The Perle SR-1000-SFP DIN Rail Media Converter transparently connects UTP copper to fiber. The pluggable fiber optics port allows for flexible network configurations using SFP transceivers supplied by Perle, Cisco or other manufacturers of MSA compliant SFPs. This Gigabit Media Converter provides an economical path to: extend the distance of an existing network by linking CAT5/6/7 cabling to multimode or single mode fiber extend the distance between two copper-based devices or networks protect Ethernet data from EMI noise and interference by inter-connecting your copper-Ethernet devices over fiber in industrial plants. An SR-1000-SFP Media Converter is also available with support for -40C to +75C (-40F to +167F) extended operating temperatures . Network Administrators can rest assured with Perle's advanced features such as Auto-Negotiation, Auto-MDIX, Link Pass-Through, Far End Fault, and Pause which make the end to end link completely transparent. This allows for more efficient troubleshooting and less on-site maintenance. These cost and time saving features, along with a lifetime warranty and free worldwide technical support, make the SR-1000-SFP Gigabit Media Converter the smart choice for IT professionals.