-end fault protocol. It detects the fault on fiber media converter network. If a fiber link error occurs, it sends signal to another media converter. It uses to detect and troubleshoot fault immediately. It prevents data transmission till the fault is rectified. LEF FUNCTIONS FOR MEDIA CONVERTERS LFP implies Link Fault Pass means the link fault of the local side media converter is transferred to the remote side media converter. LFP Function sends an alert to the network administrator about the link issue and offer quick solution to monitor the network. It helps to data loss mitigation. THINGS TO CONSIDER WHILE USING LFP AND FEF MEDIA CONVERTERS: Select same media converter for the two sides of the connection. Use ethernet to fiber media converter as mediator while enabling the FEF and LEP functions. Test the function before implementing on already functional network Consult networking expert for better connectivity and transmission result. Both FEF as well as LFP functions on media converters are important for diagnosing and troubleshooting network outage, and ensure efficient network operation of the links. FEF and LFP Function of Media Converters WHY FEF AND LFP FUNCTION REQUIRED? Ethernet media converters are gaining popularity owing to their beneficial features. The device supports communication between two or more dissimilar networks such as copper to fiber to extend geographical transmission distance. However, in such data transmission if fiber or copper link fails on one side the device on the other side has to work even there is no data transmission. Also, it will not report to system administrator. To overcome this challenge, Far end fault FEF and Link fault pass through LFP functions of media converter use. For more information visit: www.versitron.com