Transition Networks C3110-1013 Gigabit Multimode Fiber Media Converter
Overview
The Transition Networks C3110-1013 is a standalone media converter that bridges 1000BASE-T copper Ethernet to 1000BASE-SX multimode fiber over SC connectors at distances up to 2KM. It solves a precise infrastructure problem: extending a gigabit network segment across a distance or physical boundary where copper won't reach — between buildings, across a data center floor, or into a surveillance closet isolated from the main IDF — without replacing the existing fiber plant. Deploying the C3110-1013 avoids pulling new copper and preserves your multimode SC infrastructure. This fits into network infrastructure buildouts alongside IP cameras, NVRs, and access control panels where fiber backbone runs are already in place.
Compatibility
The C3110-1013 terminates on an SC duplex multimode fiber port on one side and a standard RJ-45 1000BASE-T port on the other. It is compatible with any 802.3z 1000BASE-SX-compliant fiber infrastructure using SC connectors and OM1 or OM2 multimode fiber up to 2KM. On the copper side, it connects to any 802.3ab 1000BASE-T device — managed switches, NVRs, IP camera PoE injectors, or workstations. Because it operates at Layer 1, it is protocol-transparent and does not require configuration. It works alongside the broader Transition Networks switching and media conversion line as a segment extender or copper-to-fiber boundary device. For longer runs or single-mode fiber plants, verify the fiber type before ordering — this unit is multimode only and will not function on single-mode (OS1/OS2) cable.
Installation Notes
Confirm your existing fiber runs are SC-terminated multimode (OM1, OM2, or OM3) before deploying. SC connectors are duplex — one fiber for TX, one for RX — so verify both strands are clean and unbroken. The 2KM reach applies to 1000BASE-SX; actual distance depends on fiber grade and connector loss. Power source requirements are not specified in available evidence — verify the power input spec (external adapter vs. chassis slot) with the manufacturer datasheet before ordering if your install has constraints.
