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Black Box LGC5150A Gb Ethernet Media Converter

Overview

The Black Box LGC5150A is a Gigabit Ethernet media converter designed to bridge copper Ethernet networks with fiber optic infrastructure. This unit provides robust EMI/RFI immunity, making it suitable for deployment in harsh industrial environments where electromagnetic interference can disrupt standard copper cabling. It supports link fault pass-through, enabling quicker troubleshooting by indicating when a link on one side is down, which in turn causes the link on the other side to go down. This functionality is critical for maintaining uptime in surveillance and industrial automation systems. The LGC5150A supports 10/100/1000-Mbps speeds on its copper port and 100/1000-Mbps on its fiber SFP port, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of network devices.

Compatibility

This media converter is designed to interface with standard Gigabit Ethernet equipment. It accepts any standard 100/1000-Mbps SFP transceiver (sold separately) for the fiber optic connection, allowing you to select the appropriate fiber type (multimode or single-mode) and distance for your specific deployment. It is compatible with network switches, IP cameras, and other Ethernet-enabled devices that require a fiber uplink or extension.

Installation Notes

The LGC5150A requires a standard 100/1000-Mbps SFP transceiver for the fiber port, which must be purchased separately. Power is supplied via an external power adapter (not included). Ensure the operating environment is within the specified temperature range for reliable operation.

What's in the Box

  • 1x LGC5150A Gb ETH MED CONV
Specifications
Overview: FIBER LINKS PROVIDE EMI/RFI IMMUNITY IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS. SUPPORTS LINK FAULT
Brand: Black Box
MPN: LGC5150A
Color: Black
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