SMI-1000 Gigabit Media Converters

1000Base-T to 1000Base-X Fiber Mode Conversion

1000Base-T to 1000Base-X Fiber Media Converters
Extend network distances up to 160km
Manage via SNMP, CLI - Telnet/SSH, Internet browser, or PerleVIEW Central Management Platform
Advanced media converter features - Smart Link Pass-Through, Fiber Fault Alert, Auto-MDIX and Loopback

Perle’s advanced line of Managed Gigabit Media Converters, provides transparent and reliable Gigabit Ethernet to fiber connections. 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 Gigabit 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 Gigabit to Fiber Converters the smart choice for IT professionals.

SMI-1000 Managed Gigabit Media Converter Features

Configuration Mode selection	Select whether to use the on-board DIP switches or the management software for mode selection
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
Low power mode	If enabled it sets the Gigabit copper transceiver into “low power mode” which limits the strength of the signal. (for shorter cable lengths). Default is disabled
Port Control	Enable or disable individual fiber or copper port on the converter
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, SFP) Link Status (Up/Down) Far End Fault (OK, Failed) Fiber Loopback mode (On/Off)
Control	Reset Reset to factory default Ability to specific read/write phy registers Update firmware Fiber Loopback mode (Yes/No) Upload/download configuration
Auto-Negotiation (802.3ab)	The media converter supports auto negotiation. The 1000Base-X fiber interface negotiates according to 802.3 clause 37. The 1000Base-T negotiates according to 802.3 clause 28 and 40. The 1000Base-X will link up with its partner after the highest common denominator (HCD) is reached and the copper has linked up with its partner. The 1000Base-X will continue to cycle through negotiation transmitting a remote fault of offline (provided this is enabled through the switch setting) until the copper is linked up and the HCDs match. The media converter supports auto-negotiation of full duplex, half duplex, remote fault, full duplex pause, asymmetric pause and Auto MDI-X.
Auto-MDIX with Skew Correction	Auto-MDIX (automatic medium-dependant interface crossover) detects the signaling on the 1000Base-T interface to determine the type of cable connected (straight-through or crossover) and automatically configures the connection when enabled. The media converter can also correct for wires swapped within a pair. The media converter will adjust for up to 64ns of delay skew between the 1000Base-T pairs.
Smart Link Pass-Through	When the Link Mode switch is placed into Smart Link Pass-Through mode, the 1000Base-T port will reflect the state of the 1000Base-X media converter port. This feature can be used whether fiber auto-negotiation is enabled or disabled.
Fiber Fault Alert	With Fiber Fault Alert the state of the 1000Base-X receiver is passed to the 1000Base-X transmitter. This provides fault notification to the partner device attached to the 1000Base-X interface of the media converter. If the 1000Base-X transmitter is off as a result of this fault it will be turned on periodically to allow the condition to clear should the partner device on the 1000Base-X be using a similar technique. This eliminates the possibility of lockouts that occur with some media converters. Applies only when fiber auto-negotiation is disabled.
Pause (IEEE 802.3x)	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 media converter supports pause negotiation on the 1000Base-T fiber connection and 1000Base-X fiber connection. Select Symmetrical, asymmetrical TX or asymmetrical RX
Duplex	Full and half duplex operation supported.
Jumbo Packets	Transparent to jumbo packets up to 10KB-default. Jumbo packet support can be disabled.
VLAN	Transparent to VLAN tagged packets. Default Jumbo packet can be disabled.
Remote Loopback	Capable of performing a loopback on the 1000Base-X fiber interface.

SMI-1000 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-1000 Gigabit Media 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 1000Base-X link is on and flashes with a 50% duty cycle when data is received. The LED will slow blink when the 1000Base-X interface has been taken down as a result of a fault on the 1000Base-T interface.

Copper link on / Receive activity (LKC)

This green LED is operational only when power is applied. The LED is on when the 1000Base-T link is on and flashes with a 50% duty cycle when data is received. The LED will slow blink when the 1000Base-T interface has been taken down as a result of a fault on the 1000Base-T interface.

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

1000Base-T

RJ45 connector, 4 pair CAT5 UTP cable or better
Magnetic Isolation - 1.5kv

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: accessible through a side opening in the chassis

Auto-Negotiation

Enabled (Default - Up) - In this mode the 1000Base-X and the 1000Base-T will negotiate to the HCD of the two link partners. The 1000Base-X will link up after the negotiation is completed and the 1000Base-T has linked up.
Disabled - The 1000Base-X will not use auto negotiation. The 1000Base-T will negotiate to the HCD of the Switch settings and the link partner.

Link Mode

Link Mode provides a transparency to the state of the copper link allowing for simplified trouble shooting from the devices connected to the media converter.

With Fiber Auto Negotiation enabled when the 1000Base-T link goes down the 1000Base-X link is brought down. The 1000Base-X link will advertise Remote Fault (Link Fault).

With Fiber Auto Negotiation disabled the state of the 1000Base-T link has no effect on the 1000Base-X link.

Smart Link Pass Through (Down)

With Fiber Auto Negotiation enabled the behavior is as follows. When the 1000Base-T link goes down the 1000Base-X link is brought down. The 1000Base-X link will advertise Remote Fault (Link Fault). When Remote Fault (Link Fault) is received on the 1000Base-X interface the 1000Base-T transmitter will be turned off. When the 1000Base-T receiver is off the 1000Base-X transmitter will be turned off. When the 1000Base-X receiver goes off the 1000Base-T transmitter will be turned off.

With Fiber Auto-Negotiation disabled the behavior is as follows. When the 1000Base-T receiver is off the 1000Base-X transmitter will be turned off. When the 1000Base-X receiver goes off the 1000Base-T transmitter will be turned off.

Pause

When Fiber Auto Negotiation is disabled Pause should only be enabled when all devices connected to the media converter support pause.

Enabled (Default) - The Media converter will advertise Pause capable, Asymmetric pause not needed during Auto-Negotiation.
Disabled - The Media converter will advertise that it does not have Pause capability during Auto-Negotiation.

Fiber Fault Alert

The Fiber Fault Alert switch has meaning when Auto-Negotiation is disabled

Enabled (Default - Up) - When the 1000Base-X receiver is off the 1000Base-X transmitter is turned off. Periodically the 1000Base-X receiver will be turned on for a short period to allow the condition to clear if the 1000Base-X link partner is using a similar feature.
Disabled (Down)

Duplex

Full (Default-Up) - The media converter will advertise Full Duplex Capable, Half Duplex Capable.
AUTO (Down) - The media converter will advertise Full Duplex Not Capable, Half Duplex Capable.

Remote Loopback

The media converter can perform a loopback on the 1000Base-X fiber interface.

Disabled (Default - Up)
Enabled - The 1000Base-X receiver is looped to the 1000Base-X transmitter. The 1000Base-T transmitter is taken off the interface.

Power

Input Supply Voltage

(12 vDC Nominal)

Current

0.42amps at 12vdc

Power Consumption

4.98watts

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)

MTBF (Hours)

248,259 Hours without power adapter
169,698 Hours with power adapter

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

Chassis

Metal with an IP20 ingress protection rating

Mounting

Din Rail Kit

Optional

Wall / 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 A, EN55022 Class A

CISPR 22 Class A
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: 5A992
HTSUS Number: 8517.62.0020
CCATS: G134373
Perle Limited Lifetime Warranty

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

Model	Connector	Type	Transmit (dBm)		Receive (dBm)		Power Budget (dBm)	Wavelength (nm)	Fiber Type	Core Size (um)	Modal Bandwidth (MHz* Km)	Operating Distance
Model	Connector	Type	Min	Max	Min	Max	Power Budget (dBm)	Wavelength (nm)	Fiber Type	Core Size (um)	Modal Bandwidth (MHz* Km)	Operating Distance
SMI-1000-M2SC05	Dual SC	1000Base-SX	-9.5	-4.0	-17.0	-3.0	7.5	850	MMF	62.5	160	220 m (722 ft)
										62.5	200	275 m (902 ft)
										50	400	500 m (1,640 ft)
										50	500	550 m (1,804 ft)
										50	2000	1000 m (3281 ft)
SMI-1000-M2LC05	Dual LC	1000Base-SX	-9.5	-4.0	-17.0	-3.0	7.5	850	MMF	62.5	160	220 m (722 ft)
										62.5	200	275 m (902 ft)
										50	400	500 m (1,640 ft)
										50	500	550 m (1,804 ft)
										50	2000	1000 m (3281 ft)
SMI-1000-M2ST05	Dual ST	1000Base-SX	-9.5	-4.0	-17.0	-3.0	7.5	850	MMF	62.5	160	220 m (722 ft)
										62.5	200	275 m (902 ft)
										50	400	500 m (1,640 ft)
										50	500	550 m (1,804 ft)
										50	2000	1000 m (3281 ft)
SMI-1000-M2SC2	Dual SC	1000Base-LX	-6.0	0.0	-17.0	-0.0	11	1310	MMF	62.5	160	2 km (1.2 mi)
SMI-1000-M2SC2	Dual SC	1000Base-LX	-6.0	0.0	-17.0	-0.0	11	1310	MMF	50	500	1000m (3280ft)
SMI-1000-M2ST2	Dual ST	1000Base-LX	-6.0	0.0	-17.0	-0.0	11	1310	MMF	62.5	160	2 km (1.2 mi)
SMI-1000-M2ST2	Dual ST	1000Base-LX	-6.0	0.0	-17.0	-0.0	11	1310	MMF	50	500	1000m (3280ft)
SMI-1000-M2LC2	Dual LC	1000Base-LX	-9.0	-1.0	-19.0	-1.0	10	1310	MMF	62.5	160	2 km (1.2 mi)
SMI-1000-M2LC2	Dual LC	1000Base-LX	-9.0	-1.0	-19.0	-1.0	10	1310	MMF	50	500	1000m (3280ft)
SMI-1000-S2SC10	Dual SC	1000Base-LX/LH	-9.5	-3.0	-20.0	-3.0	10.5	1310	MMF*	62.5	500	550 m (1,804 ft)
										50	400	550 m (1,804 ft)
										50	400	550 m (1,804 ft)
									SMF	**	-	10 km (6.2 mi)
SMI-1000-S2LC10	Dual LC	1000Base-LX/LH	-9.5	-3.0	-20.0	-3.0	10.5	1310	MMF*	62.5	500	550 m (1,804 ft)
										50	400	550 m (1,804 ft)
										50	400	550 m (1,804 ft)
									SMF	**	-	10 km (6.2 mi)
SMI-1000-S2ST10	Dual ST	1000Base-LX/LH	-9.5	-3.0	-20.0	-3.0	10.5	1310	MMF*	62.5	500	550 m (1,804 ft)
										50	400	550 m (1,804 ft)
										50	400	550 m (1,804 ft)
									SMF	**	-	10 km (6.2 mi)
SMI-1000-S2SC40	Dual SC	1000Base-EX	-2.0	2.0	-23.0	-3.0	21.0	1310	SMF	**	-	40 km (25 mi)
SMI-1000-S2LC40	Dual LC	1000Base-EX	-3.0	2.0	-23.0	-3.0	20.0	1310	SMF	**	-	40 km (25 mi)
SMI-1000-S2ST40	Dual ST	1000Base-EX	-2.0	2.0	-23.0	-3.0	21.0	1310	SMF	**	-	40 km (25 mi)
SMI-1000-S2SC70	Dual SC	1000Base-ZX	-2.0	5.0	-23.0	-3.0	21.0	1550	SMF	-	-	70 km (43 mi)
SMI-1000-S2LC70	Dual LC	1000Base-ZX	0.0	5.0	-23.0	-3.0	23.0	1550	SMF	-	-	70 km (43 mi)
SMI-1000-S2ST70	Dual ST	1000Base-ZX	-2.0	5.0	-23.0	-3.0	21.0	1550	SMF	-	-	70 km (43 mi)
SMI-1000-S2SC120	Dual SC	1000Base-EZX	0.0	5.0	-32.0	-9	32.0	1550	SMF	-	-	120 km (75 mi)
SMI-1000-S2LC120	Dual LC	1000Base-EZX	0.0	5.0	-32.0	-9	32.0	1550	SMF	-	-	120 km (75 mi)
SMI-1000-S2ST120	Dual ST	1000Base-EZX	0.0	5.0	-32.0	-9	32.0	1550	SMF	-	-	120 km (75 mi)
SMI-1000-S2SC160	Dual SC	1000Base-ZX	2.0	5.0	-34.0	-9	36	1550	SMF	-	-	160 km (100 mi)
SMI-1000-S2LC160	Dual LC	1000Base-ZX	2.0	5.0	-34.0	-9	36	1550	SMF	-	-	160 km (100 mi)
SMI-1000-S2ST160	Dual ST	1000Base-ZX	2.0	5.0	-34.0	-9	36	1550	SMF	-	-	160 km (100 mi)

Single Fiber Models Recommended use in pairs

Model	Connector	Type	Transmit (dBm)		Receive (dBm)		Power Budget (dBm)	Wavelength (nm)	Fiber Type	Core Size (um)	Modal Bandwidth (MHz* Km)	Operating Distance
Model	Connector	Type	Min	Max	Min	Max	Power Budget (dBm)	Wavelength (nm)	Fiber Type	Core Size (um)	Modal Bandwidth (MHz* Km)	Operating Distance
SMI-1000-M1SC05U	Single SC	1000Base-BX-U	-10.0	-4.0	-17.0	-3.0	7.0	1310 / 1550	MMF	62.5	500	500 m (1,640 ft)
SMI-1000-M1SC05U	Single SC	1000Base-BX-U	-10.0	-4.0	-17.0	-3.0	7.0	1310 / 1550	MMF	50	500	500 m (1,640 ft)
SMI-1000-M1SC05D	Single SC	1000Base-BX-D	-10.0	-4.0	-17.0	-3.0	7.0	1550 / 1310	MMF	62.5	500	500 m (1,640 ft)
SMI-1000-M1SC05D	Single SC	1000Base-BX-D	-10.0	-4.0	-17.0	-3.0	7.0	1550 / 1310	MMF	50	500	500 m (1,640 ft)
SMI-1000-S1SC10U	Single SC	1000Base-BX-U	-9.0	-3.0	-20.0	-3.0	11.0	1310 / 1490	SMF	**	-	10 km (6.2 mi)
SMI-1000-S1SC10D	Single SC	1000Base-BX-D	-9.0	-3.0	-20.0	-3.0	11.0	1490 / 1310	SMF	**	-	10 km (6.2 mi)
SMI-1000-S1SC20U	Single SC	1000Base-BX-U	-8.0	-3.0	-22.0	-3.0	14.0	1310 / 1490	SMF	**	-	20 km (12.4 mi)
SMI-1000-S1SC20D	Single SC	1000Base-BX-D	-8.0	-3.0	-22.0	-3.0	14.0	1490 / 1310	SMF	**	-	20 km (12.4 mi)
SMI-1000-S1SC40U	Single SC	1000Base-BX-U	-3.0	2.0	-23.0	-3.0	20.0	1310 / 1490	SMF	**	-	40 km (25 mi)
SMI-1000-S1SC40D	Single SC	1000Base-BX-D	-3.0	2.0	-23.0	-3.0	20.0	1490 / 1310	SMF	**	-	40 km (25 mi)
SMI-1000-S1SC80U	Single SC	1000Base-BX-U	-2.0	3.0	-26.0	-3.0	24.0	1510 / 1490	SMF	-	-	80 km (50 mi)
SMI-1000-S1SC80D	Single SC	1000Base-BX-D	-2.0	3.0	-26.0	-3.0	24.0	1590 / 1510	SMF	-	-	80 km (50 mi)
SMI-1000-S1SC120U	Single SC	1000Base-BX-U	-3.0	2.0	-34	-9	31	1510 / 1590	SMF	-	-	120 km (75 mi)
SMI-1000-S1SC120D	Single SC	1000Base-BX-D	-3.0	2.0	-34	-9	31	1590 / 1510	SMF	-	-	120 km (75 mi)

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

*A mode-conditioning adapter as specified by the IEEE standard, is required regardless of the span length. Note how the mode conditioning adapter for 62.5-um fibers has a different specification from the mode-conditioning adapter for 50-um fibers.

**ITU-T G.652 SMF as specified by the IEEE 802.3z standard.

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.

Extend between two TP Gigabit Switches

Extend the network distance between two twisted pair Gigabit Switches

Two Gigabit Ethernet Media Converters can extend the distance between 1000Base-T Switches across a fiber link up to 120Km in length.

Extend between two TP Gigabit Switches Diagram

Switch to Gigabit Server

Extend the network distance between a Gigabit Switch and a Gigabit File Server

Two Gigabit Ethernet Media Converters can extend the distance between a 1000Base-T Switch and a Gigabit File Server across a fiber link up to 120Km in length.

Gigabit Mode-Conditioning Adapters - More Distance

Extend Gigabit to 550m over 62.5 micron Multimode Fiber

Gigabit across 62.5 micron MMF cable is normally limited to 275 meters. By adding mode-conditioning adapters and 1000baseLX media converters you can extend the distance up to 550 meters on MMF cable plant.

Gigabit Mode-Conditioning Adapters - More Distance Diagram

Gigabit Mode-Conditioning Adapters – 1000Base-LX

Installing Gigabit 1000Base-LX routers and switches into existing multimode cable plants

Using mode-conditioning adapters and a 1000Base-LX media converter, connect a copper based Gigabit Switch with a remote 1000base-LX switch/router over existing multimode cable plant.

Gigabit Mode-Conditioning Adapters – 1000Base-LX Diagram

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-1000-S1SC10U (“Up”) and SMI-1000-S1SC10D (“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.

SMI-1000-S1SC10USMI-1000-S1SC10D

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.

Media Converters enable Gigabit Ethernet over 2km Multimode fiber

Perle offers Gigabit Media Converters that enable Gigabit speeds across a multimode fiber link up to 2km in length to avoid the cost, complications, and lead times associated with the installation of new fiber.

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

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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

Media Converters offer flexible expansion in Horizontal Networks. Media Converters ease the integration of fiber cabling to extend network distances avoid EMI disruptions and tighten data security

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.

Quality of Service: Defining it and identifying its impact on high-priority applications

Perle Products offer Quality of Service (QoS) features for prioritizing traffic and managing bandwidth. This ensures smooth operation of VoIP, video collaboration, networked video security, and remote monitoring applications.

Do I need an Ethernet Extender or a Media Converter?

Understand when you need an Ethernet Extender or a Media Converter as they support a wide variety of protocols, data rates, and media types to integrate seamlessly into various network infrastructures.

Avoiding common mistakes in fiber-optic network deployment