S-100 Fast Ethernet Converters
100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Fiber Mode Conversion
- 100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Fiber Media Converters
- Extend network distances up to 120km
- SC, LC and ST Media Converters
- Advanced Features: Link Pass-Through, Far-End Fault, Auto-MDIX
Perle's feature rich fast ethernet converter family transparently connects UTP copper to fiber. Our fast ethernet media converters provide an economical path to extend the distance of an existing network, the life of non-fiber based equipment, or the distance between two devices.
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 Perle's fast ethernet media converters the smart choice for IT professionals.
Fast Ethernet Converter Features: 100Base-TX to 100Base-FX
Auto-Negotiation (802.3u) | The media converter supports auto negotiation on the fast ethernet 100Base-TX interface. |
Auto-MDIX |
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. |
With Link Pass-Through the state of the 100Base-TX receiver is passed to the 100Base-FX 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) |
The media converter implements the 802.3 standard for Far-End Fault for the indication and detection of remote fault conditions on the 100Base-FX fiber connection. With Far-End Fault enabled the media converter transmits the Far-End Fault Indication over the 100Base-FX fiber connection whenever a receive failure is detected on the 100Base-FX fiber connection. The media converter continuously monitors the100Base-FX 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. |
Pause (IEEE 802.3xy) | 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. |
VLAN | The media converter is transparent to VLAN tagged packets. |
Hardware Specifications: S-100 Fast Ethernet Converters
Power
Input Supply Voltage
6 - 30 vDC, unregulated (12 vDC Nominal)
Current
167 mA
Power Consumption
2.0 watts
Power Connector
5.5mm x 9.5mm x 2.1mm barrel socket
Power Adapter
Universal AC/DC Adapter
100-240v AC, regulated DC adapter included
Indicators
Power / TST
This green LED is turned on when power is applied to the media converter. Otherwise it is off. The LED will blink when in Loopback test mode.
Fiber link on / Receive activity (LKF)
This green LED is operational only when power is applied. The LED is on when the 100Base-FX link is on and flashes with a 50% duty cycle when data is received.
Copper link on / Receive activity (LKC)
This green LED is operational only when power is applied. The LED is on when the 100Base-TX link is on and flashes with a 50% duty cycle when data is received.
Switches: accessible through a side opening in the chassis
Auto-Negotiation (802.3u)
- Enabled (Default) - The media converter uses 802.3u Auto-negotiation on the 100Base-TX interface. It is set to advertise full duplex.
- Disabled - The media converter sets the 100Base-TX port to full duplex.
Pause
- Pause should be enabled when all devices connected to the media converter support pause. Auto-Negotiation must be Enabled to use this feature.
- Enabled (Default) - The Media converter will advertise Pause capability during Auto-Negotiation on the 100Base-TX interface.
- Disabled - The Media converter will advertise that it does not have Pause capability during Auto-Negotiation on the 100Base-TX interface.
Link Pass Through
- Enabled (Default) - When the state of the receiver is changed on the 100Base-TX interface it is reflected on the 100Base-FX fiber transmitter. When the state of the receiver on the 100Base-FX interface is changed it is reflected on the 100Base-TX transmitter.
- When a Far-End Fault Indication is received on the fiber interface the 100Base-TX transmitter is turned off. When the Far-End Fault Indication is cleared the transmitter is turned back on.
- Disabled - The 100Base-TX and the 100Base-FX fiber interface operate independently. Far-End Fault indication on the 100Base-FX fiber interface has no effect on the 100Base-TX interface.
Far-End Fault (FEF)
- Enabled (Default) - The media converter transmits the Far-End Fault Indication over the 100Base-FX fiber connection whenever a receive failure is detected on the 100Base-FX fiber connection. The media converter continuously monitors the 100Base-X fiber connection and clears the Far-End Fault Indication condition when a valid signal is received.
- Disabled - Far-End Fault Indications are not transmitted regardless of the condition of the receive signal on the 100Base-FX fiber connection.
Remote Loopback
The media converter can perform a loopback on the 100Base-X fiber interface.
Disabled (Default - Up)
Enabled - The 100Base-X receiver is looped to the 100Base-X transmitter. The 100Base-TX transmitter is taken off the interface.
Auto-MDIX (Internal Strap)
- If Auto-Negotiation (802.3u) is enabled, the media converter uses the HP Auto-MDIX method for the 100Base-TX interface.
- If Auto-Negotiation (802.3u) is disabled the Media converter will use the RX Energy method on the 100Base-TX interface to set the port MDI or MDIX whichever is appropriate.
- Enabled (Default) - 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.
- Disabled - If the partner device on the other end of the cable does not have the Auto-MDIX feature a specific cable, either a straight-through or crossover will be required to ensure that the media convertor's transmitter and the partner devices transmitter are connected to the others receiver. The Media Convertor's 100Base-TX port is configured as MDI with this switch setting.
Cables
100Base-TX
RJ45 connector, 2 pair CAT 5, EIA/TIA 568A/B or better cable
Magnetic Isolation
1.5kv
Fiber Optic Cable
- Multimode: 62.5 / 125, 50/125, 85/125, 100/140 micron
- Single Mode: 9/125 micron (ITu-T 625)
Packet Transmission Characteristics
Bit Error Rate (BER)
<10 -12
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature
minimum range of -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Operating Humidity
5% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity
5% to 95% non-condensing
Operating Altitude
Up to 3,048 meters (10,000 feet)
Heat Output (BTU/HR)
6.8
MTBF (Hours)*
- Without power adaptor: 595,000 Hours
- With power adaptor: 333,000 Hours
Calculation model based on MIL-HDBK-217-FN2 @ 30°C
Chassis
Metal with an IP20 ingress protection rating
Mounting
Din Rail Kit
Optional
Rack Mount Kit
Optional
Product Weight and Dimensions
Weight
0.3 kg, 0.66 lbs
Dimensions
120 x 80 x 26 mm, 4.7 x 3.1 x 1.0 inches
Packaging Weight and Dimensions
Shipping Weight
0.55 kg, 1.2 lbs
Shipping Dimensions
170 x 280 x 70 mm, 6.7 x 10.2 x 2.8 inches
Regulatory Approvals
Emissions
- FCC Part 15 Class B*, EN55022 Class B*
- CISPR 22 Class B*
- CISPR 32:2015/EN 55032:2015 (Class A)
- CISPR 24:2010/EN 55024:2010
- EN61000-3-2
Immunity
EN55024
Safety
- UL/EN/IEC 62368-1
- CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1
- UL 60950-1
- IEC 60950-1(ed 2); am1, am2
- EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013
- CE
Laser Safety
- EN 60825-1
- Fiber optic transmitters on this device meet Class 1 Laser safety requirements per IEC-60825 FDA/CDRH standards and comply with 21CFR1040.10 and 21CFR1040.11.
Environmental
Other
- ECCN: 5A991
- HTSUS Number: 8517.62.0020
- Perle Limited Lifetime Warranty
* When used with a Class B rated AC power adapter.
Select a Model to obtain a Part Number - Unmanaged Stand-alone Media Converters - Fast Ethernet to Fiber
Model | Connector |
Type |
Transmit
(dBm) |
Receive
(dBm) |
Power
Budget (dBm) |
Wavelength
(nm) |
Fiber
Type |
Operating
Distance |
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Min |
Max |
Min |
Max |
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S-100-M2ST2 | Dual ST |
100Base-FX |
-20.0 |
-12.0 |
-31.0 |
-14.0 |
11.0* |
1310 |
MMF |
2 km
(1.2 mi) |
S-100-M2SC2 | Dual SC |
100Base-FX |
-20.0 |
-12.0 |
-31.0 |
-14.0 |
11.0* |
1310 |
MMF |
2 km
(1.2 mi) |
S-100-M2LC2 | Dual LC |
100Base-FX |
-20.0 |
-12.0 |
-30.0 |
-14.0 |
10.0* |
1310 |
MMF |
2 km
(1.2 mi) |
S-100-S2ST20 | Dual ST |
100Base-LX |
-18.0 |
-7.0 |
-32.0 |
-3.0 |
14.0 |
1310 |
SMF |
20 km
(12.4 mi) |
S-100-S2SC20 | Dual SC |
100Base-LX |
-18.0 |
-7.0 |
-32.0 |
-3.0 |
14.0 |
1310 |
SMF |
20 km
(12.4 mi) |
S-100-S2LC20 | Dual LC |
100Base-LX |
-15.0 |
0.0 |
-34.0 |
-5.0 |
19.0 |
1310 |
SMF |
20 km
(12.4 mi) |
S-100-S2ST40 | Dual ST |
100Base-EX |
-5.0 |
0.0 |
-34.0 |
-3.0 |
29.0 |
1310 |
SMF |
40 km
(25 mi) |
S-100-S2SC40 | Dual SC |
100Base-EX |
-5.0 |
0.0 |
-34.0 |
-3.0 |
29.0 |
1310 |
SMF |
40 km
(25 mi) |
S-100-S2LC40 | Dual LC |
100Base-EX |
-5.0 |
0.0 |
-34.0 |
-3.0 |
29.0 |
1310 |
SMF |
40 km
(25 mi) |
S-100-S2ST80 | Dual ST |
100Base-ZX |
-5.0 |
0.0 |
-34.0 |
-3.0 |
29.0 |
1550 |
SMF |
80 km
(50 mi) |
S-100-S2SC80 | Dual SC |
100Base-ZX |
-5.0 |
0.0 |
-34.0 |
-3.0 |
29.0 |
1550 |
SMF |
80 km
(50 mi) |
S-100-S2LC80 | Dual LC |
100Base-ZX |
-5.0 |
0.0 |
-34.0 |
-3.0 |
29.0 |
1550 |
SMF |
80 km
(50 mi) |
S-100-S2ST120 | Dual ST |
100Base-ZX |
0.0 |
5.0 |
-35.0 |
-3.0 |
35.0 |
1550 |
SMF |
120 km
(75 mi) |
S-100-S2SC120 | Dual SC |
100Base-ZX |
0.0 |
5.0 |
-35.0 |
-3.0 |
35.0 |
1550 |
SMF |
120 km
(75 mi) |
S-100-S2LC120 | Dual LC |
100Base-ZX |
0.0 |
5.0 |
-34.0 |
-3.0 |
34.0 |
1550 |
SMF |
120 km
(75 mi) |
Single Fiber Models Recommended use in pairs
Model | Connector |
Type |
Transmit
(dBm) |
Receive
(dBm) |
Power
Budget (dBm) |
Wavelength
(nm) |
Fiber
Type |
Operating
Distance |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Min |
Max |
Min |
Max |
|||||||
S-100-M1ST2U | Single ST |
100Base-BX-U |
-15.0 |
0.0 |
-28.0 |
-8.0 |
13.0 |
1310 / 1550 |
MMF |
2 km
(1.2 mi) |
S-100-M1ST2D | Single ST |
100Base-BX-D |
-15.0 |
0.0 |
-28.0 |
-8.0 |
13.0 |
1550 / 1310 |
MMF |
2 km
(1.2 mi) |
S-100-M1SC2U | Single SC |
100Base-BX-U |
-15.0 |
0.0 |
-28.0 |
-8.0 |
13.0 |
1310 / 1550 |
MMF |
2 km
(1.2 mi) |
S-100-M1SC2D | Single SC |
100Base-BX-D |
-15.0 |
0.0 |
-28.0 |
-8.0 |
13.0 |
1550 / 1310 |
MMF |
2 km
(1.2 mi) |
S-100-S1ST20U | Single ST |
100Base-BX-U |
-14.0 |
-8.0 |
-32.0 |
-3.0 |
18.0 |
1310 / 1550 |
SMF |
20 km
(12.4 mi) |
S-100-S1ST20D | Single ST |
100Base-BX-D |
-14.0 |
-8.0 |
-32.0 |
-3.0 |
18.0 |
1550 / 1310 |
SMF |
20 km
(12.4 mi) |
S-100-S1SC20U | Single SC |
100Base-BX-U |
-14.0 |
-8.0 |
-32.0 |
-3.0 |
18.0 |
1310 / 1550 |
SMF |
20 km
(12.4 mi) |
S-100-S1SC20D | Single SC |
100Base-BX-D |
-14.0 |
-8.0 |
-32.0 |
-3.0 |
18.0 |
1550 / 1310 |
SMF |
20 km
(12.4 mi) |
S-100-S1SC40U | Single SC |
100Base-BX-U |
-8.0 |
-3.0 |
-33.0 |
-3.0 |
25.0 |
1310 / 1550 |
SMF |
40 km
(25 mi) |
S-100-S1SC40D | Single SC |
100Base-BX-D |
-8.0 |
-3.0 |
-33.0 |
-3.0 |
25.0 |
1550 / 1310 |
SMF |
40 km
(25 mi) |
The minimum fiber cable distance for all converters listed is 2 meters.
*Based on use with 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber.
Media Converter Accessories |
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4 DIN Rail Mount Bkt | DIN Rail Mounting Kit |
MCSM | Standalone media converter wall mount bracket |
Application Diagrams
Fast Ethernet UTP Switch to UTP Switch
Two Fast Ethernet Media Converters can extend the distance between UTP Switches across a fiber link up to 120km in length.
Fast Ethernet UTP Switch to Fiber Switch
A media converter can interconnect a UTP copper based Switch port to a remote switch that has integrated fiber.
Direct Connect - Long Distance
With a pair of Fast Ethernet Media Converters two devices, such as file servers, can be connected up to 120km away across a fiber link.
Enterprise Infrastructure
Create a fiber infrastructure for your enterprise network without any wholesale replacement of existing copper-based equipment.
Single Mode / Single Fiber
When Single Strand fiber is used, a pair of Single Fiber Media Converters is needed for the copper to fiber conversion. Perle Single Fiber Media Converters are also referred to as “Up/Down” models. For example the S-100-S1SC20U (“Up”) and S-100-S1SC20D (“Down”), shown below, must be used in pairs. An “Up” must be matched with a “Down” peer to deal with transmit and receive frequencies separately.
S-100-S1SC20US-100-S1SC20D
The majority of installations for single mode fiber media converters are of the “dual connector” or “dual fiber” type where one fiber connection is used for transmit, the other for receive. These are physically “crossed” to match up the Transmit/Receive links.
However, to reduce costs, or where there are limits on available fiber, WDM technology may be utilized. WDM uses separate transmit and receive frequencies to communicate on a single fiber strand. WDM technology relies on the fact that optical fibers can carry many wavelengths of light simultaneously without interaction between each wavelength. Thus, a single fiber can carry many separate wavelength signals or channels simultaneously.
So remember, if Single Strand fiber is used, you will need an “Up” Media Converter on one side and a “Down” Media Converter on the other for copper to fiber conversion.
Perle offers a wide variety of Single Fiber (“Up/Down”) Media Converters to connect 10BaseT, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit to single fiber. Whether you need Managed or Unmanaged, Standalone or Modular Chassis Based, 20km or 120km, Perle has the right model to meet your fiber conversion requirement.
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S-100-M2ST2 - Fast Ethernet Stand-Alone Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-FX 1310nm multimode (ST) [2 km/1.2 miles]
S-100-M2SC2 - Fast Ethernet Stand-Alone Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-FX 1310nm multimode (SC) [2 km/1.2 miles]
S-100-M2LC2 - Fast Ethernet Stand-Alone Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-FX 1310nm multimode (LC) [2 km/1.2 miles]
S-100-S2SC20 - Fast Ethernet Stand-Alone Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-LX 1310nm single mode (SC) [20 km/12.4 miles]
S-100-S2LC20 - Fast Ethernet Stand-Alone Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-LX 1310nm single mode (LC) [20 km/12.4 miles]
S-100-S2SC40 - Fast Ethernet Stand-Alone Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-EX 1310nm single mode (SC) [40 km/24.9 miles]
S-100-S2SC80 - Fast Ethernet Stand-Alone Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-ZX 1550nm single mode (SC) [80 km/49.7 miles]
S-100-S1SC20U - Fast Ethernet Stand-Alone Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-BX 1310nm TX / 1550nm RX single strand single mode (SC) [20 km/12.4 miles]
S-100-S1SC20D - Fast Ethernet Stand-Alone Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-BX 1550nm TX / 1310nm RX single strand single mode (SC) [20 km/12.4 miles]
S-100-S1SC40U - Fast Ethernet Stand-Alone Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-BX 1310nm TX / 1550nm RX single strand single mode (SC) [40 km/24.9 miles]
S-100-S1SC40D - Fast Ethernet Stand-Alone Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-BX 1550nm TX / 1310nm RX single strand single mode (SC) [40 km/24.9 miles]
S-100-S2SC120 - Fast Ethernet Stand-Alone Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-ZX 1550nm single mode (SC) [120 km/74.6 miles]
S-100-S2ST20 - Fast Ethernet Stand-Alone Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-LX 1310nm single mode (ST) [20 km/12.4 miles]
S-100-S2ST40 - Fast Ethernet Stand-Alone Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-EX 1310nm single mode (ST) [40 km/24.9 miles]
S-100-S2ST80 - Fast Ethernet Stand-Alone Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-ZX 1550nm single mode (ST) [80 km/49.7 miles]
S-100-S2ST120 - Fast Ethernet Stand-Alone Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-ZX 1550nm single mode (ST) [120 km/74.6 miles]
S-100-S2LC40 - Fast Ethernet Stand-Alone Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-EX 1310nm single mode (LC) [40 km/24.9 miles]
S-100-S2LC80 - Fast Ethernet Stand-Alone Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-ZX 1550nm single mode (LC) [80 km/49.7 miles]
S-100-S2LC120 - Fast Ethernet Stand-Alone Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-ZX 1550nm single mode (LC) [120 km/74.6 miles]
S-100-M1SC2D - Fast Ethernet Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-BX 1550nm TX / 1310nm RX single strand fiber, multimode (SC) [2 km/1.2 miles]
S-100-M1SC2U - Fast Ethernet Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-BX 1310nm TX / 1550nm RX single strand fiber, multimode (SC) [2 km/1.2 miles]
S-100-M1ST2D - Fast Ethernet Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-BX 1550nm TX / 1310nm RX single strand fiber, multimode (ST) [2 km/1.2 miles]
S-100-M1ST2U - Fast Ethernet Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-BX 1310nm TX / 1550nm RX single strand fiber, multimode (ST) [2 km/1.2 miles]
S-100-S1ST20U - Fast Ethernet Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-BX 1310nm TX / 1550nm RX single strand fiber, single mode (ST) [20 km/12.4 miles]
S-100-S1ST20D - Fast Ethernet Media Converter. 100Base-TX (RJ-45) [100 m/328 ft.] to 100Base-BX 1550nm TX / 1310nm RX single strand fiber, single mode (ST) [20 km/12.4 miles]
Related Accessories
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Accessory Description
Part No.
DIN Rail Mounting Kit for 4 & 8 port IOLAN desktop models, all Stand-Alone Media Converters and all Stand-alone Ethernet Extenders. Two of these brackets are required for the 8 port STS8-D model.
Standalone media converter wall / rack mount bracket