Transition Networks S3220-1040 Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter

The TRANSITION S3220-1040 is a Gigabit Ethernet media converter with one RJ-45 network port and one USB port, suited to IT and network users connecting 10/100/1000Base-T equipment over distances up to 328 feet.

Recommended For

• Network engineers connecting a 10/100/1000Base-T device to a fiber link who need a managed, standalone network interface device with an SFP slot.
• Service-provider or enterprise teams managing network handoffs that need remote link monitoring, Link OAM diagnostics, or IP-based and in-band management.
• Installers matching a fiber connection to a specific site’s link requirements, provided they select a compatible SFP module for the fiber type and distance.
• Network teams extending managed edge services that use features such as VLAN, QoS, jumbo frames, and bandwidth allocation across a copper-to-fiber link.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• When a network switch or other Ethernet device with an RJ-45 port needs to connect to a fiber backbone, the S3220-1040 provides a copper-to-fiber handoff; the SFP module and fiber type must match the link.
• For a link between buildings or distant network areas, it can connect copper Ethernet equipment to a fiber run, helping avoid relying on a long copper segment; achievable distance depends on the selected SFP and fiber.
• At an enterprise or service-provider Ethernet handoff, network staff can use it as a managed link endpoint and check or manage the connection remotely instead of treating it as a basic unmanaged converter.
• Where a managed fiber link needs traffic separation or prioritization, administrators can use the S3220 series’ VLAN and QoS features to apply network policies across the connection.

Spec Summary