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Compact metal box with one RJ45 port and one SFP slot rail-mountable

Black Box Corporation

Black Box LGC280A Gigabit Industrial Media Converter SFP

SKU CH-AYSG-GBXYT

Converts copper to fibre with an SFP slot for Gigabit links, rated from -40 to 158 °F in IP30 housing

  • Product typeOthers
  • Operates reliably from -40 to 158 °F
  • IP30 housing protects against dust in harsh sites
  • Converts copper to fiber at gigabit speeds
  • Single SFP slot accepts your preferred transceiver
  • Rail or wall mounting fits industrial cabinets

Industrial Fiber Link

The Black Box LGC280A is a gigabit industrial media converter that bridges copper and fiber networks. It accepts one RJ-45 twisted-pair port and one SFP slot for fiber transceivers. The unit is built for rail or wall mounting in harsh environments. It suits integrators who need reliable copper-to-fiber conversion in industrial settings.

Temperature and Interface Limits

The converter operates from -40 to 158 F inside an IP-30 housing. Copper connectivity follows 10/100/1000Base-T while the fiber side uses 1000Base-X through the SFP module. Only one SFP slot is provided so a single fiber link is supported. The DC power input requires an external supply not included in the package.

Single Fiber Port Constraint

The decisive specification is the single SFP slot which allows exactly one fiber uplink. Buyers needing redundant fiber paths or multiple concurrent fiber links must select a different converter. This unit fits point-to-point extension scenarios where one fiber connection is sufficient.

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Price $151.99
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Questions about this item

Should I pick the rail-mountable or wall-mountable form factor for my cabinet?

The unit supports both rail-mountable and wall-mountable installation, so you can choose the method that fits your cabinet or enclosure.

What does the 1000Base-X figure mean once the converter is installed?

It means the fiber uplink runs at a full gigabit rate, matching the 10/100/1000Base-T copper side for line-speed throughput.

How does the SFP slot limit the fiber type and distance I can use?

The single SFP (mini-GBIC) slot accepts any standard 1000Base-X transceiver, so distance and fiber type are set by the module you insert.

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