TRENDnet TFC-1000MGA – 100/1000 Base-T to SFP Converter
Overview :
The TRENDnet TFC-1000MGA is a compact media converter that bridges copper Ethernet and fiber via SFP. It allows engineers to connect a 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 link to either multimode or single-mode SFP fiber modules, making it useful in mixed-media network environments. Auto-negotiation supports both 100 Mbps and 1 Gbps speeds on the RJ-45 side, and a dip-switch lets you control fiber link return (LLR) and negotiation modes. Built into a rugged metal housing, it can be mounted on a wall or used in TRENDnet’s 16-bay TFC-1600 chassis for modular deployment. Diagnostic LEDs report power, link/activity, and failure status, helping with on-site troubleshooting. It’s suitable for campus edges, building interconnects, or data-center perimeters where fiber drops need to terminate into Ethernet equipment without built-in SFP.
Key Features
- Auto-sensing RJ-45 port (100/1000 Mbps)
- Dual-speed SFP slot (100/1000 Mbps)
- Supports multimode (SX) and single-mode (LX) SFP
- Dip-switch for LLR and negotiation mode
- Compatible with 16-slot TFC-1600 chassis
- SpecValue
- Brand TRENDnet
- Part Number TFC-1000MGA
- Product Type Media Converter / Transceiver
- Copper Port 1 × 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45
- SFP Slot 1 × 100/1000Base-SX/LX Mini-GBIC
- Auto-MDIX Supported on RJ-45
- Link-Loss Features LLCF (Carry Forward), LLR (Return) via dip-switch
- Maximum Fiber Distance Up to 120 km (v2.0R)
- Jumbo Frame Support Up to 10 KB
- Power Input 5 V DC, 1 A (external adapter)
- Power Consumption ~2.63 W (max) for v2.0
- Dimensions 120 × 88 × 25 mm (4.7 × 3.46 × 0.98 in)
- Weight ~280 g (9.8 oz)
- Operating Temp 0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F – 104 °F)
- Storage Temp –25 °C – 70 °C (–13 °F – 158 °F)
- Humidity Up to 90% non-condensing
- Chassis Compatibility TRENDnet TFC-1600 16-bay fiber chassis
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