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StarTech MCMGBSCMM055 Fiber Media Converter - 1000Base-SX - 550m - Multi Mode - Fiber to Ethernet Converter - Fiber to Copper Converter
- Convert and extend a Gigabit Ethernet connection up to 550m over multimode SC fiber
- Provides a cost-effective Ethernet copper to fiber or fiber to copper link
- LFP mode on fiber / copper sides
- Compact design and wall mountable with easy installation
- SC connection (fiber) and RJ45 connection (copper)
- Fiber to Ethernet Converter with
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Convert and extend a Gigabit Ethernet connection up to 550m over MM SC fiber - F
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The StarTech MCMGBSCMM055 is a Gigabit fiber media converter that links RJ45 Ethernet to 1000BASE-SX multimode SC fiber for runs up to 550 meters, making it suitable for businesses and network installers extending copper Ethernet between rooms or buildings.
Recommended For
- Network installers connecting a remote building, work area, or subnet to an existing 1000BASE-SX multimode SC fiber backbone, when the fiber run is within 550 m and the endpoint needs an RJ45 Ethernet connection.
- IT teams bridging a copper Ethernet device or network switch to multimode fiber when they need a compact, standalone converter rather than a new fiber-equipped switch.
- Facilities or campus network staff extending a Gigabit link to a remote office, lab, or workgroup over multimode fiber, while keeping the copper Ethernet handoff at the destination.
- Technicians who want a simple point-to-point fiber-to-Ethernet link with basic link/activity LEDs and little setup; a verified PB Tech owner describes connecting a pair as straightforward.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- To connect two buildings on a campus that already have multimode SC fiber, place a converter at each end between the fiber run and copper Ethernet equipment; this can extend the LAN without replacing copper-only switches.
- When a remote office or work area is beyond the practical reach of its copper Ethernet run, use a matched pair of converters over compatible multimode fiber; network devices at either end can communicate across the fiber link.
- To connect a copper-only switch or Ethernet device to an existing multimode fiber backbone, use the converter as the bridge between RJ45 Ethernet and SC fiber; the existing fiber infrastructure can remain in place.
- For a home network running fiber to a detached building, convert the fiber back to Ethernet at the far end so a standard router, switch, or wired device can join the LAN; the fiber type and connectors must match the converter.
- When upgrading an older network segment, use the converter to connect a copper Ethernet port to a compatible Gigabit multimode fiber link; the connection can operate at Gigabit speed when the fiber path and equipment at both ends support it.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Extending a Gigabit Ethernet connection between copper and multimode-fiber network segments over distances up to 550 m |
| Fiber And Ethernet Connectivity | 1000BASE-SX over multimode optical fiber at 850 nm, with SC fiber and RJ45 copper connections |
| Network Standards And Protocols | Supports IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX, 802.3ab 1000BASE-T, 802.3u 100BASE-TX, 802.3 10BASE-T, 802.3x full-duplex flow control, 802.1q VLAN pass-through, TCP/IP, and Gigabit Ethernet |
| Data Rate And Link Handling | 1 Gbps transfer rate with non-blocking, full wire-speed forwarding and Link Fault Pass-through support |
| Status Indicators | LEDs indicate Gigabit link, fiber link/activity, copper link/activity, and power |
| Power And Adapter | AC adapter included; 100–240 V AC input at 0.5 A, 5 V DC output at 2.6 A, 5 W power consumption, center-positive polarity, plug type N |
| Operating Environment | Operating temperature 0–50 °C; storage temperature −10–70 °C; humidity 5%–90% RH |
| Physical Specifications | Compact, wall-mountable design; 1.00 × 3.80 × 2.80 in; 0.44 lb; black |
| Included Items | Media converter, universal power adapter for NA/JP, UK, EU, and ANZ, and quick-start guide |
| Model Identifiers | StarTech.com MCMGBSCMM055 |