The TRENDnet TFC-1600 16-Bay Fiber Converter Chassis System provides a highly scalable, high-density rack-mount solution designed to centralize and organize multiple fiber media converters. This EIA-19" standard 2U hardware chassis accommodates up to 16 individual TFC series media converters, eliminating messy standalone external power adapters and creating a clean, structured backbone for fiber optic network expansions.
Engineered for mission-critical network architectures and enterprise server environments, the TFC-1600 features hot-swappable installation slots. Network administrators can seamlessly insert, service, or swap media converter modules on the fly without interrupting operation or powering down the rest of the chassis. To maximize systemic uptime, each converter bay is engineered with dedicated electrical power isolation, ensuring an isolated fault on a single module never brings down neighboring connection nodes.
The rugged steel sheet chassis operates with built-in cooling systems and supports optional dual redundant power supplies with an intelligent automatic load-sharing mechanism. For advanced diagnostic monitoring, the unit can be equipped with an optional SNMP management module, giving tech teams real-time visibility into link speeds, duplex statuses, internal cooling fan RPM variations, and input power safety metrics.
Key Features
- High-Density 16-Bay Structure: Consolidates up to 16 standalone TFC series fiber media converters into a single organized unit, dramatically optimizing server room rack real estate.
- Hot-Swappable Module Maintenance: Allows immediate toolless replacement or addition of network converters and power systems with zero required system downtime.
- Electrical Power Isolation Protection: Each independent terminal slot features built-in electrical isolation to isolate failures and maintain continuous uptime across remaining modules.
- Standard 19-Inch 2U Profile: Sized perfectly to drop directly into standard commercial enterprise data frames with included heavy-gauge mounting bracket accessories.
- Redundant Power Expansion Layer: Built to house an optional secondary backup power supply unit to create automatic load-sharing and fault-tolerant power protection.
- Optional SNMP Remote Monitoring: Accommodates a dedicated modular plug-in cards for real-time web interface administration, console tracking, and fan fault alerts.
- Comprehensive Diagnostic LED Array: Front-facing indicators keep staff informed of primary power line parameters, hardware module use indicators, and cooling system metrics.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | TFC-1600 |
| Chassis Capacity | 16 slots for housing up to 16 TFC series media converters |
| Management Interface Capacity | Supports optional TFC-1600MM module (1 x 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet RJ45 port and 1 x RS-232 Console port) |
| Management Protocols Supported | SNMP (v1, v2c, v3), ARP, IP, ICMP, UDP, TCP, TFTP, Telnet, BOOT, MIB II (with optional module installed) |
| Diagnostic LED Array | Power x 2, In Use x 2, Fan Fault x 2 |
| Power Input & Consumption | AC 100 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60Hz universal input Power Consumption: 150 Watts maximum |
| Power Overload Protection | All internal outputs protected from short circuit condition with automatic recovery routines |
| Cooling Infrastructure | Internal cooling fan design mounted directly at the rear exhaust panel |
| Environmental Limits | Operating Temp: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Operating Humidity: 10% ~ 90% non-condensing |
| Physical Footprint | 440 x 390 x 89 mm (17.3 x 15.4 x 3.5 inches) | Standard 19" Rack-Mount Size, 2U Height | Steel sheet metal housing | Approx. 7 kg (15.4 lbs) with single power brick unit |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, VCCI |