Media Converters Benefits
- Extend LAN Distances by Using Fiber
Copper-based Ethernet connections are limited to a data transmission distance of only 100 meters when using UTP cable. By using an Ethernet to fiber conversion, fiber optic cabling can now be used to extend this link over a greater distance of up to 80 km.
- Maintain Investments in Existing Equipment
Migrate a local network to fiber while protecting your investment in existing copper-based hardware and maintaining the existing infrastructure.
- Protect Data from Interference
Electromagnetic interference or EMI can cause corruption of data over copper-based Ethernet links. Data transmitted over fiber optic cable however is completely immune to this type of noise, ensuring optimal data transmission.
- Speeds Conversion
Convert link speeds from 10Mbps to 100Mbps or from 100Mbps to 1000Mbps.
- Reliable Data Transmission
Considering the fact that a media converter is essentially two transceivers passing data back and forth to each other, it gives you stronger access and a smaller chance of losing any connection.
Media Converters Features
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SEAMLESS CONVERSION OF COPPER TO FIBER
Connect 10/100/1000/10G Ethernet to fiber segments without using crossover cables.
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AUTOSENSING PORTS
Allows media converters to automatically recognize the current local network's speed and adjust its own setting accordingly.
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SFP PORTS
Enables you to use a Small Form-factor Pluggable transceiver (SFP), either multimode or single-mode, to link the media converter to many kinds of fiber cable.
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AUTO MDI/MDI-X
Enables the device port to automatically detect the cable type (straight-through or cross-wired).
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STANDALONE OR CHASSIS-BASED
Standalone media converters are deployed to convert one copper connection to fiber, whereas chassis-based media converters can be installed in a variety of configurations for enterprise-wide deployment.
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802.3AF POE / 802.3AT POE+ SUPPORT
Power compatible PoE or PoE+ devices like access points, cameras and similar devices in areas without nearby power outlets via copper wiring.
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Enterprise LAN Extension
Extend LAN reach beyond the 100-meter limit of copper CATx cabling by converting links to fiber. Fiber links enable link distances of up to 80 km.
Security & Surveillance - IP Camera Backhaul
POE simplifies installation of IP security cameras by eliminating the need for a power circuit near the installed device. POE media converters power these devices and backhaul signals to remote data centers or operations centers.
Enterprise - Wireless Access Point Backhaul
POE media converters backhaul WiFi data and power access points.
Government & Defense - FIBER to the Desk
With an existing data rate in the LAN backbone at 100Mbps or Gigabit speeds, fiber can accommodate high-bandwidth applications such as streaming media and voice over IP for more secure desktop connections.
FIber Mode Conversion
Convert fiber links from multimode to single-mode, and vice versa.
White Paper
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