A media converter changes the signals running on a copper cable to signals that can travel on fiber optic cables. It is a physical-layer device that straddles two or more types of media. It can be used for almost any type of network such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Fiber Channel, ATM, T1/E1, and SONET.
In general application, a media converter receives electrical signals on one port and sends optical signals from another port. It commonly uses unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling. It is also used in applications involving different types of cabling such as coaxial, twisted pair, single mode, and multimode fiber.
A workstation media converter uses fiber optic cabling on a desktop system. It provides transitions for a single pair of cables.
Unintelligent data center unit
An unintelligent data center unit can convert multiple pairs of cables.
Intelligent data center unit
An intelligent data center unit also converts multiple pairs of cables; however, it can also manage data flow to reduce data congestion and filter out noise and interference.
Modularity: Look for a media converter that can support line card diversity within the same modular chassis. This makes the unit scalable and allows the addition of different types of conversion line cards.
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