Axiom MC03-M3T2-AX Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter - 1 x RJ-45 to 1 x Duplex ST Multi-mode Fiber - 1310 nm - 2 km
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This media converter operates as a transparent bridge between twisted-pair copper and optical fiber media. It accepts Gigabit Ethernet frames from the RJ-45 port and converts them for transmission over multi-mode fiber using 1000Base-SX signaling, and vice-versa. The device handles auto-MDI/MDIX on the copper interface and supports full-duplex operation on both media types.
The ST duplex fiber port uses industry-standard ST connectors for secure multi-mode fiber termination. The 1310 nm optical wavelength is optimized for typical multi-mode fiber installations, providing reliable performance across the supported 2-kilometer distance. Power is supplied via an external DC adapter, keeping the unit compact and suitable for desktop or rack-mount deployment.
Key Product Advantages
This converter eliminates distance limitations of copper cabling by leveraging fiber optic technology, enabling network expansion across buildings or large facilities without signal degradation. It provides a cost-effective method to integrate fiber backbone segments with existing copper-based network equipment.
Extended Network Reach
Supports fiber runs up to 2 kilometers, far beyond the 100-meter limit of standard Cat5e/6 copper cabling, ideal for connecting separate buildings or long hallway runs.
- 2 km maximum distance
- 1310 nm multi-mode wavelength
- ST duplex fiber port
Seamless Media Conversion
Transparently converts between RJ-45 copper and ST multi-mode fiber without protocol conversion, maintaining native Ethernet framing and throughput.
- 1000Base-SX fiber technology
- 10/100/1000Base-TX auto-negotiation
- Full-duplex operation
Simple Deployment
Compact form factor and DC power input make installation straightforward in telecom closets, equipment racks, or desktop environments.
- External DC power adapter
- Plug-and-play operation
- No configuration required
Deployment / Use Cases
This media converter is ideal for extending Gigabit Ethernet networks over fiber where copper distance limits are exceeded. Common applications include connecting network switches between buildings in a campus, linking floors in a multi-story facility, or integrating fiber backbone segments with copper-based access switches.
In industrial settings, the converter can bridge office networks with manufacturing floor equipment where fiber provides immunity to electromagnetic interference. It also serves in data center environments to connect copper-based servers or storage to fiber-based aggregation switches, or in surveillance installations to extend camera networks over long distances.
Campus Network Extension
Connect network switches between separate buildings using existing multi-mode fiber infrastructure, maintaining Gigabit speeds across up to 2 kilometers.
Industrial Ethernet Bridging
Bridge office networks to factory floor equipment where fiber provides reliable data transmission in electrically noisy environments.
Highlights
- Converts RJ-45 copper to duplex ST multi-mode fiber for extended network reach
- Supports Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps) with 1000Base-SX fiber technology
- Maximum distance of 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) over multi-mode fiber
- 1310 nm wavelength optimized for standard multi-mode fiber installations
- Auto-negotiating 10/100/1000Base-TX on the copper RJ-45 port
- Compact design with external DC power input for flexible deployment
- Plug-and-play operation with no configuration required
- 1-year limited warranty for reliable performance assurance
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axiom Memory Solutions |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MC03-M3T2-AX |
| Brand Name | Axiom |
| Product Name | Transceiver/Media Converter |
| Product Type | Transceiver/Media Converter |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of Ports | 2 |
| Network (RJ-45) | Yes |
| Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports | 1 |
| Number of ST Ports | 1 |
| ST Port Type | Duplex |
| Media & Performance | |
| Media Type Supported | Optical Fiber,Twisted Pair |
| Fiber Mode Supported | Multi-mode |
| Fiber Optic Cable Wavelength | 1310 nm |
| Maximum Distance Supported | 2 km (1.24 Mile) |
| Network & Communication | |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Network Technology | 1000Base-SX,10/100/1000Base-TX |
| Power Description | |
| Power Source | DC |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 1 Year |
FAQ
What does this media converter actually do?
This converter bridges two different network media types: it takes Gigabit Ethernet signals from a standard RJ-45 copper port and converts them for transmission over duplex ST multi-mode fiber optic cable, and vice-versa. This allows you to extend your network beyond the 100-meter limit of copper cabling by utilizing fiber's longer distance capabilities while maintaining full Gigabit Ethernet throughput.
What type of fiber cable is compatible with this converter?
The converter requires duplex (two-fiber) multi-mode fiber optic cable with ST connectors. It operates at 1310 nm wavelength, which is standard for many multi-mode fiber installations. The maximum supported distance is 2 kilometers (approximately 1.24 miles) when using appropriate multi-mode fiber that meets the 1000Base-SX specification for this distance.
What network speeds does this converter support?
On the fiber side, it supports 1000Base-SX at 1000 Mbps (1 Gigabit per second). On the copper RJ-45 side, it auto-negotiates between 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps (10/100/1000Base-TX) to match the connected device. Both interfaces operate at full duplex, providing simultaneous bidirectional data transmission at the negotiated rate.
How is this converter powered?
The converter uses an external DC power adapter (not included). This keeps the unit itself compact and allows for flexible placement in equipment racks, on desktops, or in telecom enclosures. The DC power input is typically low voltage, making it suitable for various deployment environments including those with power-over-Ethernet limitations.
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