Media Converters

Connect Unrelated Cable Types

A Media Converter easily connects two different types of networks, or devices, together. While connecting copper and fiber networks is the common application, Fiber Media Converters also enable users to join together two multimode networks or link multimode to single mode for longer data transmission distances. Media Converters are also the perfect solution to convert and extend various types of data signals throughout your network. If you have two devices or LANs that do not match, due to different speeds, operation types, modes or cable types, you are in the right place.

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Media Converter Applications

Copper to Fiber

Connect 10Mbps, 100Mbps, 1G, 2.5G or 10G Ethernet links over multimode or single mode fiber using SFP, Dual Fiber SC/ST/LC or Single Fiber SC/ST connections.

Fiber to Fiber

Link multimode to single mode or connect two multimode networks using SFP, Dual Fiber SC/ST/LC or Single Fiber SC/ST connections.

Ethernet Extenders

Extend 10Mbps, 100Mbps or 1G Ethernet links over Coax or any 2-wire 24 AWG twisted pair

Other Protocols to Fiber

Protocol transparent (Ethernet, Fibre Channel, ATM/SONET OC-X, SDH STM-X, FDDI, Video, etc…) links over multimode or single mode fiber using SFPs that support speeds up to 4.25 Gbps.

PoE Media Converters

Connect copper to fiber while providing up to 100 Watts of PoE power to devices such as IP cameras, VoIP phones and wireless access points.

Serial to Ethernet

Connect any device with RS232, RS422 or RS485 serial ports over 10Mbps, 100Mbps or 1G Ethernet for access to network server applications.

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Why Choose a Perle Media Converter?

The quality of Media Converter that you choose will affect the uptime of your network.

Robust Media Converter

Choose a Media Converter that is made from certified components that can withstand the harshest environments and operating temperature ranges of -40°F to 167°F ( -40°C to 75°C ).

Cisco Compatible Media Converter

Perle Media Converters are compatible with Cisco switches and routers. As a key component in the reliability and stability of your network, you need dependable Media Converters with seamless interoperability.

Reliable Media Converter

Most Media Converter manufacturers do not publish (or make very difficult to find) their MTBF’s. Perle is proud to publish the high MTBF rates on the Hardware Specs for each product. In addition, we provide the best-in-class Warranty.

Secure Media Converter

Perle Secure Media Converters support all AAA security services used in corporate networks, including TACACS+, RADIUS, LDAP, Kerberos, NIS and RSA. And, to further protect ID’s and passwords from someone ‘snooping’ on the network, SSH, SNMPv3, Telnet and HTTPS secure management sessions are supported.

Technical Support

If you need a technical consultation (by phone or email) to help you choose the best Media Converter for your application, Perle is easy to reach and has technical engineers you can talk to. We have sales and technical support staff around the globe to support you when you need it.

Trust

Perle has been providing reliable device connectivity since 1976. That’s over 40 years of experience that businesses around the globe have come to trust to deliver superior connectivity technology for mission critical applications. If network uptime is vitally important to your success, choose quality products from Perle.