Copper to fiber media converters are well fitted for point-to-point connections.įiber to fiber media converters can provide connectivity between multimode and single mode fiber, dual fiber and single fiber, and support wavelength conversion.
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Copper to fiber media converter includes Ethernet ones providing connectivity for Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet devices TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) ones enabling to extend traditional TDM telecom protocols copper connections serial-to-fiber ones providing fiber extension for serial protocol copper connections. There are copper to fiber media converters and fiber to fiber media converters, which can be divided further.Ĭopper to fiber media converters enable connections of copper-based Ethernet devices over extended distances via a fiber optic link, which protects data from noise and interference and future-proofs a network with additional bandwidth capacity. Due to the compact size, mini media converters are much welcomed in large network environments. Its advantages are DIP (dual in-line package) switch functions, which can satisfy different needs. The chips of mini media converters are better than those of standard ones. While commercial media converters with operating temperature of -10˚C to 55˚C are designed for typical office and data center environments where ambient temperature is controlled. They are commonly used in building automation, oil and gas drilling and mining, traffic management, weather tracking and other industrial and outdoor applications. Industrial media converters are specially designed for harsh environments, providing highly efficient media conversion in extreme temperatures from -40˚C to 85˚C, high shock and vibration. Thus they are used in high-density spaces such as data centers or computer rooms.įigure 2: FS Chassis-Based Media Converter. It is convenient for management when many converters are needed in a large network. Chassis-based media converters include a number of independent media converters and a chassis capable of housing a dozen of converters. It is suitable for applications in environments with limited space such as telecommunication cabinets or a distribution box.
Stand-alone media converters are compact, and easy to deploy, saving lots of costs and space. Standalone vs Chassis-Based Media Converter A case of PoE media converter is shown in the picture below. Thus it is widely used for connecting security cameras and wireless access points in some inaccessible areas to Gigabit backbone. It can power devices like IP phones, videoconferencing equipment, IP cameras and WiFi devices over copper cabling. Power-over-Ethernet or PoE media converters achieve reliable and cost-effective fiber distance extension for PoE-powered devices, providing power to network devices over the same copper cable used for data. For complex environments such as large data centers and enterprise networks, managed media converters are preferable choices for better management, security and reliability. Managed media converter has the functions of networking monitoring, fault detection and remote management, enabling network administrators to completely control the data, bandwidth and traffic. Unmanaged media converters are good enough for a small company or campus when simple use and management is needed. It allows simple communication with other devices but does not have the monitoring and management functions.
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Unmanaged media converters are plug-and-play, making it easy to install and troubleshoot for newbies. There are unmanaged, managed, PoE, standalone, chassis-based, mini, industrial media converters etc. There are a variety of media converters that support different network protocols, data rates, cabling and connector types. Media Converter Types and Selection Guide
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