E-link Launches LNK-AI2402M-OEO-3R AI Smart Managed 10G (3R) OEO Converter for Engineers

E-link Releases the LNK-AI2402M-OEO-3R AI Smart Managed 10G (3R) OEO Converter

E-link has introduced the LNK-AI2402M-OEO-3R, an AI Smart Managed 10G (3R) OEO (Optical-Electrical-Optical) converter engineered for engineers, network architects, and technical evaluators who require transparent, protocol-agnostic signal regeneration across 10G optical links. Rather than acting as a conventional media converter, the device performs full 3R regeneration and adds an integrated management layer that exposes real-time diagnostics without external test equipment.

Operating Principle: Full 3R Regeneration

The converter receives an optical signal on one SFP/SFP+ port, converts it to the electrical domain, and retransmits it on the second port. Because all processing occurs in the electrical domain, the unit is transparent to higher-layer protocols and independent of framing or line coding. The 3R function delivers three distinct benefits: Re-amplify restores signal amplitude, Re-shape rebuilds the pulse waveform to remove distortion and jitter accumulation, and Re-time regenerates the clock reference. Together these stages extend reach and isolate link segments without introducing protocol dependencies.

Multi-Rate and Protocol Coverage

The LNK-AI2402M-OEO-3R supports a broad rate range of 1.25G / 2.5G / 3.125G / 5G / 8.5G / 10.3125G / 11.3G / 12.5G, with rate selection configurable through software or front-panel DIP switches. It is suited to network backbone deployments across SAN, LAN, and MAN environments and supports multiple 10G protocols:

• SDH/SONET STM-64 / OC-192
• 10G Fiber Channel
• 10G Ethernet

Optical wavelength conversion across 1310nm, 1550nm, CWDM, and DWDM is supported, enabling flexible re-mapping between fiber segments.

Key Technical Specifications

AI Smart Managed Monitoring

A defining feature is the integrated management layer accessible via a self-developed mobile app or web interface. The system continuously reports service-board temperature, voltage, and current, along with per-port diagnostics for both SFP slots, including link status, PN/SN, TX power, RX power, and full DDM information. A built-in front-panel screen displays current, voltage, temperature, TX/RX optical power, and data rate page by page. The unit further supports fiber port alarms, scheduled reset, and loop-back testing for rapid fault isolation—capabilities that reduce reliance on dedicated external test equipment during installation and maintenance.

Deployment Scenarios

Designed for network backbones and lab environments, the converter is appropriate for R&D laboratories, data centers, and telecommunication rooms. It can be used for desktop deployment or mounted in a standard 14-slot rack, making it practical for both field troubleshooting and dense equipment rooms. Real-time status monitoring and multi-level alerting streamline maintenance workflows and lower long-term operational costs.

Compliance and Reliability

The LNK-AI2402M-OEO-3R carries ISO9001, CE, FCC Part 15 Class A, and RoHS approvals, and is rated for an MTBF exceeding 200,000 hours across a -20°C to 70°C operating range—providing a reliable, standards-aligned basis for engineering evaluation of 10G optical regeneration requirements.