StarTech.com Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Media Converter LC 550m ET91000LC2
The StarTech.com ET91000LC2 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Media Converter reliably extends existing network connections up to 550 meters over multimode LC fiber, supporting full Gigabit speeds for critical data transmission.
- Network Extension: Extends Gigabit Ethernet up to 550m over multimode LC fiber, enabling reliable connectivity across larger facilities or between buildings.
- High Throughput: Supports full 1000 Mbps Gigabit speeds, ensuring no performance bottlenecks for demanding business applications and large data transfers.
- Simplified Deployment: Features Plug and Play functionality and Auto MDI/MDI-X, reducing installation complexity and minimizing IT labor costs.
- Operational Reliability: Boasts a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 65,000 hours, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous network operation.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com ET91000LC2 is a purpose-built Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Media Converter designed to bridge 1000Base-T copper networks with 1000Base-LX/SX fiber optic segments, extending network reach up to 550 meters. It supports a maximum data transfer rate of 2000 Mbit/s in full-duplex mode, ensuring high-speed data integrity.
Engineered for operational value, this converter features a robust 65,000-hour MTBF, providing long-term reliability for mission-critical infrastructure. Its Plug and Play design simplifies deployment, allowing IT teams to quickly integrate it into existing networks without extensive configuration.
- Core Functionality: Converts 1000Base-T Ethernet to 1000Base-LX/SX fiber, enabling seamless integration of copper and fiber network segments.
- Extended Reach: Extends network connections up to 550 meters over multimode LC fiber, facilitating connectivity between distant network devices or buildings.
- Gigabit Performance: Delivers full Gigabit Ethernet speeds at 1000 Mbit/s, supporting bandwidth-intensive applications and large data transfers without latency.
- Auto-Negotiation: Features Auto MDI/MDI-X, automatically detecting and configuring the correct cable type for frictionless connections and reduced troubleshooting.
- Operational Value: Offers a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 65,000 hours, ensuring extended uptime and reducing the total cost of ownership for network infrastructure.
This media converter is an ideal solution for organizations seeking to expand their Gigabit Ethernet network reliably and efficiently over fiber optic cabling.
Technical Specifications
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What This Solves
Extending Campus Network Segments
Organizations with multiple buildings or large campuses need to connect network segments beyond the 100-meter limit of copper Ethernet cabling. The ET91000LC2 converts Gigabit Ethernet to multimode LC fiber, allowing reliable, high-speed network extension up to 550 meters between distant network closets or buildings.
Campus networks, distributed office environments, educational institutions, industrial facilities
Integrating Fiber Optic Backbones
Businesses often have existing fiber optic infrastructure for their network backbone but need to connect standard copper-based Gigabit Ethernet devices or switches. This media converter provides a transparent bridge between 1000Base-T copper and 1000Base-LX/SX fiber, enabling seamless integration of different network media types.
Data centers, enterprise infrastructure teams, co-location facilities, network operations centers
Cost-Effective Network Upgrades
Upgrading an entire network to fiber can be cost-prohibitive, but specific segments require the distance and immunity to interference that fiber offers. The ET91000LC2 allows for selective fiber deployment where needed, extending Gigabit speeds without replacing entire copper infrastructures, optimizing IT budget allocation.
Growing mid-market companies, SMBs with expanding physical footprints, organizations managing legacy copper infrastructure
Key Features
Maximum data transfer rate: 2000 Mbit/s (Full Duplex)
Ensures high-speed, bidirectional data flow, preventing network bottlenecks for critical business applications and large file transfers.
Maximum transfer distance: 550 m over Multi-mode fiber
Enables reliable network extension across significant distances, connecting remote offices or buildings without signal degradation.
Mean time between failures (MTBF): 65000 h
Provides exceptional operational reliability and extended uptime, minimizing service interruptions and reducing maintenance overhead.
Converter input/output interface: 1000Base-T / 1000Base-LX, 1000Base-SX
Facilitates seamless conversion between standard copper Ethernet and multimode fiber, integrating diverse network media types efficiently.
Plug and Play: Yes
Simplifies installation and deployment, allowing IT staff to quickly integrate the device into existing networks with minimal configuration effort.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Extends network connectivity across large factory floors or between industrial buildings, supporting real-time data exchange for operational technology (OT) and IT systems.
Education & Research
Connects network segments between campus buildings or within large research facilities, providing reliable Gigabit fiber links for academic and administrative data.
Real Estate & Construction
Enables high-speed network extension within large commercial properties or between buildings on a construction site, supporting surveillance, access control, and tenant connectivity.
Government & Public Sector
Deploys in municipal offices or public facilities to extend secure network backbones over fiber, ensuring robust data communication for critical public services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of fiber optic cable is compatible with the ET91000LC2?
This media converter is designed for use with multimode fiber optic cables, specifically those terminated with LC connectors, supporting distances up to 550 meters.
Does this converter require any special software or drivers for operation?
No, the StarTech.com ET91000LC2 features Plug and Play functionality, meaning it does not require any software or drivers for installation and operation.
Can this device be used to connect two separate buildings?
Yes, it is ideal for connecting network segments between two buildings, provided the distance is within 550 meters and multimode LC fiber cabling is used.
What power requirements does the ET91000LC2 have?
The device requires a 12V output, 1A input DC power adapter, which is typically included in the package, consuming approximately 4W during typical operation.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
2 Year Warranty
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.