Media Converters
Media Converters
Axiom media converters are simple yet powerful devices that seamlessly bridge two different mediums. When inserted into an existing network, media converters can connect two devices that previously could not connect, without the need to replace the switches themselves.
Media converters help network teams extend existing infrastructure, connect legacy and modern equipment, convert copper links to fiber, and support distance requirements that cannot be met with copper cabling alone. They are useful when teams need to solve a physical connectivity problem without changing the entire switch, server, cabling, or network architecture.
The Data Center Networking Resource Center helps engineers evaluate physical layer requirements, cable choices, optics, media conversion, deployment constraints, validation needs, and production readiness.
The flexibility of media converters such as ethernet media converters or fiber media converters allows network operators to make infrastructure adjustments that would otherwise be complex, expensive, or disruptive.
Convert multi-mode fiber to single-mode fiber or single-mode fiber to multi-mode fiber to extend or adapt existing SMF and MMF network paths.
Convert copper network segments to fiber to extend beyond the 100-meter limit imposed by copper cabling.
Connect an RJ45 copper interface with a fiber optic transceiver module to increase functionality and extend network reach.
Axiom media converters expand your network to tackle evolving network demands without having to replace major components of your infrastructure.
| Requirement | Recommended Converter Direction | Typical Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Connect copper equipment to a fiber link | RJ45 to fiber or copper to SFP media converter | Campus links, equipment rooms, IDF/MDF, and legacy switch environments |
| Extend network reach beyond copper distance limits | Copper to fiber media converter | Links beyond 100 meters, building-to-building paths, and remote equipment locations |
| Convert between multimode and single-mode fiber | Fiber to fiber media converter | Mixed fiber plants, campus fiber, and migration from MMF to SMF |
| Support gigabit ethernet applications | 1G media converter | Standard enterprise, campus, industrial, and access network links |
| Support higher-speed conversion requirements | 10G media converter | Higher-throughput uplinks, aggregation points, and data center edge links |
| Extend product life without replacing active equipment | Converter matched to existing cabling and switch interfaces | Lifecycle extension, staged upgrades, and cost-controlled network changes |
Axiom media converters help teams support practical network changes while protecting existing infrastructure investments.
Available for 1Gb and 10Gb gigabit ethernet applications with distances of up to 80km on single-mode fiber.
Extend your network beyond the 100-meter limit imposed by copper cable by converting copper segments to fiber.
Integrate new technology with legacy equipment to support new requirements, facilitate future growth, and avoid costly upgrades where possible.
Media converters can help extend the product life of existing cabling and active equipment by giving network teams a practical bridge between older and newer connectivity requirements.
| Validation Area | What Engineers Review | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Conversion type | Copper to fiber, fiber to fiber, RJ45 to SFP, multimode to single-mode, or single-mode to multimode | Ensures the converter solves the actual physical link requirement |
| Speed and interface | 1G, 10G, RJ45, SFP, SFP+, and supported ethernet application | Matches the converter to switch ports, optics, cables, and link speed |
| Fiber reach and mode | Single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, wavelength, distance, and link budget | Supports stable transmission across the intended fiber path |
| Deployment environment | Rack location, equipment room, campus path, remote device, power availability, and physical installation space | Helps avoid placement, power, and serviceability issues |
| Lifecycle and support | Existing equipment age, replacement strategy, spare planning, and support requirements | Keeps the network supportable while extending infrastructure life |
Share your current equipment, link distance, cable type, connector type, speed, or conversion requirement, and Axiom can help identify the right media converter option for your environment.
| Description | Part Number |
|---|---|
 100M Fast Ethernet (POE) Media Converter | |
| 1G Ethernet (POE) Media Converter | |
| 1G Ethernet (POE+) Media Converter | |
| Media Converter Mounting Brackets & Chassis | |
| Mini 100M Fast Ethernet Media Converter | |
| Mini 10G Ethernet Media Converter | |
| Mini 1G Ethernet Media Converter | |
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