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Tripp Lite series N785-MDC-1SCSC 1 Gb SC to 1 Gb SC Gigabit Mode Converter - 850 nm and 1310 nm Compatible, Up to 10 km (6.2 mi.) - Black - Metal Box
- N785-MDC-1SCSC 1 Gb SC Mode Converter, External power supply (Input: 100240V, 50/60 Hz, 0.35A; Output: 12V 1A) with 4.5 ft. (1.4 m) cord, (4) International plug adapters (North America, Europe, U.K., Australia), Quick Start Guide
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Customizes Your Network Extension over Fiber Optic CableThis network mode converter works with a variety of SC cables to convert a multimode fiber signal to a singlemode fiber optic signal and extend it to a second network device. The mode conversion allows your network connection to reach hubs, switches and other devices located up to 10 kilometers ( 6.2 miles) away. The N785-MDC-1SCSC is ideal for network engineers migrating toward higher-density data centers. LEDs Indicate Installation Performance and Diagnostic FunctionsEasy-to-read LEDs on the side of the mode converter indicate essential status information, including network speed and connection, signal diagnostics and unit power.
LEDs indicate when a fiber cable has been severed or another cause of disruption in service has occurred. Protective Metal Housing Built to Withstand a Variety of HazardsThe rugged metallic case is designed to operate in temperatures ranging from 0 to 70 degrees Celsius (
LEDs indicate when a fiber cable has been severed or another cause of disruption in service has occurred. Protective Metal Housing Built to Withstand a Variety of HazardsThe rugged metallic case is designed to operate in temperatures ranging from 0 to 70 degrees Celsius (
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Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years
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- Return for refund until: January 31, 2026
- Return for replacement until: January 31, 2026
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The Tripp Lite N785-MDC-1SCSC is a 1 Gb SC-to-SC Gigabit mode converter for network technicians and organizations connecting compatible fiber links over distances up to 10 km (6.2 mi.).
Recommended For
- Network administrators connecting a multimode SC fiber segment to a singlemode SC segment while keeping the link at Gigabit Ethernet speeds.
- IT teams extending an SC fiber link between network devices across a building or campus when the route is within the converter’s stated 550 m to 10 km range.
- Data-center network engineers working with SC fiber who need to bridge multimode and singlemode links during a network migration.
- Installers who want a standalone, externally powered fiber mode converter with status LEDs for checking link and signal conditions.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- When a network closet’s equipment uses multimode fiber but the building backbone is singlemode, use the converter at the fiber-mode boundary to carry a 1 Gbps link over the longer singlemode run without replacing the existing multimode-side equipment, provided the connected optics and SC cabling are compatible.
- For a long fiber link between buildings or remote network closets, use it where an existing multimode connection must transition to singlemode fiber; the likely result is a Gigabit connection over a longer route, subject to compatible equipment, cabling, and link distance.
- When connecting older multimode fiber equipment to a singlemode fiber plant, use the converter to bridge the two fiber modes; this can help retain compatible existing equipment while extending the link, rather than changing the whole fiber path.
- In a server room or data-center fiber run, use it where a short multimode segment needs to connect into a longer singlemode path; the expected outcome is a 1 Gbps fiber link across the mixed-mode route, within the product’s supported distance and cabling limits.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Converting 1 Gb SC optical connections for hubs, switches, and other compatible devices |
| Conversion And Interface | 1 Gb SC-to-SC optical mode conversion |
| Compatibility | Compatible with Tripp Lite series and devices such as hubs and switches |
| Maximum Temperature Rating | 158°F |
| Product Weight | 1.1 lb |
| Model Identifiers | Tripp Lite N785-MDC-1SCSC |