Black Box LGC5151A Compact Media Converter - fiber

Black Box

LGC5151A Compact Gigabit Media converter Fiber to Copper 

The Black Box LGC5151A is a compact gigabit Media converter engineered to bridge copper Ethernet and fiber optic networks. With two auto-negotiating 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ‑45 copper ports and one 1000 Mbps multimode fiber port (SC duplex, 850 nm), it enables seamless extension of LANs up to approximately 550 meters (0.5 km). Featuring auto-MDIX crossover, jumbo frame support, and link-fault detection, this converter ensures reliable performance in office, campus, or high-EMI environments

Features

Designed to tuck discreetly behind computers or network equipment, the LGC5151A offers plug-and-play simplicity while eliminating the need for fiber NICs on desktops. Its small footprint and AC power input make it ideal for desktop, wiring closet, or wall-mounted installations.

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This Media converter delivers full-duplex gigabit connectivity by converting copper signals to 1000 Mbps multimode fiber. It supports up to 550 m transmission distance using 850 nm MM fiber and includes built-in link-fault pass-through (LFPT) to help isolate network outages quickly. Auto-negotiation and auto-cross automatically handle copper speed or cable type adjustments. With jumbo frame support up to 10K bytes, ED user-critical multimedia or storage applications benefit from improved throughput