StarTech.com Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Media Converter 20KM LC SM ET91000SM20
The StarTech.com ET91000SM20 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Media Converter extends copper-based network connections up to 20 kilometers over single-mode LC fiber, ensuring robust and secure data transmission for critical business operations.
- Extended Reach: Transmit Gigabit Ethernet data up to 20 km (12.4 miles) over single-mode LC fiber, overcoming copper distance limitations for campus or multi-building deployments.
- Enhanced Security: Utilize fiber optic cabling to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and improve data security, protecting sensitive information in critical environments.
- Gigabit Performance: Support 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet speeds, ensuring high-bandwidth connectivity for demanding business applications and data transfers.
- Reliable Operation: Engineered with a 65,000-hour Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), providing long-term stability and minimizing network downtime for continuous operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com ET91000SM20 is a Gigabit Ethernet to fiber media converter, purpose-built to bridge 1000Base-T copper networks with 1000Base-LX single-mode LC fiber, extending network segments up to 20,000 meters. It supports full and half-duplex operation, ensuring compatibility with diverse network devices.
This unmanaged device simplifies network expansion by providing a direct conversion between copper RJ45 and LC fiber, eliminating the need for complex network reconfigurations. Its robust steel and plastic housing ensures durability, making it suitable for deployment in various business and industrial settings.
- Long-Distance Connectivity: Extends Gigabit Ethernet networks up to 20 km (12.4 miles) over single-mode fiber, enabling reliable connections between distant buildings or remote network segments.
- EMI Resistance: Leverages fiber optic technology to provide immunity to electromagnetic interference, ensuring stable and secure data transmission in electrically noisy industrial or medical environments.
- Flexible Network Integration: Converts 1000Base-T copper to 1000Base-LX fiber, allowing seamless integration of existing copper infrastructure with new or extended fiber optic cabling.
- High Throughput: Supports a maximum data transfer rate of 2000 Mbit/s, facilitating rapid data exchange and supporting bandwidth-intensive applications without bottlenecks.
- Durable Design: Features a robust steel and plastic housing, providing enhanced physical protection and ensuring reliable performance in demanding operational conditions.
This media converter provides a straightforward and dependable solution for businesses requiring extended and secure network reach.
Technical Specifications
1Performance & Business Impact
2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
Full Specifications
Network11
Ports & interfaces4
Power7
Performance5
Features4
Weight & dimensions4
Certificates2
Packaging content2
Operational conditions1
Packaging data1
Logistics data1
What This Solves
Extending Network Reach for Distributed Offices
Growing offices often need to connect buildings across a campus or extend network services to a remote annex beyond the 100-meter limit of copper Ethernet. This media converter enables Gigabit Ethernet connectivity over single-mode fiber up to 20 kilometers, ensuring all business locations remain seamlessly connected.
Multi-building campuses, distributed branch networks, large corporate facilities, industrial parks
Securing Data in High-Interference Environments
Industrial settings, medical facilities, or government buildings can experience high levels of electromagnetic interference (EMI) that disrupt copper network performance and compromise data integrity. Deploying this fiber media converter provides an EMI-resistant link, safeguarding critical data transmission and maintaining network uptime.
Manufacturing plants, healthcare systems, government agencies, data centers, secure facilities
Integrating Fiber into Existing Copper Infrastructure
Many organizations have existing copper-based Gigabit Ethernet networks but need to introduce fiber for new long-distance or high-security segments. This converter allows for a cost-effective transition, bridging copper RJ45 ports to single-mode LC fiber without requiring a complete overhaul of the network backbone.
SMBs with growing IT needs, mid-market companies upgrading infrastructure, facilities management teams, IT operations teams
Key Features
Maximum transfer distance: 20000 m
Enables network extensions over vast distances, connecting geographically dispersed offices or campus buildings with reliable Gigabit Ethernet.
Converter input interface: 1000Base-T
Allows seamless integration with existing copper-based Gigabit Ethernet networks, preserving current infrastructure investments while expanding capabilities.
Converter output interface: 1000Base-LX
Provides a standard single-mode fiber connection, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of fiber optic equipment and long-haul network deployments.
Mean time between failures (MTBF): 65000 h
Offers exceptional reliability and operational longevity, minimizing the risk of network outages and reducing maintenance overhead for IT teams.
Jumbo frames support: 9600
Optimizes data transfer efficiency for large packets, improving throughput for applications like data backup, video streaming, and storage area networks.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
Deploys this converter for secure, long-distance network links between facilities, often requiring TAA compliance for procurement.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Utilizes this device to extend networks across large factory floors or between industrial buildings where electromagnetic interference is a significant concern.
Education & Research
Connects campus buildings or remote research facilities with reliable, high-speed fiber links that overcome distance limitations of copper.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Ensures secure and interference-free data transmission within large hospital campuses or between medical facilities, protecting sensitive patient data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of fiber optic cable is compatible with this converter?
This StarTech.com media converter is designed for use with single-mode fiber optic cable, specifically with LC connectors, to achieve its maximum transfer distance of 20 kilometers.
Can this converter be used with both 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps Ethernet devices?
Yes, the converter supports Ethernet LAN data rates of 10, 100, and 1000 Mbit/s, automatically negotiating the speed with the connected copper device for flexible deployment.
Is this device managed or unmanaged?
The StarTech.com ET91000SM20 is an unmanaged media converter, offering plug-and-play functionality without requiring any software configuration or network management interface.
What are the power requirements for this media converter?
The converter operates with an input voltage of 100-240 V AC and includes an AC adapter, consuming a maximum of 19.2 W, making it suitable for standard electrical outlets.
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.