Media converters do more than just convert copper Ethernet signals to fiber. They allow your LAN to be extended beyond the normal 100 meter limit. By using a pair of media converters, LANs can be extended up to 2km with multimode fiber and up to 20km with single-mode fiber. Since your data is traveling via fiber, it’s protected from ground loop problems and electrical interference present along the cable run.
The economical EIS series media converters are stand-alone products that come with a power supply or can be mounted in a 19 inch rack chassis. The optional rack system holds up to 16 of the EIS products and includes one power supply to power installed EIS models via the backplane.
A second power supply for the rack system is available. Two power supplies will provide a load-sharing service to add redundancy to your system. If one power supply goes down, the other takes over immediately
Isolate and Protect
Another great benefit inherently built into a media converter is the isolation factor. Since the data is communicating via a fiber optic connection, the data is transmitted by light – therefore no conductive wires connect the far ends of the system.
The EIS series single-mode and multi-mode media converters are stand alone products that come with a power supply or have the option to be mounted in a 19 inch rack chassis. The rack system holds up to 16 of the EIS products and includes one power supply that will provide power to each of the EIS models via the backplane. A second power supply for the rack system (model EIS-RACKPS) can be purchased. Use of two power supplies provides a load-sharing service that will add redundancy to your system. If one power supply goes down the other takes over immediately.
- Desk or wall mount as stand-alone product or install in 19-inch rack system
- Rack Chassis
- Holds up to 16 of the EIS series media converters
- Includes one power supply, purchase a second for redundancy
- Standard 19-inch rack mount size (2U height)
- Front panel LEDs for power status
- Hot swappable (both media converters and power supply)
- Two removable cooling fans for ventilation in the chassis
