SMI-100 Fast Ethernet Converters

100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Fiber Mode Conversion

100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Fiber Media Converters
Extend network distances up to 120km
SC, LC and ST Media Converters
Advanced Features: Link Pass-Through, Far-End Fault, Auto-MDIX
Manage via SNMP, CLI - Telnet/SSH, Internet browser, or
PerleVIEW Central Management Platform

Perle’s advanced line of Managed Fast Ethernet Media Converters, transparently connects UTP ethernet copper to multimode or single mode fiber. While providing an economical means of extending your existing copper based network connection, these media converters are SNMP manageable to enable complete control and status viewing of your fiber links.

Perle Fast Ethernet Managed Media Converters come standard with extensive cost and time saving features. In addition, a lifetime warranty and free worldwide technical support make Perle's Managed Fast Ethernet Converters the smart choice for IT professionals.

SMI-100 Managed Fast Ethernet Media Converter Features

Configuration Mode selection	Select whether the module is to use the on-board DIP switches or enable the management module in the chassis to manage
Auto-MDIX	Auto-MDIX (automatic medium-dependant interface crossover) detects the signaling on the 100Base-TX interface to determine the type of cable connected (straight-through or crossover) and automatically configures the connection when enabled. With Auto-MDIX enabled, either a straight-through or crossover type cable can be used to connect the media converter to the device on the other end of the cable. Can manually set Auto or MDIX on the copper port via on-board strap or via the management software
Converter Information	User configurable converter name User configurable fiber port name User configurable copper port name Hardware revision number Firmware version number
DIP switch settings	View hardware DIP switch settings
Port Control	Enable or disable individual fiber or copper port on the module
Copper Port Status	Port Enabled (Yes/No) Link Status (Up/Down) Auto Negotiation Settings (Disabled, Complete or In Progress) Resolved as crossover MDI or MDIX type
Fiber Port Status	Port Enabled (Yes/No) Connector type (SC, LC, ST) Link Status (Up/Down) Far End Fault (OK, Failed) Fiber Loopback mode (On/Off)
Control	Reset Reset to factory default Phy specific commands such write/read config, read dip switches Update firmware Fiber Loopback mode. (On/Off) Upload/download configuration
Auto-Negotiation (802.3u)	The media converter supports auto negotiation on the fast ethernet 100Base-TX interface.
Link Pass-Through	With Link Pass-Through the state of the 100Base-TX receiver is passed to the 100Base-FX transmitter to make the media converter appear transparent to the end devices that are connected. In addition if Far-End Fault is enabled the media converter can turn off the 100Base-TX transmitter when a FAR-End Fault is received. Using Link Pass-Through with Far-End Fault minimizes data loss when a fault occurs. Should a fault occur, the end devices have the indication of a failure available to them making trouble shooting easier.
Far-End Fault (FEF)	The media converter implements the 802.3 standard for Far-End Fault for the indication and detection of remote fault conditions on the 100Base-FX fiber connection. With Far-End Fault enabled the media converter transmits the Far-End Fault Indication over the 100Base-FX fiber connection whenever a receive failure is detected on the 100Base-FX fiber connection. The media converter continuously monitors the 100Base-FX fiber connection for a valid signal. The action the media converter takes on receiving a Far-End Fault Indication is dependent on the Link Pass Through switch setting.
Pause (IEEE 802.3xy)	Pause signaling is an IEEE feature that temporarily suspends data transmission between two devices in the event that one of the devices becomes overwhelmed. The fast ethernet media converter supports pause negotiation on the 100Base-TX copper connection.
VLAN	The media converter is transparent to VLAN tagged packets.

SMI-100 Advanced Management Features

Enterprise and carrier-grade security is available through the support of strong authentication systems such as TACACS+, RADIUS and LDAP. Secure in-band access is assured via SNMPv3, SSH CLI and secure HTTPS Internet browser. This media converter also has many NERC CIP compliance features.

SNMP	Full read/write capabilities via central SNMP servers and PerleVIEW Send SNMP traps (up to 4 servers) SNMPv3, V2C and V1 SNMPv3 – encryption and authentication for both management and trap support RFC1213 MIB II Proprietary MIB provided
Telnet / SSH CLI access	In-band command line access via Telnet or SSH application
Internet Browser access	Fast and intuitive graphical web interface for use with common internet browsers such Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Safari HTTP or secure HTTPS PerleVIEW Central Management Platform
Console port CLI access	Out-of-band command line access via Cisco compatible RJ45 serial console port using common “rolled” CAT5 cable. Console port can be enabled (default) or disabled
Concurrent management sessions	Run multiple management sessions simultaneously for multiple users
Inactivity timeout	Protect secure management sessions by setting an inactivity timeout value
Alert event reporting	Alert level events are stored in the local event log and sent as: SNMP traps to up to 4 servers SYSLOG messages to a SYSLOG server Email to user defined email address
Advanced IP feature set	IPV4 and IPV6 address support DHCP DNS Dynamic DNS NTP TFTP Telnet SSH V2 and V1 HTTP HTTPS
Advanced Management User Authentication with primary and secondary server support	TACACS+ RADIUS LDAP Active Directory via LDAP RSA Secure ID-agent or via RADIUS authentification Kerberos NIS
Advanced Management User Authorization and Accounting	TACACS+ RADIUS
Encryption	AES (256/192/128), 3DES, DES, Blowfish, CAST128, ARCFOUR(RC4), ARCTWO(RC2) Hashing Algorithms: MD5, SHA-1, RIPEMD160, SHA1-96, and MD5-96 Key exchange: RSA, EDH-RSA, EDH-DSS, ADH X.509 Certificate verification: RSA, DSA
Access Control List	An access control list can be created which can filter out only those workstations that are authorized to access the management resources. Filter on IP and/or Ethernet MAC addresses
Network Services Filter	Enable only those network services on the management module that are allowed on your network (Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP)
Firmware download	Update the latest level firmware for management and media converter modules via TFTP or PerleVIEW

Hardware Specifications: SMI-100 Fast Ethernet Converters

Media Converter Module Indicators

Power / TST

This green LED is turned on when power is applied to the media converter. Otherwise it is off. The LED will blink when in Loopback test mode.

Fiber link on / Receive activity (LKF)

This green LED is operational only when power is applied. The LED is on when the 100Base-FX link is on and flashes with a 50% duty cycle when data is received.

Copper link on / Receive activity (LKC)

This green LED is operational only when power is applied. The LED is on when the 100Base-TX link is on and flashes with a 50% duty cycle when data is received.

Management Module Indicators / reset

Power

Blinking green during startup cycle Steady green: module has power and is ready
Red : error

ALM

Red alarm indicator activated when an alert event occurs

LKC

Green indicator indicating an active Ethernet link. Blinking indicates RX and TX of data

100/1000

Green - 1000 Mbps link
Yellow - 100 Mbps link

Off - 10 Mbps or no Link

Reset button

Recessed pinhole button resets module

Connectors

100Base-TX

RJ45 connector, 2 pair CAT 5, EIA/TIA 568A/B or better cable
Magnetic Isolation - 1.5kv

Fiber Optic Cable

Multimode: 62.5 / 125, 50/125, 85/125, 100/140 micron
Single Mode: 9/125 micron (ITU-T 625)

Management ethernet port

10/100/1000Base-T - RJ45
Auto- MDI/MDIX

Management console port

RS232 Serial RJ45 - Cisco pinout for use with standard CAT5 rolled cable (crossover) 9600 to 115k bps 7/8 bits Odd,even, no parity 1/2 stop bits Hardware/software flow control DCD/DSR monitoring

Packet Transmission Characteristics

Bit Error Rate (BER)

<10 ^-12

Switches: On-Board (If Auto/Switch strap is set to Switch)

Auto-Negotiation (802.3u)

Enabled (Default) - The media converter uses 802.3u Auto-negotiation on the 100Base-TX interface. It is set to advertise full duplex.
Disabled - The media converter sets the 100Base-TX port to full duplex.

Pause

Pause should be enabled when all devices connected to the media converter support pause. Auto-Negotiation must be Enabled to use this feature.
Enabled (Default) - The Media converter will advertise Pause capability during Auto-Negotiation on the 100Base-TX interface.
Disabled - The Media converter will advertise that it does not have Pause capability during Auto-Negotiation on the 100Base-TX interface.

Link Pass Through

Enabled (Default) - When the state of the receiver is changed on the 100Base-TX interface it is reflected on the 100Base-FX fiber transmitter. When the state of the receiver on the 100Base-FX interface is changed it is reflected on the 100Base-TX transmitter.
When a Far-End Fault Indication is received on the fiber interface the 100Base-TX transmitter is turned off. When the Far-End Fault Indication is cleared the transmitter is turned back on.
Disabled - The 100Base-TX and the 100Base-FX fiber interface operate independently. Far-End Fault indication on the 100Base-FX fiber interface has no effect on the 100Base-TX interface.

Far-End Fault (FEF)

Enabled (Default) - The media converter transmits the Far-End Fault Indication over the 100Base-FX fiber connection whenever a receive failure is detected on the 100Base-FX fiber connection. The media converter continuously monitors the 100Base-X fiber connection and clears the Far-End Fault Indication condition when a valid signal is received.
Disabled - Far-End Fault Indications are not transmitted regardless of the condition of the receive signal on the 100Base-FX fiber connection.

Remote Loopback

The media converter can perform a loopback on the 100Base-X fiber interface.
Disabled (Default - Up)

Enabled - The 100Base-X receiver is looped to the 100Base-X transmitter. The 100Base-TX transmitter is taken off the interface.

Auto-MDIX (Internal Strap)

If Auto-Negotiation (802.3u) is enabled, the media converter uses the HP Auto-MDIX method for the 100Base-TX interface.

If Auto-Negotiation (802.3u) is disabled the Media converter will use the RX Energy method on the 100Base-TX interface to set the port MDI or MDIX whichever is appropriate.

Enabled (Default) - Either a straight-through or crossover type cable can be used to connect the media converter to the device on the other end of the cable.
Disabled - If the partner device on the other end of the cable does not have the Auto-MDIX feature a specific cable, either a straight-through or crossover will be required to ensure that the media convertor's transmitter and the partner devices transmitter are connected to the others receiver. The Media Convertor's 100Base-TX port is configured as MDI with this switch setting.

Configuration Mode (Strap)

Auto (default) enable management module to overwrite hardware switch settings
Switch - Use onboard DIP switches

Power

Input Supply Voltage

(12 vDC Nominal)

Current

0.33amps at 12vdc

Power Consumption

3.98watts

Power Connector

5.5mm x 9.5mm x 2.1mm barrel socket

Power Adapter

Universal AC/DC Adapter

100-240v AC, regulated DC adapter included

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature

0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Storage Temperature

minimum range of -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)

Operating Humidity

5% to 90% non-condensing

Storage Humidity

5% to 95% non-condensing

Operating Altitude

Up to 3,048 meters (10,000 feet)

Heat Output (BTU/HR)

13.6

MTBF (Hours)*

245,769 Hours without power adaptor
168,532 Hours with power adaptor:

Calculation model based on MIL-HDBK-217-FN2 @ 30°C

Chassis

Metal with an IP20 ingress protection rating

Mounting

Din Rail Kit

Optional

Rack Mount Kit

Optional

Product Weight and Dimensions

Weight

0.722 kg

Dimensions

175 x 145 x 23 mm

Packaging

Shipping Weight

1.2 kg

Shipping Dimensions

300 x 200 x 70 mm

Regulatory Approvals

Emissions

FCC Part 15 Class B*, EN55022 Class B*

CISPR 22 Class B*
CISPR 32:2015/EN 55032:2015 (Class A)
CISPR 35/EN 55035

EN61000-3-2

Immunity

EN55024

Electrical Safety

UL/EN/IEC 62368-1
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1

UL 60950-1
IEC 60950-1(ed 2); am1, am2
EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013

Laser Safety

EN 60825-1
Fiber optic transmitters on this device meet Class 1 Laser safety requirements per IEC-60825 FDA/CDRH standards and comply with 21CFR1040.10 and 21CFR1040.11.

Environmental

Reach, RoHS and WEEE Compliant

Other

ECCN: 5A991
HTSUS Number: 8517.62.0020
CCATS: G134373
Perle Limited Lifetime Warranty

* When used with a Class B rated AC power adapter.

Select a Model to obtain a Part Number - Managed Stand-alone Media Converters - Fast Ethernet to Fiber

Model	Connector	Type	Transmit (dBm)		Receive (dBm)		Power Budget (dBm)	Wavelength (nm)	Fiber Type	Operating Distance
Model	Connector	Type	Min	Max	Min	Max	Power Budget (dBm)	Wavelength (nm)	Fiber Type	Operating Distance
SMI-100-M2ST2	Dual ST	100Base-FX	-20.0	-12.0	-31.0	-14.0	11.0*	1310	MMF	2 km (1.2 mi)
SMI-100-M2SC2	Dual SC	100Base-FX	-20.0	-12.0	-31.0	-14.0	11.0*	1310	MMF	2 km (1.2 mi)
SMI-100-M2LC2	Dual LC	100Base-FX	-20.0	-12.0	-30.0	-14.0	10.0*	1310	MMF	2 km (1.2 mi)
SMI-100-S2ST20	Dual ST	100Base-LX	-18.0	-7.0	-32.0	-3.0	14.0	1310	SMF	20 km (12.4 mi)
SMI-100-S2SC20	Dual SC	100Base-LX	-18.0	-7.0	-32.0	-3.0	14.0	1310	SMF	20 km (12.4 mi)
SMI-100-S2LC20	Dual LC	100Base-LX	-15.0	0.0	-34.0	-5.0	19.0	1310	SMF	20 km (12.4 mi)
SMI-100-S2ST40	Dual ST	100Base-EX	-5.0	0.0	-34.0	-3.0	29.0	1310	SMF	40 km (25 mi)
SMI-100-S2SC40	Dual SC	100Base-EX	-5.0	0.0	-34.0	-3.0	29.0	1310	SMF	40 km (25 mi)
SMI-100-S2LC40	Dual LC	100Base-EX	-5.0	0.0	-34.0	-3.0	29.0	1310	SMF	40 km (25 mi)
SMI-100-S2ST80	Dual ST	100Base-ZX	-5.0	0.0	-34.0	-3.0	29.0	1550	SMF	80 km (50 mi)
SMI-100-S2SC80	Dual SC	100Base-ZX	-5.0	0.0	-34.0	-3.0	29.0	1550	SMF	80 km (50 mi)
SMI-100-S2LC80	Dual LC	100Base-ZX	-5.0	0.0	-34.0	-3.0	29.0	1550	SMF	80 km (50 mi)
SMI-100-S2ST120	Dual ST	100Base-ZX	0.0	5.0	-35.0	-3.0	35.0	1550	SMF	120 km (75 mi)
SMI-100-S2SC120	Dual SC	100Base-ZX	0.0	5.0	-35.0	-3.0	35.0	1550	SMF	120 km (75 mi)
SMI-100-S2LC120	Dual LC	100Base-ZX	0.0	5.0	-34.0	-3.0	34.0	1550	SMF	120 km (75 mi)

Single Fiber Models Recommended use in pairs

Model	Connector	Type	Transmit (dBm)		Receive (dBm)		Power Budget (dBm)	Wavelength (nm)	Fiber Type	Operating Distance
Model	Connector	Type	Min	Max	Min	Max	Power Budget (dBm)	Wavelength (nm)	Fiber Type	Operating Distance
SMI-100-M1ST2U	Single ST	100Base-BX-U	-15.0	0.0	-28.0	-8.0	13.0	1310 / 1550	MMF	2 km (1.2 mi)
SMI-100-M1ST2D	Single ST	100Base-BX-D	-15.0	0.0	-28.0	-8.0	13.0	1550 / 1310	MMF	2 km (1.2 mi)
SMI-100-M1SC2U	Single SC	100Base-BX-U	-15.0	0.0	-28.0	-8.0	13.0	1310 / 1550	MMF	2 km (1.2 mi)
SMI-100-M1SC2D	Single SC	100Base-BX-D	-15.0	0.0	-28.0	-8.0	13.0	1550 / 1310	MMF	2 km (1.2 mi)
SMI-100-S1ST20U	Single ST	100Base-BX-U	-14.0	-8.0	-32.0	-3.0	18.0	1310 / 1550	SMF	20 km (12.4 mi)
SMI-100-S1ST20D	Single ST	100Base-BX-D	-14.0	-8.0	-32.0	-3.0	18.0	1550 / 1310	SMF	20 km (12.4 mi)
SMI-100-S1SC20U	Single SC	100Base-BX-U	-14.0	-8.0	-32.0	-3.0	18.0	1310 / 1550	SMF	20 km (12.4 mi)
SMI-100-S1SC20D	Single SC	100Base-BX-D	-14.0	-8.0	-32.0	-3.0	18.0	1550 / 1310	SMF	20 km (12.4 mi)
SMI-100-S1SC40U	Single SC	100Base-BX-U	-8.0	-3.0	-33.0	-3.0	25.0	1310 / 1550	SMF	40 km (25 mi)
SMI-100-S1SC40D	Single SC	100Base-BX-D	-8.0	-3.0	-33.0	-3.0	25.0	1550 / 1310	SMF	40 km (25 mi)

The minimum fiber cable distance for all converters listed is 2 meters.

*Based on use with 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber.

Managed Ethernet to Fiber Links

Manage your copper to fiber link with a Managed Standalone Media Converter. Ideal for use in managed networks with low density fiber applications. A Managed Standalone Media Converter is connected across a fiber link to a remote media converter. The copper and fiber link on the managed standalone unit can provide vital information and status to network management tools such as SNMP.

Fast Ethernet UTP Switch to UTP Switch

Extend the network distance between two twisted pair switches

Two Fast Ethernet Media Converters can extend the distance between UTP Switches across a fiber link up to 120km in length.

Fast Ethernet UTP Switch to Fiber Switch

Interconnect a UTP Switch with a Fiber Switch

A media converter can interconnect a UTP copper based Switch port to a remote switch that has integrated fiber.

Fast Ethernet UTP Switch to Fiber Switch

Direct Connect - Long Distance

Direct Connection between two remote devices

With a pair of Fast Ethernet Media Converters two devices, such as file servers, can be connected up to 120Km away across a fiber link.

Enterprise Infrastructure

Enterprise Infrastructure using Fiber Optics

Create a fiber infrastructure for your enterprise network without any wholesale replacement of existing copper-based equipment.

Single Mode / Single Fiber

Connect copper ports over a single fiber strand ( also referred to as “Bi-Directional” BiDi )

When Single Strand fiber is used, a pair of Single Fiber Media Converters is needed for the copper to fiber conversion. Perle Single Fiber Media Converters are also referred to as “Up/Down” models. For example the SMI-100-S1SC20U (“Up”) and SMI-100-S1SC20D (“Down”), shown below, must be used in pairs. An Up must be matched with a Down peer to deal with transmit and receive frequencies separately.
Single Mode Fiber Diagram

SMI-100-S1SC20USMI-100-S1SC20D

The majority of installations for single mode fiber media converters are of the “dual connector” or “dual fiber” type where one fiber connection is used for transmit, the other for receive. These are physically “crossed” to match up the Transmit/Receive links.

However, to reduce costs, or where there are limits on available fiber, WDM technology may be utilized. WDM uses separate transmit and receive frequencies to communicate on a single fiber strand. WDM technology relies on the fact that optical fibers can carry many wavelengths of light simultaneously without interaction between each wavelength. Thus, a single fiber can carry many separate wavelength signals or channels simultaneously.

So remember, if Single Strand fiber is used, you will need an “Up” Media Converter on one side and a “Down” Media Converter on the other for copper to fiber conversion.

Perle offers a wide variety of Single Fiber (“Up/Down”) Media Converters to connect 10BaseT, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit to single fiber. Whether you need Managed or Unmanaged, Standalone or Modular Chassis Based, 20km or 120km, Perle has the right model to meet your fiber conversion requirement.

Download the latest firmware and user guides

EU Declaration of Conformity

Fiber Media Converter FAQ Knowledgebase

Link Passthrough - Maintaining a Transparent Copper-Ethernet to Fiber Link

Understanding the need for an onboard processor in the media converter that continuously monitors the status of the links connected to its transceiver ports.

SSH, SNMPv3 and HTTPS Secure Management Sessions

To protect enterprise infrastructure, proper authentication methods and encrypted sessions are essential when accessing networking equipment. Perle Products support secure management sessions, ensuring enhanced security for network administrators and users.

Calculating and Understanding Optical Power Budgets

The steps explain how to keep the remaining available power budget number positive, so you can be assured that your fiber network will deliver the required performance over the life of the installation.

Lockheed Martin integrate Perle Fiber Media Converters

Media Converter Application Diagram for Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin moved sensitive equipment from harsh conditions to a Comms Room and replaced the PC with solid-state technology to handle the data imagery equipment using Perle's Media Converters for copper to fibre conversion for the network link.

Cambridge University selects Perle PoE+ Industrial Media Converters

Access point next to specially-designed lamp post housing unit

Perle PoE+ Industrial Media Converters enable over 30,000 connections at the Tour de France event.

Jorin and Perle Join Forces to Reduce Oil Pollution in the Water Supply

Jorin upgraded to a Gigabit IP camera, needing a Rate Converting Media Converter. Perle Media Converters fulfilled connectivity, temperature, and size requirements and increased processing and transmission speeds, guaranteed reliability, and future-proofed the installation.

Golden Gate Bridge implements Perle Media Converters back to back to enable Gigabit Ethernet transmission of video feeds across Multimode (MM) Fiber

Perle's gigabit media converters helped Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District double fiber distance without losing bandwidth. The cost-effective and reliable solution met all requirements for easy installation and effective use.

Mullglen install Perle Fiber Media Converters to remove EMI from Sonar Data Transmission

Mullglen solved five years of unreliable sonar data transmission on fishing trawlers by installing Perle Fiber Media Converters, which eliminated EMI interference and enabled the use of a fiber network for transmission of sonar fish finder data.

PRG Gear use Perle PoE+ Media Converters for Coldplay Tour

PoE Media Converters power multiple video cameras

PRG Gear engineers rely on Perle Fiber Media Converters and PoE Mid-span Injectors to ensure reliable power and connectivity for concert tour equipment. These rugged devices are capable of withstanding fluctuating conditions.

Navtech use Perle Industrial Switches & Media Converters in military airbourne surveillance system

Navtech Systems supplies airborne surveillance video downlinks globally, and secure, real-time transmission and distribution of data is crucial. Perle units are used in the network on the ground to access the imagery and data received from the aircraft. Perle products are high-quality, solid, secure, and reliable.

Stockton East Water District chooses Perle for fiber to Ethernet upgrade

Stockton East Water District choose Perle for Fiber to Ethernet upgrade. Perle Media Converters connect a remote server room, over 2000 feet of multimode fiber, back to a main server room 1000Base-T Switch to improve network redundancy and reliability.

Gaming Innovation Group use Perle 10G Media Converters in Data Center

Perle Media Converters facilitate Fiber to 10 GbE Copper Conversion at the GIG Data Center in Malta. They offer flexibility with different modules in one chassis and enable seamless and reliable connectivity for single mode and multimode equipment.

Sumitomo Metal Mining install Perle Media Converters to provide Fiber to Ethernet conversion in project to increase Internet Bandwidth

Fiber to Ethernet conversion in mountain top -20░F temperatures

To increase internet bandwidth, Sumitomo Metal Mining install Perle Media Converters to provide crucial Ethernet to Fiber conversion over Alaskan Mountain top in -20░F (-6░C) temperatures and over 12 inches of radial ice.

Pixact use Perle Media Converters to enable Real-time Visual Monitoring Process

Pixact cameras transmit images over CAT6

Pixact installed Perle Media Converters with SFP Optical Transceivers to connect 11 cameras to the fiber which are being used for product monitoring in a factory. The setup ensures reliable and real-time transfer of frames. The Perle Media Converters' rugged steel casing and ability to operate in extended temperatures made them the ideal choice.

ERH install Perle Media Converters in UK Smart Motorway

ERH upgraded 300 CCTV cameras in Wales with new HD Ethernet cameras. Perle media converters allowed multiple cameras to feed into a chassis unit for image transfer to the main network and video wall.

Creating a hybrid video surveillance system using Analog and IP Cameras

Diagram for Media Converters in Video Surveillance System

Dragon LNG installed Perle Fiber Media Converters to integrate new IP cameras into the existing surveillance system. Hybrid setup with analog cameras is flexible and scalable for more IP cameras in the future.

Priority Communications Select Perle Media Converters to Resolve Warehouse Ethernet Distance Limitations

Installation of some multimode fiber and Perle Ethernet to Fiber Media Converters enabled the extension of the Ethernet network and improved network speed without any costly replacement of network infrastructure.

Fiber to Ethernet can support large-scale retail networks

Integrating copper and fiber in a retail network

Integrating copper and fiber cabling in retail network environments

Enterprise Network fiber–optic deployment – Using Media Converters to unlock performance and reduce costs during upgrades

As the network upgrades are traditionally complex and expensive. Fiber to Copper Media Converters can simplify both of these issues for businesses and enable them to improve network performance.

Media Converters offer major benefits during Backhaul Network fiber-optic upgrades

Media Converters in Backhaul Network fiber-optic upgrades

Fiber to Ethernet Media Converters simplify the process by allowing businesses to use optical technologies to support high-bandwidth backhaul networks that connect to low-bandwidth Ethernet networks accessed by the end user.

Media Converters extend campus environment LANs

Media Converters in a Campus Environment Diagram

The use of chassis-based media converters is a cost effective means of providing fiber connectivity to enable long distance data transfer in campus networks.

Media Converters offer flexible expansion in Horizontal Networks

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ISPs improve residential network performance through media conversion

Fiber in Residential Media Converter Diagram

ISPs improve residential network performance through media conversionby using media converters to integrate fiber-optic infrastructures and provide high-speed data services.

Media conversion can unlock the potential of Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)

Media Converters are essential for MAN deployment, facilitating seamless transition between the local Ethernet setup and the dark fiber. They enable consistent protocol handling during data transmissionresulting in significant performance enhancements over WAN systems.

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