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StarTech.com Single Mode SC Fiber Ethernet Media Converter - 1000BASE-LX Gigabit Fiber Optic to Copper Bridge - 10/100/1000 Network 10km
- Converts and extends a Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps) network up to 10 km over single-mode fiber on 1000BASE-LX networks
- Provides a cost-effective Ethernet to fiber/copper to fiber link
- Supports a maximum distance of 10 km over single mode duplex fiber optic cable (SC connection)
- Compact design and wall mountable
- Non-blocking full wire-speed forwarding rate
- Provides DIP switch supporting Link Fault Pass-through function
- LED Indicators for simple Ethernet/fiber network link monitoring
- 1310 nm wavelength
- Supports IEEE 802.1q Tag VLAN pass through
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Convert and extend a Gigabit Ethernet connection up to 10km over SM SC fiber - F
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The StarTech.com MCMGBSCSM10 is a Gigabit Ethernet media converter that links 10/100/1000 copper Ethernet to 1000BASE-LX single-mode fiber over distances up to 10 km, making it suitable for extending network connections between buildings or across long runs.
Recommended For
- Network installers connecting a remote building or campus endpoint to an existing Gigabit network over compatible single-mode SC fiber, when the copper-side device needs an RJ45 connection.
- IT teams extending a copper Ethernet connection across a long fiber backbone to a remote subnet, where the fiber link uses compatible 1000BASE-LX equipment.
- Organizations that need a standalone copper-to-fiber or fiber-to-copper link and prefer a small converter with an included power adapter over adding a managed network switch.
- Teams bridging 10/100/1000BASE-T copper equipment to a 1 Gbps fiber link, provided their fiber equipment and cabling match the converter’s single-mode SC and 1000BASE-LX requirements.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- To connect a detached garage, workshop, or office to a home or business network, use a compatible fiber endpoint at the other end of the single-mode run; the converter bridges the fiber link to copper Ethernet equipment that lacks a fiber port.
- When a network must reach a separate building or remote area beyond a practical copper run, use compatible fiber equipment at both ends to carry the Ethernet connection over single-mode fiber; the link can serve a remote network segment without requiring the endpoint switch to have a fiber port.
- To attach a copper-only switch or router to an existing fiber backbone, place the converter at the network edge; it translates between the device’s Ethernet connection and the compatible fiber link, letting the existing copper equipment remain in service.
- When extending a network that uses VLANs to another room or building, use the converter in the fiber link between Ethernet devices; it passes VLAN-tagged traffic so the connected network equipment can continue handling VLAN configuration.
- For a remote office or work area that needs a wired connection to the main site, use the converter to link its local Ethernet equipment to the site’s fiber path; users can reach the wider network over the link, subject to the capacity and configuration of the connected network.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Connecting a Gigabit Ethernet copper network to a single-mode fiber link for network extension over distances up to 10 km |
| Conversion And Network Standards | Ethernet-to-fiber media converter supporting 10/100/1000 Ethernet and IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3x, and 802.1q VLAN pass-through |
| Fiber Optics And Distance | 1000BASE-LX over single-mode fiber at 1310 nm, with a maximum link distance of 10 km and SC fiber connection |
| Ports And Connectivity | SC fiber and RJ-45 network connectivity; supports TCP/IP |
| Forwarding And Link Features | 1 Gbps transfer rate with non-blocking, full wire-speed forwarding; DIP-switch Link Fault Pass-through and LED link/activity indicators |
| Power And Included Adapter | AC adapter included; 100–240 V AC input, 5 V DC output, 2.6 A output current, and 5 W power consumption |
| Physical And Environmental | Compact, wall-mountable design measuring 1.00 × 3.80 × 2.80 inches and weighing 0.44 lb; operates from 0 to 50°C and stores from −10 to 70°C at 5%–90% RH |
| Included Accessories | Universal power adapter for NA/JP, UK, EU, and ANZ, plus a quick-start guide |
| Model Identifiers | StarTech.com MCMGBSCSM10 |