D-Link DMC-515SC – 10/100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX SC Single-Mode Media Converter, 15km Fiber Distance, Auto MDI/MDIX & Chassis Support
Overview:
• The D-Link DMC-515SC is a Fast Ethernet Media Converter designed to convert 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX twisted-pair Ethernet signals into 100BASE-FX single-mode fiber signals.
• It supports single-mode fiber transmission up to 15km, making it suitable for extending Ethernet networks beyond copper cable distance limitations.
• The converter provides 1 RJ45 twisted-pair port and 1 SC fiber port, allowing reliable point-to-point copper-to-fiber network extension.
• It supports Auto-Negotiation, Auto MDI/MDIX, store-and-forward mechanism, back-pressure, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control, and full wire-speed forwarding.
• The DMC-515SC can be used as a standalone media converter or installed inside a compatible chassis, where it supports hot-swappable operation.
Key Features:
• Fast Ethernet media converter
• 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX conversion
• 1 × RJ45 twisted-pair port
• 1 × SC single-mode fiber port
• Fiber distance up to 15km
• Auto-Negotiation of speed and duplex mode
• Auto MDI/MDIX support
• Store-and-forward mechanism
• Back-pressure support
• IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• Full wire-speed forwarding rate
• Front panel status LEDs
• Standalone operation support
• Chassis installation support
• Hot-swappable when used with chassis
Technical Specifications:
General:
• Brand: D-Link
• Model: DMC-515SC
• Product Type: Fast Ethernet Media Converter
• Conversion Type: 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX to 100BASE-FX
• Fiber Type: Single-Mode Fiber
• Fiber Connector: SC
• Maximum Fiber Distance: 15km
• Installation: Standalone / Chassis Installation
• Application: Fast Ethernet to Fiber Conversion, Long-Distance Network Extension, Fiber Backbone Connectivity
Network Interface:
• Copper Port: 1 × RJ45 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX Port
• Fiber Port: 1 × 100BASE-FX SC Single-Mode Fiber Port
• Copper Speed: 10/100Mbps
• Fiber Standard: 100BASE-FX
• Fiber Mode: Single-Mode
• Auto MDI/MDIX: Supported
• Auto-Negotiation: Speed and Duplex Mode on Twisted-Pair Port
Media Converter Features:
• Media Conversion: One-Channel Conversion Between 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX
• Transmission Method: Store-and-Forward
• Back Pressure: Supported
• Flow Control: IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
• Forwarding Rate: Full Wire-Speed Forwarding Rate
• Chassis Support: Supported
• Hot-Swappable: Supported When Used with Chassis
LED Indicators:
• Power: Supported
• 100Mbps Speed: For Twisted-Pair Port
• Full Duplex / Collision: For Twisted-Pair and Fiber Ports
• LINK / ACT: For Twisted-Pair Port
Power Specifications:
• Power Input: 7.5V / 1.5A
• Power Source: External AC Power Adapter
Physical Specifications:
• Dimensions: 120 × 88 × 25mm
Environmental Specifications:
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -25°C to 70°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% Non-Condensing
Fiber Specifications:
• Fiber Wavelength: 1310nm
• Fiber Distance: Up to 15km
Certifications:
• EMI: FCC Class A, CE Class A, VCCI Class A, C-Tick
Applications:
• Fast Ethernet to fiber conversion
• Single-mode fiber network extension
• Building-to-building fiber links
• CCTV and data fiber backbone
• Switch-to-switch fiber uplink
• Telecom and network cabinet installations
• Remote site network connectivity
• Chassis-based media converter systems
• Long-distance Fast Ethernet links up to 15km
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the D-Link DMC-515SC for projects that require reliable Fast Ethernet copper to single-mode fiber conversion up to 15km.
• It is suitable for CCTV networks, office networks, telecom cabinets, and building-to-building links where copper cabling distance is not enough.
• The SC single-mode fiber interface, Auto MDI/MDIX, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control, and chassis support make it practical for professional network installations.
• For proper installation, Connect Gates recommends checking the fiber type, SC connector compatibility, required fiber distance, power location, and chassis requirement before deployment.
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