Best Fibre Optic media converter - Need suggestions

[sangamam]

I would like to know your suggestions regarding a reliable fibre optic media converter.

Can anyone suggest a good brand. I using an iball media converter and it freezes all the time.

All your help is appreciated.

 

[drebo]

Best bet is to use a switch that has fiber ports built in.

Outside of that, I've had good luck with Startech media converters.

 

[azazel1024]

I've had good luck with TP-Link media converters with used Cisco mini GBIC fiber modules in them.

 

[Ertaz]

Is cost a factor? Single or multimode? 100BFX good enough or do you need 1 gig?

 

[kevnich2]

My vote is also to use a switch with gbic interfaces and get the appropriate gbic instead of using converter's. If you must though, I've had ok luck with the startech. I don't think any major brand's make adapter's as they all make their own switch gbic interfaces instead.

 

[wiretap]

I don't know what your budget is, but I use these and there's never been any problems with freezing, locking up, transfer speed, etc. Customer support is excellent as well.

http://www.blackbox.com/Store/Resul...ers/Gigabit-PoE-Media-Converters/n-4294966642