Ethernet Media Converters
Ethernet Media Converters are network devices that are used to convert signals between different types of network media. They are typically used to convert Ethernet signals from one transmission medium to another, such as converting copper signals to fiber optic signals or fiber optic signals to copper signals.
These converters typically contain one or more Ethernet ports, an RJ45 connector for copper and an optical connector (e.g. SFP or SFP+ slot) for fiber. They enable the transfer of data from one medium to another and ensure the reliable transmission of data between the different media.
Ethernet Media Converters are widely used in network environments, especially in scenarios where long-distance transmission is required, where interference immunity is high, or where security is required. For example, they can be used to connect network devices over long distances, connect networks across geographic barriers, and enable network expansion between fiber and copper cables.
Overall, Ethernet Media Converters provide a flexible and reliable solution for interconnecting different types of network devices and for transmitting data between different network media.