Compact Media Converter, 10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX, 2 km, 1300-nm Multimode, SC

Quick Facts

• Enables you to implement a 10-Mbps fiber network and migrate to 100 Mbps with a single unit.
• 10-/100-Mbps autosensing on the copper port. That means you can convert either 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX to fiber with the same unit!

Further Details

• Support half- and full-duplex operation.
• Link-Fault Detection for easy troubleshooting.
• Front-panel LEDs monitor activity.
• Three modes of operation.
• Compact size for space-effective installation in virtually any location.
• Universal 100-/240-VAC internal power supply. No need to mess with bulky AC/DC transformers.
• Multimode and single-mode versions available. Choose ST or SC connectors.

Connect 10-Mbps copper devices to your fiber-based cabling infrastructure, then migrate to Fast Ethernet later.

BLACK BOX® 10-/100-Mbps Autosensing Media Converters enable you to implement a 10-Mbps fiber network and migrate to 100 Mbps with a single unit. They’re ideal for futureproofing your fiber-to-desktop applications. When you upgrade a workstation to 100 Mbps, for example, all you have to do is change the network interface card. No other replacements are required.

These compact, 1U-high converters include a 100-/240-VAC internal power supply and are available in multimode and single-mode versions with ST® or SC connectors. Choose multimode for shorter distances (up to 2 kilometers [1.2 mi.]) and short-wave transmissions over 1300 nm in fiber accordance with the 100BASE-FX standard. Single-mode versions support distances up to 80 kilometers (49.7 mi.) and transmit over 1310- or 1550-nm fiber. They’re 100BASE-FX compliant.

Our 10-/100-Mbps Autosensing Media Converters include a Link-Fault Detection feature, which makes it much easier to detect faults. If a fault occurs, front-panel LEDs help you to isolate cable breaks. The converters also have a push button by the twisted-pair port for selecting a crossover workstation connection or a passthrough repeater/hub/switch connection.

The media converters have three modes of operation:

• PNP/Transparent, or autonegotiating, in which the converter configures automatically for 10 or 100 Mbps and half- or full-duplex.
• Force-10, in which the unit acts as a regular 10BASE-T/10BASE-FL converter.
• Force-100, in which the unit functions as a 100BASE-TX/100BASE-FX converter.

The default operation mode is PNP/Transparent. Also, you must operate the media converter in this mode to take advantage of the Link-Fault Detection feature.

Technical Specifications for Compact Media Converter, 10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX, 2 km, 1300-nm Multimode, SC:

• Fiber Cable Requirements LMC7005A-LMC7006A: Multimode duplex, 1300 nm;
• LMC7003A-R4-LMC7004A-R4, LMC7007A-LMC7008A: Single-mode duplex, 1310 nm;
• LMC7009A: Single-mode duplex, 1550 nm
• Full-Duplex Distance (Maximum) LMC7005A-LMC7006A: 2 km (1.2 mi.);
• LMC7003A-R4-LMC7004A-R4: 40 km (24.8 mi.);
• LMC7007A-LMC7009A: 80 km (49.7 mi.)
• Standards All: IEEE 802.3: 10BASE-T, 10BASE-FL;
• LMC7005A-LMC7006A also have: IEEE 802.3u: 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-SX;
• LMC7003A-R4-LMC7004A-R4, LMC7007A-LMC7009A also have: IEEE 802.3u: 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-FX
• CE Approval Yes
• Connectors LMC7005A, LMC7003A-R4, LMC7007A: (1) pair of ST, (1) RJ-45;
• LMC7006A, LMC7004A-R4, LMC7008ALMC7009A: (1) pair of SC, (1) RJ-45
• Indicators Twisted-pair and fiber ports: Link: On when link is established and all cables are connected; Act: Blinks when data is detected; 100: On when 100-Mbps data is detected;
• Twisted-pair ports also have: AN: On when PNP/Transparent mode is enabled; LFD: On when Link-Fault Detection is available (only in PNP/Transparent mode); PWR: On when unit has power
• Power 100/240 VAC (±10%), 50/60 Hz, 0.1/0.05 A
• Size 1.75″H (1U) x 4.7″W x 4.4″D (4.4 x 11.9 x 11.2 cm)
• Weight 1.3 lb. (0.6 kg)