Overview
E.C.I. NETWORKS media converters provide a simple, reliable way to extend Ethernet networks beyond copper distance limits and adapt fiber links across speeds, media types, and distances. Designed for unmanaged, plug-and-play operation, these solutions support deployments from Fast Ethernet and Gigabit up to 10G, making them ideal for enterprise, campus, industrial, and telecom access environments
Products
Mini Media Converter Comparison
Select the right model for each deployment scenario.
| Model | Ports | Max Speed | Conversion Type | Fiber Interface | Typical Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN-MC-SFPRJ45 | 1× RJ45 + 1× SFP | 1G | Copper <-> Fiber | SFP | Extending 1G Ethernet over fiber, legacy access networks |
| EN-MC-SFPSFP | 2× SFP | 1G | Fiber <-> Fiber | SFP | Fiber type or distance normalization at 1G |
| EN-MC-SFP2RJ45 | 2× RJ45 + 1× SFP | 1G | Dual Copper <-> Fiber | SFP | Small edge aggregation, dual copper to single fiber uplink |
| EN-MC-SFPPRJ45 | 1× RJ45 + 1× SFP/SFP+ | 10G (multi‑rate) | Copper <-> Fiber | SFP / SFP+ | Multi‑gig and 10G copper to fiber migration |
| EN-MC-SFPPSFPP | 2× SFP/SFP+ | 10G (multi‑rate) | Fiber <-> Fiber | SFP / SFP+ | Fiber normalization, wavelength or distance adaptation |
EN-MC-SFPRJ45
Gigabit Copper to Fiber Media Converter
Unmanaged mini media converter supporting 10/100/1000Base‑TX to 100/1000Base‑FX conversion. Built for space‑constrained areas where reliability and simplicity are critical.
- RJ45 copper to SFP fiber conversion
- Auto‑neg. & auto‑MDI/MDIX on copper
- Fixed full‑duplex operation on fiber with LFP
- DIP‑switch configurable behavior
- Fanless metal enclosure
EN-MC-SFPSFP
Gigabit Fiber to Fiber Media Converter
Unmanaged fiber‑to‑fiber media converter designed for Gigabit Ethernet environments requiring fiber adaptation without switching equipment.
- Dual SFP fiber interfaces
- Single‑mode, multimode, and BiDi optics
- Fiber type and distance adaptation
- Ideal for fiber normalization & extension
- Compact, fanless metal enclosure
EN-MC-SFP2RJ45
Dual Copper to Fiber Media Converter
Unmanaged Gigabit media converter providing two RJ45 copper ports to one SFP fiber interface, enabling simple aggregation or extension use cases at the edge.
- 2 × 10/100/1000Base‑TX RJ45 ports
- 1 × SFP fiber uplink
- Auto‑negotiation on all copper ports
- Compact form factor for edge deployment
- Ideal for small aggregation & access
EN-MC-SFPPRJ45
Multi‑rate copper to fiber media converter (RJ45 to SFP/SFP+)
Multi‑rate copper to fiber media converter (RJ45 to SFP/SFP+). Ideal for extending multi‑gig/10G copper to fiber at the edge, server‑to‑fiber uplinks, and access/aggregation migrations.
- 100M / 1G / 2.5G / 5G / 10G Ethernet support
- Pluggable SFP / SFP+ optics
- Jumbo frame support (up to 10K bytes)
- Link Fault Pass‑Through (LFP) & Auto Laser Shutdown (ALS)
- DIP‑switch selectable speed & behavior
- Wire‑speed, low‑latency forwarding
EN-MC-SFPPSFPP
Multi-Rate Fiber to Fiber Media Converter
Dual‑SFP/SFP+ slot fiber media converter supporting 100M through 10G operation for fiber normalization, wavelength/distance adaptation, and fiber‑to‑fiber interconnect alignment.
- Dual SFP / SFP+ interfaces
- Single‑mode, multimode, and BiDi optics
- Wavelength, speed, and distance adaptation
- Loopback and diagnostic support
- Jumbo frames (up to 10K bytes)
- Wire‑speed, low‑latency forwarding
Specifications
Media converter technical specifications
| Supported Data Rates | 100M / 1G / 2.5G / 5G / 10G (model dependent) |
| Copper Interface | 10/100/1000Base‑T and multi‑rate 2.5G/5G/10GBase‑T (RJ45, auto‑negotiation) |
| Fiber Interface | SFP / SFP+ (pluggable) |
| Fiber Types | Single‑mode (OS2), Multimode (OM3/OM4), BiDi support via optics |
| Wavelength | Determined by installed SFP/SFP+ transceiver |
| Distance | Determined by installed optics (short‑reach MM to long‑reach SM) |
| Duplex Mode | Full duplex |
| Forwarding | Store‑and‑forward, wire‑speed |
| Jumbo Frames | Up to 9K–10K bytes (model dependent) |
| Link Fault Pass‑Through | Supported |
| Auto Laser Shutdown | Supported (fiber models) |
| Configuration | DIP‑switch selectable (speed, LFP, ALS, mode) |
| Latency | Low latency, suitable for real‑time traffic |
| Power Input | DC 5–12V |
| Power Consumption | <3W (1G models), <5W (multi‑rate / 10G models) |
| Cooling | Passive, fanless |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
| Enclosure | Metal |
Rackmount
For centralized and higher‑density installations, E.C.I. NETWORKS offers a 1RU 12‑slot media converter chassis designed to house mini media converters while providing centralized power and cooling.
EN-MCRCK-12S1RU-DC
1RU 12‑slot chassis with dual redundant ‑48V DC power input. Built for carrier, enterprise, and telecom central office environments.
EN-MCRCK-12S1RU-AC
1RU 12‑slot chassis with dual redundant AC power supplies. Ideal for enterprise data rooms and campus distribution points.
Chassis Specifications
- Capacity: Supports up to 12 hot‑swappable mini media converters
- Power: Centralized power distribution per slot with dual redundant power supplies
- Cooling: Integrated cooling fans for continuous operation
- Flexibility: Mini media converters can be removed and reused as standalone units as network requirements evolve
- Target: Designed for carrier, enterprise, and access network deployments
Connectivity Solutions
Explore deployment examples built around E.C.I. NETWORKS media converters.
Quality Certification
E.C.I. NETWORKS media converters meet global standards for safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and environmental responsibility.
Key Certifications
This product fully complies with FCC regulations, which are designed to ensure the reasonable management of radio waves and magnetic fields.
This product complies with the applicable requirements of Directive (EU) 2015/863 (RoHS), which restricts the use of ten hazardous substances in the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment, including lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), and four phthalates.
This product complies with Directive (EU) 2015/863 (RoHS) on the restriction of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
Compliance Standards
These certifications ensure our media converters are safe, interoperable, and built to meet the highest global compliance standards across enterprise, campus, industrial, and telecom access environments.
Environmentally Responsible
Our media converters feature fanless, low-power designs that minimize energy consumption and support sustainable network deployments.
Connectivity Solutions
Explore deployment examples built around E.C.I. NETWORKS media converters.
Quality Certification
E.C.I. NETWORKS media converters meet global standards for safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and environmental responsibility.
Key Certifications
This product fully complies with FCC regulations, which are designed to ensure the reasonable management of radio waves and magnetic fields.
This product complies with the applicable requirements of Directive (EU) 2015/863 (RoHS), which restricts the use of ten hazardous substances in the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment, including lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), and four phthalates.
This product complies with Directive (EU) 2015/863 (RoHS) on the restriction of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
Compliance Standards
These certifications ensure our media converters are safe, interoperable, and built to meet the highest global compliance standards across enterprise, campus, industrial, and telecom access environments.
Environmentally Responsible
Our media converters feature fanless, low-power designs that minimize energy consumption and support sustainable network deployments.
Performance & Reliability
Built for continuous, mission-critical operation with zero compromise on performance.
Wire-Speed Forwarding
Non-blocking, store-and-forward architecture delivers full wire-speed throughput at every supported data rate.
Low Latency
Minimal forwarding delay makes these converters suitable for real-time traffic including voice, video, and industrial protocols.
Link Fault Pass-Through
LFP detects remote link failures and propagates the fault signal to the local interface for rapid fault detection and isolation.
24x7 Operation
Fanless, passively cooled metal enclosures ensure silent, maintenance-free operation designed for continuous uptime.
Warranty & Support
Every E.C.I. NETWORKS media converter is backed by a comprehensive warranty and lifetime technical support.
1-Year Hardware Warranty
All media converters and rackmount chassis include a 1-year hardware warranty covering manufacturing defects and component failures under normal operating conditions.
Plug-and-Play Simplicity
Unmanaged, zero-configuration design means no software to install, no firmware to update, and no training required. Deploy and forget.
Lifetime Technical Support
Our engineering team provides lifetime technical support for deployment planning, troubleshooting, and optics compatibility guidance at no additional cost.
Q&A
Commonly asked questions
E.C.I. NETWORKS media converters are unmanaged, wire-speed devices that provide transparent copper-to-fiber or fiber-to-fiber adaptation using store-and-forward forwarding. A managed switch adds control-plane features like VLANs, QoS, and port management. If you only need media adaptation without switching features, a media converter is the simpler, lower-overhead choice.
Yes. The converters accept standard MSA-compliant SFP and SFP+ optics, including single-mode, multimode, and BiDi. Fiber type, wavelength, and distance are determined by the installed optics. For multi-rate models, SFP/SFP+ optics support 100M through 10G operation. E.C.I. NETWORKS optics are recommended for validated compatibility and support.
Yes. Mini converters operate standalone with their own power supply and can also be installed in the EN-MCRCK 1RU 12-slot chassis for centralized, high-density deployments. The chassis supports hot-swappable converter modules with centralized, redundant AC or -48V DC power.
LFP mirrors a link failure across the converter: if one side goes down, the opposite interface is forced down as well. This propagates faults upstream for faster detection and troubleshooting. On E.C.I. NETWORKS converters, LFP can be enabled or disabled via DIP switch.
No software configuration is required. All converters are unmanaged and plug-and-play. Optional DIP switches allow speed selection and behavior controls such as LFP and ALS (fiber models), with no console or management interface needed.
Still have questions?
Our team is ready to help with any technical questions about compatibility, deployment, or optics selection.
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