Type | Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Media Converter |
Manufacturer | StarTech |
Model | ET91000SM20 |
Form Factor | Standalone or Rack-Mountable with ETCHS2U chassis |
Enclosure Color | Black |
Power Requirements | Universal input: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz |
Power Consumption | 4.2 Watts (Typical) |
Included Accessories | Power adapter, grounding screw, instruction manual |
Service & Support Type | 2 Year Warranty |
StarTech ET91000SM20 GbE Fiber Media Converter SM LC 20 km





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- Enables long-distance (20 km) GbE connections, ideal for remote or campus networking setups
- Flexible deployment with support for both standalone installation and rack-mount via ETCHS2U
- Meets TAA compliance and includes a 2-year warranty, ensuring government and enterprise reliability
Product Overview
Convert extend a GbE connection up to 20 km (12.4 mi) using single-mode LC fiber cable - Gigabit Ethernet Copper-to-Fiber Media Converter SM LC 20 km - Ethernet Media Converter / GbE Converter - Supports standalone operation or install into ETCHS2USpecifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 3.5 in (90 mm) |
Depth | 6.4 in (162 mm) |
Height | 0.9 in (23 mm) |
Weight | 0.6 lb (0.28 kg) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) |
Storage Temperature | -10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% RH (Non-Condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% RH (Non-Condensing) |
Mounting Options | Standalone or with optional chassis (ETCHS2U) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Managed | No |
Web-based Management | No |
SNMP Support | No |
Included Licenses | Not Applicable |
Interfaces
Copper Port Type | 1 x RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) |
Fiber Port Type | 1 x LC Duplex Connector (Single-mode) |
Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps (Gigabit Ethernet) |
Cabling Type | Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) |
Max Transfer Distance | 20 km (12.4 mi) |
Data Link Protocol | IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3z |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Duplex Mode Support | Full and Half Duplex (Auto-Negotiation on Copper Port) |
Fiber Wavelength | 1310 nm |
Auto MDI/MDIX | Yes |
Flow Control | IEEE 802.3x Pause Frame Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | CE, FCC, UL, REACH, RoHS |
Environmental Standards | RoHS Compliant, WEEE |
UPC | 065030864947 |
Advanced Security Features
MAC Address Filtering | No |
802.1X Authentication | No |
VLAN Tagging Support | No |
Link Fault Pass-Through (LFP) | Yes |