VC-231

Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter (Profile 30a)

Overview

100/100Mbps Downstream / upstream, high Performance Ethernet over VDSL Solution
The PLANET VC-231 is an Ethernet-over-VDSL2 Converter with high performance. It is designed based on two core networking technology, Ethernet and VDSL2 (Very-high-data-rate Digital Subscriber Line 2). The VDSL2 technology offers absolutely fastest data transmission speed over existing copper telephone lines without the need of rewiring. The VC-231 supports ultra-high performance to the pervasive telephone line network with up to 100/100Mbps symmetric data rate within 300m and 50/2Mbps for 1.4km long range connections.

Implements with Existing Telephone Copper Wires
The VC-231 is also a Long Reach Ethernet (LRE) converter providing one RJ-45 Ethernet port and one RJ-11 phone jack that is for VDSL2 connection. By using the additional Splitter from package of VC-231, the splitter can provide POTS splitter to share the existing phone line with POTS; therefore it is no need of replacing the existing copper wiring. Just plug the VC-231 with additional splitter into the existing RJ-11 telephone jack and a high-performance VDSL2 network can be connected. The VC-231 is ideal to be used as an Ethernet extender to an existing Ethernet network.

Delivers High-Demand Service Connectivity for ISP / Triple Play Devices
The VC-231 provides excellent bandwidth to satisfy the triple play devices for home entertainment and communication. With the capability of 100/100Mbps symmetric data transmission, the VC-231 enables many Multi-Media services to work on local Internet, such as VOD (Video on Demand), Voice over IP, Video phone,IPTV, Internet caching server, distance education, and so on.

Easy & Flexible Installation
The Ethernet-over-VDSL2 Converter is plug-and-play design and fully compatible with all kinds of network protocols. Moreover, the operating status of each individual port and the whole system can be watched via the rich diagnostic LEDs on the front panel. The VC-231 offers two modes, CPE and CO, for application: CPE mode is used at client side and CO mode is at central side. The CPE or CO mode can be adjusted by using a built-in DIP switch. For point-to-point connection, a CPE mode VC-231 and a CO mode VC-231 must be setup as one pair of converters to perform the connection.

Provides Superior Upstream and Downstream Transmission Performance
The VC-231 also defines symmetric band plan for the transmission of upstream and downstream signals, the band plan performs higher transmission quality in short range for central side (CO) in symmetric mode. In all, when the VC-231 is in profile 17a operation mode, it provides long distance transmit with Ultra-high performance to the pervasive telephone line network, and when the VC-231 is in 30a operation mode, it gives short distance transmits with upstream and downstream transmission giving wire speed performance.

High Performance VDSL2 Solution
Ordering Information
VC-231 Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter (1*RJ45, 1*VDSL2/RJ11,17a/30a)

Application

Ethernet Distance Extension
Two VC-231 acting as a standalone pair is good for Ethernet distance extension over existing telephone wires. With just one pair of AWG-24 copper wire, you can easily connect two Ethernet networks together with the data rate of maximum 100/100Mbps. With the additional splitter, the telephone service can still be used while the VC-231 CO/CPE is in operation. The two solutions listed below are typical applications for the Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter.
MTU / MDU / Hospitality Solution
The VC-231 is a perfect solution to quickly provide cost-effective yet high speed network services to multi-unit buildings such as residential buildings (multi-dwelling units), commercial (multi-tenant units) buildings, hotels or hospitals. By utilizing the existing telephony infrastructure, network installation is straightforward and requires no new wiring. With up to 100/100Mbps transmission, Video on Demand, IP telephony and various broadband services can be easily provided.
Last Mile of FTTx Deployment
The VC-231 is an ideal solution for FTTx (Fiber to the Building, Fiber to the Campus or Fiber to the Node) applications. It supports high bandwidth VDSL2 over existing telephone wires in the “last mile” from the ISP / Telecom / Service provider’s fiber node to the buildings and customers' houses. The 10/100Mbps port of VC-231 can be directly connected to a PC or to Ethernet devices such as Ethernet Switches or Broadband Routers. It is excellent for phone line network built under Internet because every room or house could use the existing phone line to transmit data through the Internet and the whole building could share the Internet to the wider area network with minimum cost.
Ordering Information
VC-231 Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter (1*RJ45, 1*VDSL2/RJ11,17a/30a)

Key Features

• Cost-Effective VDSL2 Profile 17a/30a CO / CPE bridge solution
• One box design, CO / CPE selectable via DIP Switch
• Defines symmetric band plan for the transmission of upstream and downstream signals
• Complies with IEEE 802.3, 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u, 100Base-TX and IEEE 802.3x, Flow control Ethernet
　standards
• DMT (Discrete Multi-Tone) line coding
• Half duplex Back pressure and IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Pause frame flow control
• One RJ-11 connector for VDSL port with VDSL connection, additional Splitter for POST connection
• Voice and data communication can be shared simultaneously based on the existing telephone wire
• One 10/100Mbps RJ-45 port, Auto-Negotiation and Auto-MDI/MDI-X
• Supports up to 1536 bytes packet size, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tag transparent
• VDSL2 stand-alone transceiver for simple bridge modem application
• Advantage of minimum installation time (Simply as Plug-and-Play)
• Selectable target profile and target SNR margin
• Supports extensive LED indicators for network diagnosis
• Co-work with PLANET MC family Media Chassis (MC-700 / MC-1500/ MC-1500R / MC-1500R48)
• Compact in size, easy installation
Ordering Information
VC-231 Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter (1*RJ45, 1*VDSL2/RJ11,17a/30a)

Specification

Hardware Specification
Ports 10/100Base-TX：　1 RJ-45, Auto-Negotiation and Auto-MDI/MDI-X
VDSL：　1 RJ-11, female Phone Jack
PHONE：　Additional Splitter for POST connection
DIP Switch & Functionality • 4 position DIP switch
• CO / CPE mode select
• Selectable fast and interleaved mode
• Selectable target 17a / 30a profiles
• Selectable target SNR mode
Encoding • VDSL-DMT
　- ITU-T G.993.1 VDSL
　- ITU-T G.997.1
　- ITU-T G.993.2 VDSL2 (Profile 17a/30a Support)
LED Indicators • One Power
• 3 for RJ-11/VDSL2
• 2 for per RJ-45 10/100Base-TX port
Cabling • Ethernet
　　10Base-T: 2-pair UTP Cat.3,4,5 up to 100m (328ft)
　　100Base-TX: 2-pair UTP Cat.5, up to 100m (328ft)
• VDSL
　　Twisted-pair telephone wires (AWG24 or better) up to 1.4km
Performance* (Downstream / Upstream) • 17a profile
　300m -> 86/65Mbps
　400m -> 86/52Mbps
　600m -> 81/36Mbps
　800m -> 72/19Mbps
　1000m -> 60/9Mbps
　1200m -> 59/6Mbps
　1400m -> 50/2Mbps

• 30a profile
　300m -> 100/100Mbps
　400m -> 90/90Mbps
　600m -> 61/40Mbps
　800m -> 54/8Mbps
Power Requirement 5V DC, 2A
Power Consumption 6.6 Watts / 22 BTU
Dimension (W x D x H) 97 x 70 x 26 mm
Weight 199g
Environment
Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 50 Degree C
Relative Humidity: 10 ~ 90% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature: -10 ~ 70 Degree C
Relative Humidity: 10 ~ 90% (non-condensing)
Switch Specification
Switch Processing Scheme Store-and-Forward
Address Table 1K entries
Flow Control Back pressure for half duplex, IEEE 802.3x Pause Frame for full duplex
Switch fabric 0.2Gbps
Throughput (packet per second) 0.14Mpps
Network cables 10/100Base-TX:
2-Pair UTP Cat. 3,4, 5 (100meters, max.)
EIA / TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100meters, max.)
Standard Conformance
Regulation Compliance FCC Part 15 Class A, CE
Standards Compliance IEEE 802.3 10Base-T
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX
ITU-T
　- G.993.1 (VDSL)
　- G.997.1
　- G.993.2 VDSL2 (Profile 17a/30a)
* The actual data rate will vary on the quality of the copper wire and environment factors.
Ordering Information
VC-231 Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter (1*RJ45, 1*VDSL2/RJ11,17a/30a)

Download

Datasheet

Date Version Description Download
2009-11-26 1.0 VC-231

User's Manual

Date Version Description Download
2009-10-30 1.0 Initial release

EC Declaration

Date Version Description Download
2010-03-20 1.0 EC Declaration
Ordering Information
VC-231 Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter (1*RJ45, 1*VDSL2/RJ11,17a/30a)

Related Products

Photo Model Description
MC-1500 15-Slot Media Converter Chassis
MC-1500R 15-Slot Media Converter Chassis (AC Power)
MC-1500R48 15-Slot Media Converter Chassis (DC Power)
MC-700 7-Slot Media Converter Chassis
Ordering Information
VC-231 Ethernet over VDSL2 Converter (1*RJ45, 1*VDSL2/RJ11,17a/30a)