Allied Telesis MCF3000/8SP network media converter Internal 1000 Mbit/s Stainless steel

The Allied Telesis MCF3000/8SP is an 8‑port SFP to 10/100/1000T media conversion blade for the MCF3000 series chassis. It provides SFP fiber connectivity and copper RJ‑45 ports to convert between fiber and twisted‑pair Ethernet at speeds up to 1000 Mbit/s. The module can operate in unmanaged mode or be managed when used with the MCF3000M management module. Its stainless steel housing offers durable construction suitable for enterprise and industrial installations.

Advantages

The blade supports both Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet, enabling flexible link speeds (10/100/1000). With eight SFP fiber ports and eight RJ‑45 Ethernet ports it consolidates multiple media conversions in one module. Managed operation is available via the MCF3000M module for centralized configuration and monitoring. Stainless steel construction improves durability and suitability for demanding environments.

Suitable for

• Converting fiber SFP links to copper Ethernet in data centers
• Expanding media options in enterprise network racks
• Industrial or harsh-environment networking where durable hardware is required
• Environments requiring a mix of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet links

Key specifications

• Model: Allied Telesis MCF3000/8SP (AT-MCF3000/8SP)
• Maximum data transfer rate: 1000 Mbit/s
• Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 8
• Fiber ports: 8 SFP ports
• Supported Ethernet standards: 10/100/1000 (Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet)
• Product colour / housing: Stainless steel

How to use

Install the MCF3000/8SP blade into a compatible MCF3000 series chassis. Insert appropriate SFP transceivers into the SFP slots and connect fiber cables to the transceivers; connect copper Ethernet cables to the RJ‑45 ports. If management and centralized configuration are required, install the MCF3000M management module in the chassis and configure the blade through the management interface. Verify link speeds and status LEDs after cabling.

Recommendations

Use SFP modules that match the required fiber type and distance (e.g., single-mode or multi-mode) and ensure the chassis firmware and management module (if used) are up to date. For reliable operation in industrial environments, mount the chassis in a properly ventilated rack and follow Allied Telesis guidelines for grounding and cabling.