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Black Box LPS500 Gigabit Ethernet PoE Media Converter (LPS500A-MM-SC-R3)
- Now supports up to 30 W, 802.3at
- Compliant to EN62368
- A low-cost, economical solution for powering PoE devices CATx
- Powered device (PD) signature sending detects when a PoE device is connected.
- Protects against damage caused by overcurrent events and offers undercurrent detection.
- Link fault passthrough monitors both copper and fiber receive ports for loss of signal.
- Far-end fault detection prevents the loss of valuable data from it being sent over an invalid link.
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,RoHS compliant. Connect Gigabit-speed fiber optic to a 10-/100-/1000-Mbps copper UTP segment while also powering 802.3af devices at the end of the CAT5 run. This PoE PSE Gigabit Media Converter from Black Box enables you to transparently connect copper cabling to multimode fiber as an economical way to extend Ethernet communications well beyond the 100-meter (327-foot) CATx limit.,Along with matching copper to interference-free fiber at Gigabit speeds, the converter doubles as power sourcing equipment (PSE) for Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices plugged in on the copper side. Using existing UTP cabling for both data communications and 48-VDC power simplifies a network application in terms of provisioning power and maintaining equipment.,It's particularly ideal for locating equipment where electrical access is inconvenient or just too expensive to locate. Install PoE-compatible security cameras and wireless access points in areas without any nearby power outlets while reducing your overall power consumption, too. Plus, the PoE PSE Gigabit Media Converter has extensive power management features, including overcurrent protection, undercurrent detection, minimum load sensing, and PSE MDI power enable/disable.,For reliable data communications, the media converter boasts link fault pass-through (LFP) capabilities, monitoring receive ports on both the fiber and copper sides for loss of signal. If signaling is lost on one media port, it automatically disables the transmit (TX) signal to the other media port.,Additionally, a far-end fault (FEF) function enables the converter to cease sending a link pulse to a link partner if signaling on the fiber receive (RX) port is lost. The link partner will also synchronously stop sending data. This way, you don't lose valuable data transmitted over an invalid link.,Copper port auto negotiates for network speed and features Auto MDI-X for easy cabling.,LEDs indicate when it is feeding PoE power as well as when power is interrupted.
Product information
| Brand | Black Box |
| Included Components | Information Not Available |
| Color | Information Not Available |
| Item Weight | 2.6 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Black Box Corporation |
| UPC | 822088150596 |
| Series | LPS500 |
| Item model number | LPS500AMMSCR3 |
| Product Dimensions | 10.1 x 8.4 x 3.4 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10.1 x 8.4 x 3.4 inches |
| Date First Available | October 23, 2023 |
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Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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Return Policies
- Return for refund until: January 31, 2026
- Return for replacement until: January 31, 2026
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- Support Phone: 1-877-877-2269
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The Black Box LPS500A-MM-SC-R3 is a Gigabit Ethernet PoE media converter that connects 10/100/1000-Mbps copper Ethernet to 1000-Mbps multimode fiber and can provide up to 30 W of PoE power. It suits network installers connecting remote PoE devices over multimode fiber.
Recommended For
- Network installers extending a Gigabit link beyond copper’s reach to one remote PoE device, such as a camera or access point, over compatible multimode fiber.
- Facilities or security teams connecting a remote IP camera to a fiber-backed network while supplying up to 30 W of PoE over the camera’s CATx cable.
- Network teams bridging a copper Ethernet segment to an SC multimode fiber link where a single PoE-powered endpoint is needed at the far end.
- Administrators of point-to-point fiber links who want link-fault passthrough to help expose a loss of signal on the fiber or copper side.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- For a remote IP camera on a fiber-backed security link, place the converter near the camera to turn the fiber connection into Ethernet and provide PoE over the final copper run; the camera can connect without a separate power feed at its mounting point, if it is compatible with the converter’s PoE output.
- When installing a Wi-Fi access point in a distant office area, use the converter to carry the network connection over a compatible multimode-fiber link and deliver PoE on the Ethernet cable to the access point; this can avoid running a long copper Ethernet line from the network closet.
- To connect a PoE device across a building or site where the copper run would exceed typical Ethernet cabling limits, use fiber for the longer network segment and the converter for the final Ethernet-and-power connection; the result is a fiber-extended link without a separate power cable at the PoE device.
- For a camera or access point at a site with electrical noise near copper cabling, use fiber for the network backhaul and PoE for the short device-side Ethernet connection; fiber’s resistance to electromagnetic interference can help keep the long link from picking up that noise.
- When adding a single remote PoE endpoint to an existing copper-based network, use the converter as a standalone copper-to-fiber connection rather than replacing the network switch; it can bridge the copper network to a compatible fiber run and power one PoE device at the far end.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | PoE network connectivity for printers, laptops, and cameras using PoE, SFP, or RJ45 interfaces |
| Ports And Interfaces | 2 ports with PoE, SFP, and RJ45 interfaces |
| Physical Specifications | 1.6 × 6.2 × 5.2 inches; weighs 2.6 pounds |
| Model Identifiers | Black Box PS500A-MM-SC-R3 |