ProLabs range of mini media converters (MiMC) can help to reduce space with their compact size. If used in a cabinet, 12 MiMCs can be used in a 1U rack space. The MiMC come with SFP or fixed connecters. DIP switch on the back lets the user change between 100base and 1G, as well as LFPT functions.
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We know that the world of telecoms is always expanding with multiple ways to connect a network; mainly through fibre and copper. The main reason fibre optics was conceived was because of the short transmission distance that could be achieved over copper. A CAT cable currently has a max distance of around 100m, but this is an issue when wanting to connect networks over a longer distance, such as a large campus area with multiple buildings
Focusing on the fibre and copper element of telecoms, there needed to be a crossover between the two. For this to happen, and for fibre to be utilised over a legacy copper network, the media converter was born, making it possible to interconnect fibre optic cabling-based systems with existing copper-based, structured cabling systems
And so with the expansion of the telecoms industry and its appetite for more bandwidth, cheaper costs and the need for precious space within a data centre or network room, everything needs to become better, more cost effective and more compact.
Functionality
Our MiMC range can do everything our standard converters can do, including Bi-directional units. The converters Auto MDI/ MDIX function means you never have to worry what cable has been used, crossover or straight through will both work. The Link Fault Pass Through (LFPT) function, when used with a pair of converters, will identify a link fault on side A, which will pass this to side B and will inform network administrators of an error.