StarTech.com Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter - SM LC, 20 km

StarTech Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter, SM LC, 20 km, Ethernet Media Converter, GbE Converter, TAA

This StarTech.com ET91000SM20 Gigabit Ethernet media converter provides a reliable and cost-effective solution to extend your network connections over fiber optic cables up to 20 kilometers (12.4 miles). Designed for IT professionals, government agencies, and educational institutions, it offers a secure and high-performance link between copper-based Ethernet devices and fiber-optic networks. Its compatibility with Gigabit (1000 Mbps) copper and fiber protocols ensures seamless integration into existing infrastructure, facilitating future network upgrades without extensive hardware changes. The rugged steel enclosure enhances durability, making it suitable for challenging environments such as factories and warehouses. This converter reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI), providing a cleaner signal over longer distances compared to traditional copper Ethernet cables, and helps improve network security by leveraging fiber’s inherent resistance to eavesdropping.

The media converter features a pre-installed SFP transceiver with LC connectors, allowing flexibility in network design. The removable SFP module can be swapped out to adapt to different fiber types or future upgrades, ensuring longevity and adaptability. It supports full and half-duplex operation, along with autonegotiation or forced mode, making setup straightforward and tailored to your network needs. The device supports advanced diagnostic features, including Link Fault Passthrough, Auto Laser Shutdown, and Auto MDIX, simplifying troubleshooting and maintenance. Whether used as a standalone device or integrated into a rackmount chassis (sold separately), this converter offers versatile deployment options for extending your network reach.

Designed for reliability and ease of use, the ET91000SM20 comes with a two-year warranty, free lifetime technical support, and complies with environmental standards such as EU RoHS and WEEE. Its support for Jumbo Frames up to 9.6K further optimizes data transfer efficiency. This media converter is ideal for extending network coverage to remote locations, improving security, and preparing your infrastructure for future fiber-based switches and devices, ensuring your network remains scalable and robust for years to come.

Features:

• Fast, hassle-free setup

• Rugged steel enclosure for durability

• Compatible with Gigabit (1000 Mbps) copper (IEEE 802.3ab, 1000BASE-T) and fiber (IEEE 802.3z, 1000BASE-LX) protocols

• Supports full or half-duplex operation, with autonegotiation or forced mode

• Removable SFP module with LC fiber connector, easily replaceable to adapt to network changes

• Supports up to 9,600 Jumbo Frames for efficient data transfer

• Includes Link Fault Passthrough (LFP), Auto Laser Shutdown (ALS), and Auto MDIX for simplified diagnostics

• Extends network connections up to 20 km (12.4 miles) using single-mode LC fiber-optic cable at 1310 nm

• Supports standalone operation or integration into rackmount chassis (sold separately)

• Backed by a 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support