FlexPoint Modular Media Converter Rack

FlexPoint Modular Media Converter Rack - the converter solution that grows with your network.

Offers more interface options than any other system.
Single and dual AC or DC power supplies.
14-slot chassis, 5-slot rack, or wall-mount option.
Hot-swappable to reduce network downtime.
Warranty: 1 Year Double Diamond™ (Standard)

The FlexPoint® Modular Media Converters from Black Box are versatile and cost-effective standalone media converters that can be upgraded to a chassis-based system. They provide ultimate flexibility and reliability for expanding multimedia LANs. FlexPoint offers a wide range of converter options, including media converters for legacy media like ThinNet and 10BASE-FL.

Available options:

• Ethernet
• Fast Ethernet
• Gigabit Ethernet
• UTP
• Single-mode Fiber
• Multimode Fiber
• ThinNet
• Long-Distance Fiber Converters
• ATM OC-3
• ATM OC-12
• 10/100 Rate Converters
• T1/E1 Line Drivers
• RS-232

The variety and versatility of this system make it ideal for networks needing regular upgrades. Customize the system to fit your needs: Use the media converters individually now, and later, mount them on the wall, in the 5-position rackmount kit, or as modules in the power chassis, which holds 14 media converters and a single or dual AC or DC power supply.

10BASE-T to BNC
• Connects 10BASE-T devices to ThinNet (coax) devices.
• Supports ThinNet cable up to 185 meters and 30 stations.
• UTP crossover switch and automatic polarity detection.
• Selectable line termination for ThinNet.

10BASE-FL to BNC
• Connects ThinNet network segments via fiber optic cable while retaining the collision domain.
• Supports single- or multimode fiber optic connections up to 2 kilometers.
• Supports ThinNet cable up to 185 meters and 30 stations.
• Switch-selectable ThinNet line termination.

10BASE-T to 10BASE-FL
• Converts 10BASE-T (twisted pair) to 10BASE-FL (fiber).
• Automatically adapts to 10-Mbps half-duplex or 20-Mbps full-duplex Ethernet.
• Increases bandwidth and distance in full-duplex mode.
• A UTP crossover switch removes the need for crossed cables.

100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX and -LX
• Converts 100BASE-TX (twisted pair) to 100BASE-FX or -LX (fiber).
• Connect Fast Ethernet switches, hubs, and workstations up to 110 kilometers.
• Autosenses half- and full-duplex.
• Manual override switch for duplex control.
• UTP crossover switch removes the need for crossed Ethernet cables.
• Available in multimode and single-mode versions.

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX to 10BASE-FL
• Links copper-based 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX fiber media.
• Functions as a Layer 2 switch with support for up to 1K MAC addresses.
• Both UTP and fiber ports support half- and full-duplex.
• Single-mode option available for extended distances—up to 58 kilometers.
• UTP port autosenses 10- or 100-Mbps speeds.
• Manual override switch for additional control over fiber and UTP ports.
• Crossover switch simplifies connections to hubs or switches.

1000BASE-T to 1000BASE-SX and -X
• Gigabit speeds! Converts copper Gigabit Ethernet network to fiber.
• Supports IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T and 1000BASE-SX/-X standards.
• Transmits data from 220 meters to an impressive 65 kilometers, depending on model.
• UTP and fiber ports support half- and full-duplex.
• Manual switches allow port operation control.
• Diagnostic LEDs display power availability and attached device status.

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T to 1000BASE-X SFP
• All the speed and features of the LMC1017A series with a slot for your preferred SFP fiber transceiver.
• Modular! When network needs change, simply plug in a new SFP for a different fiber type and distance.

Token Ring UTP to Fiber
• Autosenses 4-/16-Mbps Token Ring.
• Supports active and passive Token Ring MAUs and concentrators.
• UTP crossover switch removes the need for crossed cables.
• Network distance up to 2.5 kilometers on multimode.
• Self-configures for Token Ring main ring and endpoint connections.

100-Mbps Fiber-to-Fiber Mode Converters
• Converts and extends mismatched fiber segments.
• Single-mode extends range up to 58 kilometers with LH models.
• LMC25xAE models support 10- and 100-Mbps Ethernet and full-duplex operation.

ATM OC-3 and OC-12 Mode Converters
• Supports OC-3 or OC-12 standards over ATM and SONET networks.
• Ideal for extending lines in large corporations, regional and national telecom offices, and other intercampus systems.

10/100 Rate Converters
• Links copper-based 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX.
• Functions as a Layer 2 switch with support for up to 1024 MAC addresses.
• Data transfer range up to 100 kilometers.
• Meets IEEE 802.3 standards for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 100BASE-FX.
• UTP and fiber ports support half- and full-duplex.
• UTP port autosenses 10- or 100-Mbps.
• Manual override for fiber and UTP port control.
• Crossover switch provides simple connections to hubs or switches.

T1/E1 Copper to Fiber Line Drivers
• Extends T1/E1 over fiber.
• Converts coax and twisted pair to multimode or single-mode fiber.