What Are Omnitron Fiber Media Converters? Ultimate guide

Omnitron Fiber Media Converters are compact devices that convert signals between different types of cables—usually from copper (RJ-45) to fibre (SC, LC, etc.) or vice versa. They let you connect legacy Ethernet systems to modern fibre networks.

So if your switch only supports copper, but your network runs on fibre, a media converter bridges the gap.

What is Omnitron Fiber Media Converters ?

Types of Omnitron Fiber Media Converters

• Ethernet to Fiber Converters
  Convert Ethernet speeds from 10Mbps up to 10Gbps to fibre. Supports bridging for 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Mbps networks.

• TDM Media Converters
  Ideal for extending T1 and T3 circuits over long distances. Perfect for telecom demarcation applications.

• Serial to Fiber Converters
  Extend serial communication over fibre using protocols like RS-232, RS-422/485, and X.21. Great for industrial and legacy systems.

• Fiber-to-Fiber Protocol Transparent Transponders
  Convert between different fibre types or wavelengths using SFP, SFP+, and XFP transceivers—with no impact on the protocol being transmitted.

Specialized Fiber Media Converters

• Industrial Media Converters
  
• Miniature Ethernet Media Converters
  
• PoE Injector Media Converters
• PoE Powered Media Converters

Why Choose Omnitron Fiber Media Converters

• High-performance fiber media converters designed for long-term network uptime and stability

• Made in the USA and fully TAA compliant for government and enterprise use

• Backed by a lifetime warranty for complete peace of mind

• 24/7 free technical support direct from Omnitron Systems

• Industrial-grade (hardened) models with wide operating temperature support

• Advanced features include:

  • Link fault propagation

  • Loopback testing

  • Auto-negotiation

  • MDI/MDIX auto-crossover

• Supports Ethernet jumbo frames for high-bandwidth applications

• Available in both standalone models and chassis plug-in modules

• Managed versions support SNMPv3, VLANs, and QoS

• Models with pluggable SFP slots for MSA-compliant fiber optics

• Compatible with a wide variety of connectors, cabling, and protocols

• High MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) ratings—specified per product

• Pre-sales technical guidance available from Omnitron specialists

• Standards-compliant and proven interoperable across mixed vendor networks

🌏 Exclusive Benefits from Cloudtronics (Australia)

• Local support from our Australia-based team—no time zone delays

• Customised technical assistance based on your use-case and network setup

• Pre-sales consultation to help select the right Omnitron model

• Fast delivery and logistics within Australia

• Integration support for fibre, IoT, and industrial networking environments

• Help with migrating from legacy systems or planning new installations

• Ongoing guidance on expanding and future-proofing your network

How to use Copper to Fiber Media Converters

Copper to fiber media converters can be deployed in a variety of networks and applications.

Follow the links below for detailed application diagrams.

>> Point to Point Fiber for Ethernet Networks

>> Demarcation Extension and Riser Management

>> Managed Fiber Wide Area Network

>> Data Center Copper to Fiber Connectivity

How to use Ethernet Fiber to Fiber Media Converters

Fiber-to-Fiber Media Converters

• These are compact devices that help you connect different types of fibre cables.

• They allow conversion between multimode and single-mode fibre, and between dual-fibre and single-fibre links.

• They extend your network range by:

  • Shifting wavelengths (e.g. from 1310nm to 1550nm)

  • Boosting optical power

  • Supporting the 3R’s:

    • Retime – stabilises the signal timing

    • Regenerate – refreshes signal strength

    • Reshape – restores the signal to its original form

What Are Transponders?

• Transponders are a special type of fibre-to-fibre converter made for Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) systems.

• They convert wavelengths to allow multiple signals over a single fibre.

• These devices are both protocol-agnostic and speed-transparent—no need to worry about data formats or rates.

• Compatible with SFP, SFP+, and XFP transceivers, supporting data speeds up to 11.32 Gbps.

Visit Media Converter Resource Center for more information.