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Transition Networks Mini Fast Ethernet Media Converter
- Fiber integration
- Extend network distance
- Low-latency design
- Auto-negotiation (802.3u)
- AutoCross
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Fiber Integration
Used in pairs or as a single unit, this mini media converter will ease the integration of fiber optic cabling into copper-rich Fast Ethernet environments
Extend Network
Distance Fiber supports the transmission of Fast Ethernet data over much longer distances than is possible twisted pair
Low-Latency
Design As a layer-1 design, this Mini converter will retransmit Fast Ethernet signals without any store-and-forward packet inspection delays found in other layer-2 devices
Wall Mountable| Form Factor: Rack-mountable| Form Factor: Desktop| Green Compliant: Yes| Green Compliance Certificate/Authority: RoHS| Green Compliance Certificate/Authority: WEEE. .
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The Transition Networks M/E-TX-FX-01(SC) is a Fast Ethernet media converter that connects 10/100Base-TX copper networking with 100Base-FX fiber, making it suitable for network installations that need fiber integration or longer-distance links.
Recommended For
- Network technicians connecting a 100BASE-TX copper segment to existing 100BASE-FX multimode fiber with SC connectors, such as a link between equipment rooms or buildings, within the specified 2 km fiber reach and with a compatible device at the other end.
- IT teams maintaining Fast Ethernet equipment that needs a simple copper-to-fiber connection, without replacing the existing 100BASE-TX endpoint or redesigning the link.
- Installers working in a cramped wiring closet or equipment area who need a compact, standalone media converter for a fixed 100BASE-TX-to-100BASE-FX connection.
- Network operators who need a straightforward physical-layer Fast Ethernet link where the converter passes traffic at line speed rather than performing Layer 2 store-and-forward packet inspection.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- To connect a copper-only Fast Ethernet device to an existing multimode fiber run, place the converter at the device end; it translates RJ-45 100Base-TX to SC 100Base-FX, with a specified fiber reach of up to 2 km when the fiber and far-end equipment are compatible.
- To link two copper-only network devices across a fiber route, use a compatible converter at each end. This can extend a Fast Ethernet connection beyond the copper segment’s reach, provided the multimode SC fiber and link equipment match.
- When a site has a fiber connection but a switch, workstation, or other endpoint only has Ethernet over RJ-45, use the converter as the copper-to-fiber handoff. The connection remains Fast Ethernet, up to 100 Mbps.
- For a fiber-to-the-desk or remote work-area connection, use the converter where the fiber path meets a 100Base-TX device. It provides a local RJ-45 connection, but does not upgrade the endpoint or link beyond 100 Mbps.
- Where space is limited near a network device, the mini standalone converter can sit at the copper/fiber transition point. Its port LEDs provide a quick visual check for power, link, and activity.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Connecting a 10/100Base-TX Ethernet device to a 100Base-FX multimode fiber link |
| Network Technology And Interfaces | 10/100Base-TX over RJ-45 to 100Base-FX over multimode fiber with an SC connector |
| Power | 2.6 W |
| Color | Black |
| Brand And Model | Transition Networks M/E-TX-FX-01(SC) |