A Perle SR-100-SFP DIN Rail Media Converter transparently connects UTP copper to fiber. The pluggable fiber optics port allows for flexible network configurations using SFP transceivers supplied by Perle, Cisco or other manufacturers of MSA compliant SFPs. This Fast Ethernet Media Converter provides an economical path to:
- extend the distance of an existing network by linking CAT5/6/7 cabling to multimode or single mode fiber
- extend the life of non-fiber based equipment by enabling data transmission from 100Base-TX devices over fiber
- extend the distance between two copper-based devices or networks
- protect Ethernet data from EMI noise and interference by inter-connecting your copper-Ethernet devices over fiber in industrial plants.
A SR-100-SFP Media Converter is also available with support for -40C to +75C (-40F to +167F) extended operating temperatures.
Network Administrators can rest assured with Perle's advanced features such as Auto-Negotiation, Auto-MDIX, Link Pass-Through, Far End Fault, and Pause which make the end to end link completely transparent. This allows for more efficient troubleshooting and less on-site maintenance. These cost and time saving features, along with a lifetime warranty and free worldwide technical support, make the SR-100-SFP Fast Ethernet Media Converter the smart choice for IT professionals.
SR-100-SFP Fiber Media Converter Features: 100Base-TX to 100Base-X
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DIN Rail Enclosure
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Easily mount on a DIN rail or inside distribution boxes using native DIN Rail enclosure with grounding clip. No need for add-on brackets.
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Auto-Negotiation
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The media converter supports auto negotiation on the fast ethernet 100Base-TX interface.
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Auto-MDIX
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Auto-MDIX (automatic medium-dependant interface crossover) detects the signaling on the 100Base-TX interface to determine the type of cable connected (straight-through or crossover) and automatically configures the connection when enabled. With Auto-MDIX enabled, either a straight-through or crossover type cable can be used to connect the media converter to the device on the other end of the cable.
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Link Pass-Through
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With Link Pass-Through the state of the 100Base-TX receiver is passed to the 100Base-X transmitter to make the media converter appear transparent to the end devices that are connected. In addition, if Far-End Fault is enabled the media converter can turn off the 100Base-TX transmitter when a FAR-End Fault is received.
Using Link Pass-Through with Far-End Fault minimizes data loss when a fault occurs. Should a fault occur, the end devices have the indication of a failure available to them making trouble shooting easier.
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Far-End Fault (FEF)
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The media converter implements the 802.3 standard for Far-End Fault for the indication and detection of remote fault conditions on the 100Base-X fiber connection. With Far-End Fault enabled the media converter transmits the Far-End Fault Indication over the 100Base-X fiber connection whenever a receive failure is detected on the 100Base-X fiber connection. The media converter continuously monitors the100Base-X fiber connection for a valid signal.
The action the media converter takes on receiving a Far-End Fault Indication is dependent on the Link Pass Through switch setting.
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Duplex
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Full and half duplex operation supported.
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Pause (IEEE 802.3xy)
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Pause signaling is an IEEE feature that temporarily suspends data transmission between two devices in the event that one of the devices becomes overwhelmed. The fast ethernet media converter supports pause negotiation on the 100Base-TX copper connection.
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VLAN
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The media converter is transparent to VLAN tagged packets.
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Remote LoopBack
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The media converter is capable of performing a loopback on the fiber port.
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