StarTech.com MCM110SC2 10/100 Multi Mode Fiber Ethernet Media Converter with SC Connector - 2 km Range

StarTech 10/100 Fiber to Ethernet Media Converter Multi Mode SC 2 km, TAA

The StarTech.com MCM110SC2 10/100 Multi Mode Fiber Ethernet Media Converter offers a reliable and cost-effective solution for extending Ethernet networks over multimode fiber. Designed to seamlessly convert 10Base-T or 100Base-Tx Ethernet signals to 100Base-Fx optical signals, this external media converter enables network administrators to connect remote locations up to 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) apart. Its compatibility with most 3COM™, Cisco™, Lucent™, and Nortel™ networks makes it a versatile addition to existing infrastructure, fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 standards for interoperability and performance. The compact design allows for easy deployment in various environments, making it suitable for enterprise, industrial, and campus networks.Ensuring simple network management, the converter features LED indicators for quick link monitoring of Ethernet and fiber connections. It supports jumbo packets up to 9K in converter mode and offers flow control (Pause) to prevent packet loss during high traffic periods. The device provides switch configuration options for half or full duplex transfer mode on the fiber port, optimizing network performance based on specific requirements. Additionally, it supports IEEE 802.1q VLAN pass-through and transparent Q-in-Q double tagged frames, facilitating advanced network segmentation and security. Link Fault Pass Through (LFP) enhances network reliability by automatically indicating link failures, allowing for prompt troubleshooting.Built with a focus on environmental sustainability, the media converter is environmentally friendly, TAA compliant, and certified under the EU RoHS and WEEE directives. Weighing only about 3 ounces and featuring a durable, compact form factor, it is suitable for deployment in space-constrained locations. Backed by a two-year warranty and lifetime technical support from StarTech.com, this converter ensures long-term serviceability and peace of mind. Whether upgrading existing fiber infrastructure or establishing new remote links, the MCM110SC2 delivers solid performance and scalability in a straightforward, plug-and-play package.

Features:

• LED Indicators for simple Ethernet/Fiber network link monitoring

• Supports jumbo packets up to 9K in converter mode

• Supports flow control (Pause) to manage network traffic

• Switch configuration available for half/full duplex transfer mode on FX port

• Supports IEEE 802.1q Tag VLAN pass thru for network segmentation

• Supports transparent Q-in-Q double tagged frames

• Includes Link Fault Pass Through (LFP) for reliable link status detection

• Compact, external design suitable for space-saving deployment

• Compatible with most 3com, Cisco, Lucent, and Nortel networks

• Maximum multimode fiber distance of 2 km (1.2 miles)