IMC 856-15717 1 x RJ-45 10/100Base-TX + 1 x ST 100Base-FX Internal Fast Ethernet Media Converter

Product Description

The IMC 856-15717 is an internal media converter card designed to provide Fast Ethernet connectivity between copper and fiber optic networks. It features a standard RJ-45 port that supports both 10Mbps and 100Mbps speeds over twisted-pair cabling (10/100Base-TX). This port allows for connection to standard Ethernet switches, hubs, or end devices. Complementing the RJ-45 port is a 100Base-FX fiber optic port, terminated with an ST connector. This port enables the extension of the network over fiber optic cable, offering advantages such as increased distance, immunity to electromagnetic interference, and higher bandwidth potential. The 100Base-FX standard typically utilizes multimode fiber, making this converter suitable for in-building or campus-wide network segments. This internal converter is intended for integration directly into a host system, such as a PC or specialized industrial equipment, where space for external converters is limited or a direct internal connection is preferred. It serves as a bridge, allowing devices connected via copper to communicate with devices on the fiber optic network, and vice versa, enhancing network flexibility and reach within a system.