What is Media Conversion?
Media converters enable network managers to easily and cost-effectively connect one type of media with other, dissimilar media (e.g. twisted pair with fiber optic cabling). Media converters are physical-layer networking devices that simply receive data signals from one media and transmit them to the other media with minimal delays. Media converters are completely transparent to other networking devices and can be placed anywhere in the network.
 Why Media Conversion?
Media conversion provides significant cost savings by enabling seamless integration between legacy equipment, copper-based wiring infrastructures and the latest optical networking gear. Media converters play an important role in today’s dynamic networks and allow network managers to future-proof their networks for tomorrow’s requirements in data throughput, cabling bandwidth, distance and security.














 
       
   
SNMP-Managed Media Conversion Modular Media Conversion
Managed media conversion enables network managers to eliminate the guesswork, avoid expensive downtime, and quickly isolate problems without visiting multiple wiring closets. The modular iMediaCenter platform features an embedded SNMP management agent, making media conversion management both easy and cost-effective for the first time.
Media conversion provides a cost-effective solution to extending the life of legacy wiring infrastructures. The MediaConverter Series includes modules that install in 1-, 4-, 8- and 12-slot chassis and are available for converting between thin coax, copper and fiber cabling, as well as between multi-mode and single-mode fiber.
   
 
PC Card Media Conversion Standalone Media Conversion
PC card converters are ideal for Fiber-to-the-Desktop applications and for companies with rapidly changing needs such as adding new employees and changing workstation locations. McPC simply installs inside the PC— no need to replace existing NICs, no IRQ utilization needed and no additional configuration required. Standalone copper-to-fiber media converters are small, rugged and can be installed in virtually any location, making them ideal for environments where space is limited. McBasic comes with an internal AC power supply, increasing reliability over other converters that use external AC/DC power transformers.