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Stratos Lightwave Offers High-Density, Low-Profile Rack Kit for Its Video Media Converters CHICAGO, April 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stratos Lightwave LLC is announcing a new rack kit for its compact line of Video Media Converters (VMCs). Also available as a throw down unit with cover, the rack kit provides as many as 18 channels of BNC-to-fiber conversion in a 19" rack unit that's only 1RU high. This product is designed for applications including field production, studio infrastructure links, cable broadcasting networks, outside broadcast trucks and vans, video distribution in conventions and conference centers, or anywhere high-density broadcast video aggregation and transport is needed. Stratos Lightwave's VMCR-18-X Video Media Converter Rack includes redundant 110/220VAC power supplies capable of powering 18 Stratos VMCs. A built-in Digital Diagnostic Monitoring Interface (DDMI) allows for remote identification and monitoring of the functions of all 18 VMCs via a standard 10/100 Ethernet-compliant web-enabled port. The unit can be populated with any mix of Stratos VMC or Mini VMC simplex receivers and/or simplex transmitters, with any combination of SD or HD protocols. Set-up changes are easy, since the VMC transceivers simply plug into place. The front panel of the media converter rack is equipped with 18 industry- standard 75 ohm single-ended female BNC connectors, and are intended for incoming and/or outgoing electrical TX/RX signals. The rear of the unit is fitted with a fiber strain relief shelf, which allows the user a choice of fiber cable management systems based on a variety of SM fiber cables. Other features of the rack unit include front panel transmitter/receiver LED indicators to provide a quick indication of whether transmitters or receivers have been installed inside each unit port, front panel power supply and temperature status LEDs, and a front panel channel ID strip. Two versions of the rack unit are being offered. The VMCR-18-R comes with sliding side rails to allow installation into a standard 19" rack. These rails have an adjustment range of 20 to 30", and they make it easy to slide out the unit for quick installation or change-overs. The other version is the VMCR-18-T throw-down unit, and it comes with a top cover instead of side rails. Pending certifications for these racks include UL 1950, CE Directive 73/23/ECC and FCC Class B, Subpart 15. Both the rack-mount and throw-down versions are available now, with delivery times of 6 - 8 weeks. Pricing varies depending on version desired and quantity ordered, and it is competitive with the physically-larger, lower- density hardware from other vendors which provides similar functionality. Visit http://www.stratoslightwave.com/PDF/615-VMCR-18-X.pdf for product data sheets. To obtain additional information, contact Mark Benton at Stratos Lightwave LLC, 7444 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL USA 60706-4549. Phone: 800.323.6858 FAX: 708.867.4140 E-mail: URL: http://www.stratoslightwave.com/ . Stratos Lightwave LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Stratos International, Inc. Stratos International, Inc. (NASDAQ:STLW) produces electronic and optical subsystems and components for high data rate networking and data storage in enterprise, telecommunications, broadcast, military and industrial applications. In the optical arena, Stratos produces optical transceivers and integrated products in a variety of data rates and communication protocols. Stratos also produces a wide range of fiber optic, RF and microwave components and cable assemblies. Stratos' Tsunami products are components and modules that separate, combine, and route light, for high- bandwidth optical communication applications. DATASOURCE: Stratos Lightwave LLC CONTACT: Mark Benton of Stratos International, Inc., +1-708-867-9600, or PR Contact, Wanda Arakaki of Technically Speaking Marketing, +1-847-480-7787 (do not publish) Web site: http://www.stratoslightwave.com/ http://www.stratoslightwave.com/PDF/615-VMCR-18-X.pdf

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