StarTech.com 10/100 Mbps Multimode Fiber Media Converter SC 2km ET90110SC2
The StarTech.com ET90110SC2 10/100 Mbps Multimode Fiber Media Converter extends Fast Ethernet connections up to 2 kilometers over multimode SC fiber, enabling reliable network expansion for distributed IT environments.
- Fiber Extension: Extends 10/100 Mbps Ethernet over multimode SC fiber up to 2 km, bridging significant distances between network segments.
- Reliable Connectivity: Ensures stable Fast Ethernet data transfer, maintaining critical network uptime for remote offices or campus environments.
- Cost-Effective Deployment: Provides an economical solution for integrating fiber into existing copper-based 10/100Base-T networks without costly infrastructure overhauls.
- Durable Design: Features a steel housing and compact form factor, ensuring long-term reliability in diverse operational settings.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com ET90110SC2 is a purpose-built 10/100 Mbps Multimode Fiber Media Converter, designed to extend Fast Ethernet networks up to 2 kilometers using SC fiber optic cabling. This compact device supports IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u networking standards, ensuring broad compatibility with existing network infrastructure.
Engineered for operational value, this converter provides a durable and cost-effective method to overcome distance limitations of copper Ethernet, offering electrical isolation and enhanced data integrity for critical connections between buildings or across large facilities.
- Core Functionality: Converts 10/100Base-T Ethernet to 100Base-FX fiber, enabling seamless integration of copper and fiber networks for extended reach.
- Extended Reach: Supports multimode fiber connections up to 2 km, allowing businesses to connect geographically dispersed network segments without signal degradation.
- Auto MDI/MDI-X: Automatically detects and configures the correct cable type, simplifying installation and reducing setup time for IT teams.
- Full/Half Duplex Support: Operates in both full and half-duplex modes, ensuring compatibility with various network devices and optimizing data flow.
- Operational Value: Provides a reliable and durable solution for long-term network expansion, minimizing the total cost of ownership for distributed IT environments.
This fiber media converter is an ideal choice for organizations seeking to extend their Fast Ethernet network reliably and cost-effectively over multimode fiber.
Technical Specifications
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What This Solves
Extending Campus Networks
Many organizations operate across multiple buildings or large campuses where copper Ethernet limits connectivity to 100 meters. This converter enables the extension of Fast Ethernet networks up to 2 kilometers over multimode fiber. This ensures seamless, high-speed data flow between geographically separated network segments, supporting unified communications and shared resource access.
Campus networks, educational institutions, multi-building corporate offices, large industrial sites
Bridging Remote Office Segments
Businesses with distributed operations, such as branch offices or remote warehouses, often need to connect their local networks to a central infrastructure over longer distances. The ET90110SC2 converts copper Ethernet to fiber. This facilitates reliable and cost-effective long-haul connections, ensuring consistent network performance and access to centralized applications for remote teams.
Distributed branch networks, remote warehouse operations, retail franchise back-offices, logistics hubs
Enhancing Network Resilience
Copper Ethernet cables are susceptible to electromagnetic interference and ground loop issues, especially when connecting between buildings with different electrical grounds. This media converter utilizes fiber optics. This provides electrical isolation, significantly reducing interference and enhancing the overall resilience and reliability of critical network links for uninterrupted business operations.
Industrial environments, facilities with high EMI, inter-building network links, critical infrastructure deployments
Key Features
10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Conversion
Enables existing 10/100Base-T copper networks to connect to 100Base-FX fiber, extending network reach without costly upgrades.
2 km Multimode SC Fiber Support
Bridges network segments over significant distances, allowing for reliable connectivity between buildings or remote network closets.
IEEE 802.3u Compliance
Ensures broad compatibility with industry-standard Fast Ethernet equipment, simplifying integration into diverse network environments.
Auto MDI/MDI-X
Automatically detects and adjusts for straight-through or crossover Ethernet cables, reducing installation errors and setup time.
Durable Steel Housing
Provides enhanced physical protection and long-term reliability, ensuring consistent performance in demanding operational settings.
Industry Applications
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Extends network connectivity between different buildings on a hospital campus, ensuring reliable data transfer for patient records and medical imaging systems.
Education & Research
Connects administrative offices to classroom buildings or research labs across a university campus, supporting high-speed access to educational resources.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Bridges network segments between production floors and control rooms in large industrial facilities, maintaining critical operational technology (OT) communications.
Government & Public Sector
Links various municipal buildings or public safety facilities over fiber, providing secure and extended network access for government services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of fiber optic cable is compatible with this converter?
This media converter is designed for use with multimode fiber optic cables, specifically those terminated with SC connectors, supporting distances up to 2 kilometers.
Does this device require any special software or drivers for operation?
No, the StarTech.com ET90110SC2 operates as a plug-and-play device at the physical layer, requiring no software installation or configuration for basic functionality.
Can this converter be used to connect two different buildings?
Yes, this converter is ideal for connecting Fast Ethernet networks between two buildings up to 2 km apart, leveraging multimode fiber for extended and electrically isolated links.
What is the maximum data transfer rate supported by this media converter?
The converter supports a maximum data transfer rate of 200 Mbit/s in full-duplex mode, allowing for efficient Fast Ethernet communication over fiber.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
2 Years
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.