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StarTech.com 1000 Mbps Gigabit Single Mode Fiber Media Converter LC 40km
- Attach multiple devices together or expand the number of devices connected to your existing network by using 2 transceiver/media converter
- Expand your network capacity and fulfill requirement with this 2 transceiver/media converter
- With 1000Base-T technology get up to 1000Mbps data transfer rate over twisted pair cable
- Desktop installation makes it ideal for deployments outside the wiring closet
- With Twisted Pair cable, get the desired data transfer rate up to a required distance
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This Gigabit Ethernet to SM Fiber converter lets you extend a Gigabit Ethernet network over single mode fiber at distances up to 40km (50 miles). The GbEFiber converter transparently converts 1000BaseT Ethernet into 1000BaseLXSX optical.
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The StarTech.com ET1000S40LC2 is a gigabit Ethernet-to-fiber media converter that links 1000BASE-T twisted-pair networking with single-mode LC fiber over distances up to 40 km, making it suitable for extending business or campus networks between distant locations.
Recommended For
- Network installers connecting Ethernet between separate buildings or remote network segments over an existing single-mode LC fiber run, when a compatible fiber endpoint is available at the far end.
- Facilities teams extending a 1GbE connection to remote cameras, traffic-monitoring equipment, or other networked systems across a large site.
- Organizations linking network areas where fiber is preferred to copper, such as routes where electrical interference is a concern.
- IT teams that need a standalone Ethernet-to-fiber converter for a fixed 1GbE link and want link-fault pass-through and remote-status indicators for basic troubleshooting.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- To connect a copper-Ethernet network in one building to a remote building, use the converter at the copper network’s fiber endpoint and a compatible fiber endpoint at the other end; this carries the network link over single-mode fiber without relying on a long copper run.
- When a switch or other network device has copper Ethernet but needs to connect to a single-mode fiber backbone, this converter bridges its RJ-45 connection to an LC fiber link, provided the far-end equipment supports a compatible fiber standard.
- At a stadium, auditorium, or other large venue, use it to bring a remote network segment onto the main network over single-mode fiber; devices in the remote area can then communicate across the fiber link at Gigabit Ethernet speeds, subject to the connected equipment and network.
- For a traffic-control or monitoring system located far from its main office, use the converter to carry its Ethernet connection over single-mode fiber; this lets the remote segment connect back to the office network without extending copper Ethernet across the whole route.
- Where electrical interference is a concern, such as a government or industrial site, use fiber for the network span and this converter to connect a copper-Ethernet device at the endpoint; the fiber segment avoids carrying the Ethernet signal over copper cabling through that span.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Connecting a 1000BASE-T twisted-pair Ethernet network to single-mode fiber over links up to 40 km |
| Network Standards And Protocols | IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) and IEEE 802.3z (1000BASE-SX/LX); TCP/IP |
| Fiber Link | Single-mode optical fiber at 1310 nm, with a maximum cable length of 40 km |
| Operation And Features | Supports full- or half-duplex operation, standalone use or installation in an ETCHS2U rackmount chassis, link-loss forwarding, remote monitor status, and two frame lengths |
| Power | Included AC adapter accepts 115–230 V AC at 0.36 A and supplies 12 V DC at 1.6 A; 4 W power consumption, positive center-tip polarity, Type M plug |
| Environmental Limits | Operating temperature: 0–60°C (32–140°F); storage temperature: −10–70°C (14–158°F); humidity: 10%–90% RH |
| Dimensions And Weight | 0.90 × 3.40 × 6.10 in; 0.90 lb |
| Included Items | Fiber media converter, universal power adapter, grounding screw, and instruction manual |
| Model Identifiers | StarTech.com ET1000S40LC2 |