TRENDnet TFC-110S60 100 Mbps Single-Mode Fibre Media Converter (SC, 60 km)

Extend your Fast Ethernet network over single-mode fibre up to 60 km with the TRENDnet TFC-110S60 media converter. This external converter bridges a 100Base-TX copper segment to a 100Base-FX fibre link using SC connectors and 1550 nm TX / 1310 nm RX wavelengths.

Overview

The TFC-110S60 is a standalone desktop media converter designed for point-to-point fibre extension in enterprise and campus networks. It supports auto MDI/MDI-X on the RJ-45 port, full-duplex operation, and Link Fault Pass-Through (LFP) to alert remote link failures. The device operates on an external 5V DC power supply and consumes a maximum of 2.5 W.

What stands out

• 60 km maximum fibre distance with single-mode SC optics
• Link Fault Pass-Through (LFP) for proactive link monitoring
• Compact external form factor with LED status indicators
• Auto MDI/MDI-X eliminates crossover cable requirements

Technical details

• Data rate: 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet)
• Fibre connector: SC, single-mode
• Optical wavelengths: TX 1550 nm, RX 1310 nm
• Copper port: 1 x 100Base-TX RJ-45
• Fibre port: 1 x 100Base-FX SC
• Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
• Power: External DC 5V, 1A, max 2.5 W
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Operating humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
• Jumbo frame support: up to 1600 bytes
• LED indicators: Power, Link/Activity (Fibre), Link/Activity (Copper)

Our verdict

The TRENDnet TFC-110S60 is a reliable single-mode media converter for long-distance Fast Ethernet extension, offering essential features like LFP and auto MDI/MDI-X in a simple external chassis.