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Perle 05050324 SFP transceiver module rectangular metal body ST duplex port

Perle

Perle 05050324 SFP transceiver 100Base-LX 12.43 Mile

SKU CH-VKBB-ZYACQ MPN 05050324

A fast-Ethernet media converter linking one RJ-45 port to one ST duplex fibre port over 12.43 miles

  • Port count1 x RJ-45 Network 1 x ST Duplex Network
  • Maximum range12.43 Mile
  • HighlightsNetwork Technology:100Base-LX 100Base-TX
  • Product dimensions1.0' Height × 3.1' Width × 4.7' Depth
  • Extends network reach up to 12.43 miles over fiber
  • Connects copper RJ-45 to ST duplex fiber interfaces
  • Supports both 100Base-LX and 100Base-TX standards
  • Compact design fits tight spaces at 1.0 x 3.1 x 4.7 inches
  • Economical way to extend existing network infrastructure life

Media converter

This unit bridges a 100Base-TX copper segment and a 100Base-LX single-mode fibre link, extending the connection up to 12.43 miles. It provides one RJ-45 port and one ST duplex port in a compact enclosure. The module is designed for commercial networks that need longer reach than standard copper allows.

Network managers needing long fibre links

Teams that require gigabit or multi-gigabit throughput should look elsewhere, as the device operates at fast ethernet speeds only. It also does not suit installations that demand SFP modularity or dual-fibre redundancy beyond the single ST duplex interface.

12.43-mile single-mode reach

The maximum distance of 12.43 miles over single-mode fibre is the decisive figure; if your link is shorter and multimode fibre is preferred, a different converter will be more appropriate.

How it compares

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Price $300.99
Pricier than about 71% of the 1,471 comparable items (median $138.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand namePerle
Model nameS-100-S2ST20
Connectivity
Maximum range12.43 Mile
Ports & slots
Port count1 x RJ-45 Network
1 x ST Duplex Network
Size & build
Product dimensions1.0' Height × 3.1' Width × 4.7' Depth
Shipping weight0.54 kg
Package size119 × 79 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the Perle 05050324 converter and which cable goes into the ST duplex port?

Connect the RJ-45 port to the copper network using a standard Cat5e or better patch cable, then link the ST duplex port to the fiber run with a matching 100Base-LX duplex patch cord; the converter is unmanaged so it powers up and passes traffic immediately once both sides have link lights.

What maintenance or replacement will the Perle 05050324 need over time?

The unit has no moving parts or user-serviceable modules; plan only to inspect the ST connectors for dust and replace the fiber patch cords if they become damaged or if link errors appear on the 100Base-LX segment.

What is the distance limit that appears first when running the Perle 05050324 continuously?

The converter is rated for 12.43 Mile on 100Base-LX fiber, so the optical link budget is the first hard boundary; the copper side is limited to the standard 100 m for 100Base-TX.

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